2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE ECU

4. Use the retaining clip to fasten the tool kit on the
stud in the storage compartment in the rear left
trim panel and turn the wing nut clockwise to
secure.
5. Return the storage tray.
A. Tool Kit with Jack
Tools and Gloves
B. Retaining Bracket
and Wing NutC. Wing Nut Holding
Tire Blocks
D. Tire Blocks
E. Bottle JackA. Bottle Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Wing Nut Holding
Tire Blocks
D. Mounting Bracket
E. Removable TrayF. Retaining Hook
G. Retaining Bracket
and Wing Nut
H. Tool Kit with Jack
Tools and Gloves Escalade (Rear Access Panel)
Escalade ESV
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4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the
spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with
Step 5 of ªRemoving the Spare Tire and Toolsº
earlier in this section.
5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately six inches (15 cm) of cable is
exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks
on their shortest ends,
with the backs
facing each other.7. Place the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel
blocks, separating them so that the jack is
balanced securely.
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At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag
system does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that
streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-97.
Spare Tire Check
At least twice a year, after the monthly in¯ation check of
the spare tire determines that the spare is in¯ated to
the correct tire in¯ation pressure, make sure that
the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try
to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the wheel
wrench/ratchet to tighten the cable. See
Changing a Flat
Tire on page 5-76.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-18.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission ¯uid level; add if needed. SeeAutomatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-21. A ¯uid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
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Care of (cont.)
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-104
Your CD Changer......................................3-104
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-104
Cargo Area Door Lock Switch...........................2-10
Cargo Cover..................................................2-47
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-48
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-81
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-11
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-82
CD Changer...................................................3-99
CD Functions...............................................3-100
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-45
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-63
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-106
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-42
Chains, Tires..................................................5-74
CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-62
Charging System Light....................................3-39
Check Engine Light.........................................3-44
CHECK OIL LEVEL.........................................3-62
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE...............................3-69
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-65
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-40
Checking Coolant............................................5-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-90Check...........................................................3-44
Engine Light...............................................3-44
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-100
Child Restraints..............................................1-57
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-57
Infants and Young Children...........................1-53
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-65
Older Children.............................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-72
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-63
Top Strap...................................................1-61
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-60
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.....5-99
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-97
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-94
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-96
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-95
Cleaning Leather............................................5-95
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-35
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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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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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S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-36
Reminder Light............................................3-36
Safety Belts...................................................5-96
Care of......................................................5-96
Center Passenger Position............................1-42
Driver Position............................................1-34
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-33
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-47
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-44
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-42
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-50
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-41
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-28
Safety Chains.................................................4-59
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-22
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-7
Head Restraints............................................ 1-7
Seats............................................................1-13
50/50 Split Bench Seat.................................1-13
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................1-10
Bench Seat................................................1-19
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-25
Heated Seats, Rear.....................................1-10
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5Seats (cont.)
Memory.....................................................2-50
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-8
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Second Row ± Lap-Shoulder Belt......................1-42
Second Row..................................................1-70
Secondary Latch System.................................5-90
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-70
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-70
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-67
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-67
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-72
Security Light.................................................3-49
Select Button.................................................3-61
Self Dimming Mirror Operation..........................2-34
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-64
SERVICE AIR BAG.........................................3-63
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER...........................3-64
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-63
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-64
SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-68
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR...............................3-69
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
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