glove box CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual

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To close the doors, close the driver's side door first.
After securely closing the door, close the passenger's
side door. Make sure both doors are latched securely.
To lock the rear doors from outside the vehicle, put your
key in the lock and turn it clockwise. If you have power
door locks, you can lock the side doors as well as the
rear doors from inside the vehicle. For more
information, see ªPower Door Locksº in this section.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft
-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don't do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver's door,
you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transmission. Also remember to lock
the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?

Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
glove box.

Valuables can also be locked in the center floor
console. Make sure that you take the console key
with you.

Take the remote keyless entry system transmitter
with you.

Lock all the doors except the driver's.

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You can use the DOME OVERRIDE button, located
below the parking/headlamp knob, to set the dome
lamps to come on automatically when the doors are
opened, or remain off. To turn the lamps off, press the
button to the ªinº position. With the button in this
position, the dome lamps will remain off when the doors
are open. To return the lamps to automatic operation,
press the button again and return it to the ªoutº position.
With the button in this position, the dome lamps will
come on when you open the door.
Reading Lamps
Your vehicle has reading
lamps. Press the button
located next to the lamp to
turn the lamp on.
The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction
you want.
Press the button again to turn the lamp off.
Battery Rundown Protection
This feature shuts off the dome, courtesy, vanity,
reading, glove box and underhood lamps if they are left
on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is off.
This will keep your battery from running down.

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CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments
designed to store small items.
Glove Box
To open your glove box, move the release button toward
the passenger's side and pull the door open.
Center Overhead Console
Your vehicle has an overhead console. It has a storage
compartment inside it. Your vehicle also has a
HomeLink transmitter. See ªHomeLink

Transmitterº
in the Index.Rear Compartment
The rear compartment can be used to store a small item,
like a book.
To open the rear compartment, press the release button
located at the rear of the compartment door.
Instrument Panel Cupholder
Your vehicle has a cupholder located in the middle of
the instrument panel.
To use the cupholder, pull
the handle and slide the
cupholder tray open.
To close the cupholder, slide it back into the
instrument panel.

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A. Dome Override Switch
B. Lamp Controls
C. Air Outlets
D. Multifunction Lever
E. Instrument Panel Cluster
F. Gearshift Lever
G. Rear Window Wiper Washer Switch (If Equipped)
H. Audio System
I. Comfort Control System
J. Glove Box
K. AshtrayL. Cupholder
M. Auxiliary Power Outlets
N. Compact Disc Player
O. Electric Tailgate Glass Release (If Equipped)
P. Fog Lamp Switch
Q. Automatic Transfer Case Switch
R. Tilt Lever
S. Parking Brake Release
T. Hood Release
U. Fuse Block

5-20 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you'll need is located in the rear
cargo area. The spare tire is located under the rear of
the vehicle.
To open the jack cover, turn the wing nut
counterclockwise and take the cover off.
To take the jack out, turn the wing
-head bolt
counterclockwise and take it and the retainer off.
Take the jack and storage box out and take the tools
out of the box.
Your vehicle may have a pair of emergency gloves
secured to the jack. You can use them when changing
the tire, or during other emergency situations. Remember
to replace them with the jack, so you will have them if
needed later.
The spare tire is stored under the vehicle in an
underbody carrier.

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CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
140 lb
-ft (190 N´m)
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
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.
Store the flat tire where the spare tire is stored.
Put the tools into the storage box and close it tightly. Fit
the storage box on the bracket with the bolt through the
box. Put the jack onto the box. Be sure the jack is stored
as shown in the following illustrations. The jack handle
attachment point is circled in the following illustrations
to show the direction the jack should face when it is
stored properly. Secure the emergency gloves, if your
vehicle has them, to the jack using the provided strap.
Slide the retainer over the bolt onto the jack and put the
wing nut on it. Turn the nut clockwise until it is tight
against the retainer.
Replace the jack storage cover by simply reversing the
removal procedure described earlier.

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It's
very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this
label is:

your VIN,

the model designation,

paint information and

a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.

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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
1 Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL,
Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps
2 Transfer Case
3 Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove
Box Lamp, Dome/Reading Lamps,
Vanity Mirrors, Power MirrorsFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
4 Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp
Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant
Module, Illuminated Entry Module
5 Rear Comfort Controls
6 Cruise Control
7 Auxiliary Power Outlet
8 Crank
9 License Lamp, Parking Lamps,
Taillamps, Tailgate Lamps, Front
Sidemarkers, Fog Lamp Relay, Door
Switch Illumination, Fender Lamps,
Headlamp Switch Illumination
10 Air Bag System
11 Wiper Motor, Washer Pump
12 A/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay
13 Power Amp, Rear Liftglass, Cigarette
Lighter, Door Lock Relay, Power
Lumbar Seat