2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE service schedule

Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Notice:Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections,recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessaryto keep this vehicle in good working condition.Damage caused by failure to follow scheduledmaintenance might not be covered by the vehiclewarranty.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle ingood working condition, improves fuel economy, andreduces vehicle emissions for better air quality.
Because of all the different ways people use vehicles,maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need morefrequent checks and services. Please read theinformation under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep thevehicle in good condition, see your dealer/retailer.
The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that:
.carry passengers and cargo within recommendedlimits on the Tire and Loading Information label.SeeLoading the Vehicle on page 6!32.
.are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legaldriving limits.
.are driven off!road in the recommended manner.SeeOff-Road Driving on page 6!13.
.use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline Octaneo n p a g e 7!8.
{WARNING:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be
dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be
seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work
only if you have the required know-how and the
proper tools and equipment for the job. If you
have any doubt, see your dealer/retailer to have a
qualified technician do the work. SeeDoing Your
Own Service Work on page 7!6.
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At your General Motors dealer/retailer, you can becertain that you will receive the highest level of serviceavailable. Your dealer/retailer has specially trainedservice technicians, uses genuine GM replacementparts, as well as, up to date tools and equipment toensure fast and accurate diagnostics.
The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants touse are listed inRecommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 8!10andMaintenance Replacement Partsonpage 8!12. We recommend the use of genuine partsfrom your dealer/retailer.
Rotation of New Tires
To maintain ride, handling, and performance of thevehicle, it is important that the first rotation service fornew tires be performed when they have 8 000 to13 000 km (5,000 to 8,000 miles). SeeTire Inspectionand Rotation on page 7!71.
Scheduled Maintenance
When the Change Engine Oil Soon
Message Displays
Change engine oil and filter. SeeEngine Oilonpage 7!17.An Emission Control Service.
When the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays,service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible,within the next 1 000 km/600 miles. If driving under thebest conditions, the engine oil life system might notindicate the need for vehicle service for more than ayear. The engine oil and filter must be changed at leastonce a year and the oil life system must be reset. Yourdealer/retailer has trained service technicians who willperform this work and reset the system. If the engine oillife system is reset accidentally, service the vehiclewithin 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Resetthe oil life system whenever the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 7!20.
When the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays,certain services, checks, and inspections are required.
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Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometerReadingServiced By Maintenance StampServices Performed
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Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center (U.S.)—
www.gmownercenter.com/cadillac
Information and services customized for your specificvehicle—all in one convenient place.
.Digital owner manual, warranty information,and more
.Online service and maintenance records
.Find Cadillac dealers for service nationwide
.Exclusive privileges and offers
.Recall notices for your specific vehicle
.OnStar®and GM Cardmember ServicesEarnings summaries
Other Helpful Links:
Cadillac!www.cadillac.com
Cadillac Merchandise—www.cadillaccollection.com
Help Center—www.cadillac.com/helpcenter
.FAQ
.Contact Us
My GM Canada (Canada)—www.gm.ca
My GM Canada is a password-protected section ofwww.gm.ca where you can save information onGM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handytools and forms with greater ease.
Here are a few of the valuable tools and services youwill have access to:
.My Showroom: Find and save information onvehicles and current offers in your area.
.My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such asaddress and phone number for each of yourpreferred GM dealers/retailers.
.My Driveway: Access quick links to parts andservice estimates, check trade-in values,or schedule a service appointment by adding thevehicles you own to your driveway profile.
.My Preferences: Manage your profile and usetools and forms with greater ease.
To sign up, visit the My GM Canada sectionwithin www.gm.ca.
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Scheduling Service Appointments
When your vehicle requires warranty service, contactyour dealer/retailer and request an appointment. Byscheduling a service appointment and advising yourservice consultant of your transportation needs, yourdealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the servicedepartment immediately, keep driving it until it can bescheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem issafety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions.
If the dealer/retailer requests you to bring the vehicle forservice, you are urged to do so as early in the work dayas possible to allow for the same day repair.
Courtesy Transportation Program
To enhance your ownership experience, we and ourparticipating dealers are proud to offer CourtesyTransportation, a customer support program for vehicleswith the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverageperiod in Canada) and extended powertrain, and hybridspecific warranties in both the U.S. and Canada.
Several courtesy transportation options are available toassist in reducing your inconvenience when warrantyrepairs are required.
Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New VehicleLimited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled“Warrantyand Owner Assistance Information”furnished with eachnew vehicle provides detailed warranty coverageinformation.
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Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completedwhile you wait. However, if you are unable to wait,GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providingseveral transportation options. Depending on thecircumstances, your dealer can offer you one ofthe following:
Shuttle Service
Participating dealers can provide shuttle service to getyou to your destination with minimal interruption of yourdaily schedule. This includes one-way or round tripshuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles (16 km)from the dealership.
Public Transportation or Fuel
Reimbursement
If your vehicle requires warranty repairs, and publictransportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttleservice, the expense must be supported by originalreceipts and can only be up to the maximum amountallowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, forU.S. customers, should you arrange transportationthrough a friend or relative, limited reimbursementfor reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claimamounts should reflect actual costs and be supportedby original receipts. See your dealer for informationregarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement offuel or other transportation costs.
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle thatyou obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair.If you obtain a rental vehicle on your own, please seeyour dealer for the maximum number of days allowedand the allowance per rental day. Rental reimbursementmust be supported by original receipts. This requiresthat you sign and complete a rental agreementand meet state, local, and rental vehicle providerrequirements. Requirements vary and may includeminimum age requirements, insurance coverage, creditcard, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage chargesand may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usagefees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond thecompletion of the repair.
It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as acourtesy rental.
Additional Program Information
All program options, such as shuttle service, may not beavailable at every dealer. Please contact your dealer forspecific information about availability. All CourtesyTransportation arrangements will be administered byappropriate dealer personnel.
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Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) ina situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-458-8006, or write:
Cadillac Customer Assistance CenterCadillac Motor Car DivisionP.O. Box 33169Detroit, MI 48232-5169
In Canada, call 1!888!446!2000, or write:
Canadian Cadillac Customer CommunicationCentre, CA1-163-005General Motors of Canada Limited1908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repairinformation on engines, transmission, axle suspension,brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give additional technical serviceinformation needed to knowledgeably serviceGeneral Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletincontains instructions to assist in the diagnosis andservice of your vehicle.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written specifically for ownersand intended to provide basic operational informationabout the vehicle. The owner manual includes theMaintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, andWarranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
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Lights (cont.)
Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
StabiliTrak®Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Loading Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Locks
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Lumbar
Power Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
M
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Outside Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
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