CADILLAC ESCALADE 2010 3.G Owners Manual

The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners,cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes onthem because they could damage the surface. Do notuse chrome polish on aluminum wheels.
Notice:Using chrome polish on aluminum wheelscould damage the wheels. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty. Use chrome polishon chrome wheels only.
Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, butavoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff offimmediately after application.
Notice:Driving the vehicle through an automaticcar wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaningbrushes, could damage the aluminum orchrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty. Never drive avehicle that has aluminum or chrome-plated wheelsthrough an automatic car wash that uses siliconecarbide tire cleaning brushes.
Tires
To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner.
Notice:Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on the vehicle may damage the paint finishand/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, alwayswipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces onthe vehicle.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metalrepair or replacement, make sure the body repair shopapplies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired orreplaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide thecorrosion protection while maintaining the vehiclewarranty.
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Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in thefinish should be repaired right away. Bare metal willcorrode quickly and may develop into major repairexpense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired withtouch-up materials available from your dealer/retailer.Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in yourdealer's/retailer's body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dustcontrol can collect on the underbody. If these are notremoved, corrosion and rust can develop on theunderbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan,and exhaust system even though they have corrosionprotection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from theunderbody with plain water. Clean any areas wheremud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areasof the frame should be loosened before being flushed.Your dealer/retailer or an underbody car washingsystem can do this.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create achemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon andattack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damagecan take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations,and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paintsurface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, we willrepair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of newvehicles damaged by this fallout condition within12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,whichever occurs first.
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Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of theinstrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seenthrough the windshield from outside. The VIN alsoappears on the Certification/Tire and Service Partslabels and certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. Thiscode identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, andreplacement parts. See“Engine Specifications”underCapacities and Specificationson page 7!115for thevehicle's engine code.
Service Parts Identification Label
This label, on the inside of the glove box, has thefollowing information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to the vehicleunless you check with your dealer/retailer first.Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicleand the damage would not be covered by thevehicle's warranty. Some add-on electricalequipment can keep other components fromworking as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery, even ifthe vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting toadd anything electrical to the vehicle, seeServicingYour Airbag-Equipped Vehicleon page 2!89andAdding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicleonpage 2!89.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuitbreaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavysnow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,have it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and otherpower accessories. If the current load is too heavy, thecircuit breaker opens and then closes after a cool downperiod, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed orgoes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-modeHybrid manual for more information.
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakersand fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces thechance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If theband is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure youreplace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical sizeand rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't havea spare fuse, you can borrow one that has thesame amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehiclethat you can get along without–like the radio orcigarette lighter–and use its fuse, if it is thecorrect amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
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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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FusesUsage
1Right Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp
2Electronic Stability SuspensionControl, Automatic Level ControlExhaust
3Left Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp
4Engine Controls
5Engine Control Module, ThrottleControl
6Trailer Brake Controller
7Front Washer
8Oxygen Sensors
9Antilock Brakes System 2
10Trailer Back-up Lamps
11Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp
12Engine Control Module (Battery)
13Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils(Right Side)
14Transmission Control Module(Battery)
15Vehicle Back-up Lamps
16Passenger Side Low-Beam Headlamp
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FusesUsage
17Air Conditioning Compressor
18Oxygen Sensors
19Transmission Controls (Ignition)
20Fuel Pump
21Fuel System Control Module
22Headlamp Washer
23Rear Windshield Washer
24Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils(Left Side)
25Trailer Park Lamps
26Driver Side Park Lamps
27Passenger Side Park Lamps
28Fog Lamps
29Horn
30Passenger Side High-BeamHeadlamp
31Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
32Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp
33Daytime Running Lamps 2
34Sunroof
FusesUsage
35Key Ignition System, Theft DeterrentSystem
36Windshield Wiper
37SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery)
38Electric Adjustable Pedals
39Climate Controls (Battery)
40Airbag System (Ignition)
41Amplifier
42Audio System
43Miscellaneous (Ignition), CruiseControl
44Liftgate Release
45Airbag System (Battery)
46Instrument Panel Cluster
47Not Used
48Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition)
49Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL)
50Rear Defogger
51Heated Mirrors
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FusesUsage
52SEO B1 Upfitter Usage (Battery)
53Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary PowerOutlet
54Automatic Level Control CompressorRelay
55Climate Controls (Ignition)
56Engine Control Module, SecondaryFuel Pump (Ignition)
J-Case FusesUsage
57Cooling Fan 1
58Automatic Level Control Compressor
59Heavy Duty Antilock Braking System
60Cooling Fan 2
61Antilock Brake System 1
62Starter
63Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes)
64Left Bussed Electrical Center 1
65Electric Running Boards
66Heated Windshield Washer System
67Transfer Case
J-Case FusesUsage
68Stud 1 (Trailer Connector BatteryPower)
69Mid-Bussed Electrical Center 1
70Climate Control Blower
71Power Liftgate Module
72Left Bussed Electrical Center 2
RelaysUsage
FAN HICooling Fan High Speed
FAN LOCooling Fan Low Speed
FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control
HDLP LO/HID Low-Beam Headlamp
FOG LAMPFront Fog Lamps
A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor
STRTRStarter
PWR/TRNPowertrain
FUEL PMPFuel Pump
PRK LAMPParking Lamps
REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger
RUN/CRANK Switched Power
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