2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE oil pressure

At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inated
to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare
tire, if the vehicle has one. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure
on page 6-61. If the vehicle has a spare tire, check to
make sure it is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 6-76.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 6-68.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle
could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or
others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-34.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the
vehicle starts in any other position, contact
your dealer/retailer for service.
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-25
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-54
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................6-61
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-21
Cluster.......................................................3-32
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................6-40
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................6-57
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-40
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-21
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-21
Reading.....................................................3-22Lap Belt........................................................1-48
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-40
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-61
LED Lighting..................................................6-51
Level Control..................................................5-41
License Plate Lamps.......................................6-53
Liftgate, Power...............................................2-14
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-12
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-12
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-34
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-38
Brake System Warning.................................3-37
Charging System.........................................3-36
Cruise Control.............................................3-44
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-44
Highbeam On.............................................3-45
Lights On Reminder.....................................3-44
Oil Pressure...............................................3-43
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-35
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-33
Security.....................................................3-44
StabiliTrak®Indicator....................................3-38
Tire Pressure..............................................3-39
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-45
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-21
Exit...........................................................3-21
LED ..........................................................6-51
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N
Navigation.................................................4-2, 4-4
Using the System........................................4-12
Navigation System, Privacy..............................8-18
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-24
O
Odometer......................................................3-33
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-33
Off-Road Driving.............................................5-13
Off-Road Recovery..........................................5-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................6-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-43
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................6-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-50
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................8-18
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-52
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-55
Ordering
Map DVDs .................................................4-59
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-29
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-23Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-41
Heated Mirrors............................................2-42
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-40
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....6-33
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 7-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................6-101
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Shifting Out of............................................2-37
Park Aid................................................2-42, 2-48
Park Brake....................................................2-34
Park Tilt Mirrors..............................................2-41
Parking
Assist........................................................2-42
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-35
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-85
Passing.........................................................5-12
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-22
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation . . . 2-23
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 6-4
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