rear view mirror CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2009 User Guide

If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At
faster speeds, water splashes on the ignition system and
the vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get the
tailpipe under water. If the tailpipe is under water, you will
never be able to start the engine. When going through
water, remember that when the brakes get wet, it might
take longer to stop. See Driving in Rain and on Wet
Roads on page 5-26 .
After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected
on the underbody, chassis, or under the hood.
These accumulations can be a re hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings
cleaned and checked. These substances can cause
glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure,
steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system
for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system
for any leakage.
The vehicle requires more frequent service due to
off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for
additional information. Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because
some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or
drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
Night driving tips include:
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.
Slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles because headlamps can only light up
so much road ahead.
Watch for animals.
When tired, pull off the road.
Do not wear sunglasses.
Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out.
Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or
curves.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But, as we get older, these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver might need at least twice as much
light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: In good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?
Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean?
Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inated to
recommended pressure?
Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have
up-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, nd a
safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
Keep interior temperature cool.
Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead
and to the sides.
Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments
often.
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Lights (cont.)
Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9
Fog Lamps ................................................. 3-45
Highbeam On ............................................. 3-46
High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8
Lights On Reminder ..................................... 3-45
Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-44
On Reminder .............................................. 3-21
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-37
Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-35
Security ..................................................... 3-45
StabiliTrak ®
Indicator .................................... 3-40
Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-41
Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 3-46
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-33
Locking Rear Axle ............................................ 5-9
Locks
Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-10
Door .......................................................... 2-10
Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-12
Power Door ................................................ 2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-11
Loss of Control ............................................... 5-12
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ............. 1-63
Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-64
Lumbar
Power Controls ............................................. 1-4 M Magnetic Ride Control ....................................... 5-9
Maintenance
Footnotes ..................................................... 7-8
Schedule, Additional Required Services ............ 7-6
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 7-10
At Least Once a Month ................................ 7-10
At Least Once a Year .................................. 7-11
Maintenance Record .................................... 7-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 7-15
Maintenance Requirements ............................. 7-2
Owner Checks and Services ......................... 7-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 7-13
Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 7-4
Using .......................................................... 7-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 7-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................... 3-42
Maps ............................................................ 4-15
Memory Features ............................................. 1-7
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-56
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview ........................ 2-40
Manual Rearview ......................................... 2-40
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-41
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Parking
Assist ........................................................ 2-42
Brake ........................................................ 2-34
Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-37
Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-87
Passing ......................................................... 5-12
PASS-Key ®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............... 2-22
PASS-Key ®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation ................................................... 2-23
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 6-4
Phone
Bluetooth ®
.................................................. 3-75
Power
Door Locks ................................................. 2-10
Electrical System ....................................... 6-105
Liftgate ...................................................... 2-14
Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4
Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-8
Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-26
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid ............................................. 6-33
Windows .................................................... 2-18
Power Assist Steps ......................................... 2-16
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts .......................... 1-50
Privacy .......................................................... 8-16
Navigation System ....................................... 8-18
OnStar ....................................................... 8-18
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID) ............. 8-18
Problems with Route Guidance ......................... 4-61 Program
Courtesy Transportation ................................ 8-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-11
Proposition 65 Warning, California ....................... 6-4
R Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID) ..................................... 8-18
Radios
Reception ................................................. 3-116
Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-115
Rainsense™ II Wipers ..................................... 3-10
Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-24
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls ..................... 3-32
Rear Axle ...................................................... 6-46
Locking ........................................................ 5-9
Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-11
Rear Heated Seats ......................................... 1-10
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................... 2-65
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ....................... 3-113
Rear Seat Entertainment System .............. 3-87, 3-97
Rear Side Window Antenna ............................ 3-117
Rear Storage ................................................. 2-65
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) .............................. 2-48
Rear Window Washer/Wiper ............................. 3-12
Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-40
Automatic Dimming ...................................... 2-40
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Rearview Mirrors (cont.)
Reclining Seatbacks, Power ............................... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 7-13
Recovery Hooks ............................................. 5-32
Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 5-40
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ................. 8-7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .................. 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start ........................................ 2-8
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire .................................................. 6-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 6-79
Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 6-53
Replacement Parts
Maintenance ............................................... 7-15
Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors ........................................... 8-15
U.S. Government ......................................... 8-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-95
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash ..................................................... 1-96
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-26
Ride Control Systems
Road Sensing Suspension .............................. 5-9
Road Sensing Suspension ................................. 5-9
Roadside Service ............................................. 8-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 5-32
Roof
Sunroof ...................................................... 2-65
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................... 2-39
S Safety Belts
Care of .................................................... 6-100
Extender .................................................... 1-51
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-35
Lap Belt ..................................................... 1-50
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-43
Reminders .................................................. 3-35
Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-30
Use During Pregnancy ................................. 1-50
Safety Defects Reporting
General Motors ........................................... 8-15
U.S. Government ......................................... 8-14
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 7-4
Additional Required Services ........................... 7-6
Scheduling Appointments ................................. 8-10
Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat ................................. 1-11
Bucket Seats, Rear ...................................... 1-17
Center Seat ................................................ 1-10
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