2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE lock

Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wearor cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 8!3.
Replacement blades come in different types and areremoved in different ways. To replace the wiper bladeassembly:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away fromthe windshield.
2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of theblade, and turn the blade assembly away from thearm connector.
3. Install the new blade onto the arm connector andmake sure the grooved areas are fully set in thelocked position.
For the proper type and size, seeMaintenanceReplacement Parts on page 8!12.
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Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of thepark rest position.
2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from thebackglass. The backglass wiper blade will not lockin a vertical position, so care should be used whenpulling it away from the vehicle.
3. Turn the wiper blade assembly, and pull it off of thewiper arm. Hold the wiper arm in position and pushthe blade away from the wiper arm.
4. Replace the wiper blade.
5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park restposition.
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and
where to obtain service, see your vehicle
Warranty booklet for details. For additional
information refer to the tire manufacturer.
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5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem.Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing ordecreasing the tire's air pressure for five seconds,or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp, whichmay take up to 30 seconds to sound, confirms thatthe sensor identification code has been matched tothis tire and wheel position.
6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, andrepeat the procedure in Step 5.
7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeatthe procedure in Step 5.
8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat theprocedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times toindicate the sensor identification code has beenmatched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMSsensor matching process is no longer active. TheTIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DICdisplay screen goes off.
9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.
10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressurelevel as indicated on the Tire and LoadingInformation label.
11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
We recommend that you regularly inspect your
vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs of
wear or damage. SeeWhen It Is Time for New
Tireson page 7!73for more information.
Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km). SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 8!3.
The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve
a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This will
ensure that your vehicle continues to perform
most like it did when the tires were new.
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{WARNING:
If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the
wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after
many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel
could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use
only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the
vehicle.
If you must replace your vehicle's tires with those thatdo not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they arethe same size, load range, speed rating, andconstruction type (radial and bias!belted tires) as yourvehicle's original tires.
Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring systemmay give an inaccurate low!pressure warning ifnon!TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle.Non!TPC Spec rated tires may give a low!pressurewarning that is higher or lower than the proper warninglevel you would get with TPC Spec rated tires. SeeTirePressure Monitor System on page 7!67.
Your vehicle's original equipment tires are listed on theTire and Loading Information Label. SeeLoading theVehicleon page 6!32, for more information about theTire and Loading Information Label and its location onyour vehicle.
Different Size Tires and Wheels
If you add wheels or tires that are a different size thanyour original equipment wheels and tires, this couldaffect the way your vehicle performs, including itsbraking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, andresistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehicle haselectronic systems such as anti!lock brakes, rolloverairbags, traction control, and electronic stability control,the performance of these systems can be affected.
{WARNING:
If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle
may not provide an acceptable level of
performance and safety if tires not recommended
for those wheels are selected. You may increase
the chance that you will crash and suffer serious
injury. Only use GM specific wheel and tire
systems developed for your vehicle, and have
them properly installed by a GM certified
technician.
SeeBuying New Tireson page 7!73andAccessoriesand Modificationso n p a g e 7!4for additionalinformation.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see theTwo-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. SeeHazard Warning Flashersonp a g e 4!3.
{WARNING:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or
other people. You and they could be badly injured
or even killed. Find a level place to change your
tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
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3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while
the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not move,
you should put blocks at the front and rear of the
tire farthest away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire, on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placement ofwheel blocks (A).
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A. Wheel Block
B. Flat Tire
The following information explains how to use the jackand change a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is stored under thestorage tray, which is located on the driver's side trimpanel (over the rear wheelhouse).
Regular Wheelbase shown, ExtendedWheelbase similar.
1. Remove the tray to access the tools by pulling upon the finger depression under the jack symbol.
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2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the toolbag by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Turn the knob (A) on the jack counterclockwise torelease the jack and wheel blocks from thebracket.
4. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel blockretainer by turning the wing nut (C)counterclockwise.
The tools you will be using include the following:
A. Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Jack Handle
D. Jack HandleExtensions
E. Wheel Wrench
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To access the spare tire:
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft AccessCover/Hole
D. Jack HandleExtensions
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Hoist Cable
G. Tire/Wheel Retainer
H. Spare Tire (ValveStem Pointed Down)
I. Hoist ShaftAccess Hole
J. Hoist End ofExtension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock
1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (C), you willfirst need to remove the hitch cover. Remove it byturning the two fasteners located at the bottom ofthe cover counterclockwise and then pull the coverdown and rotate towards you.
2. Open the hoist shaft access cover (C) on thebumper to access the spare tire lock (K).
3. To remove the spare tire lock insert the ignitionkey, turn it clockwise and then pull the lock out.
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