1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

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The individual bulbs in the CHMSL are not replaceable.
See your dealer for assistance.
Rear Lamps
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the two blac

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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear and cracking. See ªWiper Blade
Checkº in the Maintenance Schedule b

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CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires 
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air
-out and

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NOTICE:
Dont let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. Its not. If your tires
dont have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
To

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When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct
rotation patterns shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear
inflation pressures as shown on

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When Its Time for New Tires
One way to tell when its
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
l

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CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias
-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle prope

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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example