2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT automatic transmission

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 136.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when
the shift lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
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Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of your vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Hood 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.
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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.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
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.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips........................................... 501
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 503
Wood Panels........................................... 500
Ashtray(s).................................................... 218
Audio System(s).......................................... 267
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 316
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 318
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 318
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 319
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 318
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual................................................. 302
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 270
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 313
Setting the Time...................................... 269
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 315
Understanding Radio Reception............... 317
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 319
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 210
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 415
Operation................................................. 129
Autoride
®..................................................... 379
B
Battery........................................................ 437
Run-Down Protection............................... 212
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 362
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 327
Emergencies............................................ 329
Parking.................................................... 136
System Warning Light.............................. 232
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 128
Brakes........................................................ 433
Braking....................................................... 326
Braking in Emergencies............................... 329
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 123
Bulb Replacement....................................... 450
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 447
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 450
License Plate Lamps................................ 452
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 452
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps........... 450
Buying New Tires........................................ 470
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 412
Finish Damage............................................ 505
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 318
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 194
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 198
Flat Tire...................................................... 476
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 477
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 492
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 415
Power Steering........................................ 431
Windshield Washer.................................. 432
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 241
Fog Lamps.................................................. 211
Front Axle................................................... 446
Fuel............................................................ 399
Additives.................................................. 400
California Fuel.......................................... 400
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 404
Filling Your Tank...................................... 402
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 401Fuel (cont.)
Gage....................................................... 242
Gasoline Octane...................................... 399
Gasoline Specications............................ 399
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 512
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 509
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 510
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 513
Windshield Wiper..................................... 509
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 235
Fuel......................................................... 242
Speedometer........................................... 227
Tachometer.............................................. 227
Garage Door Opener..........................154, 155
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 399
Specications........................................... 399
Glove Box................................................... 165
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 547
570

Traction
Locking Differential................................... 329
Road Sensing Suspension....................... 329
StabiliTrak
®System................................. 330
Trailer
Recommendations.................................... 392
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic....................................... 415
Transmission Operation, Automatic.............. 129
Trip Odometer............................................. 227
Truck-Camper Loading Information.............. 378
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................... 196
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................... 196
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 213
Understanding Radio Reception................... 317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading....................... 473
Universal Home Remote System........154, 155
Operation........................................156, 162
V
Vehicle
Control..................................................... 326
Damage Warnings....................................... 5
Loading.................................................... 372
Symbols...................................................... 5
Vehicle Customization, DIC......................... 257
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders................................................ 555
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).......................................... 508
Service Parts Identication Label.............. 508
Ventilation Adjustment.................................. 224
Visors.......................................................... 117
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