warning CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2004 2.G Workshop Manual

F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-16
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XMŸ).........................................3-72
Finding a Station............................................3-70
Finish Care..................................................5-106
Finish Damage.............................................5-108
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-102
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-82
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-83
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-35
Windshield Washer......................................5-36
FM Stereo....................................................3-100
Fog Lamps....................................................3-18
Following Distance..........................................4-62
Front Axle......................................................5-50
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-5
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-8
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-48
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-48
Fuel Information Button....................................3-52
FUEL LEVEL LOW.........................................3-62
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-111
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-111
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-42
Fuel..........................................................3-48
Oil Pressure...............................................3-46
Speedometer..............................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-35
Transmission Temperature.............................3-43
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-39
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-50
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-52
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-20
Glove Box.....................................................2-54
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-51
Horizontal Aiming.........................................5-52
Vertical Aiming............................................5-53
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-9
Headlamps....................................................5-56
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-55
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-60
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-55
Headphones...................................................3-89
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heating.........................................................3-30
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-38
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
Hitches..........................................................4-60
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-50
HomeLinkžTransmitter, Programming................2-50
Hood
Checking Things Under.................................. 5-8
Release....................................................... 5-9
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-22
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-30How to Add Fluid............................................5-21
How to Check........................................5-19, 5-71
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-49
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-36
How to Inspect...............................................5-17
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydroplaning..................................................4-34
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-26
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-45
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-45
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-42
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-44
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-56
Ignition Positions.............................................2-30
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors.........................2-27
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
In¯ation - Tire Pressure...................................5-71
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-19
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-112
Interior Lamps................................................3-19
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-65
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-19
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-23
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-42
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-39
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-65
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-41
Brake System Warning.................................3-39Light (cont.)
Charging System.........................................3-38
Cruise Control.............................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-48
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light...................3-41
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-44
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-36
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-35
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-47
Traction Off................................................3-42
Listening to a DVD.........................................3-82
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-47
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-18
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-60
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-48
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-54
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
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M
Maintenance and Cleaning...............................2-67
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-64
Making Turns.................................................4-62
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-44
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-73Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-4
Midgate.........................................................2-13
Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning.......2-70
Midgate Operation...........................................2-14
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-43
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist.............................................2-47
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-47
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-45
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-82
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-29
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
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O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-11
Pressure Gage............................................3-46
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-60
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-60
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-49
OnStaržServices............................................2-48
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-49
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-48
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-49
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-17
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-32
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-47
Convex Mirror.............................................2-46
Heated Mirrors............................................2-47
Power Mirrors.............................................2-45
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-26Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-38
Shifting Out of............................................2-40
Parking
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-37
Over Things That Burn.................................2-41
Parking on Hills..............................................4-63
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.............................2-45
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-36
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-65
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-56
Passing.................................................4-14, 4-62
Passlock
ž......................................................2-29
Personalization Button.....................................3-53
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-32
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-77
Playing a CD.................................................3-79
Playing the Radio...........................................3-69
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Remote Control..............................................3-86
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation............. 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-88
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-84
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-62
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-41
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-62
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-53
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-53
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-62
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-61
Replacing Parts...........................................1-62
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-30
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-65
Road Sensing Suspension................................. 4-9Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-5
Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-6
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired...................................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-44
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-42
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-35
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-105
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
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.................................................4-61
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-20
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
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V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-47
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Records............................................... 7-8
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN)............................................5-110
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-110
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-73
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-32
Video Screen.................................................3-86
Visors...........................................................2-27
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-39
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-33
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle....................................5-105
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-58
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-59
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-13
What to Add..................................................5-39
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-16
What to Use..................................5-23, 5-36, 5-49
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-79
Replacement...............................................5-80
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