2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT key

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard can be identied as
synthetic, and should also be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied
for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. However, not all synthetic
API oils with the starburst symbol
will meet this GM standard.
Look for and use only oil that
meets GM Standard GM4718M.
For the proper viscosity, see
Engine Oil on page 5-13.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-23.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
or equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®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).
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OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms
and Conditions for information on data collection
and use. See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-56
in this manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system
operating manual for information on stored data
and for deletion instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-31
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-35
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-61
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-67
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-20
Cluster.......................................................3-30
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-40
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-55
Lamps
Dome........................................................3-20
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-20
Exterior Cargo.............................................3-19
Reading.....................................................3-20
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-26
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-43
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-52
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-32
Antilock Brake System Warning.....................3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-36
Charging System.........................................3-35
Cruise Control.............................................3-44
Fog Lamp..................................................3-43
Highbeam On.............................................3-44
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-43
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-40
Oil Pressure...............................................3-42
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Passing.........................................................4-11
PASS-Key®III+..............................................2-28
PASS-Key®III+ Operation................................2-29
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.......................................5-107
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-8
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-32
Running Boards..........................................2-23
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-34
Windows....................................................2-25
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar.......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................7-18
Radios..........................................................3-66
Radio(s)........................................................3-68Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual..............................3-91
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-101
Reception.................................................3-104
Setting the Clock.........................................3-67
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-102
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-10
Reading Lamps..............................................3-20
Rear Axle......................................................5-46
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-69
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-101
Rear Seat Entertainment System.......................3-91
Rear Seat Operation.......................................1-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature Display.....2-48
Reclining Seatbacks, Power............................... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-34
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-42
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-8
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-84
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Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-70
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-104
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-42
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-43
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire.....................................................5-97
Installing....................................................5-84
Removing...................................................5-79
Storing.......................................................5-94
Specications, Capacities...............................5-115
Speedometer..................................................3-31
StabiliTrak
®System.......................................... 4-6
StabiliTrak®Indicator Light................................3-38
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-8
Starting the Engine.........................................2-32
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-103
Steering Wheel, Heated..................................... 3-7
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
All-Weather Cargo Area................................2-82
Center Console Storage Area........................2-67
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-67
Glove Box..................................................2-67Storage Areas (cont.)
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-67
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-68
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-69
Top-Box Storage..........................................2-86
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-33
Sun Visors.....................................................2-26
Sunroof.........................................................2-87
T
Tachometer....................................................3-31
Tailgate.........................................................2-23
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps.................................5-51
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-102
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-26
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-26
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-28
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-29
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-67
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
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