2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 6-43 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, tracti

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 6-44
Temperature -- A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tires resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
contr

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 6-45
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and w

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 6-46 Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Dont use tire chains. They can damage your
vehicle because theres not enough clearance.
Use another type of traction device only if its
manufacturer recommends it for use on

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 6-47
Dont use any of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
Reducing Agents
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Use a vac

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 6-48 Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
you do

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 6-49
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it
may severely weaken them. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide adequate protectio

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 6-50
Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six
months. During very co