2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV flat tire

Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can
lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly
tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence
and to the proper torque specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 515for
the wheel nut torque specication.
11. Tighten the nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as
shown by turning
the wheel wrench
clockwise.
When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you
must also reinstall the bolt-on hub cap. Align
the plastic nut caps with the wheel nuts and then
tighten by hand. Then use the wheel wrench
to tighten.Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly which has a secondary latch system.
It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly
falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch
to work, the spare tire must be installed with
the valve stem pointing down. SeeStoring a Flat
or Spare Tire and Tools on page 492.
{CAUTION:
Before beginning this procedure read all
the instructions. Failure to read and follow
the instructions could damage the hoist
assembly and you and others could get
hurt. Read and follow the instructions
listed next.
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{CAUTION:
Someone standing too close during the
procedure could be injured by the jack.
If the spare tire does not slide off the jack
completely, make sure no one is behind
you or on either side of you as you pull
the jack out from under the spare.
13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack with the other hand.
14. Use one hand to push against the spare while
rmly pulling the jack out from under the
spare tire with the other hand. If the spare tire
is hanging from the cable, insert the hoist
end of the extension, and wheel wrench into
the hoist shaft hole in the bumper and
turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire the rest of the way.15. Tilt the tire retainer
at the end of the
cable and pull
it through the wheel
opening. Pull the
tire out from
under the vehicle.
16. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole
in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable
back up if the cable is hanging under
the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as
you can. You will not be able to store a spare or
at tire using the hoist assembly until it has
been replaced.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving
the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on
page 482.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment
in the passenger compartment of the
vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden
stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the
proper place.
Notice:Storing an aluminum wheel with a at
tire under your vehicle for an extended
period of time or with the valve stem pointing
up may damage the wheel. Always stow
the wheel with the valve stem pointing down
and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon
as possible.Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the
spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics
and instructions to help you:
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft Access
Cover/HoleD. Jack Handle
Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Hoist Cable
G. Tire Retainer
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H. Spare Tire/Flat
Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
I. Hoist Shaft
Access HoleJ. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock
1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of
the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down
and to the rear.
2. Tilt the tire
retainer (G)
downward and
through the wheel
opening. Make
sure the retainer is
fully seated
across the underside
of the wheel.3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D)
and wheel wrench (E) as shown.
4. Insert the open end
of the extension (J)
through the hole
in the rear
bumper (I) (hoist
shaft access hole).
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
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3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in
the driver’s side trim panel over the
wheelhouse.
4. Turn the wing nut (G) clockwise until the jack
is secured tight in the mounting bracket. Be
sure to position the holes in the base of
the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket.
5. Use the retaining bracket (C) to fasten the tool
bag (B) on the stud and turn the wing nut (D)
clockwise to secure.
6. Return the storage tray to its original stored
position.Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated spare
tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 460andLoading Your Vehicle on
page 370for information regarding proper tire
ination and loading your vehicle. For instruction on
how to remove, install, or store a spare tire, see
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
on page 482andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 492.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare is correctly inated. Have the
damaged or at road tire repaired or replaced as
soon as you can and installed back onto your
vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be available in
case you need it again.
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire
than the road tires, those originally installed on your
vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on
your vehicle, so it is all right to drive on it.
Regular Wheelbase shown, Extended Wheelbase
similar.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 407for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to your engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 419for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure
they are inated to the correct pressures. Do
not forget to check the spare tire. SeeTires on
page 454for further details. Check to make
sure the spare tire is stored securely. See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 476.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 467.
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Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
customer to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in the US and 10 litres
in Canada). Service to provide diesel may
be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and
other alternative fuels will not be provided
through this service.
Flat Tire Change (Covers change only):
Installation of your spare tire, in good
condition, will be covered at no charge.
The customer is responsible for the repair
or replacement of the tire if not covered by
a warrantable failure.
Trip Interruption:If your trip is interrupted
due to a warranty failure, incidental expenses
may be reimbursed during the 48 months/
50,000 miles (80 000 km) warranty period.
Items covered are hotel, meals, and rental car.
Additional Services for Canadian
Customers
Trip Routing Service:Upon request, Cadillac
Roadside Service will send you detailed,
computer-personalized maps, highlighting
your choice of either the most direct route or
the most scenic route to your destination,
anywhere in North America, along with
any helpful travel information we may have
pertaining to your trip. To request this service,
please call us toll-free at 1-800-268-6800.
We will make every attempt to send your
personalized trip routing as quickly as
possible, but it is best to allow three weeks
before your planned departure date. Trip
routing requests will be limited to six
per calendar year.
Alternative Service:There may be times
when Roadside Service cannot provide
timely assistance. Your advisor may authorize
you to secure local emergency road service,
and you will be reimbursed up to $100
upon submission of the original receipt to
Cadillac Roadside Service
®.
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Engine (cont.)
Overheating............................................. 422
Starting.................................................... 141
Entry Lighting.............................................. 213
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 551
Exit Lighting................................................ 213
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 59
Exterior Lamps............................................ 205
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 412
Finish Damage............................................ 504
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 194
Flat Tire...................................................... 476
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 476
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 492
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 415
Power Steering........................................ 430
Windshield Washer.................................. 431
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 243
Fog Lamps.................................................. 212
Front Axle................................................... 445Fuel............................................................ 398
Additives.................................................. 399
California Fuel.......................................... 399
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 403
Filling Your Tank...................................... 401
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 400
Gage....................................................... 244
Gasoline Octane...................................... 398
Gasoline Specications............................ 398
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 510
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 507
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 507
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 511
Windshield Wiper..................................... 507
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 238
Fuel......................................................... 244
Speedometer........................................... 230
Tachometer.............................................. 230
Garage Door Opener..........................167, 168
Garment Hooks........................................... 179
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