Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15567102) - 2022 - CRC - 11/17/21
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Some Examples of Where Not to Jack
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the
vehicle slips off the jack, you could
be badly injured or killed. Never get
under a vehicle when it is
supported only by a jack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage
the vehicle and even make the
vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure
to fit the jack lift head into the
proper location before raising the
vehicle.
{Warning
The jack has a feature to limit its
travel to prevent overextension.
When the height limit is reached,
an increase in resistance if felt
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Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Warning (Continued)
farther. Raising the jack past the
height limit can damage the jack
pin and cause the jack to lock into
an overextended position or not
lower fully. Do not attempt to force
the jack higher once the height
limit is reached.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack.
Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for
the spare tire to fit under the
wheel well.
6. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
7. Remove the flat tire.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is fastened,
can cause wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The wheel
could come off and cause a
crash. When changing a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency,
a cloth or paper towel can be
used; however, use a scraper or
wire brush later to remove all
rust or dirt.
8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
9. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on bolts or
nuts because the nuts might come
loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall
off, causing a crash.
10. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand. Then use the
wheel wrench to tighten the nuts
until the wheel is held against
the hub.
