2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE HYBRID flat tire

Black plate (24,1)Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012
10-24 Vehicle Care Do not remove any objects that
have penetrated the tire.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit on
page 10 ‑ 29 .
Make sure the on/off button (D)
is in the off (O) position.
2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (G)
and the power plug (C).
3. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground
so the hose will reach it.
4. Remove the valve stem cap
from the flat tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Attach the sealant/air hose (G)
onto the tire valve stem. Turn it
clockwise until it is tight.
6. Plug the power plug (C) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets.
See “ Power Outlets ” in the
owner manual.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using the
air compressor.
8. Press the on/off (D) button
to turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit on.
The compressor will inject
sealant and air into the tire.
The pressure gauge (E) will
initially show a high pressure
while the compressor pushes the
sealant into the tire. Once the
sealant is completely dispersed
into the tire, the pressure will quickly drop and start to rise
again as the tire inflates with
air only.
9. Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation
pressure using the pressure
gauge (E). The recommended
inflation pressure can be
found on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire
Pressure on page 10 ‑ 16 .
The pressure gauge (E) may
read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor
is on. Turn the compressor
off to get an accurate pressure
reading. The compressor may
be turned on/off until the correct
pressure is reached.
Notice: If the recommended
pressure cannot be reached after
approximately 25 minutes, the
vehicle should not be driven
farther. The tire is too severely
damaged and the tire sealant and
compressor kit cannot inflate the
tire. Remove the power plug from

Black plate (25,1)Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-25the accessory power outlet and
unscrew the inflating hose from
the tire valve. See “ Roadside
Assistance Program ” or
“ Roadside Service ” in the owner
manual.
10. Press the on/off button (D) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
The tire is not sealed and
will continue to leak air until
the vehicle is driven and
the sealant is distributed in
the tire, therefore, Steps 11
through 17 must be done
immediately after Step 10.
Be careful while handling the
tire sealant and compressor kit
as it could be warm after
usage.
11. Unplug the power plug (C) from
the accessory power outlet in
the vehicle.
12. Turn the sealant/air hose (G)
counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem. 13. Replace the tire valve
stem cap.
14. Replace the sealant/air
hose (G), and the power
plug (C) back in their original
location.
15. If the flat tire was able to
inflate to the recommended
inflation pressure, remove the
maximum speed label from the
tire sealant canister (B) and
place it in a highly visible
location.
Do not exceed the speed on
this label until the damaged tire
is repaired or replaced.
16. Return the equipment to its
original storage location in the
vehicle. 17. Immediately drive the vehicle
8 km (5 mi) to distribute the
sealant in the tire.
18. Stop at a safe location and
check the tire pressure. Refer
to Steps 1 through 11 under
“ Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
Punctured). ”
If the tire pressure has fallen
more than 68 kPa (10 psi)
below the recommended
inflation pressure, stop driving
the vehicle. The tire is too
severely damaged and the tire
sealant cannot seal the tire.
See “ Roadside Assistance
Program ” in the owner manual.
If the tire pressure has not
dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended
inflation pressure, inflate the
tire to the recommended
inflation pressure.

Black plate (26,1)Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012
10-26 Vehicle Care 19. Wipe off any sealant from the
wheel, tire or vehicle.
20. Dispose of the used tire
sealant canister (B) and
sealant/air hose (G) assembly
at a local dealer or in
accordance with local state
codes and practices.
21. Replace it with a new canister
available from your dealer.
22. After temporarily sealing a tire
using the tire sealant and
compressor kit, take the
vehicle to an authorized dealer
within a 161 km (100 mi) of
driving to have the tire repaired
or replaced. Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured) To use the air compressor to inflate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See If a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10 ‑ 20 for other important
safety warnings.
1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit on
page 10 ‑ 29 .
2. Unlock the air only hose (F) from
the tire sealant canister (B) by
pulling up on the lever.
3. Pull the air only hose (F) from
the tire sealant canister (B).
4. Remove the power plug (C) from
the air compressor (A).
5. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground
so the hose will reach it.
6. Remove the tire valve stem cap
by turning it counterclockwise.

Black plate (27,1)Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-277. Attach the air only hose (F) onto
the tire valve stem and press the
lever down to secure it.
8. Plug the power plug (C) into the
accessory power outlet in the
vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets.
See “ Power Outlets ” in the
owner manual.
If the vehicle has an accessory
power outlet, do not use the
cigarette lighter.
If the vehicle only has a cigarette
lighter, use the cigarette lighter.
Do not pinch the power plug
cord in the door or window.
9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
must be running while using the
air compressor. 10. Press the on/off (D) button to
turn the compressor on.
The compressor will inflate the
tire with air only.
11. Inflate the tire to the
recommended inflation
pressure using the pressure
gauge (E). The recommended
inflation pressure can be found
on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See Tire
Pressure on page 10 ‑ 16 .
The pressure gauge (E) may
read higher than the actual tire
pressure while the compressor
is on. Turn the compressor off
to get an accurate reading.
The compressor may be turned
on/off until the correct pressure
is reached. 12. Press the on/off button (D) to
turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the
tire sealant and compressor
kit as it could be warm after
usage.
13. Unplug the power plug (C) from
the accessory power outlet in
the vehicle.
14. Disconnect the air only
hose (F) from the tire
valve stem, by turning it
counterclockwise, and replace
the tire valve stem cap.
15. Replace the air only hose (F)
and the power plug (C) back in
its original location.
16. Place the equipment in the
original storage location in the
vehicle.

Black plate (28,1)Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012
10-28 Vehicle Care Removal and Installation of the
Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister:
1. Unlock the air only hose (F) from
the tire sealant canister (B) by
pulling up on the lever.
2. Pull the air only hose (F) from
the tire sealant canister (B).
3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (G)
from the air compressor (A). 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.

Black plate (2,1)Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012
i-2 INDEX
EElectrical System
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Engine
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 10-4
Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Engine Oil
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 F Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 10-5
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . 9-11, 10-12
Fuel Economy Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Fuses
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
G Gauges
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 H Heater
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
I Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
J Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
L Lights
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Black plate (4,1)Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2012
i-4 INDEX
TTachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Tires
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-17
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Towing
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-33
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 U Using This Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
V Vehicle
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-29
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Voltage Devices and
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
W Wiring, High Voltage
Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13