2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT maintenance

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Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
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Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and speci®cations for GM
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
Owner's Information
Owner publications are written speci®cally for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Owner's Manual
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-23
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-37
Additional Program Information........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-5
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-111
Add-On Equipment..........................................4-53
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-32
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-72
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-30
Air Bag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-36
Readiness Light..........................................3-36
Air Bag Systems.............................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-60
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-54
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-56
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-60
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-53
What Will You See After an Air Bag
In¯ates?..................................................1-54
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-52
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-50Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-16
Air Conditioning..............................................3-29
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-8
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-48
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-36
AM .............................................................3-100
Analog Clock..................................................3-24
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-102
Antenna, XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.....................................................3-102
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...............3-41
Appearance Care..........................................5-102
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-105
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-108
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle..............5-103
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle............5-105
Finish Damage..........................................5-108
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-108
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-109
Weatherstrips............................................5-105
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-22
Ashtrays........................................................3-23
Audio Output..................................................3-91
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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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Driving On Grades..........................................4-63
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-22
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-41
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-34
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-34
Driving Uphill..................................................4-23
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-61
DVD
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-102
Distortion....................................................3-99
Rear Seat Entertainment System...................3-83
DVD Player....................................................3-83
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Easy Exit Seat...............................................2-74
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-111
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-111
Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................5-111
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-111
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-46Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-16
Battery.......................................................5-41
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-44
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-32
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-42
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-10
Exhaust.....................................................2-41
Fan Noise..................................................5-34
Oil .............................................................5-11
Overheating................................................5-26
Starting......................................................2-31
ENGINE COOLANT HOT.................................3-61
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-14
ENGINE OVERHEATED..................................3-61
Entertainment System
Cleaning the Video Screen..........................3-102
DVD Distortion............................................3-99
Entry Lighting.................................................3-19
Environmental Concerns..................................4-19
Erasing HomeLink
žButtons..............................2-53
Event Data Records (EDR)................................ 7-8
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-27
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
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Maintenance and Cleaning...............................2-67
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-15
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-64
Making Turns.................................................4-62
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-44
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-73Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-4
Midgate.........................................................2-13
Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning.......2-70
Midgate Operation...........................................2-14
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
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Compass and Temperature Display.............2-43
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist.............................................2-47
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-47
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-45
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
Navigation/Radio System..................................3-82
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-29
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-15
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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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