2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE manual transmission

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VEHICLE CARE 317
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Only dinghy tow four-wheel-drive
vehicles with a two-speed transfer
case that have an N (Neutral) and a
Four-Wheel Drive Low (4
n) setting.
{Warning
Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's
transfer case into N (Neutral) can
cause the vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in P (Park). You or
others could be injured. Set the
parking brake before shifting the
transfer case to N (Neutral).To dinghy tow:
1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle, facing
forward and on a level surface.
2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle.
3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
For vehicles with Electric Parking
Brakes (EPB), the EPB cannot be
applied and the tires must be
chocked.
4. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See “Shifting into
N (Neutral)” underFour-Wheel
Drive 0209. Check that the
vehicle is in N (Neutral) by
shifting the transmission to
R (Reverse) and then to D
(Drive). There should be no
movement of the vehicle while
shifting.
5. Shift the transmission into D (Drive). Turn the engine off.
Caution
Failure to disconnect the negative
battery cable or to have it contact
the terminals can cause damage to
the vehicle.
6. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery and secure
the nut and bolt. Cover the
negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to
prevent any contact with the
negative battery terminal.
7. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
Caution
If the steering column is locked,
vehicle damage may occur.
8. Move the steering wheel to make sure the steering column is
unlocked.
9. With a foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake.

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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
Towing a four-wheel-drive vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground,
or even with only two of its wheels
on the ground, will damage
drivetrain components. Do not tow
a four-wheel-drive vehicle with any
of its wheels on the ground.
This vehicle should not be towed with
the rear wheels on the ground.
Dolly Towing –Rear Towing
(Rear Wheels Off the Ground) –
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Caution
Towing a four-wheel-drive vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground,
or even with only two of its wheels
on the ground, will damage
drivetrain components. Do not tow
a four-wheel-drive vehicle with any
of its wheels on the ground.
This vehicle should not be towed with
any wheels on the ground.
Dolly Towing –Rear Towing
(Rear Wheels Off the Ground) –
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
To dolly tow the vehicle from the rear:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly
manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly.
3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake 0213.
4. Put the transmission in P (Park).
5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's
instructions.
6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure
that the front wheels are locked
into the straight position.
7. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.

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oil life system is reset accidentally,
service the vehicle within 5 000 km/
3,000 mi since the last service. Reset
the oil life system when the oil is
changed. SeeEngine Oil Life
System 0260.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the following
services. See Tire Rotation0297.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0258
and Engine Oil Life System 0260.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0264.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0268.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0320. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See Wiper
Blade Replacement 0274. .
Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0291.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0296.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0262.
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0320.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear.
See Exterior Care 0320.
. Lubricate the suspension and
steering components at least every
other oil change (if equipped with
grease fittings).
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 077.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for loose
or damaged parts. .
Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0320.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0273.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check 0274.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check 0274.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for signs
of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Check the hold open ability of the
strut. See your dealer if service is
required.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof052.
. Verify spare tire key lock operation
and lubricate as needed. See Tire
Changing 0303.

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 333
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check
engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change
engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)

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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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Customer
Information
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording andPrivacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
The vehicle has a number of
computers that record information
about the vehicle’s performance and
how it is driven. For example, the
vehicle uses computer modules to
monitor and control engine and
transmission performance, to monitor
the conditions for airbag deployment
and deploy them in a crash, and,
if equipped, to provide antilock
braking to help the driver control the
vehicle. These modules may store data
to help the dealer technician service
the vehicle. Some modules may also
store data about how the vehicle is
operated, such as rate of fuel
consumption or average speed. These
modules may retain personal
preferences, such as radio presets, seat
positions, and temperature settings.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main
purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle,
data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle's systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety
systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR
in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
.
How various systems in your
vehicle were operating.
. Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
. How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and
. How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
Note
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs. No data are recorded by the
EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name,

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INDEX 345
Automatic (cont'd)Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 274
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Pedal and Adjustable Throttle . . . 197
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 340
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Cargo
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Check Malfunction Indicator Engine
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . 91 Child Restraints (cont'd)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 106
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264