2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV charging

Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a
trailer. See this manual’s Maintenance Schedule or Index
for more information. Things that are especially important
in trailer operation are automatic transmission uid,
engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake
system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and
during the trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts
are tight.
Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package
The vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailer
towing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universal
heavy-duty trailer connector is attached to the rear
bumper beam. It is located next to the integrated trailer
hitch. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer
circuits:
Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal
Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal
Brown: Taillamps
White: Ground
Light Green: Back-up Lamps
Red w/ Black Stripe: Battery Feed*
Dark Blue: Trailer Brake*
*The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the
underhood electrical center, but the circuits are
not connected. They should be installed by your dealer
or a qualied service center.
If charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery, press the
Tow/Haul mode button, if equipped, located at the end of
the shift lever. This will boost the vehicle system voltage
and properly charge the battery. If the trailer is too light
for Tow/Haul mode, or the vehicle is not equipped with
Tow/Haul, turn on the headlamps as a second way to
boost the vehicle system and charge the battery.
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Bulb Replacement ........................................... 6-53
Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body ................ 6-51
Fog Lamps ................................................. 3-22
Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 6-48
Headlamps ................................................. 6-51
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 6-51
License Plate Lamps .................................... 6-53
Buying New Tires ........................................... 6-71
CCalibration ..................................................... 3-53
California
Perchlorate Materials Requirements ................. 6-4
Warning ....................................................... 6-4
California Fuel .................................................. 6-6
Camera, Rear Vision ....................................... 2-48
Canadian Owners ............................................... iii
Capacities and Specications .......................... 6-113
Carbon Monoxide ................................... 2-12, 2-14
Engine Exhaust ........................................... 2-38
Winter Driving ............................................. 5-29
Care of
Safety Belts .............................................. 6-100
Center Console Storage ................................... 2-63
Center Seat ................................................... 1-10
Chains, Tire ................................................... 6-76
Charging System Light .................................... 3-38
Check Engine Lamp ........................................ 3-42 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 6-12
Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 6-104
Child Restraints
Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-55
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......... 1-63
Older Children ............................................. 1-52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position ........................................... 1-71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position ................................... 1-75
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position ................................... 1-76
Systems ..................................................... 1-59
Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-61
Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-26
Circuit Breakers ............................................ 6-106
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 6-102
Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 6-101
Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 6-98
Finish Care ............................................... 6-101
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ................................................. 6-99
Interior ....................................................... 6-96
Leather ...................................................... 6-98
Speaker
Covers ......................................... 6-100
Tires ........................................................ 6-103
Underbody Maintenance ............................. 6-104
Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 6-100
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Hood
Checking Things Under ................................ 6-12
Release ..................................................... 6-13
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-35
IIgnition Positions ............................................. 2-25
Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-55
Ination - Tire Pressure ................................... 6-62
Instrument Panel
Brightness .................................................. 3-23
Cluster ....................................................... 3-34
Overview ..................................................... 3-4
Introduction ...................................................... 7-2
JJump Starting ................................................. 6-40
KKeyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4
Keys ............................................................... 2-3 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 6-57
Lamps
Back-Up ..................................................... 6-51
Daytime Running (DRL) ................................ 3-21
Dome ........................................................ 3-23
Dome Lamp Override ................................... 3-23
License Plate .............................................. 6-53
Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-42
Reading ..................................................... 3-24
Lap Belt ........................................................ 1-50
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-43
LATCH System for Child Restraints ................... 1-63
LED Lighting .................................................. 6-51
Level Control .................................................. 5-43
Liftgate, Power ............................................... 2-14
Liftgate/Liftglass .............................................. 2-12
Liftglass/Liftgate .............................................. 2-12
Lighting
Entry ......................................................... 3-23
Exit ........................................................... 3-23
LED .......................................................... 6-51
Lights
Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-36
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ............ 3-40
Brake System Warning ................................. 3-39
Charging System ......................................... 3-38
Cruise Control ............................................. 3-46
Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-16
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