2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT check engine light

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Easy Exit Seat...............................................2-73
Electrical System...........................................5-101
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-101
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-101
Power Windows and Other Power Options.......5-101
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-101
Electrochromic Mirror Operation........................2-42
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................3-44
ENGINE COOLANT HOT.................................3-59
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-11
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled
Maintenance................................................. 6-5
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-11
ENGINE OVERHEATED..................................3-60
Engine..........................................................5-19
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-19
Battery.......................................................5-43
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-42
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-31
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-40
Coolant......................................................5-24
Cooling System Inspection............................6-16
Exhaust.....................................................2-39Engine (cont.)
Fan Noise..................................................5-36
Oil .............................................................5-14
Overheating................................................5-27
Starting......................................................2-29
Entertainment System....................................3-101
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-101
DVD Distortion............................................3-99
Entry Lighting.................................................3-18
Environmental Concerns..................................4-20
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-51
Exit Lighting...................................................3-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-27
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter.............................................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-19
Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XMŸ).............3-71
Finding a Station............................................3-69
Finish Care....................................................5-96
Finish Damage...............................................5-98
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-101
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
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Headlamp......................................................5-53
Aiming.......................................................5-53
Horizontal Aiming.........................................5-54
Vertical Aiming............................................5-55
Headlamps....................................................5-58
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-57
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps...........................5-62
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-57
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-57
Headphones...................................................3-88
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heating.........................................................3-28
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-40
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-40
Hitches..........................................................4-57
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-49
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-48
Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How the System Works...................................3-21
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-32
How to Add Fluid............................................5-23
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-51
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-37
How to Check........................................5-21, 5-67How to Inspect...............................................5-19
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
Hydroplaning..................................................4-36
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-29
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-28
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-43
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-43
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-46
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-53
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-44
Ignition Positions.............................................2-28
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-14
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors.........................2-25
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure.................................5-67
Inspection......................................................6-16
Brake System.............................................6-16
Engine Cooling System................................6-16
Exhaust System..........................................6-15
Fuel System...............................................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-15
Steering and Suspension..............................6-15
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive)......................................6-16
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Locks (cont.)
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-17
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-59
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-46
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-53
Lumbar........................................................... 1-3
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
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Maintenance and Cleaning...............................2-66
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-111
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-11
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-12
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-16
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-16
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-15
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-11
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections......6-15
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-17
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-19
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-15
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive) Inspection.......................6-16
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-60
Making Turns.................................................4-58
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-42
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-72
Message.......................................................3-58
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning.......2-69
Midgate Operation...........................................2-13
Midgate.........................................................2-12
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TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-61
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-11
Tires.............................................................5-66
Buying New Tires........................................5-70
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-75
In¯ation Ð Tire Pressure..............................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-68
Spare Tire..................................................5-92
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-72
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-69
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-31
Top Drain Grates ± Removal and Cleaning.........2-67
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
Top Strap......................................................1-40
Top-Box Storage.............................................2-70
Torque Lock...................................................2-38
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-56
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-45
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button........................2-34
Towing..........................................................4-48
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-48
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-52
Your Vehicle...............................................4-48Towing (cont.)
Traction Control Operation................................4-11
TRACTION SYS LIMITED................................3-63
Traction.........................................................3-39
Off Light.....................................................3-39
Road Sensing Suspension.............................. 4-9
Stabilitrak
žSystem......................................4-10
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-57
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-61
Trailer...........................................................4-51
Recommendations.......................................4-51
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE.............................3-62
Transfer Case................................................5-50
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-62
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-32
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transmission..................................................5-21
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Temperature Gage.......................................3-40
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-20
Trip Information Button....................................3-48
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-51
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-61
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-58
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Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-20
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-14
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-105
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-99
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-71
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-51
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-47
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Vehicle Identi®cation......................................5-100
Number (VIN)............................................5-100
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-100
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-72
Memory Seat..............................................2-72
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-43
Vehicle............................................................ 4-6
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-48
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-30
Video Screen.................................................3-85
Visors...........................................................2-25
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-37
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-31
Warnings.......................................................3-58
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-96
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-12
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-56
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-54
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-16
What to Add..................................................5-40
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-18
What to Use..........................5-25, 5-37, 5-38, 5-51
Wheels..........................................................5-72
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-72
Replacement...............................................5-73
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-15
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System)...................................5-17
When to Check and Change............................5-21
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-51
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-37
When to Check..............................................5-67
When to Inspect.............................................5-19
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