clock CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2005 2.G User Guide

When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until it clicks. It will require more effort to
turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make
sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate
into the atmosphere. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 3-40.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel
by shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-40.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from
the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.
You can be badly burned and your vehicle
damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury
to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
Do not ll a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.
Bring the ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
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{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure
cap when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise (left) about one full turn. If you
hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there
is still some pressure left.2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.
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6. Remove the vertical pin from the headlamp
assembly by turning the end of the pin away from
you until it unsnaps and then pulling it upward.
7. Remove the headlamp assembly by lifting it up and
then pulling it out and away from the front of the
vehicle.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the lower
corner of the headlamp assembly. This will give you
better access to the headlamp assembly.9. Remove the rubber,
circular-shaped bulb
cap of the affected bulb
from the headlamp
assembly.
10. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and
remove it with the old bulb from the headlamp
assembly.
11. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb.
12. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb,
using care not to touch the bulb with your hands,
ngers or anything damp or oily.
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To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker or DRL bulb,
do the following:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described
previously. SeeHeadlamps on page 5-53for
more information.
2. Remove the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap for
the affected bulb from the headlamp assembly.
3. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise and remove it from
the headlamp assembly. (There is no lock for
the sidemarker lamp.)
4. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
5. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket.
6. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing
and turn it clockwise until it locks. (There is no
lock for the sidemarker lamp.)
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall.Taillamps
To replace a taillamp bulb, do the following:
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal
Lamp/Taillamp
C. Back-Up Lamp
1. Open the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 2-21for
more information.
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2. Remove the two
screws from the
taillamp assembly.
3. Remove the taillamp assembly.
4. Press the release
tab and turn the
bulb socket
counterclockwise to
remove it from
the taillamp housing.5. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the
taillamp housing and turn the socket clockwise into
the taillamp housing until it clicks.
7. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the
screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up 3157
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) 4114K
Front Parking and Turn Signal3157 or
3157K Long Life
Front Sidemarker 194
High-Beam Headlamp 9005 or 9005 LL
Rear Turn Signal Lamp and
Stoplamp3057
Stoplamp and Taillamp 3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jack and wheel blocks are located under a cover
near the passenger side rear seat.
To remove the jack and wheel blocks, do the following:
1. Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts
one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling the
jack cover off.A. Wheel Blocks
B. Knob
C. Wing Nut
D. Retaining HookE. Jack
F. Jack Head
G. Mounting Bracket
2. Release the jack (E) from the mounting bracket (G)
by turning the knob (B) on the jack counterclockwise
to lower the jack head (F) from the mounting
bracket. Rear Seat (Passenger’s Side) Jack Cover
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3. Remove the wheel blocks (A) attached to the
jack (E) by turning the wing nut (C)
counterclockwise.
4. Place the wheel blocks where needed as indicated
inChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-78.
The tools for changing a at tire are located in the
passenger’s side top-box storage unit.
To remove the tools, do the following:
1. Open the top door on the passenger’s side top-box
storage box. Use the ignition/door key to unlock it if
it is locked. SeeTop-Box Storage on page 2-68
for more information on the top-box storage unit.
2. Remove the black pouch from the top-box.
You now have all of the tools you will need to lower
the spare tire and change a at.
You’ll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel
wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.Top-box Storage (Passenger’s Side)
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3. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (F) of the
extension through
the hole (G) in the rear
bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to
the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground,
the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire
not to lower. SeeSecondary Latch System
on page 5-88.5. Pull the spare tire
towards you. The
wheel wrench has a
hook that allows you
to pull the hoist
cable towards you to
assist in reaching
the spare tire.
6. Tilt the retainer (D) at
the end of the cable
when the tire has been
lowered, so it can
be pulled up through
the wheel opening.
7. Put the spare tire near the at tire.
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2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove the wheel nuts yet.3. Refer to the above graphic. These locations, (A)
front position and (B) rear position, are the general
area of jack placement. See the following text
and art for the exact jack placement.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up
is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack
you could be badly injured or killed. Never
get under a vehicle when it is supported only
by a jack.
Jack Positions (Overall View)
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{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
4. Position the jack under the vehicle.Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire of
the vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C)
and only one jack handle extension (D). Attach
the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension.
Attach the jack handle to the jack. Position the jack
on the frame behind the at tire where the frame
sections overlap.
Rear Tire Flat:If the at
tire is on a rear tire of the
vehicle, you’ll need to
use the jack handle (C)
and both jack handle
extensions (D). Attach the
wheel wrench to the
jack handle extensions.
Attach the jack handle to
the jack. Use the
jacking pad provided on
the rear axle.
5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the
vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground
so there is enough room for the spare tire to
clear the ground.
Front Position
Rear Position
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