Snow chains CADILLAC ESCALADE 2009 3.G Owners Manual
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Notice:Do not apply after-market glass tinting to
the vehicle’s windows. Glass tinting interferes
with the system’s ability to receive GPS signals and
causes the system to malfunction. The window
might have to be replaced to correct the problem.
This would not be covered by the warranty.
For more information if the GPS is not functioning
properly, seeIf the System Needs Service on page 4-58
andProblems with Route Guidance on page 4-58.
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be
inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons:
Road system has changed.
Vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such
as in sand, gravel, and/or snow.
Vehicle is traveling on winding roads.
Vehicle is on a long straight road.
Vehicle is approaching a tall building or a
large vehicle.
Surface streets run parallel to a freeway.
Vehicle has just been transferred by a vehicle
carrier or a ferry.
Current position calibration is set incorrectly.
Vehicle is traveling at high speed.
Vehicle changes directions more than once, or when
the vehicle is turning on a turn table in a parking lot.
Vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot or
a garage.
GPS signal is not received.
Roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.
Vehicle is being driven with tire chains.
Tires are replaced.
Tire pressure for the tires is incorrect.
Tires are worn.
First time the map DVD is inserted.
Battery is disconnected for several days.
Vehicle is driving in heavy traffic where driving is at
low speeds, and the vehicle is stopped and started
repeatedly.
See your dealer/retailer if other problems occur.
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If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the
vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 5-30.
If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to
free a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle’s traction
system in the Index. If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off
and use the rocking method.
{CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high speed,
they can explode, and you or others could be
injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment re or other damage. Spin
the wheels as little as possible and avoid going
above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the
speedometer.
For information about using tire chains on the vehicle,
seeTire Chains on page 6-75.
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the
area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or
stability system. Shift back and forth between
R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as
little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait
until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears.
Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission
is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and
reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could
free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after
a few tries, it might need to be towed out. Recovery
hooks can be used, if the vehicle has them. If the vehicle
does need to be towed out, seeTowing Your Vehicle
on page 5-38.
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