2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV wheel

Black plate (73,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
Vehicle Care 10-73
4. Turn the tire sealant canister (B)
so the inflator filling hose is
aligned with the slot in the
compressor.
5. Lift the tire sealant canister (B)
from the compressor and
replace with a new sealant
canister. See your dealer for
more information. To install a new sealant canister:
1. Align the sealant/air hose (G)
with the slot in the air
compressor.
2. Push the tire sealant canister (B)
down and turn it clockwise.
3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (G)
around the air compressor
channel to stow it in its original
location.
4. Push the air only hose (F) onto
the sealant canister inlet and
push the lever down. Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit The tire sealant and compressor kit
is located under the storage tray on
the driver side trim panel (over the
rear wheelhouse).
To access the tire sealant and
compressor kit:
1. Remove the tray by pulling up
on the finger depression to
access the tire sealant and
compressor kit.

Black plate (74,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
10-74 Vehicle Care
2. Locate the tire sealant and
compressor kit.
3. Remove the sealant and
compressor kit by pulling the
velcro strip up and back.
4. Remove the sealant and
compressor kit from its plastic
tray assembly.
To store the tire sealant and
compressor kit, reverse the steps. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools The equipment needed to change a
flat tire is stored under the storage
tray, located on the driver side trim
panel, over the rear wheelhouse.
Regular Wheelbase Shown,
Extended Wheelbase Similar.
1. Remove the tray to access the
tools by pulling up on the finger
depression under the jack
symbol. A. Jack Knob
B. Wing Nut Retaining the
Tool Bag
C. Wing Nut Retaining the
Wheel Blocks
2. Turn the wing nut retaining the
tool bag (B) counterclockwise to
remove it.
3. Turn the jack knob (A)
counterclockwise to release the
jack and wheel blocks from the
bracket.
4. Turn the wing nut retaining the
wheel blocks (C)
counterclockwise to remove the
wheel blocks and the wheel
block retainer.

Black plate (75,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
Vehicle Care 10-75Use the following tools:
A. Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Jack Handle
D. Jack Handle Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench To access the spare tire:
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole
D. Jack Handle Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Hoist Cable
G. Tire/Wheel Retainer
H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock
1. To reach the hoist shaft access
cover (C), remove the hitch
cover by turning the two
fasteners located at the bottom
of the cover counterclockwise
and then pull the cover down
and rotate it towards you.
2. Open the hoist shaft access
cover on the bumper to access
the spare tire lock.

Black plate (76,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
10-76 Vehicle Care 3. To remove the spare tire lock
insert the ignition key, turn it
clockwise and then pull the
lock out.
4. Assemble the two jack handle
extensions (D) and wheel
wrench (E), as shown. 5. Insert the open end of the
extension (J) through the hole in
the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft
access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (J) of the
extension connects to the hoist
shaft. The ribbed square end of
the extension is used to lower
the spare tire.
6. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire to the ground.
Continue to turn the wheel
wrench until the spare tire can
be pulled out from under the
vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to
the ground, the secondary latch
is engaged causing the tire not
to lower. See Secondary Latch
System on page 10 ‑ 85 for more
information.
7. Use the wheel wrench hook to
pull the hoist cable closer to
assist in reaching the spare tire.

Black plate (77,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
Vehicle Care 10-77
8. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle
with some slack in the cable to
access the tire/wheel retainer.
Separate the retainer from the
guide pin by sliding the retainer
up the pin while pressing down
on the latch. Once the retainer is separated
from the pin, tilt the retainer and
pull it through the center of the
wheel along with the cable and
latch.
9. Put the spare tire near the
flat tire. Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 10 ‑ 65 for more
information.
2. To remove the center cap, place
the chiseled end of the wheel
wrench in the slot on the wheel
and gently pry the cap out.

Black plate (78,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
10-78 Vehicle Care
3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen
all the wheel nuts. Turn the
wheel wrench counterclockwise
to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not
remove the wheel nuts yet. Jacking Locations (Overall View)
A. Front Position
B. Rear Position
{ WARNINGGetting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack 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. { WARNINGRaising the 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.

Black plate (79,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
Vehicle Care 10-79
Front Position
Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is
on a front tire of the vehicle, use
the jack handle and only one
jack handle extension. Attach
the wheel wrench to the jack
handle extension. Attach the
jack handle to the jack (A).
Position the jack on the frame
behind the flat tire where the
frame sections overlap. Turn the
wheel wrench clockwise to raise
the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far
enough off the ground so there
is enough room for the spare tire
to clear the ground. Rear Position
Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is
on a rear tire of the vehicle, use
the jack handle (B) and both jack
handle extensions (C). Attach
the wheel wrench (D) to the jack
handle extensions (C). Attach
the jack handle (B) to the
jack (A). Use the jacking pad (E)
provided on the rear axle. Turn
the wheel wrench (D) clockwise
to raise the vehicle. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room
for the spare tire to clear the
ground. 5. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
6. Take off the flat tire.

Black plate (80,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
10-80 Vehicle Care
{ WARNINGRust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the
wheel bolts, mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
{ WARNINGNever 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 end of the nuts
toward the wheel after mounting
the spare tire.
9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand.
Then use the wheel wrench to
tighten the nuts until the wheel is
held against the hub.
10. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to lower the
vehicle. Lower the jack
completely.