Cadillac Escalade Two-mode Hybrid 2009 Owner'S Manual Download Page 98

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Tachometer ...................................................... 3-4
Tire Sealant

Storing ....................................................... 5-49

Changing a Flat .......................................... 5-30
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-29
Inflation, Pressure ........................................ 5-24
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-28
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ........... 5-32, 5-40

Towing

Towing Your Vehicle ...................................... 4-2
Trailer .......................................................... 4-8

Transmission, Automatic Fluid ............................. 5-5

Vehicle

Running While Parked .................................. 2-16

Voltage Devices, High and Wiring ....................... 5-3

Wiring, High Voltage Devices ............................. 5-3

Summary of Contents for Escalade Two-mode Hybrid 2009

Page 1: ...dicators 3 3 Driver Information Center DIC 3 7 Audio System s 3 9 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 2 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 2 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 3 Four Wheel Drive 5 21 Electrical System 5 22 Tires 5 24 Capacities and Specifications 5 51 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 Maintenance Schedule 6 2 Index 1 2009 Cadillac Escalade Two m...

Page 2: ...more fuel efficient than the standard SUV which results in reduced carbon dioxide emissions Using this Supplement This supplement contains information specific to the hybrid components of the vehicle It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle s features and controls Index A good place to look for wha...

Page 3: ...Restraint System Check 1 2 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 2 Section 1 Seats and Restraint System 1 1 ...

Page 4: ...ll be off and the vehicle will not start The airbag readiness light and or SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM message may come on in the Driver Information Center DIC See Airbag Readiness Light in the owner manual and Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 7 for more information To operate the vehicle the automatic hybrid battery disconnect must be reconnected by a qualified service technician and sensing sys...

Page 5: ... and Operating Your Vehicle 2 3 Starting the Vehicle 2 3 Active Fuel Management 2 5 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 6 Four Wheel Drive 2 9 Shifting Into Park 2 14 Regenerative Braking 2 16 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 16 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 1 ...

Page 6: ...ore than 150 watts or a system fault is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off To reset the circuit unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power RAP off and then back on The power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected The power outlet is not design...

Page 7: ...rovides very quiet engine starting If pulling a trailer with trailer brakes see Towing a Trailer on page 4 8 for more information Auto Stop The vehicle has an Auto Stop feature After a successful engine start the engine may turn off and operate in the Auto Stop mode Some of the vehicle conditions that allow the engine to stop running and enter the Auto Stop mode are Ignition switch is in the ON RU...

Page 8: ... 3 4 for more information A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while in Auto Stop as a reminder that the ignition switch is not in the LOCK OFF position Always turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF and remove the key from the ignition switch when exiting the vehicle Auto Start The vehicle also has an Auto Start feature The engine will remain off while in Auto Stop mode until vehicle cond...

Page 9: ...ar to a transmission gear change can be felt as the transmission changes modes Engine RPM may remain above 4 000 RPM for a longer period during hard acceleration Active Fuel Management Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders depending on the driving conditions When less power is required such as cruisi...

Page 10: ...t to shift out of P Park See Shifting Into P Park in the Index of vehicle s owner manual for more information CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or...

Page 11: ...this position the engine and transmission are not connected with the wheels To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral only CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects Do not shift into a drive g...

Page 12: ...eature see Range Selection Mode later in this section Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that ...

Page 13: ...ive engine braking occurs at speeds above 10 mph 16 km h When operating in M Manual Mode Auto Stop is disabled For better vehicle efficiency operate the vehicle in D Drive not M Manual Mode Cruise control can be used while using the Range Selection Mode Four Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four wheel drive you can send the engine s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction Read the follow...

Page 14: ...s the best fuel economy AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable When driving your vehicle in AUTO the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s power is primarily sent to the rear wheels When the vehicle s software determines a need for more traction the system will transfer more power to the front wheels Driving in this mode r...

Page 15: ... Wheel Drive High or AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive Turn the knob to the Four Wheel High or AUTO position This can be done at any speed except when shifting from Four Wheel Drive Low The indicator light will flash while shifting It will remain on when the shift is completed Shifting Into Two Wheel Drive High Turn the knob to the Two Wheel High position This can be done at any speed except when sh...

Page 16: ...ust be stopped or moving less than 3 mph 5 km h with the transmission in N Neutral and the ignition in ON RUN The preferred method for shifting out of Four Wheel Drive Low is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Turn the knob to the Four Wheel Drive High AUTO or Two Wheel Drive High position You must wait for the Four Wheel Drive High AUTO or Two Wheel Drive High indicator light ...

Page 17: ...r to moving the vehicle 11 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Shifting Out of Neutral To shift the transfer case out of N Neutral 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Turn the ignition to ON RUN with the engine off and shift the transmission to N Neutral 3 Turn the transfer case dial to the desired transfer case shift position Two Wheel Drive High Four Wheel Drive High AUTO After...

Page 18: ... to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 8 1 Hold the brake pedal down then set the parking brake See Parking Brake in the index of the Owner Manual for more information 2 Move the shift lever into the P Park position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it ...

Page 19: ...shift lever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P Park Torque Lock If parking on a hill and the transmission not shifted into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmissio...

Page 20: ...normal See Warning Lights Gages and Indicators and Driver Information Center DIC in the Index of the owner manual In the event of a controller problem the brake pedal may be harder to push and the stopping distance may be longer Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know CAUTION Exiting the vehicle without ...

Page 21: ... 3 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 3 Tachometer 3 4 Charging System Light 3 4 Fuel Economy Gage 3 5 Oil Pressure Light 3 6 Driver Information Center DIC 3 7 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 7 Audio System s 3 9 Navigation Radio System 3 9 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 1 ...

Page 22: ... select the AUTO mode and the desired temperature setting The climate control system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow direction The climate control system continues to adjust the climate control settings chosen for best use of electrical power To get maximum engine off time select a warmer temperature setting or turn off the air conditioning to shut off the compressor Continuous air...

Page 23: ...he instrument cluster is designed to show at a glance how the vehicle is running It shows how fast the vehicle is going about how much fuel is left and many other things needed to know to drive safely and economically United States version shown Canada similar 3 3 ...

Page 24: ...inute Charging System Light This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON RUN but the engine is not running as a check to show it is working It should go out once the engine has been started If it stays on or comes on while driving there could be a problem with the charging system A charging system Driver Information Center DIC message may also appear See DIC Warnings and Messa...

Page 25: ...uel efficiency makes the fuel indicator move to the high efficiency band on the fuel gage When driving in a way that decreases fuel economy the indicator moves into the less efficient band There are several zones on the gage indicating several levels of efficiency while accelerating or decelerating United States Canada 3 5 ...

Page 26: ...ould not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil This light comes on briefly as a check it works when the ignition is in ON RUN If it does not have the vehicle serviced If the light comes on and stays on it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly The vehicle could be low on oil and might have some other syst...

Page 27: ...select button or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the message and clear it from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent these messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about th...

Page 28: ...will appear in the instrument panel cluster See Battery Warning Light in the owner manual Index Driving with this light on could drain your batteries Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible Pressing the select button or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message may be...

Page 29: ...gation radio system See the owner manual for more information Press the CONFIG button on the radio to display the hybrid screen The screen shows Auto Stop Battery Charging Engine Idle 2 Wheel and 4 Wheel Drive Modes for Engine Power Battery Power Hybrid Power 3 9 ...

Page 30: ... NOTES 3 10 ...

Page 31: ...Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Electric Power Steering 4 2 Towing 4 2 Towing Your Vehicle 4 2 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 2 Towing a Trailer 4 8 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 ...

Page 32: ...rces of rough roads This system does not use power steering fluid making it maintenance free Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle needs to be towed Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational veh...

Page 33: ... recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip in the owner manual index Dinghy Towing Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle wa...

Page 34: ...s transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 4 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 9 for the proper procedure to select the Neutral position for the vehicl...

Page 35: ...vehicle warranty Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly See Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the Ground later in thi...

Page 36: ...into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N Neutral 5 Shift the transfer case to N Neutral See Shifting into N Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 9 6 Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer s instructions 7 Release ...

Page 37: ...ping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four wheel drive 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 Se...

Page 38: ...9 Towing a Trailer For more information see Towing a Trailer in the owner manual Index Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle and the amount of tongue weight the vehic...

Page 39: ...rakes If a trailer is being towed that has trailer brakes and the trailer brakes are manually applied while driving slower than 25 mph 40 km h the vehicle may go into auto stop mode even if the brakes are not being pressed Using the trailer brake system manually can make the hybrid vehicle perform as if the brake pedal in the vehicle is being pressed The trailer brake operation check will still wo...

Page 40: ... NOTES 4 10 ...

Page 41: ...rakes 5 11 Battery 5 15 Jump Starting 5 16 Four Wheel Drive 5 21 Electrical System 5 22 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 5 22 Underhood Fuse Block 5 22 Tires 5 24 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 24 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 5 25 Tire Inspection and Rotation 5 28 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 29 Changing a Flat Tire 5 30 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Without Selector Switch 5 32 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit...

Page 42: ...the proper knowledge and tools CAUTION You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily...

Page 43: ...p a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed See Maintenance Record in the owner manual Checking Things Under the Hood High Voltage Devices and Wiring CAUTION Exposure to high voltage can cause shock burns and even death The high voltage systems in your vehicle can only be serviced by technicians with special training High voltage devices are i...

Page 44: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on your vehicle you will see 5 4 ...

Page 45: ...ner manual H Hybrid Auxiliary Fuse Block See Underhood Fuse Block on page 5 22 I DMCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap See Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5 6 J Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap See Cooling System in the owner manual K Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil in the owner manual Automatic Transmission Fluid For more information see A...

Page 46: ...is properly and tightly secured Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Cooling System In addition to the regular cooling system the vehicle also has a cooling system for the DMCM system This system is serviced differently than the vehicle s main cooling system The DMCM cooling system includes the DMCM coolant surge tank DMCM surge tank pressure cap DMCM cooling pumps hybrid cooling radiator and...

Page 47: ...g do not do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark with the vehicle parked on a level surface If it is not there might be a leak at the DMCM cooler core DMCM pressure cap DMCM cooler hoses DMCM cooling pump or somewhere else in the DMCM cooling system Notice Running the engine when there is a leak in the hybrid cooling system can cause the hybr...

Page 48: ...g liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap ...

Page 49: ...followed Notice Attempting to fill the DMCM cooling surge tank yourself when the fluid level is empty can damage your vehicle Your vehicle must be serviced 1 Park the vehicle on a level surface and turn the vehicle off Remove the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap when the DMCM cooling system including the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap and DMCM cooling hoses are no longer hot Turn the DMC...

Page 50: ...ntained at the FULL COLD mark This should take no longer than two minutes of hybrid cooling pump operation If the level cannot be kept at the FULL COLD level your vehicle may need service See your dealer retailer 6 Then replace the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated Notice Using tap water cooling system sealers or conditioners in an attempt...

Page 51: ...brake fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak If fluid is added when the linings are worn there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed Add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If too much brake fluid is added it can spill on the engine and burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and the vehicl...

Page 52: ...see if there is a leak After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the level with the engine running is in the proper operating range B between the MIN and MAX marks What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the owner manual Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This...

Page 53: ...pads are needed The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving except when applying the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well That could lead to an accident When the brake wear warning sound is heard have the vehicle serviced Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake rep...

Page 54: ...well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking The vehicle was designed and tested with top quality brake parts When parts of the braking system are replaced for example when the brake linings wear down and new ones are installed be sure to get new approved replacement parts If this is not done the brakes might not work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wr...

Page 55: ...and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 16 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage If the vehicle is driven infrequentl...

Page 56: ...icle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other It could cause a ...

Page 57: ...l the lamps that are not needed This avoids sparks and helps save both batteries It could save the radio 4 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on that vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive and a remote negative jump starting terminal You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery If the vehicle has a ...

Page 58: ...shlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally ...

Page 59: ...itive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive if the vehicle has one 8 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative if the vehicle has one Do not let t...

Page 60: ...ngine Part or Remote Negative Terminal B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote Negative Terminals C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the v...

Page 61: ...e is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant A Fill Plug B Drain Plug To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole you will need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug hole Use car...

Page 62: ...fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of the vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can The vehicle also has a special fuse in the battery box for the 300 volt batteries If this fuse has failed and needs to be replaced the vehicle will be disabled and you...

Page 63: ...otor Generator Control Module 2 10 BECM J Case Usage FAN 1 Cooling Fan 1 TRANS PUMP Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump FAN 2 Cooling Fan 2 CAB HTR PMP Cab Heater Pump Relays Usage FAN LOW Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay FAN MID 1 Cooling Fan Mid 1 FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Relay FAN MID 2 Cooling Fan Mid 2 FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control 5 23 ...

Page 64: ...d The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index of the owner manual How you load your vehicle affects vehicle...

Page 65: ...e vehicle s tires and transmit the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPMS will illuminate the low tire pressure warning symbol located on the instrument panel cluster At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center DIC display The low tire pressure warning light...

Page 66: ...and Compressor Kit Without Selector Switch on page 5 32 or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit With Selector Switch on page 5 40 TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable When the system detects a malfunction the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the igniti...

Page 67: ... side rear tire and driver side rear tire using a TPMS diagnostic tool See your dealer retailer for service The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure If increasing the tire s air pressure do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire s sidewall To decrease air pressure out of a tire you can use the poin...

Page 68: ... matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 9 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF 10 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label 11 Put the valve caps back on the valve stems Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 00...

Page 69: ...re changing equipment and no place to store a tire It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving especially if you maintain your tires properly See Tires in the Index of the owner manual If air goes out of a tire it is much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blow out here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire w...

Page 70: ...dside Service in the Index of the owner manual If the tire has a puncture less than a 1 4 inch 6 mm in the tread area of the tire see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Without Selector Switch on page 5 32 or Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit With Selector Switch on page 5 40 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on the haza...

Page 71: ...remain in the vehicle 6 Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle When the vehicle has a flat tire B use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks A A Wheel Block B Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jack an...

Page 72: ...on If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above see the operating instructions that follow If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kit shown above follow the operating instructions under Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit With Selector Switch 5 32 ...

Page 73: ...toring the tire sealant and compressor kit or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit there may not be a spare tire tire changing equipment and on some vehicles there may no...

Page 74: ...l adhered to the sealant canister Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer retailer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose...

Page 75: ...n the off O position 2 Unwrap the sealant air hose F and the power plug C 3 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 4 Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the sealant air hose F onto the tire valve stem Turn it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug C into the ac...

Page 76: ...f until the correct pressure is reached Notice If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes the vehicle should not be driven farther The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve See Roadside Assistance Program i...

Page 77: ...han 10 psi 68 kPa below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Assistance Program in the owner manual If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 10 psi 68 kPa from the recommended inflation pressure inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure 19 Wipe off any sealant from the ...

Page 78: ...ressor A 5 Place the kit on the ground Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it 6 Remove the tire valve stem cap by turning it counterclockwise 7 Attach the air only hose F onto the tire valve stem and press the lever down to secure it 8 Plug the power plug C into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power ...

Page 79: ...o turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 13 Unplug the power plug C from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle 14 Disconnect the air only hose C from the tire valve stem by turning it counterclockwise and replace the tire valve stem cap 15 Replace the air only hose F and the power plug C back in...

Page 80: ... air hose F with the slot in the air compressor 2 Push the sealant canister B down and turn it clockwise 3 Wrap the sealant air hose F around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location 4 Push the air compressor inflator hose F onto the sealant canister inlet and push the lever down Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit With Selector Switch System Identification If the vehicle has the...

Page 81: ...ON Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see Engine Exhaust in the owner manual 5 41 ...

Page 82: ...meone Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location If this vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit there may not be a spare tire tire changing equipment and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 1 4 inch 6 mm in the tread area of the tire It can also be used to inflate an...

Page 83: ...ng instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer retailer See Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant ca...

Page 84: ...r Kit Storage on page 5 49 2 Unwrap the sealant air hose F and the power plug H 3 Place the kit on the ground 4 Remove the valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the sealant air hose F onto the tire valve stem Turn it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug H into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outl...

Page 85: ...until the correct pressure is reached Notice If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes the vehicle should not be driven farther The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire Remove the power plug from the accessory power outlet and unscrew the inflating hose from the tire valve See Roadside Assistance Program in ...

Page 86: ...an 10 psi 68 kPa below the recommended inflation pressure stop driving the vehicle The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant cannot seal the tire See Roadside Assistance Program in the owner manual If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 10 psi 68 kPa from the recommended inflation pressure inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure 20 Wipe off any sealant from the w...

Page 87: ... 5 Attach the air only hose G onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until it is tight 6 Plug the power plug H into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Accessory Power Outlet s in the owner manual If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the c...

Page 88: ...essure reading is reached This option is only functional when using the air only hose G 11 Press the on off button B to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage 12 Unplug the power plug H from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle 13 Disconnect the air only hose G from the tire valve stem by turni...

Page 89: ...ster which is available from your dealer retailer 5 Push the new canister into place Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage The tire sealant and compressor kit is located under the storage tray on the driver side trim panel over the rear wheelhouse To access the tire sealant and compressor kit 1 Remove the tray by pulling up on the finger depression to access the tire sealant and compressor kit 5...

Page 90: ...r switch by pulling the velcro strip up and back Remove the sealant and compressor kit with a selector switch by lifting upward on the yellow tab to release the unit 4 Remove the sealant and compressor kit from its plastic tray assembly To store the tire sealant and compressor kit reverse the steps 5 50 ...

Page 91: ...apacities English Metric Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2 9 qt 2 7 L 6 0L V8 Engine Cooling System 15 5 qt 14 7 L Fuel Tank 24 5 gal 92 7 L All capacities are approximate Recheck fluid level after filling 5 51 ...

Page 92: ... NOTES 5 52 ...

Page 93: ...Maintenance Schedule 6 2 At Least Once a Year 6 2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 2 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 2 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 94: ...s identified below are specific to the hybrid vehicle and can be obtained from your dealer retailer See the owner manual for the other fluids and lubricants recommended for the vehicle Usage Fluid Lubricant Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Cooling System Always use the pre mixed 50 50 mixture of de ionized water and DEX COOL silicate free coolant available at your dealer retailer See Driv...

Page 95: ...Climate Controls 3 2 Compressor Kit Storing 5 49 Compressor Kit Tire Sealant 5 32 5 40 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap DMCM 5 6 Cooling System DMCM 5 6 D Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 5 6 Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Cooling System 5 6 Driver Information Center DIC 3 7 Warnings and Messages 3 7 E Engine Compartment Overview 5 4 Drive Belt Ro...

Page 96: ...I Inflation Tire Pressure 5 24 Inflator Kit Tire 5 32 5 40 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 3 Introduction ii J Jump Starting 5 16 L Light Charging System 3 4 Oil Pressure 3 6 M Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Year 6 2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 2 Manual How to Use ii 2 ...

Page 97: ...n Radio System 3 9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 2 Regenerative Braking 2 16 Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 2 Routing Engine Drive Belt 6 2 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 16 S Service Doing Your Own Work 5 2 Specifications Capacities 5 51 Starting Your Vehicle 2 3 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 5 49 3 ...

Page 98: ...lat 5 29 Inflation Pressure 5 24 Inspection and Rotation 5 28 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 5 32 5 40 Towing Towing Your Vehicle 4 2 Trailer 4 8 Transmission Automatic Fluid 5 5 V Vehicle Running While Parked 2 16 Voltage Devices High and Wiring 5 3 W Wiring High Voltage Devices 5 3 4 ...

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