2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE hood open

To adjust the vertical aim:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 6-12
for more information.
2. Locate the center of
the projector lens of
the low-beam
headlamp.
3. Record the distance from the ground to the center
of the projector lens of the low-beam headlamp.4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to
the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the
width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in
Step 4.
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam
cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may
cause excessive heat build-up which may cause
damage to the headlamp.
6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a
piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the
headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the
beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted
to be seen on the at surface.
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Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
begin to move. You or others could be injured and
property could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular brake at once
should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transmission in N (Neutral),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by
the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park).
Then release the parking brake followed by
the regular brake.
Contact your dealer/retailer if service is required.
Hood and Liftgate Support Gas Strut
Service
Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, corrosion,
cracks, loss of lubricant, or other damage. Check
the hold open ability of gas strut. If necessary, replace
with genuine parts from your dealer/retailer.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 6-8
Gage .........................................................3-45
Gasoline Octane........................................... 6-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 6-6
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............6-105
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................6-103
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................6-103
Underhood Fuse Block...............................6-106
Windshield Wiper.......................................6-103
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-39
Fuel..........................................................3-45
Speedometer..............................................3-33
Tachometer.................................................3-33
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-55
Garment Hooks..............................................2-63
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 6-5
Specications............................................... 6-6
Getting Started
Getting Started, Navigation............................. 4-4
Global Positioning System (GPS)......................4-56
Glove Box.....................................................2-62
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 8-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-5
Head Restraints............................................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................6-48
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................6-50
Daytime Running Lamp................................3-19
Exterior Lamps............................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........6-51
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-18
Heated Seats............................................1-5, 1-6
Heated Steering Wheel..................................... 3-6
Heater
Engine Coolant...........................................2-28
Heater...........................................................3-24
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-45
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................6-63
Highway Hypnosis...........................................5-26
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................5-27
Hood
Checking Things Under................................6-12
Release.....................................................6-12
Horn ............................................................... 3-5
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-33
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