service CADILLAC ESCALADE 2003 2.G Owners Manual

K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-13
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-67
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lamps...........................................................3-15
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-34
LATCH System...............................................1-65
Child Restraints...........................................1-65
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-67
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-29
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-67
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-15
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-15
Light.............................................................3-37
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-37
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-42
Brake System Warning.................................3-40
Charging System.........................................3-39Light (cont.)
Cruise Control.............................................3-49
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-50
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-44
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-36
Security.....................................................3-49
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-49
Traction Off................................................3-42
Listening to a DVD.........................................3-84
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-20
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-51
Lockout Protection..........................................2-14
Locks............................................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-14
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-17
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-62
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-50
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-45
Lumbar........................................................... 1-4
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-114
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-11
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-13
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-17
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-17
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-16
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-20
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-17
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-63
Making Turns.................................................4-61
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-44
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-50
Message.......................................................3-62
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-62
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ± Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-33
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-33
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist.............................................2-37
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-36
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-37
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-36
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-96
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-20
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-114
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O
Odometer......................................................3-36
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-62
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-62
Oil ................................................................5-14
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Gage............................................3-48
Older Children, Restraints................................1-51
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-39
OnStaržServices............................................2-38
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-39
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-38
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-39
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-31
Outside.........................................................2-37
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-37
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36
Heated Mirrors............................................2-37
Power Mirrors.............................................2-36Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-28
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)........................................................2-30
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-15
Parking on Hills..............................................4-62
Parking.........................................................3-20
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-20
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.............................2-35
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-38
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-67
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Passenger Sensing System..............................1-85
Passing.................................................4-16, 4-61
Passlock
ž..................................................2-19, ii
Personalization Button.....................................3-55
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-33
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-80
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-82
Playing the Radio...........................................3-72
Power Steering...............................................4-13
Power...........................................................3-23
Accessory Outlets........................................3-23
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-103
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-41
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-32
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-71
Radio Messages.............................................3-77
Radios..........................................................3-70
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-103
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-104
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-104
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-104
CD Changer...............................................3-99
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-96
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-71
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-97
Setting the Time..........................................3-70
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-101
Understanding Reception............................3-103
RDS Messages..............................................3-76
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-7
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
REAR ACCESS OPEN....................................3-67
Rear Axle......................................................5-51
Rear Climate Control System............................3-31
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-13
Rear Heated Seats.........................................1-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-47
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Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-47
Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................3-97
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-97
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-85
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-44
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-44
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-46
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-30
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Reclining the Seatbacks...................................1-25
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-50
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-63
Remote Control..............................................3-88
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seats..............1-16
Removing the Bench Seat................................1-22
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-77
REPLACE LIFTGATE FUSE.............................3-67
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-64
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-91
Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat................1-18Replacing the Bench Seat................................1-24
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-44
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-44
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-90
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-91
Restraint Systems...........................................1-90
Checking....................................................1-90
Replacing Parts...........................................1-91
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Returning the Seat to an Upright Position...........1-22
Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position......1-27
Returning the Seats to an Upright Position.........1-12
Returning the Seat(s) to an Upright Position.......1-15
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-42
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-67
Road Sensing Suspension................................. 4-9
Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-7
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired...................................................... 7-7
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Service........................................................ 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-48
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-32
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S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-36
Reminder Light............................................3-36
Safety Belts...................................................5-96
Care of......................................................5-96
Center Passenger Position............................1-42
Driver Position............................................1-34
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-33
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-47
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-44
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-42
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-50
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-41
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-28
Safety Chains.................................................4-59
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-22
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-7
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7
Seats............................................................1-13
50/50 Split Bench Seat.................................1-13
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................1-10
Bench Seat................................................1-19
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-25
Heated Seats, Rear.....................................1-10
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5Seats (cont.)
Memory.....................................................2-50
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-8
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Second Row ± Lap-Shoulder Belt......................1-42
Second Row..................................................1-70
Secondary Latch System.................................5-90
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-70
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-70
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-67
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-67
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-72
Security Light.................................................3-49
Select Button.................................................3-61
Self Dimming Mirror Operation..........................2-34
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-64
SERVICE AIR BAG.........................................3-63
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER...........................3-64
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-63
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-64
SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-68
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR...............................3-69
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
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Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-44
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......................3-76
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-73
Setting the Time.............................................3-70
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-74
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-99
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Skidding........................................................4-17
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-37
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Spare Tire.....................................................5-93
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-112
Speedometer..................................................3-36
Split Bench Seat (50/50)..................................1-13
Split Bench Seat (60/40)..................................1-10
Stabilitrak
žSystem.........................................4-10
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE..................................3-68
STABILITY SYS DISABLED..............................3-69
STABILITY SYS LIMITED.................................3-68
STABILITY SYS READY..................................3-68
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-29
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-16
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-14
Steering Tips..................................................4-13Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-102
Steering........................................................4-13
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-92
Storage Areas................................................2-45
Center Console Storage Area........................2-45
Convenience Net.........................................2-47
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-44
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-45
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-47
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-46
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack
and Tools...................................................5-86
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-48
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-49
Supplemental Brake Assist System...................... 4-9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)...............1-76
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-90
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-82
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-85
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-89
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-82
What Will You See After an Air Bag
In¯ates?..................................................1-83
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-81
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-78
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Transmission..................................................5-21
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Temperature Gage.......................................3-43
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-21
Trip Information Button....................................3-52
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-65
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-61
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-20
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-15
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-107
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-103
Unfolding the Seatback....................................1-20
Unfolding the Seatbacks..................................1-14
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-71
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-43
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-49
V
Vehicle Identi®cation......................................5-102
Number (VIN)............................................5-102
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-102
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-50
Memory Seat..............................................2-50
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-43
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-51
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-31
Video Screen.................................................3-88
Visors...........................................................2-17
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-40
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-34
Warnings.......................................................3-62
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-62
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
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Warnings (cont.)
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-7
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-97
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-12
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-58
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-57
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What to Add..................................................5-40
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-18
What to Use..........................5-25, 5-37, 5-38, 5-51
Wheels..........................................................5-72
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-72
Replacement...............................................5-73
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-15
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-17
When to Check and Change............................5-21
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-51
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-37
When to Check..............................................5-67
When to Inspect.............................................5-19
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-63Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-60
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-29
Windows.......................................................2-16
Power........................................................2-17
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-11
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-38
Windshield Wiper............................................5-65
Blade Replacement......................................5-65
Fuses......................................................5-103
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-10
Winter Driving................................................4-43
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-12
X
XMŸ Radio Satellite Service (USA Only)...........3-71
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-105
XMŸ Satellite Radio Service
(USA Only)...............................................3-103
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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