engine overheat CADILLAC ESCALADE 2005 2.G Owner's Manual

Engine Identication
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your engine,
specications and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label on the inside of the glove box.
It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this
label, you will nd the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer rst. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-84.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it xed.
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Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-36
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-30
Recovery Hooks..........................................4-43
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-42
Winter........................................................4-38
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-22
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-84
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-106
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-110
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-107
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-107
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-107
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-111
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-106
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-43
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-41
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12Engine (cont.)
Exhaust.....................................................2-28
Fan Noise..................................................5-33
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-28
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-19
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-46
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage.............................................5-103
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-76
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-77
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-92
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-21
Power Steering...........................................5-33
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Front Axle......................................................5-46
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Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-53
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-30
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist......................................2-34
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-34
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual.......................................3-84
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-16
O
Odometer......................................................3-33
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Gage............................................3-46
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-16
Older Children, Restraints................................1-47Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-35
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-16
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-28
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist.............................................2-34
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Heated Mirrors............................................2-34
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-28
Owner Checks and Services.............................6-10
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Park Aid........................................................3-18
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-26
Shifting Out of............................................2-27
Parking
Assist........................................................3-18
Brake........................................................2-25
Over Things That Burn.................................2-28
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-35
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-80
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