2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

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CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If y

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Jacking Tool Storage
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Jack Handle
C. Ratchet
D. Jacking Tool Storage Box
E. Jack Handle ExtensionJack Storage
A. Retainer
B. Nut
C. Jack
D. Jack Storage Box
E. Bracket

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Spare Tire Storage
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Ratchet
D. Jack HandleE. Retainer
F. Valve Stem, 
Pointed Down
G. Spare TireFollow these instructions to restore a spare or flat tire:
1. La

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Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle. Continue turning the ratchet until the tire is
secure and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist
cannot be overtightened.
Make sure

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NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmis

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CAUTION:
The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot 
of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out.
Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The
hooks could break off and you or others c

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check import

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Service
Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to
be happy with it. We hope youll go to your dealer for
all your service needs. Youll get genuine GM parts and
GM
-trained and supporte