maintenance schedule CADILLAC ESCALADE 2003 2.G Owner's Manual

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Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled
Maintenance................................................. 6-5
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-11
ENGINE OVERHEATED..................................3-63
Engine..........................................................5-19
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-43
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-44
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-43
Coolant......................................................5-24
Cooling System Inspection............................6-17
Exhaust.....................................................2-31
Fan Noise..................................................5-36
Oil .............................................................5-14
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-21
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats.............. 1-8
Entertainment System....................................3-105
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-105
DVD Distortion..........................................3-102
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Environmental Concerns..................................4-21
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-43
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-50
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Filter.............................................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XMŸ).............3-75
Finding a Station............................................3-73
Finish Care....................................................5-97
Finish Damage.............................................5-100
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Fluid.............................................................5-21
Automatic Transmission................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
FM Stereo....................................................3-103
Fog Lamps....................................................3-17
Folding the Seatback.......................................1-20
Folding the Seatbacks (60/40 Split Bench Seat).....1-10
Folding the Seatbacks.............................1-13, 1-25
Following Distance..........................................4-61
Footnotes........................................................ 6-5
Front Axle......................................................5-52
Fuel Information Button....................................3-54
FUEL LEVEL LOW.........................................3-65
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
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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
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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
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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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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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