spare tire CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2007 3.G Owner's Manual

14. Tilt the tire retainer
at the end of the
cable and pull
it through the wheel
opening. Pull the
tire out from
under the vehicle.
15. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole
in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable
back up if the cable is hanging under
the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as
you can. You will not be able to store a spare or
at tire using the hoist assembly until it has
been replaced.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving
the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on
page 482.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
Notice:Storing an aluminum wheel with a at
tire under your vehicle for an extended
period of time or with the valve stem pointing
up may damage the wheel. Always stow
the wheel with the valve stem pointing down
and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon
as possible.
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Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the
spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics
and instructions to help you:
A. Spare Tire/Flat
Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist ShaftF. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle Extension
J. Spare Tire Lock1. Put the tire (A) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle with the valve stem pointed
down, and to the rear.
2. Tilt the tire
retainer (D)
downward and
through the wheel
opening. Make
sure the retainer is
fully seated
across the underside
of the wheel.
3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (I)
and wheel wrench (H) as shown.
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4. Insert the open end
of the extension (F)
through the hole
in the rear
bumper (G) (hoist
shaft access hole).
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of
the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it
skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable.7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,
pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the
tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten
the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Close the hoist shaft access cover.
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To store the tools, follow these steps:
1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it
back in the top-box storage unit.
2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together
with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on
page 478.
3. Replace the jack cover and tighten the
jack-cover wing nuts.
Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated spare
tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 460andLoading Your Vehicle on
page 372for information regarding proper tire
ination and loading your vehicle. For instruction on
how to remove, install, or store a spare tire, see
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
on page 482andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 492.After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare is correctly inated. Have the
damaged or at road tire repaired or replaced as
soon as you can and installed back onto your
vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be available in
case you need it again.
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire
than the road tires, those originally installed on your
vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on
your vehicle, so it is all right to drive on it.
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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do
not forget to check the spare tire. SeeTires on
page 454for further details. Check to make
sure the spare tire is stored securely. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 477.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 467.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 136.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM
Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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Flat Tire Change (Covers change only):
Installation of your spare tire, in good
condition, will be covered at no charge.
The customer is responsible for the repair or
replacement of the tire if not covered by a
warrantable failure.
Trip Interruption:If your trip is interrupted
due to a warranty failure, incidental
expenses may be reimbursed during the
48 months/50,000 miles (80 000 km) warranty
period. Items covered are hotel, meals,
and rental car.
Additional Services for Canadian
Customers
Trip Routing Service:Upon request, Cadillac
Roadside Service will send you detailed,
computer-personalized maps, highlighting your
choice of either the most direct route or the
most scenic route to your destination,
anywhere in North America, along with any
helpful travel information we may have
pertaining to your trip. To request this service,
please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800.
We will make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as possible,
but it is best to allow three weeks before your
planned departure date. Trip routing requests
will be limited to six per calendar year.
Alternative Service:There may be times
when Roadside Service cannot provide timely
assistance. Your advisor may authorize you to
secure local emergency road service, and you
will be reimbursed up to $100 upon submission
of the original receipt to Cadillac Roadside
Service
®.
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Power (cont.)
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 125
Running Boards....................................... 114
Seat............................................................ 8
Steering Fluid.......................................... 431
Windows.................................................. 116
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 38
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 102
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 22
R
Radios........................................................ 267
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 318
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 318
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual................................................. 302
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 270
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 313
Setting the Time...................................... 269
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 315
Understanding Reception......................... 317
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................. 199Reading Lamps........................................... 212
Rear Axle.................................................... 444
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 103
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 35
Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 168
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 313
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 302
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 16
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 32
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 145
Reclining Seatbacks, Power.......................... 14
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 533
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 371
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 379
Remote Keyless Entry System...................... 92
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation..... 93
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 482
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 478
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 452
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 561
General Motors........................................ 561
United States Government....................... 560
575

Security Light.............................................. 240
Service........................................................ 396
Accessories and Modications.................. 397
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 399
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 397
Doing Your Own Work............................. 398
Engine Soon Light................................... 236
Publications Ordering Information............. 562
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 84
Setting the Time.......................................... 269
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 505
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 138
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 140
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 30
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 196
Spare Tire................................................... 495
Installing.................................................. 482
Removing................................................ 478
Storing..................................................... 492Specications, Capacities............................ 518
Speedometer............................................... 227
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 330
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 235
Starting Your Engine................................... 126
Steering...................................................... 333
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 316
Steering Wheel, Heated .............................. 195
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 195
Storage Areas
All-Weather Cargo Area........................... 181
Center Console Storage Area................... 166
Cupholder(s)............................................ 166
Glove Box................................................ 165
Instrument Panel Storage Area................. 166
Luggage Carrier....................................... 166
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 168
Top-Box Storage...................................... 186
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 370
Sun Visors.................................................. 117
Sunroof....................................................... 187
577

T
Tachometer................................................. 227
Tailgate....................................................... 114
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps.................................... 450
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 315
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 117
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 118
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 120
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 121
Throttle, Adjustable...................................... 128
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 195
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 236
Tires........................................................... 454
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 504
Buying New Tires..................................... 470
Chains..................................................... 476
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 477
Cleaning.................................................. 505
Different Size........................................... 472
High-Speed Operation.............................. 462Tires (cont.)
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 476
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 460
Inspection and Rotation............................ 467
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 482
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 462
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 482
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 478
Secondary Latch System ......................... 489
Spare Tire................................................ 495
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 492
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 455
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 457
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 473
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 474
Wheel Replacement................................. 474
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 469
Top-Box Storage......................................... 186
Tow/Haul Mode........................................... 135
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................... 242
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 379
Towing a Trailer....................................... 380
Your Vehicle............................................. 378
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