2019 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV service indicator

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DRIVING AND OPERATING 251
LKA Indicator Light
When on, the LKA indicator is green if
LKA is available to assist and provide
LDW alerts. It may assist by gently
turning the steering wheel and display
amber if the vehicle approaches a
detected lane marking without using a
turn signal in that direction. It may
also provide an LDW alert by flashing
amber as the lane marking is crossed.
Additionally, there may be three
beeps, or the driver seat may pulse
three times, on the right or left,
depending on the lane departure
direction.
Take Steering
The LKA system does not
continuously steer the vehicle. If LKA
does not detect active driver steering,
an alert, chime, or DIC message may
be provided. Steer the vehicle to
dismiss.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly
The system performance may be
affected by:
. Close vehicles ahead.
. Sudden lighting changes, such as
when driving through tunnels.
. Banked roads.
. Roads with poor lane markings,
such as two-lane roads.
If the LKA system is not functioning
properly when lane markings are
clearly visible, cleaning the windshield
may help.
A camera blocked message may
display if the camera is blocked.
Cleaning the outside of the windshield
behind the rearview mirror may
correct the issue. Some driver
assistance systems may have reduced
performance or not work at all. An
LKA or LDW unavailable message may
display if the systems are temporarily
unavailable. This message could be
due to a blocked camera. The LKA system does not need service. Clean
the outside of the windshield behind
the rearview mirror.
LKA assistance and/or LDW alerts
may occur due to tar marks, shadows,
cracks in the road, temporary or
construction lane markings, or other
road imperfections. This is normal
system operation; the vehicle does not
need service. Turn LKA off if these
conditions continue.

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Conversions and
Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. SeeMalfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0140.
A device connected to the DLC —
such as an aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device —
may interfere with vehicle systems.
This could affect vehicle operation
and cause a crash. Such devices
may also access information stored
in the vehicle’s systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical
equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing
the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 097 and
Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 097.

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Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap
is properly and tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
Caution
Do not run the engine if there is a
leak in the engine cooling system.
This can cause a loss of all coolant
and can damage the system and
vehicle. Have any leaks fixed
right away.
The vehicle has several indicators to
warn of engine overheating.
There is a coolant temperature gauge
in the vehicle's instrument cluster. See
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
0 137.
In addition, there are ENGINE
OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE,
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
messages in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears, get
service help right away. See
Roadside
Service 0381.
If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is parked
on a level surface.
Check to see if the engine cooling
fan(s) are running. If the engine is
overheating, the fans should be
running. If they are not, do not
continue to run the engine. Have the
vehicle serviced.
If Steam is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure cap,
even a little, can cause them to
come out at high speed and you (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
could be burned. Never turn the cap
when the cooling system, including
the pressure cap, is hot. Wait for
the cooling system and pressure
cap to cool.
If No Steam is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP
ENGINE or the ENGINE
OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message,
along with a low coolant condition,
can indicate a serious problem.
If there is an engine overheat warning,
but no steam is seen or heard, the
problem may not be too serious.
Sometimes the engine can get a little
too hot when the vehicle:
.Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
. Stops after high-speed driving.
. Idles for long periods in traffic.
. Tows a trailer; see Trailer Towing
0 260.

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Open the cap with the washer symbol
on it. Add washer fluid until the tank
is full. SeeEngine Compartment
Overview 0280 for reservoir location.
Caution
.
Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can
cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
. Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the windshield
washer. It can damage the
windshield washer system
and paint.
. Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the solution
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Caution (Continued)
to freeze and damage the
washer fluid tank and other
parts of the washer system.
. When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions for
adding water.
. Fill the washer fluid tank only
three-quarters full when it is
very cold. This allows for
fluid expansion if freezing
occurs, which could damage
the tank if it is
completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or can be
heard all the time when the vehicle is
moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will not
work well. That could lead to a
crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean
something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are
necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the

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Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they
light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway
while braking, longer stopping
distance, or uneven tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, or damage,
and can advise when service is
needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel, and
can reduce the risk of tire failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread
or sidewall; or a bulge or split in
the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also provide
tire/wheel balancing services to
ensure smooth vehicle operation
at all speeds. Your dealer sells and
services name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0355 and
Exterior Care 0350.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver optimal
wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may need
to be adjusted include pulling,
improper vehicle handling,
or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper wheel
alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the best
viewing, keep the windshield clean
and clear.
. Signs of damage include scratches,
cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement if
needed.

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INDEX 407
Fuel (cont'd)Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Fuses
Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 301
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305, 307
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 137
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 359 General Information (cont'd)
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 171
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 169
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . . . 69
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176, 181
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . 194
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . 78
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176, 181
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Indicator Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . 342
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Lamps Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 169
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . 169
Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . 113
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Level Control Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Lighter, Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Lights (cont'd)
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . 169
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . 142
Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Winter Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

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INDEX 409
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . 106
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
M
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 140
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Mirror Child-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . 53
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 319
N
Navigation
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
OnStar Additional Information . . . . 393
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 93