2005 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV steering wheel adjustment

Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-49
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-49
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-50
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-53
DIC Vehicle Customization.............................3-63
Audio System(s).............................................3-69
Setting the Time...........................................3-70
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-70
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-84
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-84Rear Seat Audio (RSA).................................3-96
CD Changer................................................3-98
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-101
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-101
Radio Reception.........................................3-102
Care of the Cassette Tape Player.................3-103
Care of Your CDs and DVDs........................3-104
Care of the CD and DVD Player...................3-104
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-104
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-105
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-105
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-28.
B. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 3-14.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. OnStar
®and Radio Steering Wheel Buttons. See
OnStar®System on page 2-35andAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-101.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-32.
F. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. SeeAutomatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-22andTow/Haul
Mode on page 2-24.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-69.
H. Dome Override Button. SeeDome Lamps on
page 3-17.
I. Rear Wiper Washer. SeeWindshield Washer on
page 3-9.
J. Fog Lamps Button. SeeFog Lamps on page 3-16.K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49.
L. Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake on
page 2-25.
M. Tilt Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6.
N. Climate Control System. SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-22.
O. Compact Disc Changer. SeeCD Changer on
page 3-98.
P. Storage Area. SeeInstrument Panel Storage Area
on page 2-41.
Q. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 3-22.
R. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Disable Button. See
Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 3-18.
S. StabiliTrak
®Disable Button. SeeStabiliTrak®
System on page 4-8.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-40.
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Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
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Audio System(s).............................................3-69
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-101
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-103
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-104
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-104
CD Changer...............................................3-98
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-105
Diversity Antenna System............................3-104
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-84
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-70
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)................................3-96
Setting the Time..........................................3-70
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-101
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-102
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-105
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-22
B
Battery..........................................................5-39
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-35
Bench Seat....................................................1-18
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-13
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).................................1-10Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-25
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-20
Brakes..........................................................5-36
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-18
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-23
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-51
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-48
Headlamps.................................................5-52
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-51
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-58
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-71C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-117
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-28, 4-38, 4-50
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