ECU CADILLAC ESCALADE 2004 2.G Workshop Manual

7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull
and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire
moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.
Reinstall the spare tire lock (if equipped).
To store the tools, follow these procedures:For Escalade, do the following:
1. Put the tool kit and the jack tools in the tool bag
and place in the retaining clip above the jack.
2. Tighten down with the wing nut.
3. Then, assemble wheel blocks and jack together
with the wing nut and retaining hook.
4. Position behind the jack storage cover in the left
rear side panel and tighten, adjusting clockwise
until the jack is secured tight in the mounting
bracket. Be sure to position the holes in the base of
the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket.
For Escalade ESV, do the following:
1. Return the tool kit and jack tools to the tool bag.
2. Assemble wheel blocks and jack together with the
wing nut and retaining hook.
3. Position under the jack storage tray in the left rear
side panel below the wheelbase and tighten,
adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight in
the mounting bracket. Be sure to position the
holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.
4. Use the retaining clip to fasten the tool kit on the stud
in the storage compartment in the rear left trim panel
and turn the wing nut clockwise to secure.
5. Return the storage tray. (A) Push and Pull (B) Rotate or Turn
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4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the
spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with
Step 5 of “Removing the Spare Tire and Tools”
earlier in this section.
5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately six inches (15 cm) of cable is
exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks
on their shortest ends,
with the backs
facing each other.7. Place the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel
blocks, separating them so that the jack is
balanced securely.
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-14for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-24for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-65for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. Push, pull and then try to rotate or turn
the spare tire. If it moves, tighten it. SeeChanging a
Flat Tire on page 5-86.
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C
Cadillac Owner Privileges™............................... 7-7
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-124
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-30, 4-42, 4-57
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-108
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-104
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-105
Your CD Player.........................................3-105
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-105
Cargo Cover..................................................2-46
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-47
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-82
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-82
CD Changer...................................................3-99
CD Changer Errors.......................................3-102
CD Functions...............................................3-101
CD Messages................................................3-85
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-43
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-62
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-118
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-44
Chains, Tire...................................................5-84
CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-62Charging System Light....................................3-39
Check Engine Light.........................................3-45
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
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-112
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-60
Infants and Young Children...........................1-55
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-68
Older Children.............................................1-53
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-73
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-75
Top Strap...................................................1-63
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-65
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-62
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D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-29
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-9
Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing.......................4-49
Diversity Antenna System...............................3-106
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamps.................................................3-17
Door
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-36
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.....................................3-66
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-50
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-51
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-62
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-32
City...........................................................4-36
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-40Driving (cont.)
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-33
Winter........................................................4-42
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-28
Driving Downhill..............................................4-26
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-29
Driving in Water..............................................4-30
Driving On Grades..........................................4-65
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-22
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-42
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-35
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-35
Driving Uphill..................................................4-23
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-64
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-86
DVD Distortion...............................................3-97
DVD Messages..............................................3-96
DVD Player....................................................3-89
E
Easy Exit Seat...............................................2-50
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-29
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-114
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-115
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-114
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L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-36
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-68
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-70
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-28
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-67
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-13
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-13
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-42
Brake System Warning.................................3-40
Charging System.........................................3-39
Cruise Control.............................................3-49
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-50
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light...................3-42
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-45
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-36
Security.....................................................3-48Light (cont.)
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-49
Traction Off................................................3-43
Listening to a DVD.........................................3-85
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-50
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-19
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-17
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-63
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-50
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-44
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-7
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
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Power (cont.)
Steering Fluid.............................................5-37
Windows....................................................2-15
Power Steering...............................................4-13
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-39
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-34
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-70
Radio Messages.............................................3-77
Radios..........................................................3-69
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-104
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-105
Care of Your CD Player..............................3-105
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-105
CD Changer...............................................3-99
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-86
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-70
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-97
Setting the Time..........................................3-70
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-102
Understanding Reception............................3-104RDS Messages..............................................3-76
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-7
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
REAR ACCESS OPEN....................................3-67
Rear Axle......................................................5-50
Rear Climate Control System............................3-30
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Heated Seats.........................................1-11
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-49
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-45
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-97
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-86
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-9
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-46
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-46
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-45
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-7
Reclining the Seatbacks...................................1-27
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-49
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-63
Remote Control..............................................3-91
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seats..............1-18
Removing the Bench Seat................................1-24
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Safety Chains.................................................4-63
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-21
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seats
50/50 Split Bench Seat.................................1-14
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................1-12
Bench Seat................................................1-21
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-27
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Heated and Cooled Seats......................1-6, 1-11
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Heated Seats, Rear.....................................1-11
Memory.....................................................2-48
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-7
Second Row..................................................1-73
Second Row – Lap-Shoulder Belt......................1-44
Secondary Latch System................................5-101
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-73
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-70
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-70
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-75
Security Light.................................................3-48Select Button.................................................3-61
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-45
Publications Ordering Information...................7-13
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-64
SERVICE AIR BAG.........................................3-63
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-64
Service Bulletins.............................................7-13
Service Manuals.............................................7-13
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-64
SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-68
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR...............................3-69
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......................3-76
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-73
Setting the Time.............................................3-70
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-73
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-111
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-26
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-29
Skidding........................................................4-17
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-36
Spare Tire....................................................5-104
Specications, Capacities...............................5-124
Speedometer..................................................3-36
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