Exterior
Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, the Escalade ESV stretches 20.4 inches longer than the regular Escalade. Fourteen of those inches go to extending the wheelbase, which allows for larger rear doors unconstrained by wheel wells. Height increases by 1.2 inches, and width remains about the same. Despite the bigger dimensions, curb weight increases by just 126 pounds.
Exterior details are identical to the regular Escalade's, with jeweled headlights flanking Cadillac's now-familiar grille up front, and large, rectangular taillights in back. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard; 22-inch wheels are optional.
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Control Buttons
The knobs and buttons used to
control the CD/DVD player are:
CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to
switch between CD/DVD, auxiliary
input, and USB devices.
or
: Press to
select tracks.
TUNE/TON ...
Safety
Six airbags, including front-seat side-impact and side curtain-type devices,
are standard. All-disc antilock brakes include brake assist. GM's StabiliTrak
electronic stability system is standard. ...
Battery Power Protection
This feature shuts off the dome lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes
when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. This helps to prevent the battery from running
down. ...






