2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE tires

Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE displayyourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself.Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE displayaccidentally at any time other than when the oil has justbeen changed. It cannot be reset accurately until thenext oil change. To reset the engine oil life system,seeEngine Oil Life System on page 7!20.
Side Blind Zone Alert
If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, this display allows the system to be turned onor off. Once in this display, press the set/reset button toselect between ON or OFF. If you choose ON, thesystem will be turned on. If you choose OFF, the systemwill be turned off. When the SBZA system is turned off,the DIC will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTSYSTEM OFF message as a reminder that the systemhas been turned off. SeeDIC Warnings and Messageson page 4!48andSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)onpage 3!48for more information.
Units
Press the vehicle information button until UNITSdisplays. This display allows you to select betweenEnglish or Metric units of measurement. Once in thisdisplay, press the set/reset button to select betweenENGLISH or METRIC units. All of the vehicleinformation will then be displayed in the unit ofmeasurement selected.
Tire Pressure
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in theDIC. The tire pressure will be shown in either poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press thevehicle information button until the DIC displays FRONTTIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. Press the vehicleinformation button again until the DIC displays REARTIRES PSI (kPa) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
If a low tire pressure condition is detected by thesystem while driving, a message advising you toadd air to a specific tire will appear in the display.SeeInflation - Tire Pressureon page 7!65andDICWarnings and Messageson page 4!48for moreinformation.
If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of avalue, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If thisconsistently occurs, see your dealer/retailer for service.
Battery Voltage
This display shows the current battery voltage. If thevoltage is in the normal range, the value will display.For example, the display may read BATTERYVOLTAGE 13.2 VOLTS. If the voltage is low, thedisplay will show LOW. If the voltage is high, thedisplay will show HIGH. Your vehicle's charging
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TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message may display along with the check enginelight on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuelcap is not tightened properly. SeeMalfunction IndicatorLampon page 4!36. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. SeeFilling the Tankon page 7!11. The diagnostic systemcan determine if the fuel cap has been left off orimproperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap allowsfuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few drivingtrips with the cap properly installed should turn this lightand message off.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), this message displays when the TPMS isre-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. The tirepositions must be re-learned after rotating the tires orafter replacing a tire or sensor. SeeTire Inspection andRotationon page 7!71,Tire Pressure Monitor Systemon page 7!67, andInflation - Tire Pressureonpage 7!65for more information.
TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS), this message displays when the pressure inone or more of the vehicle's tires is low. This messagealso displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFTREAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire needs tobe checked. The low tire pressure warning light will alsocome on. SeeTire Pressure Lighton page 4!35. Youcan receive more than one tire pressure message at atime. To read the other messages that may have beensent at the same time, press the set/reset button. If atire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop assoon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked andset to those shown on the Tire Loading Informationlabel. SeeTireson page 7!58,Loading the Vehicleonpage 6!32, andInflation - Tire Pressureon page 7!65.The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. SeeDICOperation and Displays on page 4!41.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displayswhen the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off.Adjust your driving accordingly. SeeStabiliTrak®
Systemo n p a g e 6!6for more information.
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.Vehicle is traveling at high speed.
.Vehicle changes directions more than once,or when the vehicle is turning on a turn table in aparking lot.
.Vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot ora garage.
.GPS signal is not received.
.Roof carrier is installed on the vehicle.
.Vehicle is being driven with tire chains.
.Tires are replaced.
.Tire pressure for the tires is incorrect.
.Tires are worn.
.First time the map DVD is inserted.
.Battery is disconnected for several days.
.Vehicle is driving in heavy traffic where driving is atlow speeds, and the vehicle is stopped and startedrepeatedly.
See your dealer/retailer if other problems occur.
Problems with Route Guidance
Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one ormore of the following conditions:
.You have not turned onto the road indicated.
.Route guidance may not be available when usingautomatic rerouting for the next right or left turn.
.The route may not be changed when usingautomatic rerouting.
.There is no route guidance when turning at anintersection.
.Plural names of places may be announcedoccasionally.
.It may take a long time to operate automaticrerouting during high-speed driving.
.Automatic rerouting may display a route returningto the set stopover if you are heading for adestination without passing through a set stopover.
.The route prohibits the entry of a vehicle due to aregulation by time or season or any otherregulation which may be given.
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For persons under 21, it is against the law in everyU.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical,psychological, and developmental reasons forthese laws.
The obvious way to eliminate the leading highwaysafety problem is for people never to drink alcohol andthen drive.
Medical research shows that alcohol in a person'ssystem can make crash injuries worse, especiallyinjuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This meansthat when anyone who has been drinking—driver orpassenger—is in a crash, that person's chance ofbeing killed or permanently disabled is higher than ifthe person had not been drinking.
Control of a Vehicle
The following three systems help to control the vehiclewhile driving—brakes, steering, and accelerator. Attimes, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to askmore of those control systems than the tires and roadcan provide. Meaning, you can lose control of thevehicle. SeeStabiliTrak®System on page 6!6.
Adding non!dealer/non!retailer accessories can affectvehicle performance. SeeAccessories andModifications on page 7!4.
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Steering
Power Steering
If the vehicle is a Two!mode Hybrid, see the Two!modeHybrid manual for more information.
If power steering assist is lost because the engine stopsor the system is not functioning, the vehicle can besteered but it will take more effort.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tiresand the road surface, the angle at which the curve isbanked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed isthe one factor that can be controlled.
If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before enteringthe curve, while the front wheels are straight.
Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through thecurve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait toaccelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerategently into the straightaway.
Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill andfind a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from betweenparked cars and stops right in front of you. Theseproblems can be avoided by braking—if you can stopin time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time becausethere is no room. That is the time for evasiveaction—steering around the problem.
The vehicle can perform very well in emergencieslike these. First, apply the brakes. SeeBrakingonp a g e 6!4. It is better to remove as much speed aspossible from a collision. Then steer around theproblem, to the left or right depending on thespace available.
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Passing
Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can bedangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing:
.Look down the road, to the sides, and tocrossroads for situations that might affect asuccessful pass. If in doubt, wait.
.Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, andlines that could indicate a turn or an intersection.Never cross a solid or double!solid line on yourside of the lane.
.Do not get too close to the vehicle you wantto pass. Doing so can reduce your visibility.
.Wait your turn to pass a slow vehicle.
.When you are being passed, ease to the right.
Loss of Control
Let us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems—brakes,steering, and acceleration—do not have enoughfriction where the tires meet the road to do what thedriver has asked.
In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying tosteer and constantly seek an escape route or areaof less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by takingreasonable care suited to existing conditions, andby not overdriving those conditions. But skids arealways possible.
The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle'sthree control systems. In the braking skid, the wheelsare not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, toomuch speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slipand lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid,too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.
Remember: Any traction control system helps avoidonly the acceleration skid. If the traction control systemis off, then an acceleration skid is best handled byeasing your foot off the accelerator pedal.
If the vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off theaccelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you wantthe vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough,the vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for asecond skid if it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slowdown and adjust your driving to these conditions. It isimportant to slow down on slippery surfaces becausestopping distance will be longer and vehicle controlmore limited.
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While driving on a surface with reduced traction, tryyour best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shiftingto a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause thetires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slipperyuntil the vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warningclues—such as enough water, ice, or packed snow onthe road to make a mirrored surface—and slow downwhen you have any doubt.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only thebraking skid.
Off-Road Driving
Vehicles with all!wheel drive can be used for off!roaddriving. Vehicles without all!wheel drive and vehicleswith 22!inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be drivenoff-road except on a level, solid surface.
Many of the vehicle design features that help make thevehicle more responsive on paved roads during poorweather conditions also help make it better suited foroff!road use than conventional passenger vehicles.The vehicle does not have features usually thought tobe necessary for extended or severe off!road use suchas special underbody shielding and transfer case lowgear range.
The airbag system is designed to work properly under awide range of conditions, including off!road usage.Always wear your safety belt and observe safe drivingspeeds, especially on rough terrain.
Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on anyroad and this is certainly true for off-road driving.At the very time you need special alertness and drivingskills, your reflexes, perceptions, and judgment can beaffected by even a small amount of alcohol. You couldhave a serious—or even fatal—accident if you drinkand drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Off-roading can be great fun but has some definitehazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself. Whenoff-road driving, traffic lanes are not marked, curves arenot banked, and there are no road signs. Surfaces canbe slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers. Failure tooperate the vehicle correctly off!road could result in lossof vehicle control or vehicle rollover.
Off-roading involves some new skills. That is why it isvery important that you read these driving tips andsuggestions to help make off-road driving safer andmore enjoyable.
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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road
Driving
{WARNING:
.Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the
seatbacks can be thrown forward during a
sudden stop. You or your passengers could
be injured. Keep cargo below the top of
the seatbacks.
.Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be
tossed about when driving over rough terrain.
You or your passengers can be struck by
flying objects. Secure the cargo properly.
.Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's
center of gravity, making it more likely to roll
over. You can be seriously or fatally injured if
the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads inside
the cargo area, not on the roof. Keep cargo
in the cargo area as far forward and low
as possible.
There are some important things to remember abouthow to load your vehicle.
.The heaviest things should be on the floor, forwardof the rear axle. Put heavier items as far forwardas you can.
.Be sure the load is properly secured, so things arenot tossed around.
You will find other important information underLoadingthe Vehicleon page 6!32andTires on page 7!58.
Environmental Concerns
Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfyingrecreation. However, it also raises environmentalconcerns. We recognize these concerns and urgeevery off-roader to follow these basic rules forprotecting the environment:
.Always use established trails, roads, and areasthat have been specially set aside for publicoff-road recreational driving and obey allposted regulations.
.Avoid any driving practice that could damageshrubs, flowers, trees, or grasses or disturbwildlife. This includes wheel-spinning, breakingdown trees, or unnecessary driving throughstreams or over soft ground.
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