power steering CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2009 Owner's Manual

Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the
completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance
be recorded.
# Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and
parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints
are maintenance-free.
(a) 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 other brake parts, including
calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts,
signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect power
steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant
velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks. (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if
they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all
pipes, fittings, and clamps; replace with genuine parts as
needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test
of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades,
if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn
or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 6-54 and Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper
Blades on page 6-102 for more information.
(e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing
its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety
belts replaced. Also see Checking the Restraint Systems
on page 1-95 .
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil The engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be
identied as synthetic, and should
also be identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. Look for and use
only oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
see Engine Oil on page 6-15 .
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL ®
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 6-25 . Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
in Canada 89021320).
Windshield
Washer Optikleen ®
Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
System GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
Transmission DEXRON ®
-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
Lubrication Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips ............................................ 6-100
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 6-102
Wood Panels ............................................ 6-100
Ashtray ......................................................... 3-26
Assist Handles ............................................... 2-63
Audio System ................................................. 3-75
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-115
Radio ........................................................ 4-62
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-117
Audio Systems
Radio Reception ........................................ 3-116
Rear Seat (RSA) ....................................... 3-113
Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-115
Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-21
Automatic Transmission
Fluid .......................................................... 6-20
Operation ................................................... 2-29
Autoride ®
....................................................... 5-44
Axle, Rear ..................................................... 6-46B Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 6-51
Battery .......................................................... 6-39
Electric Power Management .......................... 3-24
Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-25
Belt Routing, Engine ....................................... 7-16
Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ................................. 1-11
Bluetooth ®
..................................................... 3-75
Brake
Emergencies ................................................ 5-6
Pedal and Adjustable Throttle ........................ 2-27
Brakes .......................................................... 6-36
Antilock ....................................................... 5-5
Parking ...................................................... 2-34
System Warning Light .................................. 3-39
Braking ........................................................... 5-4
Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 5-6
Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-24
Bucket Seats, Rear ......................................... 1-17
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Engine (cont.)
Cooling System ........................................... 6-24
Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 7-16
Exhaust ..................................................... 2-38
Fan Noise .................................................. 6-33
Oil ............................................................. 6-15
Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 6-33
Overheating ................................................ 6-30
Starting ...................................................... 2-26
Engine Oil
Life System ................................................ 6-18
Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-23
Event Data Recorders ..................................... 8-17
Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-23
Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-51
Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-16
FFeatures
Memory ....................................................... 1-7
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 6-19
Finish Damage ............................................. 6-103
Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire ........................................................ 6-77 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 6-78
Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 6-92
Fluid
Automatic Transmission ................................ 6-20
Power Steering ........................................... 6-33
Windshield Washer ...................................... 6-34
Fog Lamps
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 3-22
Light .......................................................... 3-45
Front Axle ...................................................... 6-47
Fuel ............................................................... 6-5
Additives ...................................................... 6-6
California Fuel .............................................. 6-6
E85 (85% Ethanol) ........................................ 6-7
Economy Driving ........................................... 5-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-11
Filling the Tank ............................................. 6-9
Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 6-8
Gage ......................................................... 3-46
Gasoline Octane ........................................... 6-5
Gasoline Specications .................................. 6-6
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 6-108
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 6-106
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 6-106
Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 6-109
Windshield Wiper ....................................... 6-105
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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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Seats (cont.)
Head Restraints ............................................ 1-2
Heated and Cooled Seats .............................. 1-6
Heated Seats ............................................... 1-5
Heated Seats - Rear .................................... 1-10
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Reclining Seatbacks ............................. 1-8
Power Seats ................................................. 1-3
Third Row Seat ........................................... 1-25
Secondary Latch System ................................. 6-89
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-75
Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-71
Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-76
Security
Light .......................................................... 3-45
Service ........................................................... 6-3
Accessories and Modications ......................... 6-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle ..................................................... 6-5
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 6-4
Engine Soon Lamp ...................................... 3-42
Parts Identication Label ............................. 6-105
Publications Ordering Information ................... 8-15
Scheduling Appointments .............................. 8-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-93 Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 6-103
Shifting
Out of Park ................................................ 2-37
Shifting Into Park ............................................ 2-36
Side Blind Zone Alert ...................................... 2-44
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8
Spare Tire ..................................................... 6-96
Installing .................................................... 6-84
Removing ................................................... 6-79
Storing ....................................................... 6-92
Specications and Capacities .......................... 6-113
Speedometer .................................................. 3-35
Split Bench Seat (60/40) .................................. 1-11
StabiliTrak ®
Indicator Light ............................... 3-40
StabiliTrak ®
System .......................................... 5-6
Start Vehicle, Remote ....................................... 2-8
Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-26
Steering ........................................................ 5-10
Steering Wheel
Heated ........................................................ 3-6
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-115
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6
Steps
Power Assist ............................................... 2-16
Storage
Garment Hooks ........................................... 2-63
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