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Black plate (34,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start
the engine and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fan.
By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant
surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge
tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure
cap is hand-tight and fully seated.
6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the
coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill
procedure Steps 1 through 6.
Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed,
coolant loss and possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly
secured.
Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine
overheating.
There is a coolant temperature gauge on your vehicle's
instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge on page 4 ‑ 35 .
In addition, ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE,
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and a ENGINE
POWER IS REDUCED message comes on in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 49 .
You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning
appears, but instead get service help right away. See
Roadside Service on page 9 ‑ 8 .
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Black plate (67,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio
and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your
vehicle's tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a
receiver located in the vehicle.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under ‐ inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under ‐ inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under ‐ inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and
stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under ‐ inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start ‐ ups as long as the malfunction
exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 7 ‑ 68 for
additional information.
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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 (5,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop .
Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on
page 7 ‑ 17
..
Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant
on page 7 ‑ 29 ..
Windshield washer fluid level check. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 7 ‑ 39 .
Once a Month .
Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure
on page 7 ‑ 65 ..
Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 7 ‑ 71 .
Once a Year .
Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and
Services on page 8 ‑ 8 ..
Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park)
mechanism check. See Owner Checks and
Services on page 8 ‑ 8 . .
Automatic transmission shiftlock control system
check. See Owner Checks and Services on
page 8 ‑ 8 . .
Ignition transmission lock check. See Owner
Checks and Services on page 8 ‑ 8 . .
Engine cooling system and pressure cap pressure
check. Radiator and air conditioning condenser
outside cleaning. See Cooling System
on
page 7 ‑ 27 . .
Exhaust system and nearby heat shields
inspection for loose or damaged components. .
Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort,
or binding. Replace if needed. .
Hood and liftgate support gas strut inspection for
signs of wear, corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant,
or other damage. Check the hold open ability of
the gas strut. If necessary, replace with genuine
parts from your dealer.
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