warning light CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2009 Owner's Guide

Service ........................................................... .6-3
Accessories and Modications ......................... .6-3
California Proposition 65 Warning .................... .6-4
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .... .6-4
Doing Your Own Service Work ........................ .6-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
the Vehicle ................................................ .6-5
Fuel ............................................................... .6-5
Gasoline Octane ........................................... .6-5
Gasoline Specications ................................... .6-6
California Fuel .............................................. .6-6
Additives ...................................................... .6-6
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ................................. .6-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. .6-8
Filling the Tank ............................................. .6-9
Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... .6-11
Checking Things Under the Hood ................... .6-12
Hood Release ............................................. .6-13
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... .6-14
Engine Oil .................................................. .6-15
Engine Oil Life System ................................. .6-18
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ............................... .6-19
Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................ .6-20
Cooling System ........................................... .6-24
Engine Coolant ............................................ .6-25
Engine Overheating ...................................... .6-30 Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode ........................................ .6-33
Engine Fan Noise ........................................ .6-33
Power Steering Fluid .................................... .6-33
Windshield Washer Fluid ............................... .6-34
Brakes ....................................................... .6-36
Battery ....................................................... .6-39
Jump Starting .............................................. .6-40
All-Wheel Drive ............................................. .6-45
Rear Axle ...................................................... .6-46
Front
Axle ..................................................... .6-47
Headlamp Aiming .......................................... .6-48
Bulb Replacement ......................................... .6-51
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... .6-51
LED Lighting ............................................... .6-51
Back-Up Lamps ........................................... .6-51
License Plate Lamp ..................................... .6-53
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... .6-53
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ............. .6-54
Tires ............................................................. .6-56
Tire Sidewall Labeling .................................. .6-57
Tire Terminology and Denitions .................... .6-59
Ination - Tire Pressure ................................ .6-62
High-Speed Operation .................................. .6-63Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes
back on when the vehicle is started, the Engine Oil Life
System has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be
unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean
your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good
hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or
rags containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the
lter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it
in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into
streams or bodies of water. Recycle it by taking it to a
place that collects used oil.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-14 for
the location of the engine air cleaner/lter.
Inspect the air cleaner/lter at the Maintenance II
intervals and replace it at the rst oil change after each
50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance on page 7-4 for more information. If driving
on dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the lter at each engine
oil change. How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/lter, remove the engine air
cleaner/lter from the vehicle by following Steps 1
through 6. When the engine air cleaner/lter is removed,
lightly shake it to release loose dust and dirt. If the
engine air cleaner/lter remains caked with dirt, a new
lter is required.
Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/
lter assembly. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on
page 6-14 .
2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing
and lift up the cover.
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{ CAUTION: If too much brake uid is added, it can spill on
the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough.
You or others could be burned, and the vehicle
could be damaged. Add brake uid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
See “Checking Brake Fluid” in this section.
When the brake uid falls to a low level, the brake
warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 3-39 .
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to check the brake uid. See Scheduled Maintenance
on page 7-4 . Checking Brake Fluid Check brake uid by looking at the brake uid reservoir.
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-14 .
The uid level should be
above MIN. If it is not,
have the brake hydraulic
system checked to
see if there is a leak.
After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the
MAX mark.
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What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake uid from a sealed container.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-13 .
Always clean the brake uid reservoir cap and the
area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep
dirt from entering the reservoir.
{ CAUTION: With the wrong kind of uid in the brake hydraulic
system, the brakes might not work well. This could
cause a crash. Always use the proper brake uid.
Notice:
Using the wrong uid can badly damage brake
hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few
drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in
the brake hydraulic system can damage brake
hydraulic system parts so badly that they will
have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in
the wrong kind of uid.
If brake uid is spilled on the vehicle’s painted
surfaces, the paint nish can be damaged. Be
careful not to spill brake uid on the vehicle. If
you do, wash it off immediately. See Washing
Your Vehicle on page 6-100 . Brake Wear This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have
built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads
are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all
the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying
the brake pedal rmly.
{ CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means that soon
the brakes will not work well. That could lead to an
accident. When the brake wear warning sound is
heard, have the vehicle serviced.
Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are rst applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
the brakes.
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Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and Industry and Science
Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on
a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Vehicles with TPMS operate on a radio frequency and
comply with RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode
Hybrid manual for more information.
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when
a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are
mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding
the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors
monitor the air pressure in the vehicle’s tires and transmit
the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the
vehicle.
When a low tire pressure
condition is detected, the
TPMS illuminates the
low tire pressure warning
light located on the
instrument panel cluster.
At the same time a message to check the pressure in a
specic tire appears on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) display. The low tire pressure warning light and the
DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle
until the tires are inated to the correct ination pressure.
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Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be viewed by the
driver. For additional information and details about the
DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation and
Displays on page 3-48 and DIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-56 .
The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool
weather when the vehicle is rst started, and then
turn off as you start to drive. This could be an early
indicator that the air pressure in the tire(s) are getting
low and need to be inated to the proper pressure.
A Tire and Loading Information label, attached to your
vehicle, shows the size of your vehicle’s original
equipment tires and the correct ination pressure for
your vehicle’s tires when they are cold. See Loading the
Vehicle on page 5-33 , for an example of the Tire and
Loading Information label and its location on your
vehicle. Also see Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6-62 .
Your vehicle’s TPMS can warn you about a low tire
pressure condition but it does not replace normal
tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 6-69 and Tires on page 6-56 .
Notice: Liquid tire sealants could damage the Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors. Sensor
damage caused by using a tire sealant is not covered
by your warranty. Do not use liquid tire sealants. TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the
TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the
system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light
ashes for about one minute and then stays on for the
remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message
is also displayed. The low tire warning light and DIC
warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the
problem is corrected. Some of the conditions that can
cause the malfunction light and DIC message to come
on are:
One of the road tires has been replaced with the
spare tire. The spare tire does not have a TPMS
sensor. The TPMS malfunction light and DIC
message should go off once you re-install the road
tire containing the TPMS sensor.
The TPMS sensor matching process was started but
not completed or not completed successfully after
rotating the vehicle’s tires. The DIC message and
TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS
sensor matching process is performed successfully.
See “TPMS Sensor Matching Process” later in this
section.
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AAccessories and Modications ............................ 6-3
Accessory Power ............................................ 2-26
Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-25
Additional Required Services, Scheduled
Maintenance ................................................. 7-6
Additives, Fuel ................................................. 6-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 6-105
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-27
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 6-19
Airbag
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle ................................................... 1-94
Airbag System
How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-85
Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-87
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-93
What Makes an Airbag Inate? ...................... 1-85
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates? .... 1-86
When Should an Airbag Inate? .................... 1-84
Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-81
Airbags
Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-37
Readiness Light .......................................... 3-36
System Check ............................................. 1-79 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 6-45
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ........................... 5-9
Analog Clock .................................................. 3-26
Antenna
Rear Side Window ..................................... 3-117
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System ..................................................... 3-117
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 5-5
Warning Light ............................................. 3-40
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 6-102
Care of Safety Belts ................................... 6-100
Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 6-104
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................. 6-101
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 6-98
Finish Care ............................................... 6-101
Finish Damage .......................................... 6-103
Instrument
Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ................................................. 6-99
Interior Cleaning .......................................... 6-96
Leather ...................................................... 6-98
Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 6-103
Speaker Covers ......................................... 6-100
Tires ........................................................ 6-103
Underbody Maintenance ............................. 6-104
Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 6-100
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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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Bulb Replacement ........................................... 6-53
Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body ................ 6-51
Fog Lamps ................................................. 3-22
Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 6-48
Headlamps ................................................. 6-51
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 6-51
License Plate Lamps .................................... 6-53
Buying New Tires ........................................... 6-71
CCalibration ..................................................... 3-53
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements ................. 6-4
Warning ....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel .................................................. 6-6
Camera, Rear Vision ....................................... 2-48
Canadian Owners ............................................... iii
Capacities and Specications .......................... 6-113
Carbon Monoxide ................................... 2-12, 2-14
Engine Exhaust ........................................... 2-38
Winter Driving ............................................. 5-29
Care of
Safety Belts .............................................. 6-100
Center Console Storage ................................... 2-63
Center Seat ................................................... 1-10
Chains, Tire ................................................... 6-76
Charging System Light .................................... 3-38
Check Engine Lamp ........................................ 3-42 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 6-12
Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 6-104
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-55
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-63
Older Children ............................................. 1-52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position ........................................... 1-71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position ................................... 1-75
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position ................................... 1-76
Systems ..................................................... 1-59
Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-61
Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-26
Circuit Breakers ............................................ 6-106
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 6-102
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 6-101
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 6-98
Finish Care ............................................... 6-101
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ................................................. 6-99
Interior ....................................................... 6-96
Leather ...................................................... 6-98
Speaker
Covers ......................................... 6-100
Tires ........................................................ 6-103
Underbody Maintenance ............................. 6-104
Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 6-100
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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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