towing CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2007 2.G Owner's Guide

5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the
pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.
6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off
and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat
coolant ll procedure Steps 1 through 6.
Engine Fan Noise
Your vehicle has electric cooling fans, you may
hear the fans spinning at low speed during
most everyday driving. The fans may turn off if no
cooling is required. Under heavy vehicle loading,
trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, or
if you are operating your air conditioning system,
the fans may change to high speed and you
may hear an increase in fan noise. This is normal
and indicates that the cooling system is
functioning properly. The fans will change to low
speed when additional cooling is no longer
required.
Power Steering Fluid
SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 406for
reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power
steering uid unless you suspect there is a leak in
the system or you hear an unusual noise. A
uid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Have the system inspected and repaired.
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(h)Change automatic transmission uid and lter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 419 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and ller neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)A uid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired and the uid level checked. Add uid if
needed.(k)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(l)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
(m)Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks
and proper installation.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help ensure
the safety, dependability, and emission control
performance of your vehicle. Your GM
Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with these
checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 531.
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GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program
This program, available to qualied applicants,
can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost
of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required
for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a
wheelchair/scooter lift.
The offer is available for a very limited period of
time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease.
For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s
eligibility, visit gmmobility.com or call the GM
Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility
Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483)
for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Service
In the U.S. or Canada, call1-800-882-1112
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is
more than an auto club or towing service. It
provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage
of contacting a Cadillac advisor and, in the
U.S., where available, a Cadillac trained dealer
technician who can provide on-site service.
Each U.S. technician travels with a specially
equipped service vehicle complete with the
necessary Cadillac parts and tools required to
handle most roadside repairs.
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Who Is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.
The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100. These services
are provided at a nominal charge if the Cadillac
is no longer covered by the warranties listed
previously. Roadside Service is available only in
the United States and Canada.
Cadillac Owner Privileges™
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac
Owner Privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout
yourCadillac Warranty Period — 48 months/
50,000 miles (80 000 km).Emergency Road Service is performed on site for
the following situations:
Towing Service:Emergency towing from a
public roadway or highway to the nearest
dealership for warranty service or in the event
of a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud or snow.
Battery Jump Starting:No-start occurrences
which require a battery jump start will be
covered at no charge.
Lock Out Assistance:To ensure security,
the driver must present the vehicle registration
and personal ID before lock-out service is
provided. Lock-out service will be covered at
no charge if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. If your vehicle will not
start, Roadside Service will arrange to have
your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized
dealership. In the US, replacement keys
made at the customer’s expense will be
delivered within 10 miles.
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Roadside Service Availability
Wherever you drive in the United States or
Canada, an advisor is available to assist you over
the phone. A dealer technician, if available, can
travel to your location within a 30 mile (50 km)
radius of a participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your
car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please provide the following to the Roadside
Service Representative:
A description of the problem
Name, home address, home telephone
number
Location of your Cadillac and number you
are calling from
The model year, Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN), odometer reading, and date of delivery
While we hope you never have the occasion to use
our service, it is added security while traveling
for you and your family. Remember, we are only a
phone call away. In the US or Canada, customers
call Roadside Service:1-800-882-1112.Any customer who has access to a (TTY) or a
conventional teletypewriter can communicate with
Cadillac by dialing from the United States or
Canada1-888-889-2438— daily, 24 hours.
Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement
to an owner or driver when, in their sole
discretion, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Service is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Cadillac and General Motors of Canada
Limited reserve the right to make any changes
or discontinue the Roadside Service program
at any time without notication.
Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Service
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains or other traction devices.
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If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may
require you to have insurance that assures
repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine
Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your
lease carefully, as you may be charged at the
end of your lease for poor quality repairs.
If an Accident Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in an
accident.
Try to relax and then check to make sure you
are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that
no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle,
is injured.
If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.
Do not leave the scene of an accident until all
matters have been taken care of. Move your
vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or
you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested
information to police and other parties involved
in the accident. Do not discuss your personal
condition, mental frame of mind, or anything
unrelated to the accident. This will help guard
against post-accident legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call
GM Roadside Assistance. SeeRoadside
Service on page 545for more information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where
the towing service will be taking it. Get a card
from the tow truck operator or write down the
driver’s name, the service’s name, and the
phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before
it is towed away. Make sure this includes your
insurance information and registration if you
keep these items in your vehicle.
Gather the important information you will
need from the other driver. Things like name,
address, phone number, driver’s license
number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,
model and model year, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), insurance company and policy
number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
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Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 42
R
Radios........................................................ 270
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 319
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 319
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 303
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 273
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 314
Setting the Time...................................... 272
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 316
Understanding Reception......................... 318
Rainsense™ II Wipers................................. 199
Reading Lamps........................................... 213
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls............... 226
Rear Axle.................................................... 444
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 124
Rear Heated Seats....................................... 18
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 56Rear Seat Armrest...................................... 181
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................... 314
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 303
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 53
Rear Side Window Antenna......................... 319
Rear Storage Area...................................... 180
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 201
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar®, Compass and Temperature
Display..................................................... 159
Reclining Seatbacks, Power.......................... 15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......... 531
Recovery Hooks.......................................... 369
Recreational Vehicle Towing........................ 376
Remote Keyless Entry System.................... 114
Remote Keyless Entry System,
Operation................................................. 115
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire................................................ 482
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools............ 478
Replacement Bulbs..................................... 451
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government............................. 556
General Motors........................................ 557
United States Government....................... 556
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T
Tachometer................................................. 230
Theft-Deterrent, Radio................................. 316
Theft-Deterrent Systems.............................. 135
Content Theft-Deterrent............................ 135
PASS-Key
®III+........................................ 137
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................ 137
Third Row Seat............................................. 33
Throttle, Adjustable...................................... 142
Tilt Wheel.................................................... 195
Tire
Pressure Light.......................................... 238
Tires........................................................... 454
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning............................................... 502
Buying New Tires..................................... 470
Chains..................................................... 475
Changing a Flat Tire................................ 476
Cleaning.................................................. 503
Different Size........................................... 472
High-Speed Operation.............................. 462
If a Tire Goes Flat................................... 476
Ination - Tire Pressure............................ 460
Inspection and Rotation............................ 467Tires (cont.)
Installing the Spare Tire........................... 482
Pressure Monitor System ......................... 462
Removing the Flat Tire............................. 482
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools......... 478
Secondary Latch System ......................... 488
Spare Tire................................................ 495
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..... 492
Tire Sidewall Labeling.............................. 455
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 457
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................... 472
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance........... 474
Wheel Replacement................................. 474
When It Is Time for New Tires................. 469
Tow/Haul Mode........................................... 150
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................... 244
Towing
Recreational Vehicle................................. 376
Towing a Trailer....................................... 379
Your Vehicle............................................. 376
Traction
Locking Differential................................... 329
Road Sensing Suspension....................... 329
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 330
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