2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESP

Temperature–A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest),
B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law. It should
be noted that the temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation,
or excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned andbalanced carefully at the factory to give you the longesttire life and best overall performance. Adjustments towheel alignment and tire balancing will not benecessary on a regular basis. However, if you noticeunusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side orthe other, the alignment might need to be checked.If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on asmooth road, the tires and wheels might need to berebalanced. See your dealer/retailer for properdiagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badlyrusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose,the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should bereplaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except somealuminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).See your dealer/retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheelyou need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted thesame way as the one it replaces.
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vehicle and tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer's
instructions. To help avoid damage to the vehicle,
drive slowly, re!adjust or remove the device if it is
contacting the vehicle, and do not spin the
wheels. If you do find traction devices that will fit,
install them on the rear tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak outslowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, here area few tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pullsthe vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off theaccelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly.Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently braketo a stop well out of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like askid and may require the same correction you woulduse in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot fromthe accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control bysteering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may bevery bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gentlybrake to a stop, well off the road if possible.
{WARNING:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and training. If a
jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed
only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could be badly
injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
If a jack is provided with the vehicle, only use
it for changing a flat tire.
If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use thejacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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4. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) andwheel wrench (E) as shown.
5. Insert the open end ofthe extension (J)through the hole in therear bumper (I) (hoistshaft access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D)connects to the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed squareend of the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
6. Turn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise tolower the spare tire (H) to the ground. Continue toturn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can bepulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, thesecondary latch is engaged causing the tire not tolower. SeeSecondary Latch Systemon page 7!91for more information.
7. Use the wheel wrenchhook that allows you topull the hoist cabletowards you, to assistin reaching thespare tire.
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{WARNING:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a
vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
{WARNING:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack
lift head into the proper location before raising the
vehicle.
4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown.
Front Position
Front Tire Flat:If the flat tire is on a front tire ofthe vehicle, you will need to use the jack handleand only one jack handle extension. Attach thewheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attachthe jack handle to the jack (A). Position the jack onthe frame behind the flat tire where the framesections overlap. Turn the wheel wrench clockwiseto raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough room for thespare tire to clear the ground.
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scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get
all the rust or dirt off. SeeChanging a
Flat Tire on page 7!80.
7. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the wheel bolts,mounting surfaces, andspare wheel.
{WARNING:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because
the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel after mounting thespare tire.
9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use thewheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel isheld against the hub.
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4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If thespare tire lowers to the ground, continue withStep 5 ofRemoving the Spare Tire and Toolsonpage 7!81.
5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrenchcounterclockwise until approximately 6 inches(15 cm) of cable is exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends,with the backs facing each other.
7. Place the bottom edgeof the jack (A) on thewheel blocks (B),separating them so thatthe jack is balancedsecurely.
8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheelwrench to the jack and place it (with the wheelblocks) under the vehicle toward the front of therear bumper.
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9. Position the center lift point of the jack under thecenter of the spare tire.
10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until itlifts the end fitting.
11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stopsmoving upward and is held firmly in place. Thesecondary latch has released and the spare tire isbalancing on the jack.
12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until thespare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by thecable.
{WARNING:
Someone standing too close during the procedure
could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does
not slide off the jack completely, make sure no
one is behind you or on either side of you as you
pull the jack out from under the spare.
13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack andcarefully remove the jack. Use one hand to pushagainst the spare while firmly pulling the jack outfrom under the spare tire with the other hand.
If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, insertthe hoist end of extension, and wheel wrench intothe hoist shaft hole in the bumper and turn thewheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the sparethe rest of the way.
14. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in thebumper clockwise to raise the cable back up if thecable is hanging under the vehicle.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.You will not be able to store a spare or flat tire using thehoist assembly until it has been inspected and/orreplaced.
To continue changing the flat tire, seeRemoving theFlat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 7!86.
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To clean:
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water orclub soda.
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rubtoward the center. Continue cleaning, using a cleanarea of the cloth each time it becomes soiled.
4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until thecleaning cloth remains clean.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mildsoap solution and repeat the cleaning process thatwas used with plain water.
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner orspot lifter may be necessary. When a commercialupholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test asmall hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locallycleaned area gives any impression that a ring formationmay result, clean the entire surface.
After the cleaning process has been completed, a papertowel can be used to blot excess moisture from thefabric or carpet.
Leather
A soft cloth dampened with water can be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can beused. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heatto dry. Never use steam to clean leather. Never usespot lifters or spot removers on leather. Manycommercial leather cleaners and coatings that are soldto preserve and protect leather may permanentlychange the appearance and feel of the leather and arenot recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-basedproducts, or those containing organic solvents to cleanthe vehicle's interior because they can alter theappearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniformmanner. Never use shoe polish on leather.
TEHAMA™Leather
The leather surface on the seat was not designed to beaggressively cleaned using any commercial product.Use a well wrung cloth dampened with water to removedust. Do not use a wet cloth or saturate the leathersurface with water. Allow the leather to dry naturally. If asoil occurs that cannot be completely removed, allow itto become part of the natural markings of the leather.The leather in the vehicle was designed to have anatural appearance and develop a more vintageappearance with use.
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