brake light CADILLAC ESCALADE 2003 2.G Owner's Manual

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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-23
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-38
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Equipment..........................................4-52
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-22
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-75
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-32
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).............................................1-76
Air Bag .........................................................3-38
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-38
Readiness Light..........................................3-37
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-29
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-50
AM .............................................................3-103
Analog Clock..................................................3-24
Antenna, Diversity Antenna System..................3-105
Antenna, XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.....................................................3-105
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-42
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Appearance Care............................................5-94
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-96
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-100
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-94Appearance Care (cont.)
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-97
Finish Damage..........................................5-100
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-99
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-100
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-100
Weatherstrips..............................................5-96
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-24
Ashtrays........................................................3-23
Audio Output..................................................3-92
Audio System(s).............................................3-70
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-102
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
Diversity Antenna System............................3-105
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-96
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-71
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-97
Setting the Time..........................................3-70
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-101
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-103
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-105
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-24
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Level Control...................................4-53
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-12
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Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-14
Automatic Transmission...................................5-21
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-24
B
Backing Up....................................................4-61
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-63
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-19
Battery..........................................................5-43
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-40
Before You Drive............................................3-85
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-19
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-13
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).................................1-10
Bench Seat....................................................1-19
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-13
Brake Adjustment............................................5-42
Brake Fluid....................................................5-39
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-22
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-42
Brake Wear...................................................5-41
Brake............................................................2-27
Parking......................................................2-27
System Inspection.......................................6-17
System Warning Light..................................3-40Brake (cont.)
Brakes..........................................................5-39
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-25
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-57
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-63
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-62
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-57
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-53
Headlamps.................................................5-58
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-57
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-64
Taillamps....................................................5-63
Buying New Tires...........................................5-70
C
Cadillac Owner PrivilegesŸ............................... 7-6
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-112
Carbon Monoxide...................4-43, 4-54, 2-15, 2-31
Care of.........................................................5-96
Safety Belts................................................5-96
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-103
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Care of (cont.)
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-104
Your CD Changer......................................3-104
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-104
Cargo Area Door Lock Switch...........................2-10
Cargo Cover..................................................2-47
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-48
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-81
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-11
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-82
CD Changer...................................................3-99
CD Functions...............................................3-100
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-45
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-63
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-106
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-42
Chains, Tires..................................................5-74
CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-62
Charging System Light....................................3-39
Check Engine Light.........................................3-44
CHECK OIL LEVEL.........................................3-62
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE...............................3-69
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-65
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-40
Checking Coolant............................................5-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-90Check...........................................................3-44
Engine Light...............................................3-44
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-100
Child Restraints..............................................1-57
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-57
Infants and Young Children...........................1-53
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-65
Older Children.............................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-72
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-63
Top Strap...................................................1-61
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-60
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-99
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-97
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-94
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-96
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-95
Cleaning Leather............................................5-95
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-35
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Hitches..........................................................4-59
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-41
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-40
Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-21
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-32
How to Add Fluid............................................5-23
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-51
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-37
How to Check........................................5-21, 5-67
How to Inspect...............................................5-19
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-33
Hydroplaning..................................................4-36
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-29
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-28
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-45
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-46
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-48If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-55
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-45
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-14
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors.........................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-53
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-67
Inspection......................................................6-17
Brake System.............................................6-17
Engine Cooling System................................6-17
Exhaust System..........................................6-16
Fuel System...............................................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-16
Steering and Suspension..............................6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive)......................................6-17
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-18
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-103
Instrument Panel.............................................3-34
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-44
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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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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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T
Tachometer....................................................3-36
Taillamps.......................................................5-63
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-33
Testing the Alarm............................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-101
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
Passlock
ž...................................................2-19
Third Row ± Lap Belt......................................1-43
Third Row......................................................1-70
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-22
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-65
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat.....................1-15
Tilting the Full Bench Seat...............................1-21
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-11
Tires.............................................................5-66
Buying New Tires........................................5-70
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-75
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-68
Spare Tire..................................................5-93
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-72
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-69Tires (cont.)
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-23
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-63
Top Strap......................................................1-61
Torque Lock...................................................2-30
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-59
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-49
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button........................2-26
Towing..........................................................4-50
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-50
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-54
Your Vehicle...............................................4-50
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-68
Traction Control Operation................................4-12
TRACTION SYS LIMITED................................3-68
Traction.........................................................3-42
Off Light.....................................................3-42
Road Sensing Suspension.............................. 4-9
Stabilitrak
žSystem......................................4-10
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-59
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-64
Trailer...........................................................4-53
Recommendations.......................................4-53
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE.............................3-66
Transfer Case................................................5-50
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-66
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
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