clock CADILLAC ESCALADE 2010 3.G Owner's Manual

If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolantas follows:
1. You can remove thecoolant surge tankpressure cap whenthe cooling system,including the coolantsurge tank pressurecap and upper radiatorhose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseabout one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait forthat to stop. A hiss means there is still somepressure left.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly andremove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixtureto the FULL COLD mark.
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4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) tothe recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall thewidth of the vehicle at the height of the mark inStep 4.
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp to improve beamcut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp maycause excessive heat build-up which may causedamage to the headlamp.
6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place apiece of cardboard or equivalent in front of theheadlamp not being adjusted. This allows only thebeam of light from the headlamp being adjusted tobe seen on the flat surface.
7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, whichare under the hood near each headlamp assembly.
The adjustment screw can be turned with aE8 Torx®socket.
8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlampbeam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn itclockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower theangle of the beam.
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LED Lighting
The vehicle may have LED headlamps. Forreplacement of the LED lighting assembly contactyour dealer/retailer.
Back-Up Lamps
To replace this bulb:
1. Open the liftgate. SeePower Liftgateonpage 3!14for moreinformation.
2. Remove the twoscrews from thetaillamp assembly.
3. Pull the taillamp assembly rearward until youdisengage the inner pins on the taillamp assemblyfrom the vehicle.
4. Press the release tab, if the bulb socket has one,and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove itfrom the taillamp assembly.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert the socketinto the taillamp assembly and turn the socketclockwise into the taillamp assembly until it clicks.
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7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly. When reinstalling,make sure to line up the pins on the taillampassembly with the vehicle. If you do not line up thepins correctly, you will not be able install thetaillamp assembly properly.
If you need to replace the taillamp, stoplamp, or turnsignal, you will need to see your dealer/retailer forservice.
License Plate Lamp
1. Remove the two screws holding each of thelicense plate lamps to the molding that is part ofthe liftgate.
2. Twist and pull the license plate lamp forwardthrough the molding opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull thebulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the licenseplate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior LampBulb Number
Back-up Lamp7440
License Plate LampW5W
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact yourdealer/retailer.
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2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the toolbag by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Turn the knob (A) on the jack counterclockwise torelease the jack and wheel blocks from thebracket.
4. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel blockretainer by turning the wing nut (C)counterclockwise.
The tools you will be using include the following:
A. Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Jack Handle
D. Jack HandleExtensions
E. Wheel Wrench
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To access the spare tire:
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 (ValveStem Pointed Down)
I. Hoist ShaftAccess Hole
J. Hoist End ofExtension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock
1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (C), you willfirst need to remove the hitch cover. Remove it byturning the two fasteners located at the bottom ofthe cover counterclockwise and then pull the coverdown and rotate towards you.
2. Open the hoist shaft access cover (C) on thebumper to access the spare tire lock (K).
3. To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignitionkey, turn it clockwise and then pull the lock out.
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4. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) andwheel wrench (E) as shown.
5. Insert the open end ofthe extension (J)through the hole in therear bumper (I) (hoistshaft access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D)connects to the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed squareend of the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
6. Turn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise tolower the spare tire (H) to the ground. Continue toturn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can bepulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, thesecondary latch is engaged causing the tire not tolower. SeeSecondary Latch Systemon page 7!91for more information.
7. Use the wheel wrenchhook that allows you topull the hoist cabletowards you, to assistin reaching thespare tire.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. SeeChanging a Flat Tireon page 7!80for moreinformation.
2. To remove the center cap, place the chiseled endof the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel andgently pry the cap out.
3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosenthe wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
Jacking Locations (Overall View)
A. Front Position
B. Rear Position
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{WARNING:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a
vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
{WARNING:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack
lift head into the proper location before raising the
vehicle.
4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown.
Front Position
Front Tire Flat:If the flat tire is on a front tire ofthe vehicle, you will need to use the jack handleand only one jack handle extension. Attach thewheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attachthe jack handle to the jack (A). Position the jack onthe frame behind the flat tire where the framesections overlap. Turn the wheel wrench clockwiseto raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough room for thespare tire to clear the ground.
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Rear Position
Rear Tire Flat:If the flat tire is on a rear tireof the vehicle, you will need to use the jackhandle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C).Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handleextensions (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to thejack (A). Use the jacking pad (E) provided on therear axle. Turn the wheel wrench (D) clockwise toraise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough offthe ground so there is enough room for the sparetire to clear the ground.
5. Remove all of thewheel nuts.
6. Take off the flat tire.
{WARNING:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it
is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
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