2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE roof rack

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KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 57
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof has an automatic reversal
system that is only active when the
sunroof is operated in
express-close mode.
If an object is in the path while
express closing, the reversal system
will detect an object, stop, and open
the sunroof again.
If frost or other conditions prevent
closing, override the feature by closing
the sunroof in manual mode. To stop
movement, release the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing
area using a clean cloth, mild soap,
and water. Do not remove grease from
the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is normal.

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116 STORAGE
Storage
Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 116
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . . . 116
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . 118
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Storage Compartments
{Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp objects
in storage compartments. In a
crash, these objects may cause the
cover to open and could result in
injury.
Instrument Panel Storage
Touch the bottom of the climate
control system panel until the door
automatically starts to open. The
storage area may contain a USB port.
See the infotainment manual.
Keep the storage area door closed
while driving.
Touch the bottom of the climate
control system again until the door
automatically starts to close.
Glove Box
To open, press the button. Close the
glove box manually.

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Roof Rack System
{Warning
If something is carried on top of the
vehicle that is longer or wider than
the roof rack—like paneling,
plywood, or a mattress —the wind
can catch it while the vehicle is
being driven. The item being carried
could be violently torn off, and this
could cause a collision and damage
the vehicle. Never carry something
longer or wider than the roof rack
on top of the vehicle unless using a
GM certified accessory carrier.
If equipped, the roof rack can be used
to load items. For roof racks that do
not have crossrails included,
GM Certified crossrails can be
purchased as an accessory. See your
dealer for additional information.
Caution
Loading cargo on the roof rack that
weighs more than 100 kg (220 lb) or
hangs over the rear or sides of the
vehicle may damage the vehicle.
Load cargo so that it rests evenly
between the crossrails, making sure
to fasten cargo securely.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo
when driving, check to make sure
crossrails and cargo are securely
fastened. Loading cargo on the roof
rack will make the vehicle’s center of
gravity higher. Avoid high speeds,
sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden
braking, or abrupt maneuvers,
otherwise it may result in loss of
control. If driving for a long distance,
on rough roads, or at high speeds,
occasionally stop the vehicle to make
sure the cargo remains in its place.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity when loading the vehicle. For
more information on vehicle capacity
and loading, see Vehicle Load Limits
0 193. A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) is located above the rear
window glass. Make sure items loaded
on the roof of the vehicle do not block
or damage the CHMSL.

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348 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
.Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0278.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0337. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See Wiper
Blade Replacement 0284.
. Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0305.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0312.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0272.
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0337.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear.
See Exterior Care 0337.
. 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 083.
. 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 0337.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0283.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check 0283.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check 0284.
. 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. If the hold open is low,
service the gas strut. See Gas
Strut(s) 0285.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof056.
. Verify spare tire key lock operation
and lubricate as needed. See Tire
Changing 0320.

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394 INDEX
PersonalizationVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 203
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . 82
Premium Care Maintenance
Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 374
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 368
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264, 280, 329, Back Cover
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 372
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Rear Axle (cont'd)
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 178
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 233
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . 123
Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 333
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacement Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Replacing LATCH System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Ride Control Systems Magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 361
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

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S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . . . 368
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Seats Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . 61
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . 60
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Second Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Securing Child Restraints . . . . .111, 113
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Service
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . 358
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . . 368
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 244
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 168
Special Application Services . . . . . . . 352
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . 359
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Sport Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Steps Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Storage Areas
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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396 INDEX
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
StrutsGas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 240
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172, 375
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 365
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Tires (cont'd)
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305, 307
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 308
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 307
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 303
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 316
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Towing (cont'd)
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . 260
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 168
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 316
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 160 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163