2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT steering wheel

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
I
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
M
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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Mirrors..........................................................2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStarž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-41
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist......................................2-45
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-44
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-45
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-44
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-93
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-28
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-111
O
Odometer......................................................3-33
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-59
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-59
Oil ................................................................5-14
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Gage............................................3-44
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-47
OnStaržServices............................................2-46
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-47
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-46
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-47
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off Paved Roads.........................................4-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-30
Outside.........................................................2-45
Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist......................................2-45
Convex Mirror.............................................2-44
Heated Mirrors............................................2-45
Power Mirrors.............................................2-44
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-27
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)........................................................2-38
Shifting Out of............................................2-38
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-14
Parking on Hills..............................................4-59
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Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......................3-72
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-69
Setting the Time.............................................3-66
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-70
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-98
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-36
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-38
Side Rail Channels.........................................2-68
Skidding........................................................4-17
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-36
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Spare Tire.....................................................5-92
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-110
Speedometer..................................................3-33
Stabilitrak
žSystem.........................................4-10
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE..................................3-64
STABILITY SYS DISABLED..............................3-64
STABILITY SYS LIMITED.................................3-64
STABILITY SYS READY..................................3-64
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-29
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-29
Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-15
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-14
Steering Tips..................................................4-13
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-98
Steering........................................................4-13
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-89Storage Areas................................................2-65
All-Weather Cargo Area................................2-65
Center Console Storage Area........................2-53
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-52
Glove Box..................................................2-52
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-53
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-54
Top-Box Storage..........................................2-70
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire,
Jack and Tools............................................5-86
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-46
Sun Visors.....................................................2-25
Sunroof.........................................................2-71
T
Tachometer....................................................3-33
Tailgate Removal............................................2-23
Tailgate.........................................................2-22
Taillamps.......................................................5-63
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-41
Testing the Alarm............................................2-27
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-98
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-26
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-26
Passlock
ž...................................................2-27
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-30
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U
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
V
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
W
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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