brakes CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2004 2.G Owner's Guide

Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your
vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM
brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking
system Ð for example, when your brake linings
wear down and you need new ones put in Ð be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you do
not, your brakes may no longer work properly.For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your
front and rear brakes can change Ð for the worse. The
braking performance you have come to expect can
change in many other ways if someone puts in
the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelcožbattery. When it is time for a new battery, get
one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco
ž
battery. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-10for battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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(A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter ªLTº as
the ®rst two characters in the tire size means a light
truck tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates the
tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that indicates
the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if
the tire size aspect ratio is ª75,º as shown in item ªCº of
the illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is
75% as high as it is wide.(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The
letter ªRº means radial ply construction; the letter ªDº
means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the
letter ªBº means belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:The service description
indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire. The
load index can range from 1 to 279. Speed ratings
range from ªAº to ªZº. The light truck tire size example
above shows dual or single tire con®gurations.Tire Terminology and De®nitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire's height to
its width.
Belt:A rubber coated layer of cords that is located
between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made
from steel or other reinforcing materials. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire
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Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can't know how it's been used
or how far it's been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to
replace a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{CAUTION:
Don't use tire chains. There's not enough
clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle
without the proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes, suspension or
other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause you to lose control of
your vehicle and you or others may be injured
in a crash. Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer recommends it for use
on your vehicle and tire size combination and
road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's
instructions. To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the
device if it's contacting your vehicle, and
don't spin your wheels. If you do ®nd traction
devices that will ®t, install them on the
rear tires.
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*1Ð Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2.
*2Ð Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1.
*3Ð Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*4Ð Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*5Ð PCM Ignition
Fuses Usage
GLOW PLUG Not Used
CUST FEED Accessory Power
STUD #1 Auxiliary Power
MBECMid Bussed Electrical Center
Power Feed, Front Seats,
Right Doors
BLOWER Front Climate Control Fan
LBECLeft Bussed Electrical Center,
Door Modules, Door Locks,
Auxiliary Power Outlet - Rear
Cargo Area and Instrument
Panel
STUD 2Accessory Power/Trailer Wiring
Brake Feed
Fuses Usage
ABS Anti-Lock Brakes
VSES/ECAS Vehicle Stability
IGN A Ignition Power
IGN B Ignition Power
LBEC 1Left Bussed Electrical Center,
Left Doors, Truck Body
Controller, Flasher Module
TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring
RR PARKRight Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
LR PARKLeft Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
PARK LP Parking Lamps Relay
STARTER Starter Relay
INTPARK Interior Lamps
STOP LP Stoplamps
TBC BATTTruck Body Controller
Battery Feed
SUNROOF Sunroof
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Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and speci®cations for GM
transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
Owner's Information
Owner publications are written speci®cally for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Owner's Manual
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
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Audio System(s).............................................3-67
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-99
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-100
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-102
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-95
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-102
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-102
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-82
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-68
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-68
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-98
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-100
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-102
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-24
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..................2-44
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Level Control...................................4-54
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-34B
Backing Up....................................................4-62
Battery..........................................................5-41
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-61
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-37
Before You Drive............................................3-83
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-17
Brake
Parking......................................................2-37
System Warning Light..................................3-39
Brake Adjustment............................................5-41
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-32
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-41
Brake Wear...................................................5-40
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-29
BUCKLE PASSENGER....................................3-64
BUCKLE SEATBELT.......................................3-64
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Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-46
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-55
Your Vehicle...............................................4-46
Traction
Off Light.....................................................3-42
Road Sensing Suspension.............................. 4-9
Stabilitrak
žSystem........................................ 4-9
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-65
Traction Control Operation................................4-10
TRACTION SYS LIMITED................................3-65
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-54
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-61
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-64
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE.............................3-64
Transfer Case................................................5-48
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Temperature Gage.......................................3-43
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-63Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-34
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-19
Trip Information Button....................................3-50
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-54
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-62
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-62
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-20
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-115
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-78
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-53
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-45
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