ECO mode CADILLAC ESCALADE 2009 3.G Owner's Guide

UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards):A tire information system that
provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s
traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings
are determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The ratings
are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See
Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 6-72.
Vehicle Capacity Weight
:The number of
designated seating positions multiplied by
150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load.
SeeLoading the Vehicle on page 5-32.
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
:Load on
an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory
weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight.
Vehicle Placard
:A label permanently attached to
a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight
and the original equipment tire size and
recommended ination pressure. See “Tire and
Loading Information Label” underLoading
the Vehicle on page 5-32.
Ination - Tire Pressure
If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the
Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure
to operate effectively.
Notice:Do not let anyone tell you that
under-ination or over-ination is all right. It is
not. If your tires do not have enough air
(under-ination), you can get the following:
Too much exing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Premature or irregular wear
Poor handling
Reduced fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (over-ination),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Poor handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards
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TPMS Sensor Matching Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identication code.
Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one or
more of the TPMS sensors, the identication codes
will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.
The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions
in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger
side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver
side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/
wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire’s air
pressure. If increasing the tire’s air pressure, do not
exceed the maximum ination pressure indicated on the
tire’s sidewall.
To decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use
the pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style
air pressure gage, or a key.
You have two minutes to match the rst tire/wheel
position, and ve minutes overall to match all four
tire/wheel positions. If it takes longer than two minutes,
to match the rst tire and wheel, or more than ve
minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the
matching process stops and you need to start over.
The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the
engine off.3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter’s
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for
approximately ve seconds. The horn sounds twice
to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and TIRE
LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the
DIC screen.
4. Start with the driver side front tire.
5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem.
Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or
decreasing the tire’s air pressure for ve seconds,
or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp,
which may take up to 30 seconds to sound,
conrms that the sensor identication code has
been matched to this tire and wheel position.
6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat
the procedure in Step 5.
7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat
the procedure in Step 5.
8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the
procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times to
indicate the sensor identication code has been
matched to the driver side rear tire, and the
TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active.
The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the
DIC display screen goes off.
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Engine Drive Belt Routing
If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the
Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and
the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
SeeMaintenance Requirements on page 7-2. Any
additional information fromOwner Checks and Services
on page 7-9can be added on the following record pages.
You should retain all maintenance receipts.
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Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key®III+...........................................2-22
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-23
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-19
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-40
Coolant......................................................6-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-28
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-39
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................6-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-38
Fan Noise..................................................6-33
Oil .............................................................6-16
Oil Life System...........................................6-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........6-33
Overheating................................................6-30
Starting......................................................2-26
Entry Lighting.................................................3-21
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-17
Exit Lighting...................................................3-21
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-50
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Features
Memory ....................................................... 1-7
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-19
Finish Damage.............................................6-101
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-5
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................6-76
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................6-76
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................6-89
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-21
Power Steering...........................................6-34
Windshield Washer......................................6-35
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-20
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-44
Front Axle......................................................6-47
Fuel............................................................... 6-5
Additives...................................................... 6-6
California Fuel.............................................. 6-6
Driving for Better Economy............................. 5-2
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 6-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-11
Filling the Tank............................................. 6-9
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Navigation.................................................4-2, 4-4
Using the System........................................4-12
Navigation System, Privacy..............................8-18
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-24
O
Odometer......................................................3-33
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-33
Off-Road Driving.............................................5-13
Off-Road Recovery..........................................5-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................6-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-43
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................6-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-50
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................8-18
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-52
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-55
Ordering
Map DVDs .................................................4-59
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-29
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-23Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-41
Heated Mirrors............................................2-42
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-40
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....6-33
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 7-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................6-101
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Shifting Out of............................................2-37
Park Aid................................................2-42, 2-48
Park Brake....................................................2-34
Park Tilt Mirrors..............................................2-41
Parking
Assist........................................................2-42
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-35
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-85
Passing.........................................................5-12
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-22
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation . . . 2-23
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 6-4
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Tires (cont.)
High-Speed Operation..................................6-63
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................6-76
Ination - Tire Pressure................................6-61
Inspection and Rotation................................6-68
Installing the Spare Tire................................6-82
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................6-65
Pressure Monitor System..............................6-63
Removing the Flat Tire.................................6-82
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............6-78
Secondary Latch System..............................6-86
Spare Tire..................................................6-93
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............6-89
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................6-57
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................6-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................6-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................6-74
Wheel Replacement.....................................6-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................6-69
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................2-33
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-45
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................5-38
Towing a Trailer..........................................5-42
Your Vehicle...............................................5-38Traction
Magnetic Ride Control................................... 5-9
Road Sensing Suspension.............................. 5-9
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 5-6
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................5-55
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................6-21
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-29
Trip Odometer................................................3-33
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-42
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................6-72
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-55
Operation...................................................2-55
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