2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT brake

Audio System(s).............................................3-67
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-99
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-100
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-102
Care of Your CD Changer...........................3-101
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-101
CD Changer...............................................3-95
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-102
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-102
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-82
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-68
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-94
Setting the Time..........................................3-68
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-98
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-100
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-102
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-24
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..................2-44
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Level Control...................................4-54
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-34B
Backing Up....................................................4-62
Battery..........................................................5-41
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-61
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-20
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-37
Before You Drive............................................3-83
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-17
Brake
Parking......................................................2-37
System Warning Light..................................3-39
Brake Adjustment............................................5-41
Brake Fluid....................................................5-38
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-32
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-41
Brake Wear...................................................5-40
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-29
BUCKLE PASSENGER....................................3-64
BUCKLE SEATBELT.......................................3-64
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Bulb Replacement...........................................5-55
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-61
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-60
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-51
Headlamps.................................................5-56
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-55
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-62
Taillamps....................................................5-61
Buying New Tires...........................................5-76
C
Cadillac Owner PrivilegesŸ............................... 7-6
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Speci®cations..........................5-120
Carbon Monoxide...........4-40, 4-55, 2-13, 2-23, 2-41
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-105
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-100
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-102
Your CD Changer......................................3-101
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-101
Cargo Area, All-Weather..................................2-66Cargo Area Floor Drains..................................2-71
Cargo Cover Panels........................................2-56
Cargo Lamps.................................................3-18
Cargo Panel Storage System............................2-58
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-66
Cassette Tape Messages.................................3-78
CD Adapter Kits.............................................3-79
CD Changer...................................................3-95
CD Changer Errors.........................................3-98
CD Functions.................................................3-97
CD Messages................................................3-81
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-54
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-61
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-114
Chains, Tires..................................................5-81
CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-60
Charging System Light....................................3-38
Check Engine Light.........................................3-44
CHECK OIL LEVEL.........................................3-60
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE...............................3-67
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-63
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-39
Checking Coolant............................................5-24
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-12
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-8
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-61
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-108
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-65
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-15
Interior.......................................................3-19
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-14, 1-23
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-42
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-39
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-65
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-41
Brake System Warning.................................3-39Light (cont.)
Charging System.........................................3-38
Cruise Control.............................................3-47
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-48
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light...................3-41
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-44
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-36
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-35
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-47
Traction Off................................................3-42
Listening to a DVD.........................................3-82
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-47
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-18
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Locks
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-16
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-60
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-48
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-54
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
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O
Odometer......................................................3-35
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-14
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-11
Pressure Gage............................................3-46
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-60
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-60
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-49
OnStaržServices............................................2-48
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-49
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-48
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-49
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-17
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-32
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View
Assist.....................................................2-47
Convex Mirror.............................................2-46
Heated Mirrors............................................2-47
Power Mirrors.............................................2-45
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..........................................5-26Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-38
Shifting Out of............................................2-40
Parking
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-37
Over Things That Burn.................................2-41
Parking on Hills..............................................4-63
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.............................2-45
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-36
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-65
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-56
Passing.................................................4-14, 4-62
Passlock
ž......................................................2-29
Personalization Button.....................................3-53
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-32
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-77
Playing a CD.................................................3-79
Playing the Radio...........................................3-69
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Remote Control..............................................3-86
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation............. 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-88
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-84
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-62
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-41
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-62
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-53
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-53
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-61
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-62
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-61
Replacing Parts...........................................1-62
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-30
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-22
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-65
Road Sensing Suspension................................. 4-9Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-5
Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-6
Roadside Service for the Hearing or Speech
Impaired...................................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-44
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-42
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-35
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-105
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-12
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-25
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-22
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-8
Safety Chains.................................................4-61
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-20
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
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Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-73
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-6
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Secondary Latch System.................................5-98
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-42
Rear Seat Position......................................1-42
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-44
Select Button.................................................3-59
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-44
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-62
SERVICE AIR BAG.........................................3-61
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-62
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-62SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-66
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR...............................3-67
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).......................3-73
Setting Preset Stations....................................3-71
Setting the Time.............................................3-68
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-71
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-108
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-38
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-40
Side Rail Channels.........................................2-69
Skidding........................................................4-16
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-34
Spare Tire....................................................5-102
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-120
Speedometer..................................................3-35
Stabilitrak
žSystem........................................... 4-9
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE..................................3-66
STABILITY SYS DISABLED..............................3-66
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-28
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-31
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-13
Steering Tips..................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-99
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-90
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Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-46
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-55
Your Vehicle...............................................4-46
Traction
Off Light.....................................................3-42
Road Sensing Suspension.............................. 4-9
Stabilitrak
žSystem........................................ 4-9
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-65
Traction Control Operation................................4-10
TRACTION SYS LIMITED................................3-65
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-54
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-61
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-64
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE.............................3-64
Transfer Case................................................5-48
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Temperature Gage.......................................3-43
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-63Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-34
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-19
Trip Information Button....................................3-50
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-54
Turn and Lane Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-62
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-62
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-20
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-115
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-100
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-78
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-53
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-45
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