steering CADILLAC ESCALADE 1999 1.G Owner's Guide

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Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to
the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet. Always use the proper
fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and
damage hoses and seals.

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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
13 Power Amp, Rear Liftglass,
Cigarette Lighter, Door Lock Relay,
Power Lumbar Seat
14 4WD Indicator, Cluster, Front and
Rear Comfort Controls, Instrument
Switches, Radio Illumination,
Chime Module
15 DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay
16 Front and Rear Turn Signals,
Back
-Up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
17 Radio (Ignition)
18 4WAL/VCM, ABS, Cruise Control
19 Radio (Battery)Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
20 PRNDL, Automatic Transmission,
Speedometer, Check Gages,
Warning Lights
21 Security/Steering
22 Auxiliary Power, Headlamp Delay
23 Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump
24 Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp,
TP2 Relay
A Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power
Seat, Keyless Entry Module
B Power Windows

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CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 CADILLAC
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1999 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.OWNER'S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about
the vehicle.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $20.00
Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM ± 6:00 PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA±MasterCard±Discover)
1999 CADILLAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)

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Power (Continued)
Remote Control Mirror 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Fluid 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Lumbar Adjustment 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator 5-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Pressure Cap 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Lamps 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
Axle 6
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Security Locks 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Seat Position 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Audio (RSA) 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper and Washer 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Doors 2
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Towing 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirror 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic with Compass/Temperature
Display/Headlamp Delay 2
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Hooks 5-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Tank, Coolant 5-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Compact Disc Player 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs 6
-62, 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Used 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Checking 1
-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-5, 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained Accessory Power 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transmission 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 7-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Shifting
Automatic Transmission 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into Park (P) 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of Park (P) 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-16, 1-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications, Engine 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 7-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed-Sensitive Steering 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains, Cleaning 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Emergencies 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed-Sensitive 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Tilt 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Compartments 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage, Overhead 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage, Vehicle 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate, Glass Release 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent System 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arming 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disarming 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver's Door Alarm Delay 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock Sensor 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning Off 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THEFTLOCK
3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Gear, Automatic Transmission 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt Steering Wheel 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time, Setting the 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Loading 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information Label 4-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buying New 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .