Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV Warning Lights: What They Mean

Amber: check soon

Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

A pedestrian is detected in front of the vehicle. PDF page 124

Other warnings and indicators

Charging System Light

Brief display at start is a normal test. Staying on or appearing while driving suggests a problem with the electrical charging system.
What to do: Have dealer check it. If you must drive, turn off accessories like the radio and find a safe place to stop. PDF page 119

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

One or more tires are significantly under-inflated. Flashing then staying on indicates a TPMS malfunction.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible and inflate tires to the pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label. PDF page 352

Airbag Readiness Light

If it comes on and stays on, something may be wrong with the airbag system.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced right away. PDF page 119

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

ON means the front passenger airbag may inflate; OFF means the sensing system turned it off. Both lit, none lit, or readiness light on means a fault.
What to do: If a fault is suspected, see your dealer for service right away. PDF page 119

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light

AEB or Front Pedestrian Braking is turned off, or unavailable due to malfunction, weather, or a dirty windshield. PDF page 124

Traction Off Light

Traction Control System is turned off, which also happens when StabiliTrak is off. Brief display at start is a normal test.
What to do: Adjust your driving accordingly. If it does not display at start, see your dealer. PDF page 124

Green: system on

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Green means a vehicle is detected ahead; amber means you are following too closely. PDF page 124

Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator

White means Adaptive Cruise Control is on; green means it is active. PDF page 231

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.