2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT wheel

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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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-34
Infants and Young Children...........................1-30
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-40
Older Children.............................................1-28
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-44
Top Strap...................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-37
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-102
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Outside of Your Vehicle..............................5-105
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Video Screen............................................3-102
Weatherstrips............................................5-105
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated
Wheels.....................................................5-107
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses......................5-106
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet...................................5-103
Cleaning Glass Surfaces................................5-104Cleaning Interior Plastic Components...............5-104
Cleaning Leather...........................................5-103
Cleaning the Mirror.........................................2-45
Cleaning the Speaker Covers..........................5-104
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel.........5-104
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades.......5-107
Cleaning Tires..............................................5-108
Cleaning Vinyl..............................................5-103
Cleaning Wood Panels...................................5-104
Climate Control System
Automatic...................................................3-24
Climate Controls Personalization....................3-32
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-32
Clock............................................................3-24
Compass Calibration.......................................2-45
Compass Variance..........................................2-44
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-27
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-42
Heater, Engine............................................2-32
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-25
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-47
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-54
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
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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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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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Storage Areas
All-Weather Cargo Area................................2-66
Center Console Storage Area........................2-54
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-54
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-54
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-55
Top-Box Storage..........................................2-71
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools.......5-94
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-27
Sunroof.........................................................2-72
T
Tachometer....................................................3-35
Tailgate.........................................................2-23
Tailgate Removal............................................2-24
Taillamps.......................................................5-61
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-43
Testing the Alarm............................................2-28
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-98
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-27
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-27
Passlock
ž...................................................2-29
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-32TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-63
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-64
Tire Size.......................................................5-67
Tire Terminology and De®nitions........................5-68
Tires.............................................................5-63
Buying New Tires........................................5-76
Chains.......................................................5-81
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-83
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-82
In¯ation - Tire Pressure................................5-71
Inspection and Rotation................................5-74
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-72
Spare Tire................................................5-102
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-78
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-79
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-80
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-76
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-33
Top Drain Grates ± Removal and Cleaning.........2-68
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Top-Box Storage.............................................2-71
Torque Lock...................................................2-40
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-60
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-47
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button........................2-36
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V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-47
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Records............................................... 7-8
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN)............................................5-110
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-110
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat..............................................2-73
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-32
Video Screen.................................................3-86
Visors...........................................................2-27
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-39
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-33
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle....................................5-105
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-58
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-59
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-13
What to Add..................................................5-39
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-16
What to Use..................................5-23, 5-36, 5-49
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-79
Replacement...............................................5-80
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