2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE warning lights

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by
heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with
traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may
not have time to cool between hard stops. Your
brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of
heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic
and allow realistic following distances, you
will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That
means better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you are driving,
brake normally but do not pump your brakes.
If you do, the pedal may get harder to push down.
If your engine stops, you will still have some
power brake assist. But you will use it when you
brake. Once the power assist is used up, it
may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 396.Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS), an advanced electronic braking system
that will help prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive
away, ABS will check itself. You may hear a
momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going on. This is normal.
If there is a problem
with ABS, this warning
light will stay on.
SeeAnti-Lock Brake
System Warning
Light on page 237.
Along with ABS, your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear
Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP
problem, both the brake and ABS warning lights
will come on accompanied by a 10-second
chime. The lights and chime will come on each
time the ignition is turned on until the problem is
repaired. See your dealer for service.
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If you turn off StabiliTrak®, only the brake-traction
control portion of traction control will work. The
engine speed management will be disabled. In this
state, engine power is not reduced automatically
and the driven wheels can spin more freely.
This can cause the brake-traction control to
activate constantly.
Notice:If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle
to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak
®,
ABS and brake warning lights and the
SERVICE STABILITRAK message are
displayed, you could damage the transfer
case. The repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Reduce engine power and
do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights and this message are displayed.
The traction control system may activate on
dry or rough roads or under conditions such
as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt
upshifts/downshifts of the transmission. When
this happens you may notice a reduction in
acceleration, or may hear a noise or vibration.
This is normal.If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system
activates, the StabiliTrak
®light will ash and the
cruise control will automatically disengage.
When road conditions allow you to use cruise
again, you may re-engage the cruise control.
SeeCruise Control on page 202.
StabiliTrak
®may also turn off automatically if it
determines that a problem exists with the system.
If the problem does not clear itself after restarting
the vehicle, you should see your dealer for
service.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 396for more information.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature,
engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra
traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive,
but there is no separate lever or switch to engage
or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic,
and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
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Consistency of Readings
Always check the uid level at least twice using
the procedures described. Consistency (repeatable
readings) is important to maintaining proper uid
level. If uid is added, it may take 15 minutes
or longer to obtain an accurate reading because of
residual uid draining down the dipstick tube.
If inconsistent readings persist, check the
transmission breather to be sure it is clean and
not clogged. If readings are still inconsistent,
contact your dealer.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 422.A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core,
or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at
the rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
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Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 455
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 213
Dome....................................................... 212
Dome Lamp Override............................... 213
Exterior.................................................... 205
Fog .......................................................... 212
Reading................................................... 213
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 73
License Plate Lamps................................... 451
Liftgate, Power............................................ 128
Liftgate/Liftglass........................................... 126
Liftglass/Liftgate........................................... 126
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 232
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 237
Brake System Warning............................. 235
Charging System..................................... 235
Cruise Control.......................................... 243
Fog Lamp................................................ 243
Highbeam On.......................................... 243
Lights On Reminder................................. 243
Malfunction Indicator................................ 239Light (cont.)
Oil Pressure............................................. 242
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 233
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 231
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 231
Security................................................... 242
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 237
Tire Pressure........................................... 238
Tow/Haul Mode........................................ 244
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 213
Exit.......................................................... 213
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 370
Locking Differential...................................... 329
Lockout Protection....................................... 125
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 124
Door........................................................ 123
Lockout Protection................................... 125
Power Door............................................. 124
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 124
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 124
Loss of Control........................................... 337
Luggage Carrier.......................................... 179
Lumbar
Power Controls.......................................... 10
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators......... 228
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 250
Hazard Warning Flashers......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................ 194
Safety and Symbols..................................... 4
Vehicle Damage.......................................... 5
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..................... 474
Different Size........................................... 472
Replacement............................................ 474
Where to Put the Restraint............................ 72
Windows..................................................... 133
Power...................................................... 134Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..... 502
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................. 199
Washer.................................................... 200
Washer Fluid........................................... 431
Wiper Blade Replacement........................ 452
Wiper Fuses............................................ 507
Wipers..................................................... 198
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper................... 201
Winter Driving............................................. 364
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XM Radio Messages................................... 302
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System......... 320
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Your Vehicle and the Environment............... 518
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