lock CADILLAC ESCALADE 2010 3.G Owners Manual

10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwiseto lower the vehicle. Lower the jackcompletely.
{WARNING:
Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly
tightened can cause the wheels to become loose
or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened
with a torque wrench to the proper torque
specification after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the aftermarket
manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and Specificationson
page 7!115for original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can leadto brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoidexpensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheelnuts in the proper sequence and to the propertorque specification. SeeCapacities andSpecificationson page 7!115for the wheel nuttorque specification.
11. Tighten the nuts firmlyin a crisscrosssequence as shownby turning the wheelwrench clockwise.
When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you mustalso reinstall the center cap. Line the tab on the back ofthe cap with the slot in the wheel. Place the cap on thewheel and press until it snaps into place.
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Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoistassembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It isdesigned to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling offyour vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the sparemust be installed with the valve stem pointing down.SeeStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Toolsonpage 7!94.
{WARNING:
Before beginning this procedure read all the
instructions. Failure to read and follow the
instructions could damage the hoist assembly and
you and others could get hurt. Read and follow
the instructions listed next.
To release the spare tire from the secondary latch:
1. Check under thevehicle to see if thecable end is visible.If the cable is notvisible proceed toStep 6.
2. If it is visible, first try to tighten the cable byturning the wheel wrench clockwise until youhear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannotovertighten the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrenchcounterclockwise three or four turns.
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4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If thespare tire lowers to the ground, continue withStep 5 ofRemoving the Spare Tire and Toolsonpage 7!81.
5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrenchcounterclockwise until approximately 6 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 edgeof the jack (A) on thewheel blocks (B),separating them so thatthe jack is balancedsecurely.
8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheelwrench to the jack and place it (with the wheelblocks) under the vehicle toward the front of therear bumper.
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9. Position the center lift point of the jack under thecenter of the spare tire.
10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until itlifts the end fitting.
11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stopsmoving upward and is held firmly in place. Thesecondary latch has released and the spare tire isbalancing on the jack.
12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until thespare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by thecable.
{WARNING:
Someone standing too close during the procedure
could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does
not slide off the jack completely, make sure no
one is behind you or on either side of you as you
pull the jack out from under the spare.
13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack andcarefully remove the jack. Use one hand to pushagainst the spare while firmly pulling the jack outfrom under the spare tire with the other hand.
If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, insertthe hoist end of extension, and wheel wrench intothe hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn thewheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the sparethe rest of the way.
14. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in thebumper clockwise to raise the cable back up if thecable is hanging under the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.You will not be able to store a spare or flat tire using thehoist assembly until it has been inspected and/orreplaced.
To continue changing the flat tire, seeRemoving theFlat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 7!86.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{WARNING:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
Notice:Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tireunder your vehicle for an extended period of time orwith the valve stem pointing up can damage thewheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stempointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired assoon as possible.
Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the sparetire carrier.
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft AccessCover/Hole
D. Jack HandleExtensions
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Hoist Cable
G. Tire/Wheel Retainer
H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (ValveStem Pointed Down)
I. Hoist ShaftAccess Hole
J. Hoist End ofExtension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock
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4. Insert the open end ofthe extension (J)through the hole in therear bumper (I) (hoistshaft access hole).
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure theretainer is fully seated across the underside of thewheel and centered in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of thevehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise untilyou hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannotovertighten the cable.
7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tiremoves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover.
10. Reinstall the hitch cover.
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To store the tools:
A. Wheel Blocks
B. Tool Bag withJack Tools
C. Retaining Bracket
D. Wing Nut RetainingTool Bag
E. Jack
F. Wing Nut RetainingWheel Blocks
G. Jack Knob
1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, andjack handle extensions) to the tool bag (B).
2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) togetherwith the wing nut (F).
3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in thedriver's side trim panel over the wheelhouse.
4. Turn the jack knob (G) clockwise until the jack issecured tight in the mounting bracket. Be sure toposition the holes in the base of the jack onto thepin in the mounting bracket.
5. Use the retaining bracket (C) to fasten the toolbag (B) on the stud and turn the wing nut (D)clockwise to secure.
Regular Wheelbase shown, ExtendedWheelbase similar.
6. Return the storage tray to its original storedposition.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block access door is locatedon the driver side edge of the instrument panel.
FusesUsage
1Rear Seats
2Rear Accessory Power Outlet
3Steering Wheel Controls Backlight
FusesUsage
4Driver Door Module
5Dome Lamps, Driver Side Turn Signal
6Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp
7Instrument Panel Back Lighting
8Passenger Side Turn Signal,Stoplamp
9Universal Home Remote
10Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature)
11Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature)
12Stoplamps, Center-High MountedStoplamp
13Rear Climate Controls
14Not Used
15Body Control Module (BCM)
16Accessory Power Outlets
17Interior Lamps
18Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature)
19Rear Seat Entertainment
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FusesUsage
20Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist,Power Liftgate
21Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature)
22Driver Information Center (DIC)
23Rear Wiper
24Not Used
25Driver Seat Module, Remote KeylessEntry System
26Not Used
HarnessConnectorUsage
LT DR Driver Door Harness Connection
BODY Harness Connector
BODY Harness Connector
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The center instrument panel fuse block is locatedunderneath the instrument panel, to the left of thesteering column.
Top View
HarnessConnectorUsage
BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2
BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1
BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3
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HarnessConnectorUsage
HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3
HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2
HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1
SEO/UPFITTERSpecial Equipment Option UpfitterHarness Connector
Circuit BreakerUsage
CB1Passenger Side Power WindowCircuit Breaker
CB2Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker
CB3Driver Seat Circuit Breaker
CB4Rear Sliding Window
Underhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located in the enginecompartment, on the driver side of the vehicle. Lift thecover for access to the fuse/relay block.
If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-modeHybrid manual for more information.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any electrical componentson the vehicle may damage it. Always keep thecovers on any electrical component.
To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between yourthumb and index finger and pull straight out.
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