2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT radio

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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-22
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-38
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-101
Add-On Equipment..........................................4-50
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-30
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-71
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-32
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-50
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-65
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-57
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-60
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-64
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-57
What Will You See After an
Air Bag In¯ates?......................................1-58
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-55
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-53
Air Bag .........................................................3-35
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-35
Readiness Light..........................................3-34
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-28
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-35All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-50
AM ...............................................................3-99
Analog Clock..................................................3-23
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-101
Antenna, XMŸ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-101
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-39
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Appearance Care............................................5-93
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-95
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-98
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-93
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-96
Finish Damage............................................5-98
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-98
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-98
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-99
Weatherstrips..............................................5-95
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-23
Ashtrays........................................................3-23
Audio Output..................................................3-90
Audio System(s).............................................3-66
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-98
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-99
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-101
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-95
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-101
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-93
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-67
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-93
Setting the Time..........................................3-66
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-98
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-99
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-101
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-24
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Level Control...................................4-51
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-12
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-13
Automatic Transmission...................................5-21
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-32
B
Backing Up....................................................4-58
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-60
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-7
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-19
Battery..........................................................5-43
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-39Before You Drive............................................3-82
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-18
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-12
Brake Adjustment............................................5-42
Brake Fluid....................................................5-39
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-30
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-42
Brake Wear...................................................5-41
Brake............................................................2-35
Parking......................................................2-35
System Inspection.......................................6-16
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Brakes..........................................................5-39
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-28
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-57
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-63
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-62
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-57
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-53
Headlamps.................................................5-58
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-57
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-64
Taillamps....................................................5-63
Buying New Tires...........................................5-70
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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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Parking.........................................................3-20
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-35
Over Things That Burn.................................2-39
Park(P).........................................................2-36
Shifting Into................................................2-36
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
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.............................2-43
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-35
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-63
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-60
Passing.................................................4-15, 4-58
Passlock
ž......................................................2-27 .
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Personalization Button.....................................3-51
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-30
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-76
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-79
Playing the Radio...........................................3-68
Power Steering...............................................4-13Power...........................................................3-22
Accessory Outlets........................................3-22
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-101
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-37
Windows....................................................2-25
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-49
Puddle Lamps................................................3-16
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-67
Radio Messages.............................................3-73
Radios..........................................................3-66
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-99
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-101
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-95
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-93
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Radios (cont.)
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-67
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-93
Setting the Time..........................................3-66
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-98
Understanding Reception..............................3-99
RDS Messages..............................................3-72
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-7
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Axle......................................................5-51
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-54
Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................3-94
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-93
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-82
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-29
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
ž, Compass and Temperature Display.....2-41
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-48
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-60
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels..................2-61
Remote Control..............................................3-86
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-77
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-64
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-66
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government.............................. 7-9
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-52
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-52
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-65
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-66
Restraint Systems...........................................1-65
Checking....................................................1-65
Replacing Parts...........................................1-66
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-29
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts.........1-22
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-63
Road Sensing Suspension................................. 4-9
Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-6
Roadside Service for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired........................................... 7-7
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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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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-60
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work..................................... 1-9
Windows.......................................................2-24
Power........................................................2-25
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-11
Windshield Washer.........................................3-10
Fluid..........................................................5-38
Windshield Wiper............................................5-65
Blade Replacement......................................5-65
Fuses......................................................5-101
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-42
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-12X
XMŸ Radio Satellite Service (USA Only).............3-67
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System..............3-101
XMŸ Satellite Radio Service (USA Only).............3-99
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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