snow chains CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2009 Owners Manual

Vehicle Positioning At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be
inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons:
Road system has changed.
Vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such as
in sand, gravel, and/or snow.
Vehicle is traveling on winding roads.
Vehicle is on a long straight road.
Vehicle is approaching a tall building or a large
vehicle.
Surface streets run parallel to a freeway.
Vehicle has just been transferred by a vehicle carrier
or a ferry.
Current position calibration is set incorrectly.
Vehicle is traveling at high speed. Vehicle changes directions more than once, or when
the vehicle is turning on a turn table in a parking lot.
Vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot or a
garage.
GPS signal is not received.
Roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.
Vehicle is being driven with tire chains.
Tires are replaced.
Tire pressure for the tires is incorrect.
Tires are worn.
First time the map DVD is inserted.
Battery is disconnected for several days.
Vehicle is driving in heavy traffic where driving is at
low speeds, and the vehicle is stopped and started
repeatedly.
See your dealer/retailer if other problems occur.
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Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel
really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about
to keep warm also helps.
If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then
when you run the engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle
speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart
the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps.
Do this as little as possible to save fuel.
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the
vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 5-32 .
If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to
free a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle’s traction
system in the Index. If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off
and use the rocking method. { CAUTION: If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high speed,
they can explode, and you or others could be
injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment re or other damage. Spin
the wheels as little as possible and avoid going
above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the
speedometer.
For information about using tire chains on the vehicle,
see Tire Chains on page 6-76 .
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Cadillac Technician Roadside Service
(U.S. only) Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an
auto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillac
owner in the United States with the advantage of
contacting a Cadillac advisor and, where available, a
Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide
on-site service.
A dealer technician will travel to your location within a
30 mile radius of a participating Cadillac dealership.
If beyond this radius, we will arrange to have your
car towed to the nearest Cadillac dealership. Each
technician travels with a specially equipped service
vehicle complete with the necessary Cadillac parts
and tools required to handle most roadside repairs.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
Impound towing caused by violation of any laws.
Legal nes.
Mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Towing or services for vehicles driven on a
non-public road or highway. Services Specic to Canadian
Purchased Vehicles Fuel delivery: Reimbursement is approximately
$5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted.
Propane and other fuels are not provided through
this service.
Lock-Out Service: Vehicle registration is required.
Trip Routing Service: Limit of six requests per year.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:
Pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and
a copy of the repair orders are required. Once
authorization has been received, the Roadside
Assistance advisor will help you make arrangements
and explain how to receive payment.
Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be
provided right away, the Roadside Assistance
advisor may give you permission to get local
emergency road service. You will receive payment,
up to $100, after sending the original receipt to
Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for parts and labor for
repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner
responsibility.
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Storage Areas
Center Console ........................................... 2-63
Cupholders ................................................. 2-62
Glove Box .................................................. 2-62
Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-64
Rear .......................................................... 2-65
Rear Seat Armrest ....................................... 2-65
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 5-31
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-20
Sunroof ......................................................... 2-65
Symbols ........................................................ 4-19
System Needs Service, If ................................. 4-61
TTachometer .................................................... 3-35
Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 8-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature .................................. 3-115
Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-21
Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-21
PASS-Key ®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer ............ 2-22
PASS-Key ®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation ................................................ 2-23
Third Row Seat .............................................. 1-25
Throttle, Adjustable .......................................... 2-27
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Tires ............................................................. 6-56
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning ............................................... 6-102
Buying New Tires ........................................ 6-71
Chains ....................................................... 6-76
Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 6-78
Cleaning ................................................... 6-103
Different Size .............................................. 6-73
High-Speed Operation .................................. 6-63
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 6-77
Ination - Tire Pressure ................................ 6-62
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 6-69
Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 6-84
Pressure Light ............................................. 3-41
Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 6-65
Pressure Monitor System .............................. 6-64
Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 6-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 6-79
Secondary Latch System .............................. 6-89
Sidewall Labeling ......................................... 6-57
Spare Tire .................................................. 6-96
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 6-92
Terminology and Denitions ........................... 6-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 6-73
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 6-75
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 6-75
When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 6-70
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