2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE flat tire

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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
CAUTION:
Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over you or other
people. You and they could be badly injured.
Find a level place to change your tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine.
4. Put the wheel blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the
one being changed. That would be the
tire on the other side of the vehicle,
at the opposite end.The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.

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Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire:
1. If the vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (I),
open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and
use the ignition key to remove the lock.
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (B) and the two jack
handle extensions (C) as shown. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (K) of the extension through the hole (J)
in the rear bumper. Be sure the hoist end of the
extension connects into the hoist shaft (D)
(the ribbed square end of the extension is used
to lower the spare tire (F)).
3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the
wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out
from under the vehicle. The wheel wrench has a
hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable (H)
towards you, to assist in reaching the spare tire.
4. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer (G)
at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through
the wheel opening.
5. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
The tools you'll be using include the bottle jack (A), the
wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle
extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you'll need
to use both jack handle extensions.

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To remove the center cap place the chisel end of the wheel
wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry out.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Don't remove the wheel nuts yet.

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2. Position the jack under the vehicle. If the flat tire is
on the front of the vehicle, position the jack on the
frame behind the flat tire.
If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, use the
jacking pad provided on the rear axle.
CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even make
the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and
vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising the vehicle.

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4. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
flat tire.
5. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel
to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire
brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.

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NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the
proper torque specification.
When you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you
must also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the
wheel and tap it into place until it seats flush with the
wheel. The cap can only go on one way. Be sure to
line up the tab on the center cap with the indentation
on the wheel.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
Store the flat tire where the spare tire was stored.

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A. Hoist Assembly
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Jack Handle
Extensions
D. Hoist ShaftE. Valve Stem,
Pointed Up
F. Flat or Spare Tire
G. Tire Retainer
H. Hoist CableTo store the tools, follow these procedures:
Under Driver's Side Rear Seat
A. Tool Kit with Jack
Tools and GlovesB. Bracket and
Wing Nut

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Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming
system equipped with horizontal aim indicators.
The aim has been preset at the factory and should
need no further adjustment. This is true even though
your horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on
the ª0º (zero) marks on their scales.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam
may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers
(for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their
high beams at you (for vertical aim).If you believe your headlamps need to be re
-aimed, we
recommend that you take your vehicle to your dealer for
service. However, it is possible for you to re
-aim your
headlamps as described in the following procedure.
NOTICE:
To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow these instructions
could cause damage to headlamp parts.
The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows:

The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps
are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other
flat surface.

The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly
level surface which is level all the way to the wall or
other flat surface.

The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to
the wall or other flat surface.