reset CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2004 2.G Owner's Guide

Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specied government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underination, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
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Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on, it
means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next
600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving
under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may
not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a
year. However, your engine oil and lter must be changed
at least once a year and at this time the system must be
reset. Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM-trained
service technicians who will perform this work using
genuine GM parts and reset the system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally,
you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset
the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil on page 5-14for information on the Engine
Oil Life System and resetting the system.When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message appears,
certain services, checks and inspections are required.
Required services are described in the following for
“MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.” Generally,
it is recommended that your rst service be
MaintenanceI, your second service be MaintenanceII
and that you alternate MaintenanceIand MaintenanceII
thereafter. However, in some cases, MaintenanceII
may be required more often.
MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the CHANGE
ENGINE OIL message comes on within ten months
since vehicle was purchased or MaintenanceII
was performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the previous
service performed was MaintenanceI. Always use
MaintenanceIIwhenever the message comes on ten
months or more since the last service or if the message
has not come on at all for one year.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. Reset oil life system. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-14.An Emission Control Service.••
Lubricate chassis components.See footnote #.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter or change indicator (if equipped). If necessary,
replace lter. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19.An Emission Control
Service. See footnote †.••
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTires on page 5-65.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transmission uid level and add uid as needed.•
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-17
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-67
Making Turns.................................................4-65
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-45
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-48
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-62
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-31Mirrors (cont.)
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist.............................................2-36
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-35
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-36
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-34
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-86
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
O
Odometer......................................................3-36
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Gage............................................3-47
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-62
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-62
Older Children, Restraints................................1-53
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-91
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-87
REPLACE LIFTGATE FUSE.............................3-67
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-63
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat................1-19
Replacing the Bench Seat................................1-26
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-12
General Motors...........................................7-12
United States Government............................7-12
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-42
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-42
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-95
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-96
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-95
Replacing Parts...........................................1-96
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-19
Returning the Seat to an Upright Position...........1-24
Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position......1-29
Returning the Seats to an Upright Position.........1-14
Returning the Seat(s) to an Upright Position.......1-16
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-44RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-67
Road Sensing Suspension................................. 4-9
Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-6
Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-7
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired...................................................... 7-8
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-47
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-30S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-36
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-108
Center Passenger Position............................1-44
Driver Position............................................1-36
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-35
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts........1-34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-49
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-46
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-44
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-52
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-43
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-30
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Safety Chains.................................................4-63
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-21
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seats
50/50 Split Bench Seat.................................1-14
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................1-12
Bench Seat................................................1-21
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-27
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Heated and Cooled Seats......................1-6, 1-11
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Heated Seats, Rear.....................................1-11
Memory.....................................................2-48
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-7
Second Row..................................................1-73
Second Row – Lap-Shoulder Belt......................1-44
Secondary Latch System................................5-101
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-73
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-70
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-70
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-75
Security Light.................................................3-48Select Button.................................................3-61
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-45
Publications Ordering Information...................7-13
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-64
SERVICE AIR BAG.........................................3-63
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-64
Service Bulletins.............................................7-13
Service Manuals.............................................7-13
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-64
SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-68
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR...............................3-69
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......................3-76
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-73
Setting the Time.............................................3-70
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-73
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-111
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-29
Skidding........................................................4-17
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-36
Spare Tire....................................................5-104
Specications, Capacities...............................5-124
Speedometer..................................................3-36
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