2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE air condition

First Engine Oil Change After Every
40 000 km/25,000 Miles
.Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
80 000 km/50,000 Miles
.Engine air cleaner filter replacement. SeeEngineAir Cleaner/Filter on page 7!22.
.Automatic transmission fluid and filter change(severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavycity traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainousterrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used fortaxi, police, or delivery service. SeeAutomaticTransmission Fluid on page 7!24.
.Four!wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change(severe service) for vehicles mainly driven whenfrequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police,or delivery service. Check vent hose at transfercase for kinks and proper installation. Check to besure vent hose is unobstructed, clear, and free of
debris. During any maintenance, if a power washeris used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody,care should be taken to not directly spray thetransfer case output seals. High pressure watercan overcome the seals and contaminate thetransfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid willdecrease the life of the transfer case and shouldbe replaced.
.Evaporative control system inspection. Check allfuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook!up,routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve,if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace asneeded.An Emission Control Service. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency or the CaliforniaAir Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this maintenance item will notnullify the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life.We, however, urge that all recommendedmaintenance services be performed at theindicated intervals and the maintenance berecorded.
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First Engine Oil Change After Every
160 000 km/100,000 Miles
.Automatic transmission fluid and filter change(normal service). SeeAutomatic TransmissionFluid on page 7!24.
.Four!wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change(normal service). Check vent hose at transfer casefor kinks and proper installation. Check to be surevent hose is unobstructed, clear, and free ofdebris. During any maintenance, if a power washeris used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody,care should be taken to not directly spray thetransfer case output seals. High pressure watercan overcome the seals and contaminate thetransfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid willdecrease the life of the transfer case and shouldbe replaced.
.Spark plug replacement and spark plug wiresinspection.An Emission Control Service.
First Engine Oil Change After Every
240 000 km/150,000 Miles
.Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill,cooling system and cap pressure check, andcleaning of outside of radiator and air conditioningcondenser (or every 5 years, whichever occursfirst). SeeEngine Coolanton page 7!29.AnEmission Control Service.
.Engine accessory drive belt inspection for fraying,excessive cracks, or obvious damage andreplacement, if needed.An Emission ControlService.
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Cadillac Owner Privileges™
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enoughfuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest servicestation.
.Lock!Out Service:Service is provided to unlockthe vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlockmay be available if you have OnStar®. For securityreasons, the driver must present identificationbefore this service is given.
.Emergency Tow From a Public Road orHighway:Tow to the nearest Cadillac dealer forwarranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crashand cannot be driven. Assistance is also givenwhen the vehicle is stuck in the sand, mud,or snow.
.Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change aflat tire with spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped,must be in good condition and properly inflated.It is your responsibility for the repair orreplacement of the tire if it is not covered bythe warranty.
.Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jumpstart a dead battery.
.Trip Routing Service:Detailed maps ofNorth America are provided when requestedeither with the most direct route or the mostscenic route. Additional travel information is alsoavailable. Allow three weeks for delivery.
.Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:Ifyour trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure,incidental expenses may be reimbursed during the5 year/100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrainwarranty period. Items considered are hotel,meals, and rental car.
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General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,change, or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at anytime and to resolve all questions of claim eligibilitypursuant to the terms and conditions describedherein at its sole discretion.
Collision Damage Repair
If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper equipment and qualityreplacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairswill diminish your vehicle's resale value, and safetyperformance can be compromised in subsequentcollisions.
Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made withthe same materials and construction methods as theparts with which your vehicle was originally built.Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice toensure that your vehicle's designed appearance,durability and safety are preserved. The use ofGenuine GM parts can help maintain yourGM New Vehicle Warranty.
Recycled original equipment parts may also be used forrepair. These parts are typically removed from vehiclesthat were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases,the parts being recycled are from undamaged sectionsof the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part,may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle'soriginally designed appearance and safety performance,however, the history of these parts is not known. Suchparts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle LimitedWarranty, and any related failures are not covered bythat warranty.
Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These aremade by companies other than GM and may not havebeen tested for your vehicle. As a result, these partsmay fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosionproblems, and may not perform properly in subsequentcollisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by yourGM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehiclefailure related to such parts are not covered bythat warranty.
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Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are availablefor current and past model GM vehicles. To request anorder form, specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on theWorld Wide Web at: helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, IncorporatedP.O. Box 07130Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and withoutincurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices arequoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to makechecks payable in U.S. funds.
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticatedcomputers that record information about the vehicle’sperformance and how it is driven. For example, yourvehicle uses computer modules to monitor and controlengine and transmission performance, to monitor theconditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags ina crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock brakingto help the driver control the vehicle. These modulesmay store data to help your dealer/retailer technicianservice your vehicle. Some modules may also storedata about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate offuel consumption or average speed. These modulesmay also retain the owner’s personal preferences,such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, andtemperature settings.
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Event Data Recorders
This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). Themain purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash ornear crash-like situations, such as an airbagdeployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that willassist in understanding how a vehicle's systemsperformed. The EDR is designed to record data relatedto vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a shortperiod of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR inthis vehicle is designed to record such data as:
.How various systems in your vehicle wereoperating
.Whether or not the driver and passenger safetybelts were buckled/fastened
.How far, if at all, the driver was pressing theaccelerator and/or brake pedal
.How fast the vehicle was traveling
This data can help provide a better understanding of thecircumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Important:EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only ifa non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recordedby the EDR under normal driving conditions and nopersonal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crashlocation) is recorded. However, other parties, such aslaw enforcement, could combine the EDR data with thetype of personally identifying data routinely acquiredduring a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment isrequired, and access to the vehicle or the EDR isneeded. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, otherparties, such as law enforcement, that have the specialequipment, can read the information if they have accessto the vehicle or the EDR.
GM will not access this data or share it with othersexcept: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if thevehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; inresponse to an official request of police or similargovernment office; as part of GM's defense of litigationthrough the discovery process; or, as required by law.Data that GM collects or receives may also be used forGM research needs or may be made available to othersfor research purposes, where a need is shown and thedata is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
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Cleaning (cont.)
Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-102
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades . . . . . . .7-104
Wood Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-101
Climate Control System
Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System,
Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Coolant
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29
Engine Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Cooled Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-6
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Customer Information
Service Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 9-17
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-2
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Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
DIC Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6
Dome Lamp Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Door
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49
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Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . .7-5
Phone
Bluetooth®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-67
Power
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-108
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Lumbar Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-58
Program
Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Proposition 65 Warning, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5
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Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Radios
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-107
Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-105
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Rear Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-103
Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-77, 4-86
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-103
Rear Side Window Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-108
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
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