2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE lock

Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-96
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-95
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper
Blades.......................................................5-98
Cleaning Tires................................................5-99
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-95
Cleaning Wood Panels....................................5-96
Cleaning........................................................5-94
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-94
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-97
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-100
Video Screen............................................3-105
Weatherstrips..............................................5-96
Climate Control System...................................3-24
Automatic...................................................3-24
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-33
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-31
Rear..........................................................3-31
Clock............................................................3-24
Compact Disc Changer Errors.........................3-101
Compact Disc Messages..................................3-84
Compass Calibration.......................................2-35
Compass Variance..........................................2-34
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-18
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5Convenience Net............................................2-47
Coolant.........................................................3-43
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-43
Heater, Engine............................................2-23
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-27
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cruise Control Light........................................3-49
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-44
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information........................ 7-7
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-10
Roadside Service.......................................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
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D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-17
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-30
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Diversity Antenna System...............................3-105
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dome Lamps.................................................3-18
Door.............................................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.....................................3-66
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-51
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-51
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-62
Driver............................................................1-34
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-34
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-28
Driving Downhill..............................................4-27
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-30
Driving in Water..............................................4-31
Driving On Grades..........................................4-62
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-23
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-44
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-36
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-36Driving Uphill..................................................4-24
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-60
Driving..........................................................4-32
At Night.....................................................4-32
City...........................................................4-37
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-38
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-42
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-34
Winter........................................................4-43
DVD Player....................................................3-85
DVD ............................................................3-105
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-105
Distortion..................................................3-102
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-85
E
Easy Exit Seat...............................................2-51
Electrical System...........................................5-102
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-103
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-103
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-103
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-47
ENGINE COOLANT HOT.................................3-63
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-11
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-17
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Hitches..........................................................4-59
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-41
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-40
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, 5-67
How to Inspect...............................................5-19
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-33
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.....................................3-45
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-46
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-48If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-55
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-45
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-14
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors.........................2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-53
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-67
Inspection......................................................6-17
Brake System.............................................6-17
Engine Cooling System................................6-17
Exhaust System..........................................6-16
Fuel System...............................................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-16
Steering and Suspension..............................6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(All-Wheel Drive)......................................6-17
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-18
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-103
Instrument Panel.............................................3-34
Cluster.......................................................3-34
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-44
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K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-13
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-67
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-16
Lamps...........................................................3-15
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-18
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-34
LATCH System...............................................1-65
Child Restraints...........................................1-65
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-67
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-29
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-67
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-15
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-15
Light.............................................................3-37
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-37
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-42
Brake System Warning.................................3-40
Charging System.........................................3-39Light (cont.)
Cruise Control.............................................3-49
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-50
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-44
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-38
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-36
Security.....................................................3-49
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-49
Traction Off................................................3-42
Listening to a DVD.........................................3-84
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-20
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-51
Lockout Protection..........................................2-14
Locks............................................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-14
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-17
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-62
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-50
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-45
Lumbar........................................................... 1-4
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
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Passenger Sensing System..............................1-85
Passing.................................................4-16, 4-61
Passlock
ž..................................................2-19, ii
Personalization Button.....................................3-55
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-33
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-80
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-82
Playing the Radio...........................................3-72
Power Steering...............................................4-13
Power...........................................................3-23
Accessory Outlets........................................3-23
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-103
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-41
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-32
R
Radio Data System (RDS)...............................3-71
Radio Messages.............................................3-77
Radios..........................................................3-70
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-103
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-104
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-104
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-104
CD Changer...............................................3-99
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-96
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-71
Rear Seat Audio..........................................3-97
Setting the Time..........................................3-70
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-101
Understanding Reception............................3-103
RDS Messages..............................................3-76
Reaching Roadside Service............................... 7-7
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
REAR ACCESS OPEN....................................3-67
Rear Axle......................................................5-51
Rear Climate Control System............................3-31
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-13
Rear Heated Seats.........................................1-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-47
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T
Tachometer....................................................3-36
Taillamps.......................................................5-63
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-33
Testing the Alarm............................................2-19
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-101
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
Passlock
ž...................................................2-19
Third Row ± Lap Belt......................................1-43
Third Row......................................................1-70
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-22
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-65
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat.....................1-15
Tilting the Full Bench Seat...............................1-21
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 -- Tire Pressure...............................5-67
Inspection and Rotation................................5-68
Spare Tire..................................................5-93
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-71
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-72
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-73
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-69Tires (cont.)
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-23
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-63
Top Strap......................................................1-61
Torque Lock...................................................2-30
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-59
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-49
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button........................2-26
Towing..........................................................4-50
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-50
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-54
Your Vehicle...............................................4-50
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-68
Traction Control Operation................................4-12
TRACTION SYS LIMITED................................3-68
Traction.........................................................3-42
Off Light.....................................................3-42
Road Sensing Suspension.............................. 4-9
Stabilitrak
žSystem......................................4-10
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-59
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-64
Trailer...........................................................4-53
Recommendations.......................................4-53
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE.............................3-66
Transfer Case................................................5-50
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-66
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
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Transmission..................................................5-21
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Temperature Gage.......................................3-43
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-21
Trip Information Button....................................3-52
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-65
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-61
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-20
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-15
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-107
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-103
Unfolding the Seatback....................................1-20
Unfolding the Seatbacks..................................1-14
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-71
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-43
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-49
V
Vehicle Identi®cation......................................5-102
Number (VIN)............................................5-102
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-102
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-50
Memory Seat..............................................2-50
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-43
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-51
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-31
Video Screen.................................................3-88
Visors...........................................................2-17
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-40
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-34
Warnings.......................................................3-62
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-62
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
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