2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV battery replacement

Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return
to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of top quality and work
well together if the vehicle is to have really good
braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with
top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts
of your braking system — for example, when your
brake linings wear down and you need new ones
put in — be sure you get new approved GM
replacement parts. If you do not, your brakes may
no longer work properly. For example, if someone
puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes can
change — for the worse. The braking performance
you have come to expect can change in many other
ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery.
When it is time for a new battery, get one that has
the replacement number shown on the original
battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco
®
replacement battery. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 406for battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you are not going to drive your vehicle for
25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−)
cable from the battery. This will help keep
your battery from running down.
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Who Is Covered?
Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle
operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving
this vehicle without the consent of the owner is
not eligible for coverage.
The following services are provided in the U.S.
during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period and
in Canada, during the Base Warranty coverage
period of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, up to
a maximum coverage of $100. These services
are provided at a nominal charge if the Cadillac
is no longer covered by the warranties listed
previously. Roadside Service is available only in
the United States and Canada.
Cadillac Owner Privileges™
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac
Owner Privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout
yourCadillac Warranty Period — 48 months/
50,000 miles (80 000 km).Emergency Road Service is performed on site for
the following situations:
Towing Service:Emergency towing from a
public roadway or highway to the nearest
dealership for warranty service or in the event
of a vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out
assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,
mud or snow.
Battery Jump Starting:No-start occurrences
which require a battery jump start will be
covered at no charge.
Lock Out Assistance:To ensure security,
the driver must present the vehicle registration
and personal ID before lock-out service is
provided. Lock-out service will be covered at
no charge if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. If your vehicle will not
start, Roadside Service will arrange to have
your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized
dealership. In the US, replacement keys
made at the customer’s expense will be
delivered within 10 miles.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips........................................... 500
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 502
Wood Panels........................................... 499
Ashtray(s).................................................... 219
Assist Handles............................................ 179
Audio System(s).......................................... 270
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 317
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 319
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 319
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 320
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 303
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 273
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 314
Rear Side Window Antenna..................... 319
Setting the Time...................................... 272
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 316
Understanding Radio Reception............... 318
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 320
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 211
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 415
Operation................................................. 144
Autoride
®..................................................... 378
B
Battery........................................................ 436
Run-Down Protection............................... 213
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 360
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 19
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 327
Emergencies............................................ 329
Parking.................................................... 151
System Warning Light.............................. 235
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 142
Brakes........................................................ 433
Braking....................................................... 326
Braking in Emergencies............................... 329
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 139
Bucket Seats, Rear....................................... 26
Bulb Replacement....................................... 449
Back-Up Lamps....................................... 449
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 446
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 449
License Plate Lamps................................ 451
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 451
Buying New Tires........................................ 470
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