key CADILLAC ESCALADE 2018 Workshop Manual

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334 VEHICLE CARE
To dinghy tow:1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle, facing
forward and on a level surface.
2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle.
3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
For vehicles with Electric Parking
Brakes (EPB), the EPB cannot be
applied and the tires must be
chocked.
4. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See “Shifting into
N (Neutral)” underFour-Wheel
Drive 0211. Check that the
vehicle is in N (Neutral) by
shifting the transmission to
R (Reverse) and then to D
(Drive). There should be no
movement of the vehicle while
shifting.
5. Shift the transmission into D (Drive). Turn the engine off.Caution
Failure to disconnect the negative
battery cable or to have it contact
the terminals can cause damage to
the vehicle.
6. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery and secure
the nut and bolt. Cover the
negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to
prevent any contact with the
negative battery terminal.
7. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
Caution
If the steering column is locked,
vehicle damage may occur.
8. Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column is
unlocked. 9. With a foot on the brake pedal,
release the parking brake.
10. If equipped with Keyless Access, keep the RKE transmitter outside
of the vehicle, and manually lock
the doors. Access the vehicle as
if it has a dead RKE transmitter
battery, by using the key in the
door lock.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting the towed
vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake, then shift the transmission to P (Park).
3. Connect the battery.
4. Apply the brake pedal.
5. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. Shift the
transfer case out of N (Neutral)
to 2
m. See “Shifting out of
N (Neutral)” underFour-Wheel
Drive 0211. See your dealer if
the transfer case cannot be
shifted out of N (Neutral).

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Caution (Continued)
that have been sprayed with
magnesium, calcium, or sodium
chloride. These chlorides are used
on roads for conditions such as ice
and dust. Always wash the chrome
with soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes,
or cleaners that contain acid on
aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Use only approved cleaners. Also,
never drive a vehicle with
aluminum or chrome-plated wheels
through an automatic car wash that
uses silicone carbide tire cleaning
brushes. Damage could occur and
the repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect drum brake linings/
shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect all
other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension,
and chassis components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs of
wear at least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
For 1500 Series vehicles, at least every
other oil change lubricate the outer tie
rod ends.
Control arm ball joints on 1500 Series
vehicles are maintenance-free.
Caution
Lubrication of applicable steering/
suspension points should not be
done unless the temperature is
−12 °C (10 °F) or higher, or damage
could result.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood
hinges, liftgate hinges, steel fuel door
hinge and power assist step hinges,
unless the components are plastic.
Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will
make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any corrosive
materials from the underbody. Take
care to thoroughly clean any areas
where mud and other debris can
collect. If equipped with power assist
steps, extend them and then use a
high pressure wash to clean all joints
and gaps.

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348 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
.Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0278.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0337. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See Wiper
Blade Replacement 0284.
. Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0305.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0312.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0272.
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0337.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear.
See Exterior Care 0337.
. Lubricate the suspension and
steering components at least every
other oil change (if equipped with
grease fittings). .
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 083.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for loose
or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0337.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0283.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check 0283.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check 0284.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed. .
Visually inspect gas strut for signs
of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Check the hold open ability of the
strut. If the hold open is low,
service the gas strut. See Gas
Strut(s) 0285.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof056.
. Verify spare tire key lock operation
and lubricate as needed. See Tire
Changing 0320.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19352619, in Canada 19352620).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System0273.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 is recommended. See Engine Oil0268.
Front Axle (4WD Only) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401, in Canada 89021678).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19299819).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Power Assist Steps,Liftgate Hinge, Linkage, and Outer
Liftgate Handle Pivot Points, and Fuel Door Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Rear Axle SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457, in Canada 19300458).

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ONSTAR 377
.Make a call, end a call, or answer
an incoming call.
. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling
voice commands.
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
. Receive a Diagnostic check of the
vehicle's key operating systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped. Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
. Get help for an emergency.
. Be a Good Samaritan or respond
to an AMBER Alert.
. Get assistance in severe weather
or other crisis situations and find
evacuation routes.OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active,
OnStar service plan (excludes Basic
Plan). With Automatic Crash
Response, built-in sensors can
automatically alert a specially trained
OnStar Advisor who is immediately
connected in to the vehicle to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and relay
important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider to
help with a flat tire, a battery jump,
or an empty gas tank.

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2. Say“Call.”System responds: “Call.
Please say the name or number
to call.”
3. Say “911”without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds: “OK,
dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press=. System responds: “Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press=and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics provides a way
to keep up on maintenance.
Capabilities vary by model. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations. Message and data
rates may apply.
Advanced Diagnostics requires an
active OnStar paid service plan, e-mail
address on file, and enrollment in
Advanced Diagnostics.
Includes:
. Diagnostic Alerts: Set preferences
to receive real-time e-mails, texts,
or monthly reports of the vehicle’s
health. Or press
Qto have an
Advisor initiate a remote
diagnostic report.
. Proactive Alerts: Receive a
real-time e-mail or text message
regarding potential issues with key
vehicle components, such as the
battery, fuel system, or starter
system. Alerts for potential issues
appear on the infotainment display. Proactive Alerts are
designed to help predict specific
types of issues based on
information collected from the
vehicle. Other factors may affect
vehicle performance. Not all issues
will deliver alerts. In some cases, a
dealer service check may be
required to confirm the accuracy
of the alerts.
. Dealer Maintenance Notification:
Have the vehicle notify your
preferred dealer when it is time for
maintenance. Your dealer will then
contact you to set up an
appointment.
To begin, press
Qto speak to an
Advisor, or see www.onstar.com.

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INDEX 391
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
FusesEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 288
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293, 296
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 134
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 345
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 168
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 166
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . . . 67
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173, 178
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 191
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 76
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173, 178
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 329
K
Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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PersonalizationVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 203
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . 82
Premium Care Maintenance
Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 374
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 368
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264, 280, 329, Back Cover
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 372
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Rear Axle (cont'd)
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 178
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 233
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . 123
Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 333
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacement Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Replacing LATCH System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Ride Control Systems Magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 361
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206