warning light 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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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
5

/(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

Holding the turn signal lever for more than
one second will cause the turn signals to ash
until you release the lever. The lever will return
by itself when it is released.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows ash more quickly than normal, a signal
bulb may be burned out and other drivers will
not see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and
a blown fuse. SeeInstrument Panel Fuse
Block on page 510andUnderhood Fuse Block
on page 513.Turn Signal On Chime
If your turn signal is left on for more than
3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at
each ash of the turn signal and the message
TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the
DIC. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 248. To turn the chime and message off,
move the turn signal lever to the off position.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer):To
change the headlamps from low to high beam, push
the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to
low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever
toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this indicator
light on the instrument
panel cluster will
also be on.
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The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So,
be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free
of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. For cleaning
instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle on
page 501. If the DIC still displays the PARKING
ASSIST OFF message after cleaning the
bumper and driving forward at a speed of at
least 15 mph (25 km/h), see your dealer.
Other conditions that may affect system
performance include vibrations from a
jackhammer or the compression of air brakes
on a very large truck or other mechanical
devices that interfere with URPA performance.
When URPA is disabled without driver action
and the driver attempts to turn URPA back
on by pressing the rear park aid button, the
indicator light will ash for 3 seconds and then
stay lit to indicate that URPA is off.As always, drivers should use care when backing
up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being
sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and
blind spots.
For Driver Information Center messages related
to URPA, seeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 248.
If the vehicle bumper is damaged, the URPA
system may not work properly. Take the vehicle to
your dealer to repair the system.
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Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of objects. This helps air to circulate
throughout your vehicle.
Adding outside equipment to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air deectors, etc.,
may affect the performance of the heating and
air conditioning system. Check with your
dealer before adding equipment to the outside
of your vehicle.
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages
on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes serious
enough to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to your warning
lights and gages could also save you or others
from injury.Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As
you will see in the details on the next few
pages, some warning lights come on briey when
you start the engine just to let you know they
are working. If you are familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is
a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Often gages and warning lights work together
to let you know when there is a problem with
your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on when you are driving, or when one of
the gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about it.
Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do
repairs can be costly – and even dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights and
gages. They are a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center
(DIC) that works along with the warning lights
and gages. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 243.
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Charging System Light
The charging system
light will come on briey
when you turn the
ignition to the START
position, as a check to
show you it is working.
The light should go out once the engine is running.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the charging system. It
could indicate that you have problems with the
generator, the generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away.
Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.When this light comes on, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will also display the SERVICE
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 248
for more information.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on,
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such
as the radio and air conditioner, to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Brake System Warning Light
With the ignition on, the brake system warning
light will come on when you set the parking brake.
If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged,
a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is
greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the
other part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
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