Cadillac 2004 Escalade ESV - Manuals

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboardedge of the front seats. Horizontal Control: This control adjusts the seatcushion. • Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising orlowering the forward edge of the control. Raiseor lower the rear of the seat by raising or...

To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button withthe heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on theseatback button will glow to designate that only theseatback is being heated. Additional presses ofthe seatback button will cycle through the heat levels forthe seatback only. Press the hori...

Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle’s front seatbacks have a recline featurewhich is described earlier. See Power Seats onpage 1-3. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle ismoving. { CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicleis in motion can be dangerous. Even if youbuckle up...

Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This positionreduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull straight up on the head restraint to raise it andpush it down to lower it. The front head restraints can also be tilted for...

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Entering or Exiting the Third RowSeats Escalade: To enter or exit the third row seat you mustfold the second row seat down following the instructionslater in this section. See “Folding the Seatback”under 60/40 Split Bench Seat on page 1-10. If you areexiting the third ...

3. Pull (push if you are exiting the third row with no assistance) the seat forward until it stops. { CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure it islocked...

To return the seat to the upright position, do thefollowing: 1. On Escalade ESV models, lift the load floor panels and latch them into the seatback. 2. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all the way. 3. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position. 4. Pull forward on the seatback and...

Returning the Seat(s) to an UprightPosition { CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure it islocked. To return the seatback to an upright position, do thef...

Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat { CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure it islocked. { CAUTION: A seat that isn’t locked into place properly canmo...

2. Once the latches are engaged, let the seatdrop into place.Release the leverlabeled 1 and pull theseatback up usingthe assist strap on theoutboard side of theseat to return it toits upright position. 3. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. The seatback cannot be raised t...

Unfolding the Seatback 1. To return the seatback to an upright position,pull up on therelease lever labeled 1and then pull up onthe seatback untilit locks into the uprightposition. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place. Tilting the Full Bench Seat { CAUTION: If the s...

Removing the Bench Seat To remove the bench seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Fold the seatback forward onto the seatcushion by usingthe lever labeled 1.The seat cannotbe removed unless theseatback is folded. 3. To unlatch the rear of the seat from the floor,pull up on the releaseleve...

Replacing the Bench Seat { CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure it islocked. { CAUTION: A seat that isn’t locked into place properly canmove around in...

Bucket Seats If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can bereclined and the seats can be folded to give youmore cargo room. Reclining the Seatbacks To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Pull up the lever located under the seatcushion. Escaladelever shown,Escalade ESV leversimilar. 2....

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you shouldnot do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’twear a safety belt properly. If you are in acrash and you’re not...

Your vehicle has a lightthat comes on as areminder to buckle up. SeeSafety Belt ReminderLight on page 3-33. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawsays to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have acrash, you don’t know if it will ...

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in anaccident – even one that isn’t your fault – you andyour passengers can be hurt. Being a gooddriver doesn’t protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such a...

Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear itproperly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull...

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of theway. If you slam the door on it, you can damageboth the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, inc...

Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safetybelt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-32. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the sameway as the driver’s safety belt—except for one thing.If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all ...

Third Row – Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position in the thirdrow, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull italong the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug. Buckle, position a...

Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statistics show that unbelted people inthe rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than thosewho are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can bethrown out of the vehicle in a crash. A...

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-42.Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze thebelt edges together so that you can take them out of theguides. Safety Belt Extender If the vehic...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit in a seat thathas a lap-shoulder belt to get the additional restrainta shoulder belt can provide. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety ...

{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) behind the child. If the child wears the belt inthis way, in a crash the child might slide underthe belt. The belt’s force would then be applied...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship bones are still so small that the vehicle’sregular safety belt may not remain low on thehip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settleup around th...

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, itwill have a label saying that it meets federal motorvehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You mayfind these instructions on the restraint itself or in aboo...

{ CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can beseriously injured or killed if the right frontpassenger’s air bag inflates. This is becausethe back of the rear-facing child restraintwould be very close to the inflating air bag. Even though the passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn of...

Top Strap Anchor Location Escalade ESV: A child restraint with a top strap shouldonly be used in the second or third row. Don’t use achild restraint with a top strap in the front seat becausethere’s no place to anchor the top strap. An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at thebottom rear...

Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bagsystems. Your vehicle has four air bags – a frontal air bag for thedriver, another frontal air bag for the right frontpassenger, a side impact air bag for the driver, andanother side impact air bag for the right front passenger. F...

There is a air bagreadiness light on theinstrument panel cluster,which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-34for more information. Where Are the Air Bags?...

When Should an Air Bag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflateonly if the impact speed is above the system’sdesigned “threshold level.” In addition, your vehicle h...

Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators picturedin the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passengersensing system. The indicator will be visible when youturn your ignition key to START or RUN. The words ONand OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visib...

Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whetherthis will affect my advanced air bag system? A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats,safety belts, the air bag sensing and diagnosticmodule (located under the driver’s seat), orthe inside rearview ...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Remote Keyless Entry System Operation . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Doors and Locks . . . ....

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move. Thechildren or others could be badly injured oreven killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehiclewith children. 2-3

Your vehicle has onedouble-sided key for theignition and door locks. If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able toassist you with obtaining replacements. In an emergency contact Cadillac Roadside Service ® . See Roadside Service on page 7-6 for more information. If you ever lock your keys ...

Q (Lock): Pressing this button once will lock all of the doors. Pressing the button again within three secondsmay cause the horn to chirp for lock confirmation.You can choose different feedback options for eachpress of the lock button, such as having the vehicle’sperimeter lamps flash and/or having ...

To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter,do the following: 1. Insert a thin object, such as a coin, in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housingnear the key ring hole. Remove the bottomby twisting the coin. 2. Remove and replace the battery with a three-volt CR2032 or equ...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked, thehandle will not open it. You increase thechance of being thrown out of the vehiclein a crash if the doors ar...

Power Door Locks The power door lockswitches are located onthe driver’s and frontpassenger’s armrests. Q (Lock): Remove the ignition key and press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors. If the delayed locking feature is on, the doors will notlock until five seconds after the last door is closed. ...

Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlockfeature which enables you to program your vehicle’spower door locks. You can program this feature throughthe Driver Information Center (DIC), or by the followingmethod. Programmable Locking Feature The following i...

Programmable Unlocking Feature The following is the list of available programmingoptions: Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the transmission isshifted into PARK (P). Mode 2: All doors unlock when the transmission isshifted into PARK (P). This is the mode that ispre-programmed in the factory for you...

Rear Door Security Locks With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so theycan’t be opened from the inside by passengers. This feature is located onthe inside edge of the reardoors. To use the locks, do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Move the lever forward to engage the rear do...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatand suffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Never leave a child, ahelpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,especially with the wi...

Power Windows The controls for the power windows are located on thearmrest on each of the side doors. The switchesoperate the windows when the ignition is in RUN,ACCESSORY or when Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) is active. See “Retained AccessoryPower” under Ignition Positions on page 2-18. The driver...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know that nothing we put on it can make itimpossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrentalarm syste...

Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, orwith the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Ge...

Starting and Operating YourVehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long runif you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less forthe first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one speed ...

Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and youcan not turn it, be sure you are using the correctkey; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only withyour hand. Using a tool to force it could break thekey or the ignition switch. If none of these works,then your vehicle needs service. B (ACCESSORY...

When starting your engine in very cold weather (below0°F or − 18°C), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go ofthe key. 2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it co...

Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolantheater. In very cold weather, 0°F( − 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater canhelp. You’ll get easierstarting and betterfuel economy duringengine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in aminimum of four h...

Automatic Transmission Operation Your vehicle has an electronic shift position indicatorwithin the instrument panel cluster. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your drive wheels. It’sthe best position to use when you start your enginebecause you...

Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button Your vehicle is equipped with a tow/haul mode. Thebutton for this feature is located on the end of thecolumn shift lever. You can use this feature to assistwhen towing or hauling a heavy load. See “Tow/HaulMode” under Towing a Trailer on page 4-53 formore information. T...

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot. Push down the parkingbrake pedal with your left foot. A chime will activate and the warning light will flashwhen the parking brake is applied and the vehicleis moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at leastth...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift yourvehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehiclemay put too much force on the parking pawl in thetransmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shiftlever out of PARK (P). This is called torque lock.To prevent torque lock...

Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® , Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, anautomatic dimming mirror automatically dims to theproper level to minimize glare from lights behindyou after dark. The mirror also includes a dual display in the up...

Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of thefollowing occurs: • After approximately five seconds, the display doesnot show a compass heading (N for North, forexample), there may be a strong magnetic fieldinterfering with the compass. Such interference maybe caused by a magnetic...

Power Folding Mirrors To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch,located above the mirror control, to the middleposition. The mirror control will illuminate. Press theright or left side of the mirror control to fold or unfold themirrors. You may notice the mirror glass adjust as themirr...

Outside Heated Mirrors Your vehicle may have this feature. This button is located onthe climate control panel. Press this button to warm the heated driver’s andpassenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear themof ice, snow and condensation. If your vehicle has a rear window defogger, it will al...

OnStar ® System OnStar ® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state ofthe art call centers to provide you with a wide range ofsafety, security, information and convenience services. A complete OnStar ® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of th...

Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services • Personal Concierge OnStar ® Personal Calling With OnStar ® Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wirelessphone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can placecalls nationwi...

Storage Areas Glove Box To open your glove box, lift up the latch and pull thedoor open. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle is equipped with cupholders for the frontand rear passengers. The cupholders are located in the center console for thefront passengers and on the rear of the center consolefor the rear ...

Cargo Cover { CAUTION: An improperly stored cargo cover could bethrown about the vehicle during a collision orsudden maneuver. You or others could beinjured. If you remove the cover, always storeit in the proper storage location. When you putit back, always be sure that it is securelyreattached. If ...

Cargo Tie Downs Your vehicle may beequipped with cargo tiedowns in the rearcargo area that allow youto strap cargo in andkeep it from moving insidethe vehicle. When not using the tie downs, flip them down outof the way. Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power slidingsunroof. To open or clo...

Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat If your vehicle has thisfeature, then the controlsfor the memory functionare located on thedriver’s door. These buttons are used to program and recall memorysettings for the driver’s seat, throttle and brakepedals, both the driver’s and passenger’s outside mirror,...

The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positionscan also be recalled when placing the key in theignition if programmed to do so through the DriverInformation Center (DIC). See DIC Operation andDisplays on page 3-47. To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature atany time, press one of ...

Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your frontand rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. But they won’t flash if you’re braking. The hazard warningflasher button is located onthe top of the steeringcolumn. Your...

Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allow youto signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.When the turn is finished, the lever will returnautomatically. To signal a...

Rear Window Washer/Wiper This knob is located on theinstrument panel to the leftof the steering wheel. To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob to either 1 or 2.For long delayed wiping, turn the knob to 1. For shortdelayed wiping, turn the knob to 2 9 (Off): To turn the wiper off, turn the knob to t...

{ CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where youcan not drive safely at a steady speed. So, donot use your cruise control on winding roadsor in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slipperyroads. On such roads, fast changes in tiretraction can cause needless wheel spinning,and you c...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speedand then you apply the brake. This, of course,disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need toreset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, youcan move the cruise control switch briefly from on toresume/acce...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills dependsupon your speed, load and the steepness of thehills. When going up steep hills, you may want to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift toa lower gear ...

AUTO: Turn the control to this position to put thesystem into automatic headlamp mode. The DaytimeRunning Lamps (DRL) will also be activated if it is lightenough outside. ; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with thefollowing: • Parking Lamps • ...

If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automaticheadlamp system will come on immediately. Onceyou leave the garage, it will take approximatelyone minute for the automatic headlamp system tochange to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay,your instrument panel cluster may not be as br...

The fog lamp button islocated on the left side ofyour instrument panel. Press the button to turn the fog lamps on while theheadlamps or parking lamps are on. Press the buttonagain to turn them off. An indicator light will glownear the button when the fog lamps are on. Remember, fog lamps alone will ...

Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in otherlocations. To turn on or off, press the button located nextto the lamp. The lamps are fixed and cannot beadjusted. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off lights such as the dome andreading lights if they are left on for more than 20 minute...

How the System Works Unless disabled, the URPA will turn on automaticallywhen the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R). Whenthe system turns on, the three lights on the displaywill illuminate for one and a half seconds to let you knowthat the system is working. If your vehicle is moving inREVERSE (...

Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System With this system, you can control the heating,cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle alsohas a flow-through ventilation system described laterin this section. You can select different climate control settings for thedriver and passenge...

Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation isactive the system will control the inside temperature, theair delivery, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system inautomatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button. When AUTO is selected, the display will change toshow...

9 (Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle,and will be directed to the floor. This direction canbe changed by pressing the mode button. Thetemperature can also be adjusted using eithertemperature knob. Press the up or down arrow...

Pressing this button also cancels the auto recirculationfeature. To resume the auto recirculation function, pressthe AUTO button. Each time the vehicle is started, thesystem will revert to the auto recirculation function. If you select recirculation while in defrost, defog or floor,the light in the ...

Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog orfrost from your windshield. Use the defog mode toclear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the frontdefrost button to defrost the front windshield. - (Defog): Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture. P...

Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,or any other obstruction (such as leaves). Theheater and defroster will work far better, reducingthe chance of fogging the inside of your windows. • Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects. This helps air to circul...

9 (Off): Turn the knob, located on the left side of the control panel, to this position to turn the rear climatecontrol system off. 9 (Fan): To adjust the airflow speed, turn the fan knob located on the left side of the control panel to thedesired setting. Choose AUTO if you want the systemto automa...

% (Mode): Press this button to select the air delivery mode and AUTO mode. Choose AUTO if you wantthe system to automatically regulate the airflow.See “Auto Mode” later in this section for moreinformation on using this feature. b (Temperature): Press this button up or down to increase or decrease th...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know howfast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely andeconomically. United States version shown, Canada si...

If, after several seconds, all status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer for service. { CAUTION: If the off indicator and the air bag readinesslight ever come on together, it means thatsom...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle isworking. During a majority of the operation, the gagewill read 210°F (100°C) or less. If you are pulling a loador going up hills, it is normal for the temperature ...

See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46 forfurther information. If the transmission fluid reaches temperatures ofapproximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the DIC willdisplay a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning messageand a chime will sound. Pull the vehicle off theroadway when it is safe to do s...

Notice: Modifications made to the engine,transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of yourvehicle or the replacement of the original tireswith other than those of the same Tire PerformanceCriteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emissioncontrols and may cause this light to come on.Modifications t...

If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully installthe cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-6. Thediagnostic system can determine if ...

This can happen if you have recently replaced yourbattery or if your battery has run down. The diagnosticsystem is designed to evaluate critical emissioncontrol systems during normal driving. This may takeseveral days of routine driving. If you have done this andyour vehicle still does not pass the ...

Security Light This light will come onbriefly when you turn thekey toward START.The light will stay on untilthe engine starts. If the light flashes, the Passlock ® system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see Passlock ® on page 2-17. If the light comes on continuously while d...

A (Trip Information): This button will display theodometer, personal trip odometer, business tripodometer, hourmeter, annual log and the timer. B (Fuel Information): This button will display thecurrent range, average fuel economy, instant fueleconomy and engine oil life. C (Personalization): This bu...

Hourmeter Press the trip information button to scroll to thehourmeter. The hourmeter shows the total number ofhours the engine has run. Pressing and holding the resetstem for about 4 seconds on the instrument clusterwill also display the hourmeter after the odometeris displayed when the vehicle is o...

Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST ECONappears in the display. Instant fuel economy is howmany miles per gallon your vehicle is getting atthe particular moment in time. The instant fuel economycannot be reset. GM Oil Life System Press the fuel information button until ...

If you accidentally choose a language that you don’twant or understand, press and hold the personalizationbutton and the trip information button at the sametime. The DIC will begin scrolling through the languagesin their particular language. English will be in English,French will be in French and so...

BUCKLE SEATBELT This message reminds you to buckle the driver’s and/orpassenger’s seatbelt. The message will come on and a chime will soundwhen the ignition is in RUN and the followingconditions occur: • The driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled. • The driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled and thepassenger’s seat...

Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment toyour vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobiletelephone or two-way radio – be sure you canadd what you want. If you can, it’s very important todo it properly. Added sound equipment mayinterfere with the operation of your vehicle’s eng...

Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio DataSystem (RDS). RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type ofprogram...

Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system onand off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or todecrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Your vehicle isequipped with Bose AudioPilot noise compensationtechnology. AudioPilot monitors the level of noise in thevehicle and...

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, ifequipped). The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. q SEEK r : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station...

3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press either SCAN arrow, and the radio will begin scanningthe stations in the PTY. 4. Press either SCAN arrow to stop scanning. If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will scan forstations with the selected PTY and trafficannouncements. BAND (Alternate Frequency...

If the whole message is not displayed, parts of themessage will appear every three seconds. To scrollthrough the message at your own speed, pressthe INFO button repeatedly. A new group of words willappear on the display with each press. Once thecomplete message has been displayed, the informationsym...

XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit LanguageChannels) XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates content withexplicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at acustomer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating U...

Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that areup to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapeslonger than that are so thin they may not work well inthis player. The longer side with the tape visible shouldface to the right. If the ignition is on, but the radio isof...

3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse thetape rapidly. Press this pushbutton again to return toplaying speed. The radio will play while the tapereverses. The station frequency and REV will appear onthe display. You may select stations during reverseoperation by using TUNE and SEEK. 4 FWD...

CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, thecassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still playtapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible toprevent damage to the tapes and player. See Careof Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-97. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error ...

TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a cassette tapeor CD when listening to the radio. The inactive tapeor CD will remain safely inside the radio for futurelistening. Z (Eject): Press this button to stop a CD when it is playing or to eject a CD when it is not playing. Ejectmay be activated with eith...

Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation radiosystem that includes digital sound processing (DSP),Radio Data System (RDS) with program type (PTY)selections that will seek out the kind of music you wantto listen to and XM™ Satellite Radio Servicecapabilities (48 contiguo...

When using the wired headphones, if the front seatpassengers use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48contiguous US states, if equipped), you will hear theaudio for XM™, instead of the DVD or CD that iscurrently playing through the RSE. If an error message appears on the video screen, see“DVD Messages” la...

Playing a Disc To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label sideup into the loading slot. The DVD player will continueloading the disc and the player will automatically start, ifthe vehicle ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or whenRAP is active. If a disc is already in the player, press the pl...

Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press this button to turn the DVD player on or off. v (Title): Press this button to return the DVD to the main menu of the DVD. n , q , p , o (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. z (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the...

Slow Play: When the DVD is playing, press the pausebutton then press the fast forward button. The DVDwill continue playing in a slow play mode. To cancel slowplay mode, press the play/pause button. u (Next Track/Chapter): Press this button to advance to the beginning of the next track or chapter. Th...

Battery Replacement To change the batteries, do the following: 1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece. 2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, usingthe diagram on the inside of t...

Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may beheard through the following possible sources: • Wireless Headphones • Vehicle Speakers • Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear SeatAudio system (if equipped) The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal byinfrared to the wi...

Rear Seat Audio Controls The following functions are controlled by the RSAsystem buttons: P (Power): Press this button to turn the rear seat audio system on or off. The rear speakers will be mutedwhen the power is turned on unless your vehicle isequipped with the Bose ® audio system. You may operate...

CD Changer The CD changer plays up to six standard size CDscontinuously. Individual CDs may be loaded or ejectedinto or from any position. A green light on each numbered button indicates a CDis loaded in the respective position. An amber lighton a numbered button indicates that a CD is playing.When ...

To eject a single CD, perform thefollowing steps: 1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). The buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber. 2. Press one of the amber blinking buttons to select the location of the CD you want to eject. Thechanger will move to that location and eject the CD.If ...

6 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the tracksin random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALLwill appear on the radio display, which will randomly playall of the loaded CDs. Press and hold this button untilyou hear a beep and the radio will display RDMONE, which will randomly play the tracks...

PROG (Program): Press this button to play a stationyou have stored on the radio preset pushbuttons. If a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this buttonto go to the next available CD. Q SOURCE R : Press this button to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, ifequipped), or a ...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service(48 Contiguous US States) XM™ Satellite Radio gives you digital radio receptionfrom coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildingsor hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causingthe sound to come and go. Your radio may displayNO SIGNAL to indicate interference...

There is something else about drinking and driving thatmany people do not know. Medical research showsthat alcohol in a person’s system can make crashinjuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinalcord or heart. This means that when anyone who hasbeen drinking — driver or passenger — is in ...

Braking Braking action involves perception time andreaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.That is perception time. Then you have to bring up yourfoot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But thatis only an average. It might be...

Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advancedelectronic braking system that will help prevent abraking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away,your anti-lock brake system will check itself. Youmay hear a momentary motor or clicking noise whilethis test...

The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire and roadconditions. This can help you steer around the obstaclewhile braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updateson wheel speed and contro...

The STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message will appear onthe Driver Information Center (DIC) only when thesystem is both on and activated. You may also feel orhear the system working; this is normal. For moreinformation on the stability messages, see DriverInformation Center (DIC) on page 3-46. Stabilitrak ® ...

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents menti...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from betweenparked cars and stops right in front of you. Youcan avoid these p...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped offthe edge of a road onto the shoulder while you aredriving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,steer so ...

Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems (brakes,steering and acceleration) do not have enough frictionwhere the tires meet the road to do what the driverhas asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying tosteer and constantly see...

Operating Your All-Wheel-DriveVehicle Off Paved Roads This off-road guide is for vehicles that have all-wheeldrive. If your vehicle does not have all-wheel drive, youshould not drive off-road unless you are on a level,solid surface. Many of the same design features that help makeyour vehicle respons...

Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-roaddriving. One of the best ways to control your vehicleis to control your speed. Here are some things to keepin mind. At higher speeds: • you approach things faster and you have less timeto scan the terrain for obstacles. • you have less time t...

When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep afirm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs orother surface features can jerk the wheel out of yourhands if you are not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles,your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens,even with ...

Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it isone of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descendor cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a verysmall hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constantincline with only a small change in elevation whereyou can eas...

Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, youneed to take some special steps. • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steeringwheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintainyour speed. Do not use more power than youneed, because you do not want your wheels to s...

Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want toconsider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintainvehicle control? • What’s the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery?Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? • Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs?Bou...

Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go acrossthe incline of a hill. If this happens, you have todecide whether to try to drive across the incline. Hereare some things to consider: • A hill that can be driven straight up or down may betoo steep to drive across. ...

Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline,be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphillside, even if the door there is harder to open. If youget out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to rollover, you will be right in its path. If you have to w...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night visionproblems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Since you can not see as w...

You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. Whenyou are faced with severe glare (as from a driverwho does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle withmisaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoids...

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are doing and pay attention totraffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get...

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keepup with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at thesame speed most ...

When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, donot, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Driveon to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your sp...

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highwayhypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel?Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, orwhatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on theroad, the dr...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyour vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter clothing, a small shovel, a ...

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay withyour vehicle unless you know for sure that you are nearhelp and you can hike through the snow. Here aresome things to do to summon help and keep yourselfand your passeng...

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you do not want tospin your wheels too fast. The method known as“rocking” can help you get out when you are stuck, butyou must use caution. { CAUTION: If you let your tires...

Using the Recovery Hooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. Therecovery hooks are provided at the front of yourvehicle. You may need to use them if you are stuckoff-road and need to be pulled to some place where youcan continue driving. { CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a l...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service ifyou need to have your disabled vehicle towed. SeeRoadside Service on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehiclefor recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),see Recreational Vehicle Towin...

Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labelson your vehicle show how much weight it may properlycarry, the Tire...

The Tire and Loading Information label also tells youthe size and recommended inflation pressure forthe original equipment tires on your vehicle. For moreinformation on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5-62and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-70. If your vehicle does not have the Tire and Lo...

Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 3 = 1,000 lbs.(453 kg) B Subtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs.(91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs.(453 kg) C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs. (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information labelfor specific information about ...

Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may need to puta limit on how many people you can carry insideyour vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before youbuy and install the new equipment. Notice: Overloading your vehicle may causedamage. Repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. ...

Towing a Trailer { CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not work well — or evenat all. You and your passengers could beseriously injured. You may also damage yourvehicl...

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sureyour rig will be legal, not only where you livebut also where you’ll be driving. A good source forthis information ...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. Forexample, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used to pulla trailer are all important. And, it can also dependon any special equipment that you have on you...

Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg)loaded, then it needs its own brakes — and they mustbe adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructionsfor the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjustand maintain them properly. Since your vehicle is equipped with Sta...

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someo...

The seven-wire harness contains the following trailercircuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Trailer Brake A jumper harness for an electric trailer brake controller...

Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter may beincluded with your vehicleas part of the heavy-dutytrailer wiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way roundpin connector to the seven-wire harness on yourvehicle. Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up (seearrow). The flip cap o...

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will get genuine GM partsand GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.Genuine GM parts have one of thes...

CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts andother fasteners. “English” and “metric”fasteners can be easily confused. If youuse the wrong fasteners, parts can laterbreak or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside ofYour Vehicle Things you might add to the outs...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite the gasoline vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury toyou and others: • Dispense...

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle tothe lower left ofthe steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release, located near thecenter of the grill. 3. Lift the hood. 5-9

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6000 H.O. engine (5300 similar), you will see: 5-10

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-16. B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-28 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Capon page 5-24. C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-16. D. Engine Oil Fill. See Eng...

Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meetingGM Standard GM6094M and showing the AmericanPetroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Enginesstarburst symbol. Failure to use the recommendedoil can result in engine damage not covered byyour warranty. GM Goodwrench ® oil meets all the requirements f...

How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OILMessage The GM Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytimeyour oil is changed, reset the system so it cancalculate when the next oil change is required. If asituation occurs where you change your oil prior to aCH...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-10 forlocation of engine aircleaner/filter and air filterrestriction indicator (ifequipped). When to Inspect If your vehicle is equipped with an air filter restrictionindicator, it lets you know when the engine aircleaner/filter need...

5. Install the new engine air cleaner/filter. 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. 7. Reset the air filter restriction indicator, if equipped, by pressing the top button on the indicator. { CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned.Th...

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you maychoose to have this done at the dealership servicedepartment. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructionshere, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damageyour...

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of transmission fluid to use. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid whileit is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) Ifthe fluid level is low, add onl...

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture,you don’t need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liq...

Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank islocated in the enginecompartment on thepassenger’s side of thevehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 formore information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steamand scaldin...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when theengine is cool. { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do not spi...

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on yourvehicle’s instrument panel cluster. See Engine CoolantTemperature Gage on page 3-40. In addition, youwill find an ENGINE COOLANT HOT, ENGINEOVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWERmessage in the DIC on the instrument panel. See DriverIn...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood. Stayaway from the engine if you see or hear steamcoming from it. Just turn it off and get CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) everyone away from the vehicle until i...

Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see: A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling,don’t do anything else until it cools down. The vehicleshould be parked on a level surface....

5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. Whenthe clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to providemore air to cool the engine. In most everyday drivingconditions, the fan is spinning s...

Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluidunless you suspect there is a leak in the system oryou hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this systemcould indicate a problem. Have the system inspectedand repaired. See Engine Comp...

What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, seeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the properfluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe ...

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-10 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that thebrake fluid goes down to an...

Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levelshould be above MIN. If it is not, have your brakesystem checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,make sure the level is ab...

Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brakesystem parts. For example, just a few drops ofmineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in yourbrake system can damage brake systemparts so badly that they will have to be replaced.Do not let someone put in the wrong kind offluid. • If you spill bra...

Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return tonormal height, or if there is a rapid increase inpedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakesadjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking s...

Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 daysor more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery fromrunning down. { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be badly hurt if youare not car...

All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on al...

How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. The proper level is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Addonly enough fluid to reach the proper level. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to deter...

If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,you may need to add some lubricant. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricantto raise the level from 1/2 inch (12 mm) to about5/8 inch (18 mm) below the filler plug hole. When the differential is at operating temperature(warm), add e...

If you believe your headlamps need horizontal (H)(left/right) adjustment, follow the horizontal aimingprocedure. If you believe your headlamps need onlyvertical (V) (up/down) adjustment, follow only the verticalaiming procedure. Adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 Torx ® socket or T15 Torx ® ...

Headlamp Vertical Aiming Notice: Horizontal aiming must be performedbefore making any adjustments to the vertical aim.Adjusting the vertical aim first will result in anincorrect headlamp aim. 1. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low beam lamps. 2. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim do...

5. Turn the vertical aiming screw (V) until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line.The top edge of the cut-off should be positionedat the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. 6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the opposite headlamp. Bulb Replacement See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-60 fo...

Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL) It is recommended that this component be replaced asa unit. Taillamps A. Turn Signal-Taillamp B. Stop-Taillamp C. Back-up Lamp D. Sidemarker Lamp 1. Use a screwdriver to remove the two screwsfrom the lampassembly. 2. Remove the lamp assembly. 3. Press the release ...

4. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp housing and turn the socket clockwise intothe taillamp housing until it clicks. The sidemarkerlamp does not have a release tab and therefore willnot click when it is installed. 6. Reinstal...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where to obtain service,see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additionalinformation refer to the tire manufacturer’s bookletincluded with your vehic...

Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of atire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” asthe first character in the tire size means a passengervehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tireand Rim Ass...

(A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “LT” asthe first two characters in the tire size means a lighttruck tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. Tireand Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates thetire se...

Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designatedseating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plusthe rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicleon page 4-47. Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on anindividual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight,occupant weight and cargo weight. Vehicle...

When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflatedsimply by looking at them. Radial tires may lookproperly inflated even when ...

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes thetire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire treadlife, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stoppingability. Each tire, including the spare, should bechecked monthly when cold and se...

Federal Communications Commission andIndustry and Science Canada The TPM system operates on a radio frequency subjectto Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rulesand with Industry and Science Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules andwith RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada...

If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)system, the sensors will need to be reset after atire rotation is performed. See “TPM SensorIdentification Codes” under Tire Pressure MonitorSystem on page 5-71. { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make wh...

Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look atthe Certification/Tire label or the Tire and LoadingInformation label. See Loading Your Vehicle onpage 4-47, for more information about these labels andwhere they can be found on your vehicle. The tires installed on your vehic...

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, thewheel rim flanges could develop cracks aftermany miles of driving. A tire and/or wheelcould fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use onlyradial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found wher...

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel boltsor wheel nuts, replace them only with new GMoriginal equipment parts. This way, you will be sure tohave the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nutsfor your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheelbolts or wheel nuts on your v...

{ CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to domaintenance or repairs is dangerous withoutthe appropriate safety equipment and training.The jack provided with your vehicle isdesigned only for changing a flat tire. If it isused for anything else, you or others could bebadly injured or killed ...

The following steps will tell you how to use the jack andchange a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A. Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves B. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut C. Wing Nut Holding Tire Blocks D. Wheel BlocksE. Bottle Jack Escalade (Rear Access Panel) 5-82

Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoistassembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’sdesigned to stop the spare tire from suddenly fallingoff your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work,the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointingdown. See “Storin...

13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable andpull it through thewheel opening. Pull thetire out from underthe vehicle. 14. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cableback up. Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.You will not be ab...

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike amatch or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some aredangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closedspace. When you use anything from a container to cleanyour vehicle, be sure...

Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. • Clean up stains as soon as you can — beforethey set. • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a cleanarea often. A soft brush may be used if stains arestubborn. • If a rin...

Cleaning Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (usemild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediatelywith a clean cloth. Cleaning the Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that thespeaker won’t be damaged. Clean spots with just waterand mild soap. Cleaning Gla...

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remainon painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon aspossible. If necessary, use non-abrasive c...

Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-PlatedWheels Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum orchrome-plated wheels. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth withmild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Afterrinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A waxmay then be applied. The surf...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasingthe following products. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exterior polishingcloth. Tar and Road OilRemover Removes tar, road oil andasphalt. Chrome Cleaner...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, onthe driver’s side. You can see it if you look through thewindshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Vehi...

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block accessdoor is on the driver’s sideedge of the instrumentpanel. Pull off the cover toaccess the fuse block. To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, holdthe end of the fuse between your thumb and indexfinger and pull straight out. You may have spa...

Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel utility block is locatedunderneath the instrument panel, to the left of thesteering column. Device Usage SEO Special Equipment Option TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upfitter (Not Used) SL RIDE Ride Control HarnessConnection HDLR 2 He...

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartmenton the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery.Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between yourthumb and index finger and pull straight out. See Engine Compartment Ov...

Capacities and Specifications Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities and Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap VORTEC™ 5300 V8 T 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) VORTEC™ 6000 H.O. V8 N 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) Application Capacities English Metric...

Application Capacities English Metric Fuel Tank Capacity EscaladeEscalade ESV 26.0 gallons31.0 gallons 98.0 L 117.0 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity EscaladeEscalade ESV 2.71 lbs 3.0 lbs 1.23 kg1.36 kg Wheels and Tires Application Capacities English Metric Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb-ft 190 Y Tir...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealerfor details. Maintenance Requirements Not...

Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we do not knowexactly how you will drive it. You may drive very shortdistances only a few times a week. Or you may drive longdistances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You ma...

Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you whatshould be checked, when to check it and what youcan easily do to help keep your vehicle in goodcondition. The proper replacement parts, fluids and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance R...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 1...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 150,000 (240 000) Replace spark plugs and inspect sparkplug wires. An Emission ControlService. • Engine cooling system service (orevery 5 years, whichever occurs first)....

Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,dependability and emission control performance of yourvehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist youwith these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are c...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular b...

Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The key should turn to LOCK only when theshift lever is in PARK (P). • The key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing,and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it wasbuilt, or if you have any ...

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section.Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on p...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Cadillac. Normally, any concernswith the sales transaction or the operation of yourvehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, ho...

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehiclerepairs or the interpretation of the New VehicleLimited Warranty. Although you may be required toresort to this informal dispute resolution program...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),Cadillac has TTY equipment available at its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate withCadillac by dialing: 1-800-833-CMCC (2622)...

Roadside Service Cadillac’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than anauto club or towing service. It provides every Cadillacowner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillacadvisor and, where available, a Cadillac trained dealertechnician who can provide on-site service. Each technician travels w...

Roadside Service Availability Wherever you drive in the United States or Canada, anadvisor is available to assist you over the phone. Adealer technician, if available, can travel to your locationwithin a 30 mile (50 km) radius of a participatingCadillac dealership. If beyond this radius, we willarra...

Plan Ahead When Possible When your vehicle requires warranty service, youshould contact your dealer and request an appointment.By scheduling a service appointment and advisingyour service consultant of your transportation needs,your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot...

Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it isnot part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Aseparate booklet entitled Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information furnished with each new vehicleprovides detailed warrant...

Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, theseon-board systems do not record sounds, such asconversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is neededand access to the vehicle or the SDM is required.GM will not access information about a crash event orshare it with ...

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 inthe Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of TransportationWashington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motorvehicle safety from the hotline. Reporting S...

Transmission, Transaxle, TransferCase Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair serviceprocedures, adjustments and specifications for GMtransmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service informat...