warning CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 8
Rear Seats
............................................. 16
Safety Belts
............................................ 18
Child Restraints
...................................... 39
Airbag System
........................................ 67
Restraint System Check
......................... 86
Features and Controls................................ 89
Keys
....................................................... 91
Doors and Locks
.................................. 101
Windows
............................................... 115
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 117
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 123
Mirrors
.................................................. 143
OnStar
®System
................................... 152
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 154
Storage Areas
...................................... 165
Sunroof
................................................ 187Instrument Panel....................................... 189
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 192
Climate Controls
................................... 219
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 225
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 243
Audio System(s)
................................... 267
Driving Your Vehicle................................. 321
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 322
Towing
................................................. 378
Service and Appearance Care.................. 393
Service
................................................. 396
Fuel
...................................................... 399
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 404
All-Wheel Drive
..................................... 443
Rear Axle
............................................. 444
Front Axle
............................................ 446
2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner ManualM
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How to Use This Manual
Many people read the owner manual from
beginning to end when they rst receive their new
vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn
about the features and controls for the vehicle.
Pictures and words work together in the
owner manual to explain things.
Index
A good place to quickly locate information about
the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual
and the page number where it can be found.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
There are a number of safety cautions in this
book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to
tell about things that could hurt you if you were to
ignore the warning.
{CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could
hurt you or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or
reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If
you do not, you or others could be hurt.
You will also nd a
circle with a slash
through it in this book.
This safety symbol
means “Do Not,” “Do
Not do this” or “Do Not
let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They
use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specic component,
control, message, gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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{CAUTION:
When an airbag inates, there is dust in
the air. This dust could cause breathing
problems for people with a history of
asthma or other breathing trouble. To
avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should
get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If
you have breathing problems but cannot
get out of the vehicle after an airbag
inates, then get fresh air by opening a
window or a door. If you experience
breathing problems following an airbag
deployment, you should seek medical
attention.
In many crashes severe enough to inate the
airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle
deformation. Additional windshield breakage
may also occur from the right front passenger
airbag.Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically
unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on
and ash the hazard warning ashers when the
airbags inate. You can lock the doors again, turn
the interior lamps off and turn off the hazard
warning ashers by using the controls for those
features.
Airbags are designed to inate only once. After
an airbag inates, you will need some new
parts for your airbag system. If you do not get
them, the airbag system will not be there to help
protect you in another crash. A new system will
include airbag modules and possibly other
parts. The service manual for your vehicle
covers the need to replace other parts.
Your vehicle has a crash sensing and
diagnostic module which records information
after a crash. SeeVehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders on page 555.
Let only qualied technicians work on your
airbag systems. Improper service can mean
that an airbag system will not work properly.
See your dealer for service.
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L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and
release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn
signal lamps will ash and the horn will sound
three times. Press and hold this button for more
than two seconds to activate the panic alarm.
The turn signal lamps will ash and the horn will
sound repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm
will turn off when the ignition is moved to RUN or
the alarm button is pressed again. The ignition
must be in OFF for the panic alarm to work.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your GM dealer. Remember
to bring any additional transmitters so they
can also be re-coded to match the new transmitter.
Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter,
the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
The vehicle can have a maximum of eight
transmitters matched to it. See “Relearn Remote
Key” underDIC Operation and Displays on
page 243for instructions on how to match RKE
transmitters to your vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your RKE
transmitter should last about four years.
The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work
at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it is probably time to change the battery.
The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message in the vehicle’s DIC will display if the
RKE transmitter battery is low. See “REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY” underDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 248for additional
information.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care
not to touch any of the circuitry. Static
from your body transferred to these surfaces
may damage the transmitter.
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/(Remote Start):Press and release the lock
button and then press and hold the remote
start button to start the vehicle.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock
button, then immediately press and hold
the transmitter’s remote start button until the
turn signal lights ash. If you cannot see
the vehicle’s lights, press and hold the remote
start button for at least four seconds. The
vehicle’s doors will lock. Pressing the remote
start button again after the vehicle has
started will turn off the ignition.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will
turn on and remain on while the vehicle is
running.
3. If it is the rst remote start since the vehicle has
been driven, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the
engine is running, to extend the time by
10 minutes for the engine to continue to run.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote start,
and the engine is still running, turn the key to
the RUN position to drive the vehicle.If the vehicle is left running it will automatically
shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension
has been done.
To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the
following:
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and
press the remote start button until the
parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
The vehicle can be remote started two separate
times between driving sequences. The engine will
run for 10 minutes after each remote start.
Or, you can extend the engine run time by another
10 minutes within the rst 10 minute remote
start time frame, and before the engine stops.
For example, if the lock button and then the
remote start buttons are pressed again after
the vehicle has been running for ve minutes,
10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run
for 15 minutes.
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A chime will activate and the warning light will
ash when the parking brake is applied and
the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for
at least three seconds.
To release the parking brake, hold the regular
brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of
the lever, located above the parking brake pedal,
with the parking brake symbol, to release the
parking brake.If the ignition is on when the parking brake is
released, the brake system warning light will
go off.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake system
parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully
released and the brake warning light is
off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any
hill, seeTowing a Trailer on page 380.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 192
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................. 194
Horn.......................................................... 194
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 195
Heated Steering Wheel............................. 195
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 196
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 196
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 197
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 198
Windshield Wipers..................................... 198
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 199
Windshield Washer.................................... 200
Cruise Control........................................... 201
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 204
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 209
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 209
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 210
Fog Lamps................................................ 211
Exterior Cargo Lamps................................ 211
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 211
Dome Lamps............................................. 212
Dome Lamp Override................................ 212
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 212
Reading Lamps......................................... 212Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 212
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 213
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 217
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 218
Analog Clock............................................. 218
Climate Controls......................................... 219
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 219
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 224
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 225
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 226
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 227
Trip Odometer........................................... 227
Tachometer............................................... 227
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 228
Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light...................................... 228
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 229
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 230
Charging System Light.............................. 232
Brake System Warning Light..................... 232
Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light........................................ 234
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 235
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 235
Section 3 Instrument Panel
189

Tire Pressure Light.................................... 236
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 236
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 240
Security Light............................................ 240
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 241
Lights On Reminder.................................. 241
Cruise Control Light.................................. 241
Highbeam On Light................................... 241
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 242
Fuel Gage................................................. 242
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 243
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 243
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 248
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 257Audio System(s)......................................... 267
Setting the Time........................................ 269
Radio with CD and DVD........................... 270
XM Radio Messages................................. 300
Navigation/Radio System........................... 302
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 302
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 313
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 315
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 316
Radio Reception........................................ 317
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 318
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 318
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................. 318
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 319
Chime Level Adjustment............................ 319
Section 3 Instrument Panel
190

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 224.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 196.
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 194.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 226.
E. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on
page 129andTow/Haul Mode on page 135.
F. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 218.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 267. Navigation/Radio System (if
equipped). SeeNavigation/Radio System on
page 302.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 204.
I. Dome Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 212.
J. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 201.
K. Tilt Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 195.L. Horn. SeeHorn on page 194.
M. Audio Steering Wheel Buttons. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 316.
N. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 243.
O. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal on page 128. Heated
Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped).
SeeWindshield Washer on page 200. Power
Running Boards Disable Button (If Equipped).
SeePower Running Boards on page 114.
P. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 219. Heated Seats (If Equipped). See
Heated Seats on page 10. Heated and Cooled
Seats (If Equipped). SeeHeated and Cooled
Seats on page 11.
Q. StabiliTrak
®Disable Button. See.StabiliTrak®
System on page 330.Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist Disable Button. See.Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA) on page 213.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 165.
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