snow chains CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2010 3.G Owners Manual

Notice:Do not apply after-market glass tinting to
the vehicle's windows. Glass tinting interferes with
the system's ability to receive GPS signals and
causes the system to malfunction. The window
might have to be replaced to correct the problem.
This would not be covered by the warranty.
For more information if the GPS is not functioning
properly, see If the System Needs Service
on
page 5‑58and Problems with Route Guidanceon
page 5‑58.
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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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 6‑30.
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.
{WARNING:
If the 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 fire or other damage. Spin the
wheels as little as possible and avoid going above
55 km/h (35 mph) as shown on the speedometer.
For information about using tire chains on the vehicle,
see Tire Chains on page 7‑77.
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area
around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability
system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a
forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop
spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator
pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator
pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning
the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes
a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does
not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to
be towed out. Recovery hooks can be used, if the
vehicle has them. If the vehicle does need to be towed
out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 6‑39.
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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 fines.
.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 Specific 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 Benefits 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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Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
SystemRoof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
System Needs Service, If . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Taillamps Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-87
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Tilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-102
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-72
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-77
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-79
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-103
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-65
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-78
Inflation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-64
Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-70
Installing the Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-67
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-66
Removing the Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-84
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-80
Secondary Latch System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-89
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-96
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-92
Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-74
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