clock CADILLAC ESCALADE 2002 2.G User Guide

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VOL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn
the knob clockwise to increase volume and
counterclockwise to decrease volume. Push the knob
back into its stored position when you're not using it.
The upper VOL knob controls the upper headphone and
the lower VOL knob controls the lower headphone.
TAPE CD: Press this button to switch between the tape
and CD changer if all are loaded. Press AM FM to
return to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing.
The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the
radio for future listening.
P.SET PROG: The front passengers must be listening
to something different for each of these functions
to work:

Press this button to seek through the preset radio
stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio.

When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to
go to the other side of the tape.

When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this
button to select a disc.Compact Disc Changer
The compact disc changer plays up to six standard size
CDs continuously. Individual CDs may be loaded into or
ejected from any position.
A green light on each numbered button indicates a CD is
loaded in the respective position. An amber light on a
numbered button indicates that a CD is playing. When
loading CDs, the loading slot indicators turn amber to
indicate that the player is ready to accept a CD. CDs can
be loaded or ejected with the radio or the ignition being
on or off.

4-14 Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effective
than braking. For example, you come over a hill and
find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly
pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from
between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
You can avoid these problems by braking
-- if you can
stop in time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room.
That's the time for evasive action
-- steering around
the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First apply your brakes. See ªBraking in
Emergenciesº earlier in this section. It is better to
remove as much speed as you can from a possible
collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left
or right depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can
turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and
just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have
avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at
all times and wear safety belts properly.

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Q:What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about
to stall, and I can't make it up the hill?
A:If this happens, there are some things you should
do, and there are some things you must not do.
First, here's what you should do:

Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep
it from rolling backwards. Also, apply the
parking brake.

If your engine is still running, shift the transmission
to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and
slowly back down the hill in REVERSE (R).

If your engine has stopped running, you'll need to
restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the
parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to
PARK (P) and restart the engine. Then, shift to
REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and
slowly back down the hill as straight as possible
in REVERSE (R).
As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand
on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position. This
way, you'll be able to tell if your wheels are straight
and maneuver as you back down. It's best that you
back down the hill with your wheels straight rather
than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel
too far to the left or right will increase the possibility
of a rollover.
Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or are
about to stall, when going up a hill.

Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into
NEUTRAL (N) to ªrev
-upº the engine and regain
forward momentum. This won't work. Your vehicle
will roll backwards very quickly and you could go
out of control.
Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle. Then
apply the parking brake. Shift to REVERSE (R), release
the parking brake, and slowly back straight down.

Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall
when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to
stall your vehicle, it's steep enough to cause you to
roll over if you turn around. If you can't make it up
the hill, you must back straight down the hill.

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Your vehicle may be
equipped with one of
the two caps shown.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure
cap when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise (left) about one full turn. If you
hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there
is still some pressure left.

5-21 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment is located under the rear seat behind the
driver's seat and behind the left trim panel in the rear
of the vehicle.
Under Second Row Passenger's Seat on Driver's Side
A. Tool Kit with Jack
Tools and GlovesB. Bracket and
Wing Nut
There is a wing nut (B) used to retain the tool kit (A).
To remove it, turn the wing nut counterclockwise.
Rear Access Panel
A. Speaker
B. Bottle Jack
C. Wing NutD. Retaining Hook
E. Wheel Blocks
F. Cover Panel
To release the bottle jack (B) from its holder,
turn the knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise
to lower the jack head.
The wheel blocks (E) and the wheel block
retainer can be removed by turning the wing
nut (C) counterclockwise.
You'll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel
wrench to remove the underbody
-mounted spare tire.

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Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire:
1. If the vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (I),
open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and
use the ignition key to remove the lock.
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (B) and the two jack
handle extensions (C) as shown. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (K) of the extension through the hole (J)
in the rear bumper. Be sure the hoist end of the
extension connects into the hoist shaft (D)
(the ribbed square end of the extension is used
to lower the spare tire (F)).
3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the
wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out
from under the vehicle. The wheel wrench has a
hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable (H)
towards you, to assist in reaching the spare tire.
4. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer (G)
at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through
the wheel opening.
5. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
The tools you'll be using include the bottle jack (A), the
wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle
extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you'll need
to use both jack handle extensions.

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Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions
(as needed). Attach the jack handle to the jack.Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack lift
head to the lifting point.

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To remove the center cap place the chisel end of the wheel
wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Don't remove the wheel nuts yet.

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Front Position
3. Make sure the jack
head is positioned
so that the rear axle
is resting securely
between the grooves
that are on the jack
head. Turn the wheel
wrench clockwise to
raise the vehicle.
Rear Position
Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is
enough room for the spare tire to fit back underneath the
rear of the vehicle.

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7. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to
lower the vehicle. Lower
the jack completely.
Rear Position
8. Tighten the nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown
by turning the wheel
wrench clockwise.
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).