warning CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2007 2.G Workshop Manual

When a low tire pressure condition is detected,
the TPMS will illuminate the low tire pressure
warning symbol located on the instrument panel
cluster. If your vehicle has the DIC feature, a
message to check the pressure in a specic tire
will also appear on the DIC display. The low
tire pressure warning symbol on the instrument
panel cluster and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
warning message on the DIC display will appear at
each ignition cycle until the tires are inated to
the correct ination pressure. For additional
information and details about the DIC operation
and displays seeDIC Operation and Displays
on page 245andDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 250.
You may notice, during cooler weather conditions,
that the tire pressure monitor light, located on
the instrument panel cluster, and the CHECK TIRE
PRESSURE message will appear when the
vehicle is rst started and then turn off as you
start to drive the vehicle. This could be an early
indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and
need to be inated to the proper pressure.Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should
be checked monthly when cold and inated to
the ination pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
ination pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire ination pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire ination
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety
feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with
a tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure
telltale when one
or more of your tires is
signicantly
under-inated.
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Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a signicantly
under-inated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-ination also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-ination has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will ash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists.When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message
and low tire pressure light (telltale) will come
on each time the vehicle is started until the tires
are inated to the correct ination pressure.
The Tire and Loading Information label
(tire information placard) shows the size of your
vehicle’s original tires and the correct ination
pressure for your vehicle’s tires when they
are cold. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 460. For the location of the tire and loading
information label, seeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 370.
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{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,
the wheel rim anges could develop
cracks after many miles of driving. A tire
and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the
wheels on your vehicle.
If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those
that do not have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size, load range, speed
rating, and construction type (radial and
bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires.Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring
system may give an inaccurate low-pressure
warning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installed
on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires
may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or
lower than the proper warning level you would
get with TPC Spec rated tires. SeeTire Pressure
Monitor System on page 462.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed
on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
This label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar
(B-pillar). SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 370,
for more information about the Tire and Loading
Information Label and its location on your vehicle.
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While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specied government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s
tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you
should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag
that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel rmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a stop well out
of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get
the vehicle under control by steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy
and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. The jack provided with your
vehicle is designed only for changing a
at tire. If it is used for anything else, you
or others could be badly injured or killed
if the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the
jack provided with your vehicle only for
changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use
the jacking equipment to change a at tire
safely.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your vehicle’s hazard warning ashers. See
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 194for more
information.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 396
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 218
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle..................................................... 107
Additives, Fuel............................................ 399
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 506
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal............ 142
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 412
Air Conditioning........................................... 220
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 233
Readiness Light....................................... 232
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 551
Airbag System............................................... 90
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....................... 107
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 99
Passenger Sensing System...................... 101
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.... 106
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 99
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................ 100
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 96
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 93Airbag System (cont.)
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 443
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 332
Analog Clock............................................... 219
Antenna, Rear Side Window........................ 319
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 320
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 327
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 237
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 502
Care of Safety Belts................................ 499
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 504
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 500
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 496
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 497
Finish Care.............................................. 501
Finish Damage......................................... 504
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 499
Leather.................................................... 498
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 503
Speaker Covers....................................... 499
Tires........................................................ 503
Underbody Maintenance........................... 504
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 505
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 500
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips........................................... 500
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 502
Wood Panels........................................... 499
Ashtray(s).................................................... 219
Assist Handles............................................ 179
Audio System(s).......................................... 270
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 317
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 319
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 319
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 320
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 303
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 273
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 314
Rear Side Window Antenna..................... 319
Setting the Time...................................... 272
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 316
Understanding Radio Reception............... 318
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 320
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 211
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 415
Operation................................................. 144
Autoride
®..................................................... 378
B
Battery........................................................ 436
Run-Down Protection............................... 213
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 360
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 19
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 327
Emergencies............................................ 329
Parking.................................................... 151
System Warning Light.............................. 235
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 142
Brakes........................................................ 433
Braking....................................................... 326
Braking in Emergencies............................... 329
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 139
Bucket Seats, Rear....................................... 26
Bulb Replacement....................................... 449
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 449
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 446
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 449
License Plate Lamps................................ 451
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 451
Buying New Tires........................................ 470
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C
Calibration..........................................157, 159
California Fuel............................................. 399
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 397
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 515
Carbon Monoxide..............126, 128, 155, 379
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 499
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 319
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 319
Cargo Cover............................................... 181
Cargo Management System........................ 183
Center Console Storage Area...................... 179
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 52
Center Seat.................................................. 18
Chains, Tire................................................. 475
Charging System Light................................ 235
Check
Engine Light............................................ 239
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 404
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 504
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 67
Infants and Young Children........................ 63Child Restraints (cont.)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 73
Older Children........................................... 60
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 82
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position..................... 85
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 86
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 72
Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 320
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 219
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 502
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 500
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 497
Finish Care.............................................. 501
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 496
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 499
Leather.................................................... 498
Speaker Covers....................................... 499
Tires........................................................ 503
Underbody Maintenance........................... 504
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 500
Weatherstrips........................................... 500
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Door
Delayed Locking...................................... 124
Locks....................................................... 123
Power Door Locks................................... 124
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 124
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 124
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 43
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 245
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 245
DIC Vehicle Customization....................... 259
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 250
Driving
At Night................................................... 354
City.......................................................... 358
Defensive................................................. 322
Drunken................................................... 323
Freeway................................................... 359
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 362
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 355
Off-Road.................................................. 338
Recovery Hooks....................................... 369
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 368
Winter...................................................... 364
Dual Automatic Climate Control System....... 220
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 303E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 506
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 510
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 507
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 507
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 507
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 511
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 507
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 412
Battery..................................................... 436
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 239
Coolant.................................................... 419
Coolant Heater......................................... 143
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 238
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 534
Engine Compartment Overview ................ 406
Exhaust................................................... 155
Fan Noise................................................ 430
Oil ........................................................... 407
Oil Life System........................................ 410
Overheated Protection Operating Mode.... 424
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Engine (cont.)
Overheating............................................. 422
Starting.................................................... 141
Entry Lighting.............................................. 213
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 551
Exit Lighting................................................ 213
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 59
Exterior Lamps............................................ 205
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 412
Finish Damage............................................ 504
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 194
Flat Tire...................................................... 476
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 476
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 492
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 415
Power Steering........................................ 430
Windshield Washer.................................. 431
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 243
Fog Lamps.................................................. 212
Front Axle................................................... 445Fuel............................................................ 398
Additives.................................................. 399
California Fuel.......................................... 399
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 403
Filling Your Tank...................................... 401
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 400
Gage....................................................... 244
Gasoline Octane...................................... 398
Gasoline Specications............................ 398
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 510
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 507
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 507
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 511
Windshield Wiper..................................... 507
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 238
Fuel......................................................... 244
Speedometer........................................... 230
Tachometer.............................................. 230
Garage Door Opener..........................167, 168
Garment Hooks........................................... 179
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