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Black plate (5,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
GM Accessories are designed to complement and
function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM
dealer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM
Accessories. When you go to your GM dealer and ask
for GM Accessories, you will know that GM-trained and
supported service technicians will perform the work
using genuine GM Accessories.
Also, see Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 2 ‑ 90 .
California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many
fluids, and some component wear by-products contain
and/or emit these chemicals.
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries
contained in remote keyless transmitters, may contain
perchlorate materials. Special handling may be
necessary. For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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Black plate (38,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment
Overview on page 7 ‑ 16
for reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired. How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid:
1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment
cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a
clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level
on the dipstick.
The level should be at the FULL COLD mark.
If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up
to the mark.
What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 8 ‑ 10 .
Always use the proper fluid.
Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the
vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the
vehicle's warranty. Always use the correct fluid
listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on
page 8 ‑ 10 .
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Black plate (70,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.
Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one
or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes
will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.
The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions in
the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side
front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear
tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool. See your dealer for
service.
The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/
wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air
pressure. If increasing the tire's air pressure, do not
exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the
tire's sidewall.
To decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the
pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure
gauge, or a key. You have two minutes to match the first tire/wheel
position, and five minutes overall to match all four tire/
wheel positions. If it takes longer than two minutes, to
match the first tire and wheel, or more than five minutes
to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching
process stops and you need to start over.
The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the
engine off.
3. Press
Q and
K on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter at the same time for
approximately five seconds. The horn sounds
twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on
the DIC screen.
4. Start with the driver side front tire.
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Black plate (83,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
To access the spare tire:
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft Access
Cover/Hole
D. Jack Handle
Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Hoist Cable G. Tire/Wheel Retainer
H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
J. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock 1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (C), you will
first need to remove the hitch cover. Remove it by
turning the two fasteners located at the bottom of
the cover counterclockwise and then pull the cover
down and rotate towards you.
2. Open the hoist shaft access cover (C) on the
bumper to access the spare tire lock (K).
3. To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignition
key, turn it clockwise and then pull the lock out.
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Black plate (112,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Fuses Usage
22 Driver Information Center (DIC)
23 Rear Wiper
24 Cooled Seats
25 Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless
Entry System
26 Driver Power Door Lock (Unlock
Feature)
Circuit Breaker Usage
LT DR Driver Side Power Window Circuit
Breaker
Harness
Connector Usage
LT DR Driver Door Harness Connection
BODY Harness Connector
BODY Harness Connector Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located
underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the
steering column.
Top View
Harness
Connector Usage
BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2
BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1
BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3
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Black plate (115,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Fuses Usage
24 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils
(Left Side)
25 Trailer Park Lamps
26 Driver Side Park Lamps
27 Passenger Side Park Lamps
28 Fog Lamps
29 Horn
30 Passenger Side High-Beam
Headlamp
31 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
32 Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp
33 Daytime Running Lamps 2
34 Sunroof
35 Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent
System
36 Windshield Wiper
37 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery)
38 Electric Adjustable Pedals
39 Climate Controls (Battery)
40 Airbag System (Ignition)
41 Amplifier
42 Audio System Fuses Usage
43 Miscellaneous (Ignition), Cruise
Control
44 Liftgate Release
45 Airbag System (Battery)
46 Instrument Panel Cluster
47 Not Used
48 Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition)
49 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
50 Rear Defogger
51 Heated Mirrors
52 SEO B1 Upfitter Usage (Battery)
53 Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power
Outlet
54 Automatic Level Control Compressor
Relay
55 Climate Controls (Ignition)
56 Engine Control Module, Secondary
Fuel Pump (Ignition)
J-Case Fuses Usage
57 Cooling Fan 1
58 Automatic Level Control Compressor
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Black plate (4,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Every Engine Oil Change .
Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on
page 7 ‑ 17 . An Emission Control Service..
Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant
on page 7 ‑ 29 ..
Windshield washer fluid level check. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 7 ‑ 39 ..
Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure
on page 7 ‑ 65 ..
Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 7 ‑ 71 ..
Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 7 ‑ 71 ..
Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must
be repaired and the fluid level checked. .
Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 7 ‑ 22 ..
Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). .
Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage,
and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball
joints are maintenance ‐ free..
Steering and suspension inspection. Visual
inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. .
Engine cooling system inspection. Visual
inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and
replacement, if needed. .
Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear,
cracking, or contamination and windshield and
wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
on
page 7 ‑ 105 . Worn or damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 7 ‑ 57 . .
Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, rear
compartment hinges, outer tailgate handle pivot
points, and folding seat hardware lubrication.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 8 ‑ 10
. More frequent lubrication may be
required when vehicle is exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. .
Restraint system component check. See Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 2 ‑ 91 . .
Automatic transmission fluid level check and
adding fluid, if needed. See Automatic
Transmission Fluid on page 7 ‑ 24 .
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Black plate (9,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. .
The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when
the shift lever is in P (Park). .
The ignition key should come out only in
LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission P (Park) Mechanism
Check
{ WARNING: 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 the 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 if service is required.
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