2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT key

Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If it does, you or others
could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. See
Parking Brake on page 2-35if necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If it does, you or others
could be injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See
Parking Brake
on page 2-35if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don't start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
·The key should turn to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
·The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism
Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of your
vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to
apply the regular brake at once should the
vehicle begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
·To check the parking brake's holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
·To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ¯ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name, part
number or speci®cation may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certi®ed for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol
of the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil
on page 5-14.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
ž
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-24.
Hydraulic
Brake SystemDelco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent or
equivalent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 1052884,
in Canada 993294, or equivalent).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, in
Canada 10953455) or equivalent
meeting GM Speci®cation 9986115.
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Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-18
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-102
Instrument Panel.............................................3-32
Cluster.......................................................3-32
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-44
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-12
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-63
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lamps...........................................................3-14
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-23LATCH System...............................................1-42
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-37
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-63
Light.............................................................3-34
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-39
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Charging System.........................................3-36
Cruise Control.............................................3-45
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-46
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-42
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-35
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-33
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-45
Traction Off................................................3-39
Listening to a DVD.........................................3-81
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-19
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-48
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks............................................................. 2-9
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
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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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