2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE tires

2010 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner ManualM
Navigation System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12Navigation Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-86
Driving Your Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38
Service and Appearance Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 7-57Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-98Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-107Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-108Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-115
Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Customer Assistance Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

Performance and Maintenance
StabiliTrak®
The vehicle may have a traction control system thatlimits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assistswith directional control of the vehicle in difficult drivingconditions. Both systems turn on automatically everytime the vehicle is started.
.To turn off traction control, press and release5on
the instrument panel.Filluminates and the
appropriate DIC message displays. SeeDICWarnings and Messages on page 4!48.
.To turn off both traction control and Electronic
Stability Control, press and hold5untilF
illuminates and the appropriate DIC messagedisplays. SeeDIC Warnings and Messagesonpage 4!48.
.Press and release the button again to turn onboth systems.
For more information, seeStabiliTrak®Systemonp a g e 6!6.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure MonitorSystem (TPMS).
The Tire Pressure Monitoralerts you when asignificant reduction inpressure occurs in one ormore of the vehicle’s tiresby illuminating the low tirepressure warning light onthe instrument cluster.
The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure iscorrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle arelisted on the Tire and Loading Information label locatedon the driver side center pillar (B pillar). SeeLoadingthe Vehicleon page 6!32.
You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tirepressure warning light will appear when the vehicle isfirst started and then turn off as you drive. This may bean early indicator that your tire pressures are gettinglow and the tires need to be inflated to the properpressure.
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Note:The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you aboutlow tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthlytire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility tomaintain correct tire pressures.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor Systemon page 7!67andTire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 7!68.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil lifebased on vehicle use and displays a DIC messagewhen it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.The oil life system should be reset to 100% onlyfollowing an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.
2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DICfor more than five seconds. The oil life will changeto 100%.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 7!20.
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
This vehicle has a yellow fuel cap and can use eitherunleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to85% ethanol (E85). SeeGasoline Octaneo n p a g e 7!8andFuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 7!9.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are somedriving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
.When road and weather conditions areappropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.
.Always follow posted speed limits or drive moreslowly when conditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.Combine several trips into a single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPCSpec number molded into the tire's sidewall nearthe size.
.Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
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This symbol will appear on the climate control display toindicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cyclethrough the temperature settings of high, medium, andlow and to turn the cooled seat off. Indicator bars nextto the symbol designate the level of cooling selected:three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
+(Heated Seatback):To heat only the seatback,press the button with the heated seatback symbol.
This symbol will appear on the climate control display toindicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cyclethrough the temperature settings of high, medium, andlow and to turn the heated seatback off. Indicator barsnext to the symbol designate the level of heat selected:three for high, two for medium, and one for low.
z(Heated Seat and Seatback):To heat the entireseat, press the button with the heated seat andseatback symbol.
This symbol will appear on the climate control display toindicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cyclethrough the temperature settings of high, medium, andlow and to turn the heated seat off. Indicator bars nextto the symbol designate the level of heat selected: threefor high, two for medium, and one for low.
The heated and cooled seats will be canceled after theignition is turned off. If you want to use the heated andcooled seat feature after you restart your vehicle, youwill need to press the appropriate seat button again.
Memory Features
Your vehicle has the memory package.
The controls for thisfeature are located on thedriver's door, and areused to program andrecall memory settings forthe driver's seat, outsidemirrors, steering wheelposition, and theadjustable throttle andbrake pedal feature,if your vehicle has it.
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different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarketseat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device,installed under or on top of the seat fabric, couldalso interfere with the operation of the passengersensing system. This could either prevent properdeployment of the passenger airbag(s) or preventthe passenger sensing system from properly turningoff the passenger airbag(s). SeePassenger SensingSystem on page 2!84.
If you have any questions, call CustomerAssistance. The phone numbers and addresses forCustomer Assistance are in Step Two of theCustomer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on page 9!2.
If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, seeDifferent Size Tires and Wheelson page 7!75foradditional important information.
Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whether thiswill affect my airbag system?
A:If you have questions, call Customer Assistance.The phone numbers and addresses for CustomerAssistance are in Step Two of the CustomerSatisfaction Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on page 9!2.
In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manualhave information about the location of the airbagsensors, sensing and diagnostic module andairbag wiring.
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N (Neutral) :In this position, the engine does notconnect with the wheels. To restart when you arealready moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, useN (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.
{WARNING:
Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear
while the engine is running at high speed.
Notice:Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) withthe engine running at high speed may damage thetransmission. The repairs would not be covered bythe vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is notrunning at high speed when shifting the vehicle.
D (Drive) :This position is for normal driving. It providesthe best fuel economy. If you need more power forpassing, and you are:
.Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push theaccelerator pedal about halfway down.
.Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push theaccelerator all the way down.
By doing this, the vehicle shifts down to the next gearand has more power.
D (Drive) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying aheavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving.You may want to shift the transmission to a lower gearselection if the transmission shifts too often.
Downshifting the transmission in slippery roadconditions could result in skidding, see Skidding underLoss of Control on page 6!12.
M (Manual Mode) :This position lets drivers selectthe range of gears appropriate for current drivingconditions. See Driver Shift Control (DSC) later inthis section.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle inone place on a hill using only the accelerator pedalmay damage the transmission. The repair will not becovered by the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, donot spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use thebrakes to hold the vehicle in place.
The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature thatadjusts the transmission shifting to the currentdriving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshiftsand downshifts. This shift stabilization feature isdesigned to determine, before making an upshift, ifthe engine will be able to maintain vehicle speed by
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows theengine coolanttemperature.
If the indicator on the gage moves towards the shadedarea on the thermostat, it means that the engine coolanthas overheated. If the vehicle has been operating undernormal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop thevehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 7!34.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with a tirepressure monitoringsystem, this light comeson briefly when the engineis started. It providesinformation about tirepressures and the TirePressure MonitoringSystem.
When the Light is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of the tires issignificantly underinflated.
A tire pressure message in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), can accompany the light. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC)on page 4!41for moreinformation. Stop and check the tires as soon as it issafe to do so. If underinflated, inflate to the properpressure. SeeInflation - Tire Pressureon page 7!65for more information.
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When the Light Flashes First and Then is
On Steady
This indicates that there may be a problem with the TirePressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about aminute and stays on steady for the remainder of theignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignitioncycle. SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operationonpage 7!68for more information.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
A computer system called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operationof the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels forthe life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleanerenvironment.
This light should come onwhen the ignition is on,but the engine is notrunning, as a check toshow it is working. If itdoes not, have the vehicleserviced by your dealer/retailer.
If the check engine light comes on and stays on, whilethe engine is running, this indicates that there is anOBD II problem and service is required.
Malfunctions often are indicated by the system beforeany problem is apparent. Being aware of the light canprevent more serious damage to the vehicle. Thissystem assists the service technician in correctlydiagnosing any malfunction.
Notice:If the vehicle is continually driven with thislight on, after a while, the emission controls mightnot work as well, the vehicle's fuel economy mightnot be as good, and the engine might not run assmoothly. This could lead to costly repairs thatmight not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Notice:Modifications made to the engine,transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of thevehicle or the replacement of the original tires withother than those of the same Tire PerformanceCriteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emissioncontrols and can cause this light to come on.Modifications to these systems could lead to costlyrepairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. Thiscould also result in a failure to pass a requiredEmission Inspection/Maintenance test. SeeAccessories and Modifications on page 7!4.
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