service CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2003 2.G Owners Manual

C
Cadillac Owner PrivilegesŸ............................... 7-6
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-110
Carbon Monoxide...........4-42, 4-52, 2-12, 2-22, 2-39
Care of.........................................................5-95
Safety Belts................................................5-95
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-99
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-101
Your CD Changer......................................3-101
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-101
Cargo Area, All-Weather..................................2-65
Cargo Area Floor Drains..................................2-70
Cargo Cover Panels........................................2-55
Cargo Lamps.................................................3-17
Cargo Panel Storage System............................2-57
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-65
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-78
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-11
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-78
CD Changer...................................................3-95
CD Functions.................................................3-97
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-53
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-63Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-104
Chains, Tires..................................................5-74
CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-59
Charging System Light....................................3-36
Check Engine Light.........................................3-42
CHECK OIL LEVEL.........................................3-59
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE...............................3-65
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-61
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-40
Checking Coolant............................................5-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-65
Check...........................................................3-42
Engine Light...............................................3-42
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-98
Child Restraints..............................................1-35
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-44
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Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.......................... 7-9
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-10
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-29
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-9
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dome Lamps.................................................3-18
Door............................................................... 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.....................................3-62
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-47
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-47
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58Driver............................................................1-14
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-14
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-28
Driving Downhill..............................................4-26
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-30
Driving in Water..............................................4-31
Driving On Grades..........................................4-59
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-22
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-42
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-36
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-36
Driving Uphill..................................................4-24
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-57
Driving..........................................................4-32
At Night.....................................................4-32
City...........................................................4-37
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-38
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-40
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-34
Winter........................................................4-42
DVD Player....................................................3-82
DVD ............................................................3-101
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-101
Distortion....................................................3-99
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-82
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Easy Exit Seat...............................................2-73
Electrical System...........................................5-101
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-101
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-101
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-101
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-101
Electrochromic Mirror Operation........................2-42
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................3-44
ENGINE COOLANT HOT.................................3-59
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-11
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled
Maintenance................................................. 6-5
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-11
ENGINE OVERHEATED..................................3-60
Engine..........................................................5-19
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-43
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-42
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-31
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-40
Coolant......................................................5-24
Cooling System Inspection............................6-16
Exhaust.....................................................2-39Engine (cont.)
Fan Noise..................................................5-36
Oil .............................................................5-14
Overheating................................................5-27
Starting......................................................2-29
Entertainment System....................................3-101
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-101
DVD Distortion............................................3-99
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Environmental Concerns..................................4-20
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-51
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-27
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter.............................................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XMŸ).............3-71
Finding a Station............................................3-69
Finish Care....................................................5-96
Finish Damage...............................................5-98
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-101
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
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Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-18
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-102
Instrument Panel.............................................3-32
Cluster.......................................................3-32
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-44
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-12
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-63
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lamps...........................................................3-14
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-23LATCH System...............................................1-42
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-37
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-63
Light.............................................................3-34
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Charging System.........................................3-36
Cruise Control.............................................3-45
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-46
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-42
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-35
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-33
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-45
Traction Off................................................3-39
Listening to a DVD.........................................3-81
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-19
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-48
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks............................................................. 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
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Locks (cont.)
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-17
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-59
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-46
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-53
Lumbar........................................................... 1-3
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
M
Maintenance and Cleaning...............................2-66
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-111
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-11
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-12
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-16
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-16
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-15
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-11
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-15
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-17
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-19
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-15
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive) Inspection.......................6-16
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-60
Making Turns.................................................4-58
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-42
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-72
Message.......................................................3-58
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning.......2-69
Midgate Operation...........................................2-13
Midgate.........................................................2-12
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Mirrors..........................................................2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStarž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-41
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist......................................2-45
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-44
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-44
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-93
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-28
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-111
O
Odometer......................................................3-33
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-59
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-59
Oil ................................................................5-14
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Gage............................................3-44
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-47
OnStaržServices............................................2-46
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-47
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-46
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-47
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off Paved Roads.........................................4-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-30
Outside.........................................................2-45
Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist......................................2-45
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44
Heated Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-44
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-27
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)........................................................2-38
Shifting Out of............................................2-38
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-14
Parking on Hills..............................................4-59
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Parking.........................................................3-20
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-35
Over Things That Burn.................................2-39
Park(P).........................................................2-36
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-15
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants..................................................6-17
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-19
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.............................2-43
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-35
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-63
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-60
Passing.................................................4-15, 4-58
Passlock
ž......................................................2-27 .
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Personalization Button.....................................3-51
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-30
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-76
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-79
Playing the Radio...........................................3-68
Power Steering...............................................4-13Power...........................................................3-22
Accessory Outlets........................................3-22
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-101
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-37
Windows....................................................2-25
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-49
Puddle Lamps................................................3-16
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-67
Radio Messages.............................................3-73
Radios..........................................................3-66
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-99
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-101
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-95
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-93
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Radios (cont.)
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-67
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-93
Setting the Time..........................................3-66
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-98
Understanding Reception..............................3-99
RDS Messages..............................................3-72
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-7
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Axle......................................................5-51
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-54
Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................3-94
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-93
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-82
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-29
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
ž, Compass and Temperature Display.....2-41
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-48
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-60
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels..................2-61
Remote Control..............................................3-86
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-77
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-64
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-66
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-52
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-52
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-65
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-66
Restraint Systems...........................................1-65
Checking....................................................1-65
Replacing Parts...........................................1-66
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-29
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts.........1-22
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-63
Road Sensing Suspension................................. 4-9
Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-6
Roadside Service for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired........................................... 7-7
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Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Service........................................................ 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-46
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-40
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-33
Reminder Light............................................3-33
Safety Belts...................................................5-95
Care of......................................................5-95
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-13
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts........1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-25
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-22
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Chains.................................................4-57
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-21
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-5
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5Seats.............................................................. 1-3
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-72
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Secondary Latch System.................................5-89
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-44
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-44
Rear Seat Position......................................1-44
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-46
Select Button.................................................3-58
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-60
SERVICE AIR BAG.........................................3-60
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-60
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Manuals.............................................7-10
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-61
SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-64
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR...............................3-65
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-42
Publications Ordering Information...................7-10
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U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-20
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-14
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-105
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-99
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-71
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-51
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-47
V
Vehicle Identi®cation......................................5-100
Number (VIN)............................................5-100
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-100
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-72
Memory Seat..............................................2-72
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-43
Vehicle............................................................ 4-6
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-48
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-30
Video Screen.................................................3-85
Visors...........................................................2-25
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-37
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-31
Warnings.......................................................3-58
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-96
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-12
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-56
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-54
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What to Add..................................................5-40
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-18
What to Use..........................5-25, 5-37, 5-38, 5-51
Wheels..........................................................5-72
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-72
Replacement...............................................5-73
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-15
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-17
When to Check and Change............................5-21
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-51
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-37
When to Check..............................................5-67
When to Inspect.............................................5-19
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