2008 CADILLAC ESCALADE battery replacement

Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many
parts have to be of top quality and work well together if
the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle
was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
When you replace parts of the braking system — for
example, when the brake linings wear down and you
need new ones put in — be sure you get new approved
replacement parts. If you do not, the brakes might not
work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake
linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance
between the front and rear brakes can change — for the
worse. The braking performance you have come to
expect can change in many other ways if someone puts
in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is
time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for
one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery’s label. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 5-12for battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
are not careful. SeeJump Starting on page 5-39
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently,
remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery.
This will help keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: For extended storage of your vehicle,
remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery
or use a battery trickle charger. This will help maintain
the charge of the battery over an extended period
of time.
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Cadillac Owner Privileges™
The following services are provided in the U.S. and
Canada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),
whichever occurs rst, and, in Canada only, up to a
maximum coverage of $100. These services are
provided at a nominal charge if the vehicle is no longer
within the Powertrain warranty.
Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner
Privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout yourCadillac
Powertrain Warranty — 5 years/100,000 miles
(160 000 km).
Emergency Road Service is performed on site for the
following situations:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest service station
(approximately $5 in Canada). In Canada, for safety
reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will
not be provided through this service.
Lock-out Service:Lock-out service will be covered
at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into
your vehicle. A remote unlock may be available
if you have an active OnStar
®subscription.
To ensure security, the driver must present personal
identication before lock-out service is provided.
In Canada, the vehicle registration is also required.
Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or
Highway:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling crash. Winch-out assistance is
provided when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud,
or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire in
good condition, when equipped and properly
inated, is covered at no charge. The customer is
responsible for the repair or replacement of the
tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:A battery jump start is covered at no
charge if the vehicle does not start.
Trip Routing Service:Upon request, Cadillac
Roadside Service will send you detailed, computer
personalized maps, highlighting your choice of
either the most direct route or the most scenic route
to your destination, anywhere in North America,
along with helpful travel information pertaining
to your trip.
Please allow three weeks before your planned
departure date. In Canada, trip routing requests
will be limited to six per calendar year.
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Audio System (cont.)
Radio Reception........................................3-105
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-102
Setting the Clock.........................................3-69
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-104
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-106
Audio System(s).............................................3-70
Rear Side Window Antenna.........................3-106
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-20
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-30
Autoride
®.......................................................4-43
B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Electric Power Management..........................3-23
Run-Down Protection...................................3-24
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).................................1-10
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brakes..........................................................5-35
System Warning Light..................................3-40
Braking........................................................... 4-3
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-24
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-16Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-50
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-46
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-49
License Plate Lamps....................................5-51
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Buying New Tires...........................................5-70
C
Calibration.............................................2-40, 2-42
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-113
Carbon Monoxide...................2-12, 2-14, 2-38, 4-30
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-99
Cargo Cover..................................................2-64
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-87
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-62
Center Seat...................................................1-10
Chains, Tire...................................................5-75
Charging System Light....................................3-39
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-43
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-103
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