2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE reset

1. Loosen the screws on the cover of the housing and
lift up the cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner/®lter from the housing. Care
should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible.
3. Clean the ®lter sealing surface and the housing.
4. Install the new engine air cleaner/®lter.
5. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws.
6. Reset the ®lter change indicator, if equipped, by
pressing the top button on the indicator.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air cleaner/®lter
off can cause you or others to be burned. The
air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to
stop ¯ame if the engine back®res. If it isn't there
and the engine back®res, you could be burned.
Don't drive with it off, and be careful working on
the engine with the air cleaner/®lter off.
Notice:If the air cleaner/®lter is off, a back®re can
cause a damaging engine ®re. And, dirt can
easily get into your engine, which will damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/®lter in place when
you're driving.
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Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming
system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The aim
has been preset at the factory and should need no
further adjustment. This is true even though your
horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the
ª0º (zero) marks on their scales.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam
may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers (for
horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers ¯ash their high
beams at you (for vertical aim).
If you believe your headlamps need to be re-aimed, we
recommend that you take your vehicle to your dealer
for service. However, it is possible for you to re-aim your
headlamps as described in the following procedure.
Notice:To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before beginning.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause
damage to headlamp parts.
The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows:
·The vehicle should be placed so the headlamps are
25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall or other ¯at
surface.
·The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly
level surface which is level all the way to the wall
or other ¯at surface.
·The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular
to the wall or other ¯at surface.
·The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud
attached to it.
·The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other
work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done.
·The vehicle should be normally loaded with a
full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs. (75 kg)
on the driver's seat.
·Tires should be properly in¯ated.
·Start the vehicle and rock it to level the suspension.
Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle low beam
lamps. The high beam lamps will be correctly aimed if
the low beam lamps are aimed properly.
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Traction ± AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on speci®ed government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature ± A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci®ed indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly in¯ated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underin¯ation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are
not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle
vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
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Scheduled Maintenance
The services shown in this schedule up to
100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after
100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the
life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles
(240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval
after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this
vehicle.
See
Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-11andPart C: Periodic MaintenanceInspections on
page 6-16.
Footnotes
²The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion of the vehicle 's useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-17.
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication
Scheduled Maintenance
Change engine oil and ®lter as indicated by the GM
Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs ®rst). Reset the system.
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when to change the engine oil and ®lter. This is based on
engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on
mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at
which an oil change will be indicated can vary
considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you
must reset the system every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will
come on. Change your oil as soon as possible within
the next two times you stop for fuel. It is possible that, if
you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life
system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary
for over a year. However, your engine oil and ®lter
must be changed at least once a year and at this time
the system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained
service people who will perform this work using
genuine GM parts and reset the system.
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It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep
it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your
last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system
whenever the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil on
page 5-14for information on resetting the system.
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate chassis components with each engine oil
and ®lter change.
Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering
linkage, transmission shift linkage and parking brake
cable guides. Ball joints should not be lubricated unless
their temperature is 10ÉF (-12ÉC) or higher, or they
could be damaged.
See the mileage intervals following for additional
services that may be performed with an engine oil
change and chassis lubrication. After the services are
performed, record the date, odometer reading and
who performed the service on the maintenance record
pages in Part E of this schedule.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
qInspect engine air cleaner ®lter or change indicator (if
equipped). If necessary, replace the ®lter. If vehicle is
driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect ®lter or
change indicator (if equipped) at every engine oil
change. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19for more information.An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote ².)
qCheck rear/front axle ¯uid level and add ¯uid as
needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals
for leaking.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-68for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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O
Odometer......................................................3-36
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-15
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-62
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-62
Oil ................................................................5-14
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Gage............................................3-48
Older Children, Restraints................................1-51
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-39
OnStaržServices............................................2-38
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-39
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-38
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-39
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-7
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-31
Outside.........................................................2-37
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-37
Convex Mirror.............................................2-36
Heated Mirrors............................................2-37
Power Mirrors.............................................2-36Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....5-28
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)........................................................2-30
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-15
Parking on Hills..............................................4-62
Parking.........................................................3-20
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-20
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.............................2-35
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-38
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-67
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Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-47
Rear Seat Audio Controls.................................3-97
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)....................................3-97
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-85
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-8
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-44
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-44
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-46
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-30
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Reclining the Seatbacks...................................1-25
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-50
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-63
Remote Control..............................................3-88
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seats..............1-16
Removing the Bench Seat................................1-22
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-77
REPLACE LIFTGATE FUSE.............................3-67
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-64
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-91
Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat................1-18Replacing the Bench Seat................................1-24
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-44
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-44
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-90
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-91
Restraint Systems...........................................1-90
Checking....................................................1-90
Replacing Parts...........................................1-91
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-21
Returning the Seat to an Upright Position...........1-22
Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position......1-27
Returning the Seats to an Upright Position.........1-12
Returning the Seat(s) to an Upright Position.......1-15
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-42
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-67
Road Sensing Suspension................................. 4-9
Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-7
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired...................................................... 7-7
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Service........................................................ 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-48
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-32
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Service (cont.)
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-44
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......................3-76
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-73
Setting the Time.............................................3-70
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-74
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-99
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-28
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-30
Skidding........................................................4-17
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-37
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Spare Tire.....................................................5-93
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-112
Speedometer..................................................3-36
Split Bench Seat (50/50)..................................1-13
Split Bench Seat (60/40)..................................1-10
Stabilitrak
žSystem.........................................4-10
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE..................................3-68
STABILITY SYS DISABLED..............................3-69
STABILITY SYS LIMITED.................................3-68
STABILITY SYS READY..................................3-68
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-29
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-21
Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-16
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-14
Steering Tips..................................................4-13Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-102
Steering........................................................4-13
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-92
Storage Areas................................................2-45
Center Console Storage Area........................2-45
Convenience Net.........................................2-47
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-44
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-45
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-47
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-46
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack
and Tools...................................................5-86
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-48
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-49
Supplemental Brake Assist System...................... 4-9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)...............1-76
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-90
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-82
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-85
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-89
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-82
What Will You See After an Air Bag
In¯ates?..................................................1-83
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-81
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-78
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