cruise control CADILLAC ESCALADE 2008 3.G User Guide

Traction Control Operation
The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak®
system. Traction control limits wheel spin by
reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed
management) and by applying brakes to each
individual wheel (brake-traction control) as necessary.
The traction control system is enabled automatically
when you start your vehicle. It will activate and
the StabiliTrak
®light will ash if it senses that any of
the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction
while driving. If you turn off traction control, only
the brake-traction control portion of traction control will
work. The engine speed management will be disabled.
In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically
and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can
cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly.
Notice:If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin
excessively while the StabiliTrak
®, ABS and brake
warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITRAK
message are displayed, you could damage the
transfer case. The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Reduce engine power and do not
spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights
and this message are displayed.The traction control system may activate on dry or
rough roads or under conditions such as heavy
acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts
of the transmission. When this happens, you may
notice a reduction in acceleration, or may hear a
noise or vibration. This is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system
activates, the StabiliTrak
®light will ash and the
cruise control will automatically disengage. When road
conditions allow you to use cruise again, you may
re-engage the cruise control. SeeCruise Control
on page 3-12.
StabiliTrak
®may also turn off automatically if it
determines that a problem exists with the system.
If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the
vehicle, you should see your dealer/retailer for service.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, engine
power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction
is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no
separate lever or switch to engage or disengage
the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as
needed for road conditions.
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Fuses Usage
24Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils
(Left Side)
25 Trailer Park Lamps
26 Driver Side Park Lamps
27 Passenger Side Park Lamps
28 Fog Lamps
29 Horn
30Passenger Side High-Beam
Headlamp
31 Daytime Running Lamps
32 Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp
33 Daytime Running Lights 2
34 Sunroof
35Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent
System
36 Windshield Wiper
37 SEO B2 Uptter Usage (Battery)
38 Electric Adjustable Pedals
39 Climate Controls (Battery)
40 Airbag System (Ignition)
41 AmplierFuses Usage
42 Audio System
43Miscellaneous (Ignition),
Cruise Control
44 Liftgate Release
45 Airbag System (Battery)
46 Instrument Panel Cluster
47 Power Take-Off
48Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition),
Compass-Temperature Mirror
49Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
50 Rear Defogger
51 Heated Mirror
52 SEO B1 Uptter Usage (Battery)
53Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power
Outlet
54Automatic Level Control Compressor
Relay, SEO Uptter Usage
55 Climate Controls (Ignition)
56Engine Control Module, Secondary
Fuel Pump (Ignition)
5-111

Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-55
Infants and Young Children...........................1-52
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-59
Older Children.............................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-68
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-71
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-58
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-25
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-102
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-100
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-97
Finish Care...............................................5-100
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-98
Interior.......................................................5-96
Leather......................................................5-98
Speaker Covers..........................................5-99
Tires........................................................5-103
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-103
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-100
Weatherstrips..............................................5-99
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-101
Wood Panels..............................................5-99Climate Control System
Dual Automatic............................................3-26
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System,
Electronic................................................3-31
Clock............................................................3-25
Clock, Setting.................................................3-69
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compass...............................................2-40, 2-42
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-20
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-63
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-23
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-42
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-26
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-5
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-46
Cupholders....................................................2-61
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-9
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-5
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-5
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
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Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-22
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-39
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-55
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-22
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-22
Reading.....................................................3-23
Lap Belt........................................................1-47
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-41
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-59
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-51Liftgate, Power...............................................2-14
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-12
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-12
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-36
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning...........3-41
Brake System Warning.................................3-40
Charging System.........................................3-39
Cruise Control.............................................3-46
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-46
Highbeam On.............................................3-47
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-46
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-43
Oil Pressure...............................................3-45
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-37
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-35
Security.....................................................3-46
StabiliTrak®Indicator....................................3-41
Tire Pressure..............................................3-42
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-47
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-22
Exit...........................................................3-22
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-16
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-20
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-35
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