2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE door lock

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1. Open the hoist shaft accessdoor (3) on the bumper to access
the spare tire lock (6).
If equipped with a hitch cover,
turn the hitch cover retainers
counterclockwise and pull the
cover downward to remove it
before removing the hoist shaft
access door.
2. To remove the spare tire lock (6), insert the key located inside the
remote, turn it clockwise, and
then pull it straight out.3. Assemble the two jack handleextensions (4) and wheel
wrench (5), as shown.
4. Insert the open end of theextension (7) through the hole in
the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft
access hole).
Be sure the hoist end of the
extension (7) connects to the
hoist shaft. The ribbed square
end of the extension is used to
lower the spare tire.
5. 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.

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7. Make sure the tire is storedsecurely. Push, pull, and then try
to turn the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench to tighten
the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock.
9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover.
If equipped, reinstall the hitch
cover and turn the retainers
clockwise.
To store the tools: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle
extensions) to the tool bag. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and
jack together with the wing nut.
3. Position the jack and wheel blocks in the driver side trim
panel over the wheelhouse.
4. Turn the jack knob clockwise until the jack is secured tight in
the mounting bracket. Be sure to
position the holes in the base of
the jack onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.
5. Use the retaining bracket to fasten the tool bag on the stud
and turn the wing nut clockwise
to secure.
6. Close the trim panel door.
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size
spare tire, it was fully inflated when
new, however, it can lose air over
time. Check the inflation pressure
regularly. See Tire Pressure0291 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0192. For
instructions on how to remove, install,
or store a spare tire, see Tire
Changing 0303.
Caution
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive
and a different size spare tire is
installed, do not drive in four-wheel
drive until the flat tire is repaired
and/or replaced. The vehicle could
be damaged and the repairs would
not be covered by the warranty.
Never use four-wheel drive when a
different size spare tire is installed
on the vehicle.
The vehicle may have a different size
spare tire than the road tires originally
installed on the vehicle. This spare tire
was developed for use on this vehicle,
so it is all right to drive on it. If the
vehicle has four-wheel drive and a
different size spare tire is installed,
drive only in two-wheel drive.
After installing the spare tire on the
vehicle, stop as soon as possible and
check that the spare tire is correctly
inflated.

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10. If equipped with Keyless Access,keep the RKE transmitter outside
of the vehicle, and manually lock
the doors. Access the vehicle as
if it has a dead RKE transmitter
battery, by using the key in the
door lock.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting the towed
vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake, then shift the transmission to P (Park).
3. Connect the battery.
4. Apply the brake pedal.
5. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. Shift the
transfer case out of N (Neutral)
to 2
m. See “Shifting out of
N (Neutral)” underFour-Wheel
Drive 0209. See your dealer if
the transfer case cannot be
shifted out of N (Neutral).
6. Check that the vehicle is in 2
m
by starting the engine and
shifting the transmission to R (Reverse) and then to D
(Drive). There should be
movement of the vehicle while
shifting.
7. Shift the transmission to P (Park) and turn off the ignition.
8. Disconnect the vehicle from the tow vehicle.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Reset any lost presets. The outside temperature display
will default to 0 °C (32 °F) but
will reset with normal usage.
Dolly Towing –Front Towing
(Front Wheels Off the Ground)
Caution
If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is
towed with the rear wheels on the
ground, the transmission could be
damaged. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Never tow the vehicle with the rear
wheels on the ground.

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Caution (Continued)
magnesium, calcium, or sodium
chloride. These chlorides are used
on roads for conditions such as ice
and dust. Always wash the chrome
with soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes,
or cleaners that contain acid on
aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Use only approved cleaners. Also,
never drive a vehicle with
aluminum or chrome-plated wheels
through an automatic car wash that
uses silicone carbide tire cleaning
brushes. Damage could occur and
the repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and hoses
for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake
pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition. Inspect drum brake linings/
shoes for wear or cracks. Inspect all
other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension,
and chassis components for damaged,
loose, or missing parts or signs of
wear at least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
For 1500 Series vehicles, at least every
other oil change lubricate the outer tie
rod ends.
Control arm ball joints on 1500 Series
vehicles are maintenance-free.
Caution
Lubrication of applicable steering/
suspension points should not be
done unless the temperature is
−12 °C (10 °F) or higher, or damage
could result.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood
hinges, liftgate hinges, steel fuel door
hinge and power assist step hinges,
unless the components are plastic.
Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will
make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any corrosive
materials from the underbody. Take
care to thoroughly clean any areas
where mud and other debris can
collect. If equipped with power assist
steps, extend them and then use a
high pressure wash to clean all joints
and gaps.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19300536).
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant. See
Engine Coolant 0264.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil0258.
Front Axle (4WD Only) SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 88900401).
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Hinge and
Linkage, Outer Liftgate Handle Pivot Points, and Fuel Door Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241).
Rear Axle SAE 75W-85 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 19300457).
Transfer Case DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579).

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344 INDEX
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 255
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Active Fuel Management
®. . . . . . . . . 202
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 252
Adjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 262
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173, 177
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . 82
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . 84
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . 82
What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Airbags Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Airbags (cont'd)
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 129
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Servicing Airbag-Equipped
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 238
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 212 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 234
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

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Coolant (cont'd)Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 127
Engine Temperature Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173, 177
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
D
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 166
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Door
Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Door (cont'd)
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 341
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 229
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 190
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Winter Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 132
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 252
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283, 286
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 257
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 127
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . 146
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260

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Engine (cont'd)Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 166
F
Fan Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 168
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 261 Fluid (cont'd)
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 237
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209, 272
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Front Seats Heated and Cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 137
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Fuses (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283, 286
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
G
Garage Door OpenerProgramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Gauges
Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 127
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 328
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109