2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV steering

Hood and Liftgate Support Gas Strut
Service
Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear,
corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant, or other
damage. Check the hold open ability of gas strut.
If necessary, replace with genuine GM parts.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained
from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 407.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 419.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Additional Program Information
All program options, such as shuttle service,
may not be available at every dealer. Please
contact your dealer for specic information
about availability. All Courtesy Transportation
arrangements will be administered by appropriate
dealer personnel.
Cadillac and General Motors of Canada reserve
the right to unilaterally modify, change or
discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time
and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility
pursuant to the terms and conditions described
herein at their sole discretion.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has
a number of sophisticated computer systems that
monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s
performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle
computers to monitor emission control components
to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for
airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide
anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the
vehicle in difficult driving situations.Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected
malfunctions; other information is stored only in a
crash event by computer systems, such as those
commonly called event data recorders (EDR).
In a crash event, computer systems, such as the
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in
your vehicle may record information about the
condition of the vehicle and how it was operated,
such as data related to engine speed, brake
application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety
belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance,
and the severity of a collision. If your vehicle is
equipped with StabiliTrak
®, steering performance,
including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and lateral
acceleration, is also recorded. This information has
been used to improve vehicle crash performance
and may be used to improve crash performance of
future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data
recorders on many airplanes, these on-board
systems do not record sounds, such as
conversation of vehicle occupants.
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Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly
hope you will notify us. Please call us at
1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
In Canada, please call us at 1-888-446-2000.
Or, write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication
Centre, 163-005
General Motors of Canada Limited
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit
repair service procedures, adjustments,
and specications for GM transmissions,
transaxles, and transfer cases.
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.
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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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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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Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 398
Specications........................................... 398
Glove Box................................................... 178
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 545
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 194
Head Restraints............................................ 17
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 446
Headlamps
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 211
Bulb Replacement.................................... 449
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 210
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 449
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 197
On Reminder........................................... 210
Heated Seats......................................... 11, 12
Heated Steering Wheel............................... 195
Heater......................................................... 220
Highbeam On Light..................................... 243
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 462
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 361
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 362Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 404
Release................................................... 405
Horn............................................................ 194
How to Use This Manual ................................ 3
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 43I
Ignition Positions......................................... 140
Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 63
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 460
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 192
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 212
Cluster..................................................... 229
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 437
K
Keyless Entry System................................. 114
Keys........................................................... 113
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Oil
Engine..................................................... 407
Pressure Light.......................................... 242
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 410
Older Children, Restraints............................. 60
Online Owner Center................................... 543
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 165
Other Warning Devices................................ 194
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 225
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 218
Outside
Power Foldaway Mirrors........................... 162
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode....................................... 424
Owner Checks and Services....................... 527
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 504
Park Aid...................................................... 214
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 152
Shifting Out of......................................... 153Parking
Assist....................................................... 214
Brake....................................................... 151
Over Things That Burn............................ 154
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 233
Passenger Sensing System ......................... 101
Passing....................................................... 335
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 137
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 137
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 218
Door Locks.............................................. 124
Electrical System..................................... 507
Liftgate..................................................... 128
Lumbar Controls........................................ 10
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 15
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 141
Running Boards....................................... 132
Seat............................................................ 9
Steering Fluid.......................................... 430
Windows.................................................. 134
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 59
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 124
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Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position......................... 85
Rear Seat Position..................................... 82
Right Front Seat Position........................... 86
Security Light.............................................. 242
Service........................................................ 396
Accessories and Modications.................. 396
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 398
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 397
Doing Your Own Work............................. 397
Engine Soon Light................................... 239
Publications Ordering Information............. 557
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....... 106
Setting the Time.......................................... 272
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 503
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 152
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 153
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 50
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 196
Spare Tire................................................... 495
Installing.................................................. 482
Removing................................................ 478
Storing..................................................... 492Specications, Capacities............................ 515
Speedometer............................................... 230
Split Bench Seat (60/40)............................... 19
StabiliTrak
®System..................................... 330
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light........................... 237
Starting Your Engine................................... 141
Steering...................................................... 333
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio................... 317
Steering Wheel, Heated .............................. 195
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel.......................... 195
Storage
Garment Hooks........................................ 179
Storage Areas
Cargo Management System..................... 183
Center Console Storage Area................... 179
Convenience Net..................................... 181
Cupholder(s)............................................ 178
Glove Box................................................ 178
Luggage Carrier....................................... 179
Rear Seat Armrest................................... 181
Rear Storage Area................................... 180
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow............... 368
Sun Visors.................................................. 135
Sunroof....................................................... 186
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