2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT maintenance

Maintenance Record (cont’d)
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced By Maintenance Stamp Services Performed
6-20

Online Owner Center
(United States only)
The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership
needs. Specic vehicle information can be found in
one place.
The Online Owner Center allows you to:
Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specic vehicle,
including tips and videos and an electronic
version of this owner manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and
maintenance schedule.
Find GM dealers/retailers for service nationwide.
Receive special promotions and privileges only
available to members.
Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated
information and to register your vehicle.
My GM Canada (Canada only)
My GM Canada is a password-protected section of
gmcanada.com where you can save information on
GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy
tools and forms with greater ease.
Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you
will have access to:
My Showroom: Find and save information on
vehicles and current offers in your area.
My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as
address and phone number for each of your
preferred GM Dealers or Retailers.
My Driveway: Receive service reminders and
helpful advice on owning and maintaining
your vehicle.
My Preferences: Manage your prole, subscribe to
E-News and use tools and forms with greater ease.
To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM Canada
section within www.gmcanada.com.
7-4

Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your
vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada
immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors
of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510
or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance Center
Cadillac Motor Car Division
P.O. Box 33169
Detroit, MI 48232-5169
In Canada, call 1-888-446-2000, or write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication
Centre, CA1-163-005
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.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins’ give additional 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.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
7-15

A
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-70
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-107
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-34
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-17
Air Conditioning..............................................3-24
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-33
Readiness Light..........................................3-32
Airbag System................................................1-56
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?........1-64
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-59
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-70
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-63
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-65
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-70
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-63
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-45
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System........................... 4-8
Analog Clock..................................................3-23
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-105Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.....................................................3-105
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-37
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-103
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-100
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-104
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-99
Finish Care...............................................5-101
Finish Damage..........................................5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................
5-100
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-97
Leather......................................................5-99
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-104
Speaker Covers.........................................5-100
Tires........................................................5-104
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-104
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-105
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Weatherstrips............................................5-100
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-102
Wood Panels............................................5-100
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-9
Ashtray.........................................................3-23
1

Center Console Storage Area...........................2-67
Chains, Tire...................................................5-76
Charging System Light....................................3-35
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-40
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-104
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-39
Infants and Young Children...........................1-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-43
Older Children.............................................1-32
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-50
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-53
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-42
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-103
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-99
Finish Care...............................................5-101
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-100
Interior.......................................................5-97
Leather......................................................5-99Cleaning (cont.)
Speaker Covers.........................................5-100
Tires........................................................5-104
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-104
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Weatherstrips............................................5-100
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-102
Wood Panels............................................5-100
Climate Control System
Dual Automatic............................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-28
Clock............................................................3-23
Clock, Setting.................................................3-67
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compass...............................................2-46, 2-48
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-26
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-39
Heater, Engine............................................2-35
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-26
Cooled Seats................................................... 1-5
Cooling System..............................................5-29
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-44
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-67
3

Light (cont.)
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-33
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-31
Security.....................................................3-43
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-38
Tire Pressure..............................................3-39
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-44
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-20
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-35
Locking Differential........................................... 4-5
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-11
Door..........................................................2-10
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Loss of Control...............................................4-11
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-68
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-17
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-13
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-40
Manual, Using.................................................... iii
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals...................... 1-6
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Midgate
®.......................................................2-13
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Mirror with Intellibeam™,
OnStar
®, Compass, and Temperature
Display...................................................2-46
8

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-79
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-53
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-15
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-72
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-73
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-32
Road Sensing Suspension................................. 4-6
Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-33
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running Boards, Power...................................2-23
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-45
S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-31
Safety Belts
Care of....................................................5-100
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-26Safety Belts (cont.)
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-31
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-12
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-9
Heated and Cooled Seats.............................. 1-5
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals........................... 1-6
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Reclining Seatbacks............................. 1-8
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Rear Seat Operation....................................1-10
Secondary Latch System.................................5-90
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-50
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-53
Security Light.................................................3-43
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle.......................................... 5-5
California Pershlorate Materials Requirements..... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-40
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
11