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TRANSMISSION HOT -- IDLE
ENGINE

(transmission hot, idle

engine)

Appears if the transmission
fluid is too hot. Stop and idle
the engine until the message is
removed.

You will hear four chimes when
this message is displayed.

Pull over and stop the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so.

Let the engine idle until it is
cool.

The message will disappear
when the fluid has cooled.

NOTICE

Driving the vehicle with the
engine and transmission
temperature above the normal
operating range could damage
your vehicle.

This could lead to costly repairs
not covered by your warranty.

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TURN SIGNAL ON

(Turn

Signal On)

Appears with a chime if a turn
signal is left on for more than
1.2 km.

See "Turn Signal" under
"Multifunction Lever" later
in this section for more
information.

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VEHICLE OVERSPEED

(vehicle

overspeed)

Appears when the vehicle
speed exceeds 120 km/h.

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Summary of Contents for Escalade

Page 1: ...ions 5 Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls 21 Section 2 Seats and Restraints 181 Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions 241 Section 4 Service and Maintenance 307 Section 5 Problems on the Road 383 Cadillac Escalade Escalade ESV 10araEscalade fm Page 1 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 2: ... docu mentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product infor mation available at the time of printing We reserve the right to make changes in the product with out further notice The illustrations throughout the manual are typical and are not intended to b...

Page 3: ...cle For this reason the manual is organized according to feature location as opposed to feature operation It also includes some very impor tant safety and maintenance infor mation and even deals with some problems you may have while driving This manual is divided into five sections Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls To get a general understanding of how the content of this manual is organized ...

Page 4: ...es information about your keys and keyless entry if equipped about the ignition and vehicle starting and about the transmission transfer case if equipped parking traction steering brake and suspension systems It also covers your vehicle s specific loading and towing capabilities Section 4 Service and Maintenance The Service and Maintenance section contains fuel information helps you locate the var...

Page 5: ... cations includes major component specifications and capacities Section 5 Problems on the Road This section tells you how to handle certain problems you may have while driving It cov ers jump starting your vehicle towing your vehicle engine overheating changing a flat tire Each section begins with a brief table of contents to help you locate the information you want 10araEscalade fm Page 5 Wednesd...

Page 6: ...cle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts can t do their job when the seatback is excessively reclined Safety Belts CAUTION Always wear your safety belt Be sure it is adjusted properly at all times Do not let anyone ride where they cannot wear a safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safe ty belt you can be seriously injured or killed I...

Page 7: ...d closely against the body Do not wear your shoulder belt under your arm Make sure the belt is not twisted across your body You could be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place Always buckle your belt into the buckle near est you CAUTION The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces CAUT...

Page 8: ...esigned to best protect adults Anyone who is up against or very close to an inflating air bag could be seriously injured or killed CAUTION Continued Be sure that if children are too small to be well restrained by the safety belt system that they are secured in an appropriate child restraint The presence of an airbag is not a substitute for a safety belt and is only effective in conjunction with th...

Page 9: ...all times CAUTION Continued When an air bag inflates it leaves dust in the air This dust could cause breathing prob lems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trou ble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you are unable to get out of the vehicle then open a window or door Children and Safety Restraints CAUTION Never hold a baby in ...

Page 10: ...st use rear facing child restraints cannot ride safely in passenger air bag equipped vehicles that do not have rear seats If however you secure a forward facing child restraint in the front passenger seat be sure to move the front passen ger seat as far back as it will go Leaving Your Vehicle CAUTION Avoid leaving your vehicle while the engine is running Do not leave children in the vehicle with t...

Page 11: ...proper and safe operation Otherwise the vehi cle may move suddenly and or cause an accident CAUTION Continued Be sure the shift lever is in P Park and the parking brake is firmly applied when you leave your vehicle Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal and do not race the engine when shifting out of P Park or N Neutral Do not shift into D Drive or R Reverse when the engine is racing Do not shif...

Page 12: ...cle Idling the engine with the windows closed and the air conditioning fan off if equipped may allow dan gerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle CAUTION Continued It can also be very dangerous to drive with the trunk rear windows hatch or rear doors open If you must drive with one of these open or with their seal broken make sure all other windows are closed and turn the fan on to the highest speed...

Page 13: ... with all the windows open turn the air conditioning if equipped on to any setting that circulates outside air and have the vehicle serviced imme diately Water and Your Vehicle CAUTION After a car wash or driving through a puddle the brakes may not work well Apply light pedal pressure until the brakes work normally Do not drive through deep puddles If water enters into an air inlet it might damage...

Page 14: ...h the accelerator pedal This could damage the transmission Apply the brakes to hold the vehicle in position When you are going down a steep hill use a lower shift range along with the brakes to control the vehicle s speed Do not coast downhill in Neutral or with the ignition off The brakes could overheat and you could have an accident Vehicle Loading CAUTION Do not load your vehicle in excess of t...

Page 15: ...e engine before refueling When you open the fuel filler cap open it slightly at first to release the pressure inside the tank then turn it all the way Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Do not carry combustible mate rials such as gasoline in the vehicle CAUTION Continued Do not put pap...

Page 16: ...light use a flash light CAUTION Continued Every new GM vehicle uses an AC Delco battery that requires no maintenance However if another battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to make sure that there is no explosive gas present Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION To help avoid injury to you or others Do not let anyone ride in a vehicle that is being towed ...

Page 17: ...n the engine if the coolant is leaking If the vehicle loses all coolant it could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Adding only plain water or a liquid other than the recom mended coolant can be dangerous The engine could overheat but you would not get the overheat warning The engine could catch on fire and you or others could be burned CAUTION Under some conditions the ethylene glycol i...

Page 18: ...the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Continued Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an e...

Page 19: ...ely park your vehicle in a safe place and follow the instruc tions in this manual If the engine stalls while you are driving the power assisted brake and steering systems will not work properly and braking and steering will require substantial effort Try to pull over to a safe place before your vehicle stops NOTICE Additional electronic equip ment such as a CB radio cellu lar phone navigation pack...

Page 20: ...t drink CAUTION Continued Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse This is especially true of injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when any person who has been drinking whether a driver or a passenger is in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTI...

Page 21: ...Dome Lights 102 Illuminated Entry Exit System 102 Reading Lights 103 Battery Saver 103 Instrument Panel Switchbank 103 Heating and Air Conditioning System 104 Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System 104 Automatic Rear Air Conditioning Heating 112 Operating Tips 114 Air Outlets 115 Rear Window Defogger 115 Sound System and Clock 116 Rear Seat Audio 118 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 120 Anti Thef...

Page 22: ...glass 150 Power Liftgate 152 Rear Area Storage 156 Jack and Spare Tire Removal 156 Overhead Area and Roof 156 Overhead Console 156 Universal Transmitter 157 Sun Visors 164 Sunroof 164 Luggage Carrier 167 Storage 169 Center Console 169 Rear Seat Armrest 169 Glove Box 169 Cupholders 170 Heated and Cooled Cupholders 170 Rear Area Storage 171 Luggage Carrier 171 Ashtray and Lighter 171 Retained Access...

Page 23: ...1 3 4 5 6 RPM x 1000 0 ABS P R N D M 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 km h MPH AUTO AUX RES SET 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 1 10 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10araEscalade fm Page 23 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 24: ...rasonic Rear Parking Assist Disable Switch 11 Power Tilt Wheel Switch 12 Exterior Light Controls 13 Instrument Panel Dimmer Control Dome Lights Override Button Fog Light Switch 14 Cruise Control Buttons 15 Horn 16 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 17 Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System 18 Instrument Panel Switchbank This switchbank may contain the following controls Adjustable Accelerator and B...

Page 25: ...25 Section 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 RPM x 1000 0 ABS P R N D M 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 km h MPH 8 4 7 2 2 1 3 6 5 10araEscalade fm Page 25 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 26: ...d gages See Driver Information Center later in this section 1 High Beam Indicator The indicator light turns on when the headlights are set to high beams 2 Turn Signal Indicators An arrow will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change when the turn signal is activated 3 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage measures the engine coolant temperature Depending on the specific gage in your v...

Page 27: ...ol at the far end of the gage and remains there for more than 30 seconds the engine coolant has overheated If the engine coolant has over heated pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Then turn the engine off immediately See Sections 4 and 5 for more information on your vehicle s cooling system 4 Odometer Trip Odometer The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven ...

Page 28: ...ws how much fuel is in the fuel tank The fuel gage works only when the ignition switch is on When the gage first indicates empty there is still a little fuel left but you should refill the tank as soon as possible If the fuel is low the FUEL LEVEL LOW fuel level low message will appear on the Driver Information Center display A chime will also sound if the fuel is low See Driver Information Center...

Page 29: ...functions Some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they re working properly Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that works along with the warning lights and gages See Driver Information Center later in this section Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This light should come on briefly as you start the engine as a check to show you it is wor...

Page 30: ...or others could be burned Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced NOTICE Engine damage due to neglected oil problems can be costly to repair and is not covered by your warranty See Engine Oil in Section 4 for more information Charging System Light This light should come on when the ignition is on but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working properly I...

Page 31: ...art your engine as a check to show you it is working properly If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem This light appears when the fluid level in the reservoir is low or if there is another problem with the brakes A chime will sound to alert you when this warning light turns on See Brake Master Cylinder Fluid in Section 4 If the light comes on ...

Page 32: ...ake warning light stays on Have the vehicle towed for service If the Brake System Warning Light and the Antilock Brake System Warning Light both turn on and you hear a ten second chime there may be a problem with the dynamic rear proportioning system See Dynamic Rear Proportioning under Brakes in Section 3 for more information Antilock Brake System Warning Light This light should come on briefly a...

Page 33: ... Pull off the road and stop carefully Have the vehicle towed for service See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section If the Brake System Warning Light and the Antilock Brake System Warning Light both turn on and you hear a ten second chime there may be a problem with the dynamic rear proportioning system See Dynamic Rear Proportioning under Brakes in Section 3 for more information Malfu...

Page 34: ...dily If the light stays on you may be able to correct the malfunction by considering the following If you have just refilled the tank with fuel make sure the fuel cap is properly installed After a few driving trips this light should turn off If you have just driven through a deep puddle which may have caused the electrical system to become wet then this condi tion may correct itself when the elect...

Page 35: ...me on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty See Accessories and Modifica tions for more information In order for your vehicle to pass an inspection of its emission control equipment the Malfunction Indicator Light must be working properly If the engine is running the light must be off If the ignition is on and the engine is off the light must be o...

Page 36: ...e on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem When the Stabilitrak system activates the Stabilitrak Indicator Light will flash After the initial bulb check this light comes on to indicate that the system is off If the light stays on or if it comes on while you re driving when you have not turned off Stabilitrak there may be a problem with this system See your dealer...

Page 37: ... for information Air Bag Light This light will go on when you start the engine and shine steadily for a few seconds If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If it stays on or comes on while you are driving there may be a problem with this system A text message may also appear in the Driver Information Center display 10araEscalade fm Page 37 Wed...

Page 38: ...ys on or comes on while you are driving there may be a problem with this system The air bags may not inflate in a crash or they may inflate even when there hasn t been a crash To avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away Passenger Air Bag On Off Indicator The indicator light is located in the overhead console See Passenger Sensing System in Section 2 10araEscalade fm ...

Page 39: ... more information If you get the low tire pressure warning stop as soon as possible check all the tires for damage and inflate them to the pressure value shown on the tire and load ing information label See Tire and Loading Information Label in Section 3 for more infor mation The warning will reappear each time the vehicle is started until the low tire pressure condition is corrected If a problem ...

Page 40: ...Immobilizer System in Section 3 for information on the PASS Key system Also see Theft Deterrent System in Section 3 for more information on this light Cruise Control Light This light turns on whenever you set the cruise control See Cruise Control later in this section for more information Tow Haul Mode Light This light should come on when the tow haul mode has been selected See Tow Haul Mode under...

Page 41: ...s section for more information Fog Lamp Light This light will come on when the fog lights are turned on See Fog Lights later in this section for more information DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER The Driver Information Center gives you the status of many of your vehicle s systems 10araEscalade fm Page 41 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 42: ...Driver Information Center will turn on After a short delay the Driver Information Center will recall the mode last displayed before the engine was turned off If the system senses a problem a message will appear on the display See Driver Information Center Messages later in this section for more information If your vehicle is equipped with these features the compass and outside temperature will app...

Page 43: ...agement Indicator Average Speed A blank page ends this menu See the following later in this section for more information Trip Fuel Information Menu VEHICLE INFORMATION BUTTON Pressing this button repeatedly will allow you to scroll through the following displays Engine Oil Life English Metric Unit Selection Tire Pressure Monitor Displays Battery Voltage Oil Pressure Remote Keyless Entry Transmitte...

Page 44: ...y be available with your vehicle Press this button to access the feature customization menu To program personalization settings see Feature Customiza tion later in this section SET RESET BUTTON Press this button to reset Driver Information Center features and to turn off or acknowledge messages Use this button to do the following to reset the trip odometer to start stop or reset the timer to reset...

Page 45: ...iver Information Center Messages later in this section Trip Fuel Information Menu Press this button to access the trip fuel information menu A blank page ends this menu Pressing this button repeatedly will allow you to scroll through the following displays ODOMETER Odometer The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven The reading will be indicated in metric units of kilometers or in Eng...

Page 46: ...l right away If the fuel level is low the FUEL LEVEL LOW fuel level low message will appear in the display See Driver Information Center Messages later in this section This item cannot be reset AVERAGE ECONOMY average economy This display shows the average fuel economy since the last time you reset the system The reading will be indicated in metric units of L 100 km the amount of fuel consumed in ...

Page 47: ...fluid temperature The reading will be indicated in metric units of C or in English units of F INST ECON Instant Fuel Econ omy This will show what the fuel economy is at the instant the display is viewed The reading will be indicated in metric units of L 100 km the amount of fuel consumed in liters per 100 km or in English units of MPG Miles Per Gallon This item cannot be reset Your engine is equip...

Page 48: ...INING oil life remaining This display shows the percent age of oil life remaining since the system was last reset If for example you see 95 that means that the way you are driving your vehicle 95 of the current oil life remains How frequently you have to change the oil depends on your driving patterns engine rpm and engine temperature It is the owner s responsibility to check the engine oil level ...

Page 49: ... Press and hold the button for five seconds When the system is reset the display should read 100 Start the engine If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON change engine oil soon message comes back on the system did not reset Repeat this procedure See Driver Information Center Messages later in this section for more information The oil life indicator should only be reset after an oil change If the system is e...

Page 50: ...ht tire pressures REAR TIRES kPa LEFT XX RIGHT XX rear left and right tire pressures The reading will be indicated in metric units of kPa or in English units of PSI If the system detects low tire pressure in one or more of the tires the low tire pressure warning light will appear and TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE tire low add air to tire will be displayed on the Driver Infor mation Center If the displa...

Page 51: ...ter See Charging System Light under Warning Lights earlier in this section for more infor mation OIL PRESSURE oil pressure This display shows the engine oil pressure The reading will be indicated in metric units of kPa or in English units of PSI PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY press to relearn remote key This display allows you to match remote keyless entry transmitters to your vehicle Even if only on...

Page 52: ...re may not be available on all vehicles Your vehicle s compass should be pre set to your zone If your vehicle is taken outside this zone it may be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for variance See Compass later in this sec tion for compass information PRESS TO CALIBRATE COMPASS press to calibrate compass Note This feature may not be available on all vehicles With the ignition on the c...

Page 53: ...DOOR LOCK automatic door lock AUTO DOOR UNLOCK automatic door unlock REMOTE DOOR LOCK remote door lock REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK remote door unlock DELAY DOOR LOCK delay door lock EXIT LIGHTING exit lighting APPROACH LIGHTING approach lighting AUTO HIGH BEAMS automatic high beams CHIME VOLUME chime volume PARK TILT MIRRORS park tilt mirrors EASY EXIT RECALL easy exit recall EASY EXIT SETUP easy exit setu...

Page 54: ...nce you have entered program ming mode press the button repeatedly to scroll through the list of customizable features available on your vehicle Only available options will appear in the display The following features which are automatically recalled can only be programmed to one vehicle setting PRESS TO DISPLAY IN ENGLISH press to display in English Note This menu item will not appear if the Driv...

Page 55: ...in the English language FRANÇAIS French Language All information is displayed in the French language ARABIC Arabic Language All information is displayed in the Arabic language CHINESE Chinese Lan guage All information is displayed in the Chinese language NO CHANGE no change Once the desired setting is displayed press the button to select it You may now either exit pro gramming mode or program the ...

Page 56: ...lock when you shift out of P Park This is the default setting AT VEHICLE SPEED at vehicle speed The doors automatically lock when the vehicle s speed exceeds 13 km h for three seconds NO CHANGE no change Once the desired setting is displayed press the button to select it You may now either exit pro gramming mode or program the next available feature To exit programming mode see Exiting Programming...

Page 57: ...ER IN PARK driver in park The driver s door automati cally unlocks when you shift into P Park ALL AT KEY OUT all at key out All doors automatically unlock when the key is removed from the ignition ALL IN PARK all in park All doors automatically unlock when you shift into P Park This is the default setting NO CHANGE no change Once the desired setting is displayed press the button to select it You m...

Page 58: ...en the lock button on the transmitter is pressed HORN ONLY horn only With this setting activated the horn will sound when the lock button on the trans mitter is pressed twice HORN LIGHTS horn and lights With this setting activated the exterior lights will flash when the lock button on the transmitter is pressed The horn will sound if you press the lock button again within five seconds This is the ...

Page 59: ...g activated the exterior lights will not flash when the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed LIGHTS ON lights on With this setting activated the exterior lights will flash when the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed This is the default setting NO CHANGE no change Once the desired setting is displayed press the button to select it You may now either exit pro gramming mode or program...

Page 60: ...n the power door lock switch is pressed ON on If the power door lock switch is pressed while the liftgate or a door is open locking will be delayed for five seconds after the last door is closed This is the default setting NO CHANGE no change Once the desired setting is displayed press the button to select it You may now either exit pro gramming mode or program the next available feature To exit p...

Page 61: ...ress the button to select it You may now either exit pro gramming mode or program the next available feature To exit programming mode see Exiting Programming Mode later in this section APPROACH LIGHTING approach lighting This feature allows you to program the exterior lights to turn on or remain off when you use the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle while it is dark outside P...

Page 62: ...g Programming Mode later in this section See Remote Keyless Entry in Section 3 for more information AUTO HIGH BEAMS auto matic high beams This feature allows you to turn the automatic high beam system on or off Press the button to enter the submenu While in this submenu press the button repeatedly to scroll through the following options OFF off Select this option to disable this feature This is th...

Page 63: ... mode or program the next available feature To exit programming mode see Exiting Programming Mode later in this section PARK TILT MIRRORS park tilt mirrors With this feature turned on the passenger s and or driver s mirror will tilt down to a pre programmed position whenever the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse to allow you to view the curb while you parallel park Press the button to enter the su...

Page 64: ...ay now either exit pro gramming mode or program the next available feature To exit programming mode see Exiting Programming Mode later in this section See the following later in this section for more information Mirrors Curb View Assist Mirrors EASY EXIT RECALL easy exit recall This feature allows you to select the manner in which the Mem ory Feature s easy exit position is automatically recalled ...

Page 65: ... select it You may now either exit pro gramming mode or program the next available feature To exit programming mode see Exiting Programming Mode later in this section For information on program ming your preferred settings into memory see Memory Feature later in this section EASY EXIT SETUP easy exit setup This feature allows you to enable or disable automatic recall of the Memory Feature s easy e...

Page 66: ...exit pro gramming mode or program the next available feature To exit programming mode see Exiting Programming Mode later in this section For information on program ming your preferred settings into memory see Memory Feature later in this section MEMORY SEAT RECALL memory seat recall This feature allows you to enable or disable automatic recall of Memory Feature settings Press the button to enter t...

Page 67: ...TART vehicle remote start This feature allows you to enable or disable the vehicle remote starter Press the button to enter the submenu While in this submenu press the button repeatedly to scroll through the following options OFF off The remote start feature is not enabled ON on Select this option to enable this feature This is the default setting NO CHANGE no change Once the desired setting is di...

Page 68: ...to scroll through the following options OFF off Select this option to disable this feature ON on Select this option to enable this feature This is the default setting NO CHANGE no change Once the desired setting is displayed press the button to select it You may now either exit pro gramming mode or program the next available feature To exit programming mode see Exiting Programming Mode later in th...

Page 69: ... to their default settings This is the default setting DO NOT RESTORE do not restore If you select this option the current settings will not change Once the desired setting is displayed press the button to select it You may now either exit pro gramming mode or program the next available feature To exit programming mode see Exiting Programming Mode later in this section PRESS TO EXIT FEATURE SETTIN...

Page 70: ...SE South East S South SW South West W West or NW North West should appear on the display to show your vehicle s direction If after a few seconds the reading does not appear the compass may need calibration There may be a strong magnetic field from various magnetic objects on the vehicle interfering with the compass Turn off the engine move the magnetic objects then restart the engine and calibrate...

Page 71: ...etal buildings 2 Make sure the compass is set to the correct variance zone See Compass Variance later in this section for more infor mation 3 Press repeatedly until PRESS TO CALIBRATE COMPASS press to cali brate compass is displayed 4 Press the button to start calibrating the compass CALIBRATING DRIVE IN CIR CLES calibrating drive in circles will appear on the display 5 Drive your vehicle in tight...

Page 72: ...ld If your vehicle is taken outside this zone it may be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for variance Compass variance is the difference between the earth s magnetic north and the true geographic north Find your current location and zone number on the variance zone map 10araEscalade fm Page 72 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 73: ...ar any warning messages on the Driver Information Center by pressing any of the four Driver Information Center buttons located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel Clearing a message only makes the message disappear It does not eliminate the problem Be sure to take messages seriously Some messages may not be cleared until the problem is fixed BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE battery...

Page 74: ...ircles Note This message may not be available on all vehicles Appears when the compass is being calibrated See Compass Calibration ear lier in this section for more information CALIBRATION COMPLETE calibration complete Note This message may not be available on all vehicles Appears when the compass has been calibrated successfully See Compass Calibration ear lier in this section for more informatio...

Page 75: ...s door is open or ajar and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Make sure that there are no obstructions in the way of the door and close the door ENGINE HOT A C TURNED OFF engine hot air conditioning turned off Appears when the coolant temperature is over normal operating temperature To avoid added strain on a hot engine the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned off When the coolant...

Page 76: ...rheated idle engine Appears when the coolant temperature is too hot Pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Let the engine idle until it is cool See the following for more information Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Overheat Protection Mode NOTICE If this message appears or an overheat warning appears on the instrument cluster stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid...

Page 77: ...gine power is reduced This message indicates that the engine cooling system temperature is too hot and that the system has further entered the engine overheat protec tion mode See Engine Overheating in Section 5 for more information A chime will also sound There may be a noticeable reduction in the vehicle s performance This also can affect the vehicle s ability to accelerate If this message appea...

Page 78: ...ft rear door is open or ajar and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Make sure that there are no obstructions in the way of the door and close the door OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE oil pressure low stop engine If this message appears while the engine is running stop and turn the engine off imme diately Do not use the vehicle until the problem is fixed Check the oil level See Engine Oil in Section...

Page 79: ...off and will not warn you of objects in your path For information about this system see Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist later in this section PASSENGER DOOR OPEN passenger door open Appears with a chime when the front passenger door is open or ajar and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Make sure that there are no obstructions in the way of the door and close the door REAR ACCESS OPEN Rear Access...

Page 80: ...ntry transmitter Appears if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low Replace the battery See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry in Section 3 for information RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN right rear door open Appears with a chime when the right rear door is open or ajar and the vehicle is shifted out of P Park Make sure that there are no obstructions in the way of the door and close t...

Page 81: ...ction for more information SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM Service Brake System Appears if there is a problem with the brake system The brake system warning light will also be on Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off to reset the system Restart the vehicle If the message reappears the vehicle needs service See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section Also see Brakes in Section 3 for more informa...

Page 82: ...oblem with the ultrasonic rear parking assist feature Do not use the parking assist feature while this message is displayed See your dealer for service For information about this system see Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist later in this section SERVICE RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY service right head lamp assembly Note This message may not be available on all vehicles Appears when the right head light is ...

Page 83: ...our dealer for service SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM service theft deter rent system Appears when there is a prob lem with the theft deterrent system programmed into the key The vehicle usually restarts but you may want to take the vehicle to a proper service center before turning off the engine See PASS Key III Plus Electronic Immobilizer System in Section 3 for more informa tion SERVICE TIRE MO...

Page 84: ...ilitrak button or when Stabilitrak has been automatically disabled This message will also appear under the following conditions The stability system is over heating due to continuous use for an extended period of time The brake system warning light is on See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The stability system takes too long to complete its diagnos tic checks due to driving cond...

Page 85: ...RE LEARNING ACTIVE tire learning active Appears when the tire pressure monitor system is re learning the tire positions on your vehicle For more information see Tire Pressure Monitor under Tires in Section 4 TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE Tire Low Add Air To Tire Appears when the Tire Pressure Monitor detects a low pressure condition in one or more of the road tires One of the following displays will al...

Page 86: ...tion Label in Section 3 for more information Also see Tire Pressure Monitor under Tires in Section 4 for more information It is possible to receive more than one tire pressure message at a time To read other messages which may have been sent at the same time press the button See Vehicle Information Menu earlier in this section for more information on checking vehicle tire pressures TRACTION CONTRO...

Page 87: ...ear when the fluid has cooled NOTICE Driving the vehicle with the engine and transmission temperature above the normal operating range could damage your vehicle This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty TURN SIGNAL ON Turn Signal On Appears with a chime if a turn signal is left on for more than 1 2 km See Turn Signal under Multifunction Lever later in this section for more inf...

Page 88: ...adjust button to the lower left of the clock Press and hold the button to spin the clock hands Release the button before you get to the desired time Press and release the button to increase the clock by one minute intervals until the desired time is reached Your vehicle is also equipped with a digital clock viewable in the navigation system display that operates independently of the analog clock F...

Page 89: ...AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with a heating and air conditioning system See Heating and Air Conditioning later in this section for more information on how to operate the system NAVIGATION SYSTEM For information on how to use this system see the separate navigation entertainment system manual HOOD RELEASE Use the hood release handle located on the lower left side of the inst...

Page 90: ...em working but this is normal The system should be done initializing before the vehicle reaches a speed of 32 km h In some cases it may take approxi mately two miles of driving before the system completes initializa tion If the system fails initialization one of the following messages will appear on the Driver Information Center display TRACTION CONTROL OFF Traction Control Off SERVICE TRACTION CO...

Page 91: ...of the vehicle You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal When the Stabilitrak system activates the Stabilitrak Indicator Light will flash You should normally leave the system in its normal operating mode however make sure to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in mud sand or snow See If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Section 5 It may also be necessary to turn off the system wh...

Page 92: ...ain Stabilitrak may also turn off auto matically if a problem is detected within the system If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle see your dealer for service Stabilitrak Traction Control Traction control is part of the Stabilitrak system The system comes on automatical ly when you start the engine When the system senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning t...

Page 93: ...ill appear on the Driver Information Center To return the system to its normal operating mode press the button again When Stabilitrak is turned off only the brake traction control portion of traction control will work Engine speed management will be disabled Brake traction control may activate more frequently NOTICE Do not allow the wheel s of one axle to spin excessively when the Stabilitrak anti...

Page 94: ...n the cruise control back on Stabilitrak may also turn off automatically if a problem is detected within the system If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle see your dealer for service ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS NOTICE Maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 20 amps Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods of time when the ignition is off can dr...

Page 95: ... dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the fuse rating When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Certain accessory power plugs may not be compatible with the power outlets in your vehicle Use of such plugs may result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see you...

Page 96: ...rom low beams to high beams push the multifunction lever toward the front of the vehicle To change the lights back to low beams pull the lever back toward you When the high beams are on an indicator light on the instrument cluster will also be on Note Power to the exterior lights and to most interior lights is automatically turned off 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off If you want the hea...

Page 97: ...ey is not in the ignition you will hear a warning tone There are two ways to turn off this feature Rotate the knob to turn the lights off and then back on Close and re open the door Automatic Headlight System When activated this automatic headlight feature turns your headlights and other operating lights on and off by sensing how dark it is outside In order for this feature to work properly be sur...

Page 98: ...you need it If the automatic headlight system has the headlights turned on and you turn the ignition off the exterior lights will stay on for a period of delayed illumination while you leave the vicinity of the vehicle Use the Driver Information Center to turn this feature on or off and to increase or decrease the length of the delayed illumination period See the following under Driver Information...

Page 99: ...rted To disable this feature do the following Press the AUTO button located at the bottom of the inside rearview mirror or Push the multifunction lever toward the front of the vehicle to turn on the high beams When the system is enabled the high beam headlights will remain on until one of the following occurs The system detects the head lights of an oncoming vehicle The system detects the tail lig...

Page 100: ...trol sensor is obstructed The vehicle load is causing the sensor to point upwards The vehicle is being driven on winding or hilly roads If any of these conditions exist disable the automatic high beam system If you press and hold AUTO for more than 20 seconds the indica tor light will flash three times to let you know that the system is in service mode If the light flashes you will need to reactiv...

Page 101: ...ights for better vision in foggy or misty conditions The fog lights only operate if the ignition is on The fog lights switch is located next to the main lights control to the left of the steering wheel Press the switch to turn your fog lights on and off The headlights will turn on auto matically When the fog lights are on the Fog Lamp Light on the instrument cluster will also be on The fog lights ...

Page 102: ...trol If this button is pressed in the interior lights will not come on when you open the doors When the button is in the out position the interior lights operate in the normal manner Illuminated Entry Exit System When a door is opened some interior lights will turn on to illuminate your entry into the vehicle When the key is removed from the ignition some interior lights will turn on to illuminate...

Page 103: ... SWITCHBANK The switchbank is on the instru ment panel below the Heating and Air Conditioning system This switchbank may contain the following controls Adjustable Accelerator and Brake Pedals Control Power Running Boards Control If equipped If your vehicle does not have an option controlled by one of the switches listed above the option s switch will be replaced with a blank switch 10araEscalade f...

Page 104: ...ic climate control system to work properly be sure not to cover the sensors See Sensors later in this section The outside temperature appears in the driver information center display For more information see Driver Information Center in earlier this section Press the driver s temperature knob fan defrost AUTO or air conditioning button on the climate control panel to turn the system on If you pres...

Page 105: ...l to turn the system back on TEMPERATURE CONTROL You can choose from 15 C 60 F to 32 C 90 F However if the system is in the automatic mode and you choose 15 C 60 F for maximum cooling or 32 C 90 F for maximum heating the system will remain at the maximum cooling or heating setting Choosing the maximum heating or cooling setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster Driver Temperatur...

Page 106: ... s temperature setting cannot be changed See Defrosting later in this section for more information If you would like to reset the passenger s temperature to be the same as the driver s press to turn off the passenger s control AUTOMATIC MODE In order for the automatic climate control system to work properly be sure not to cover the sensors See Sensors later in this section 1 Press AUTO to turn the...

Page 107: ...rature is above 4 C The automatic mode will also activate the recirculation feature when it is hot outside and quick cooling is needed In cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan to avoid blowing cold air into the vehicle If you would like to override this delay press the fan switch to manually select a fan speed MANUAL MODE Fan Speed Selector Use to manually control the fan speed Pre...

Page 108: ...d off the display goes blank after displaying the current setting You may choose one of the following settings This mode directs airflow through the instrument panel outlets The blending mode directs airflow through both the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets Some air may go to the wind shield and side window vents The air coming from the floor outlets may be slightly warmed The heater...

Page 109: ...A C compressor will automat ically operate in this mode if the temperature is above 4 C The recirculation function cannot be activated in this mode Do not drive the vehicle unless all windows are clear of fog snow ice or anything else that may obstruct your vision When defrost mode is selected the passenger s temperature setting cannot be changed If you press the passenger s temperature knob when ...

Page 110: ... the windows to fog up To defog the windows quickly use the defog or defrosting mode and set the fan at the highest speed A C Compressor Button Press to manually turn the air conditioning compressor on and off The indicator light will appear on the display The system will cool and dehumid ify the air inside the vehicle Air conditioning will be automati cally disabled if the outside temperature dro...

Page 111: ...ation SENSORS In order for the automatic climate control system to work properly be sure not to cover the sensors The climate control system uses the information from the sensors to adjust the outlet temperature fan speed and air delivery mode Solar Sensor The sensor is located on top of the instrument panel near the windshield Temperature Sensors The inside temperature sensor is located in the he...

Page 112: ...ar climate control system do any of the following Press REAR on the front climate control system to turn the system on and off The indicator light will glow when the system is on Press the increase fan speed button the mode button or the plus or minus button on the rear control panel to turn the system on Press repeatedly to turn the system off The indicator light will turn off A SRCE PROG C B 10a...

Page 113: ...displayed Press either the plus or minus button to increase or decrease the temperature The system will automatically control the inside temperature air delivery mode and the fan speed When automatic operation is active the word AUTO appears on the display If the rear settings do not match the front settings the settings will appear on the rear display MANUAL MODE Fan Speed Selector Press the up a...

Page 114: ...ditioning system Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow leaves or any other obstruction In cold weather set the fan at the highest speed when you first enter the vehicle to clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture to reduce the chance of fogging the inside of your windows Keep the area under the front seats clear of objects to help air circulate through the vehicle Adding equipment ...

Page 115: ... turn back on just press the button again The power mirrors are also heated every time the rear defogger is activated Do not drive the vehicle unless all windows are clear of fog snow ice or anything else that may obstruct your vision NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or anything else that is sharp on the inside of the rear window You could cut or damage the warming grid The repairs would not be cove...

Page 116: ...with a navigation system The radio is integrated into that system s control panel See the separate manual for the navigation enter tainment system and its radio for further information In order for this feature to work the ignition must be on or Retained Accessory Power must be active While your vehicle is parked take the time to familiarize yourself with the system controls and operation and to s...

Page 117: ...e interference with your vehicle s radio This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls charging the phone s battery or simply when the phone is on This interference is described as an increased level of static while listening to the radio If you notice static while listening to the radio unplug the cellular phone and turn it off Interference may also be caused by other equipment...

Page 118: ...both the front radio and the rear seat audio system only one radio band can be selected If the current band is changed by either the rear seat audio system or the front radio both systems will change to the new band Audio output from this system can be heard using wired headphones not included or your vehicle s speakers If your vehicle is equipped with the optional Rear Seat Entertainment System a...

Page 119: ...er station and stay there When listening to a CD or a DVD press this button to seek to the beginning of the current or previous track chapter If the track chapter has been play ing for under 10 seconds the system goes to the previous track If the track has been playing longer than 10 seconds the system restarts the current track chapter Press the button and the radio will go to the next higher sta...

Page 120: ... button to select the next disc in the changer If your vehicle is equipped with the Rear Seat Entertainment System this control can be used to navigate DVD menus See the separate Rear Seat Entertainment System guide for information AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS Your vehicle has radio controls mounted on the steering wheel MUTE BUTTON Press to silence the system s speakers If the rear seat occupant...

Page 121: ... change radio stations select tracks chapters on a disc or to select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod or USB device Press the up or down arrow to move quickly to the next or previ ous preset radio station When a disc is playing press the up or down arrow to select the next or previous track chapter on the disc Press to tune the radio to next station The radio will not stop on stations with w...

Page 122: ...rform the following functions Press the up or down arrow to highlight individual tracks or folders Press and hold the up or down arrow to scroll through a list Press and release to select a highlighted track or folder Press and hold to access the previous folder While using the music navigator the currently selected track will continue to play until a new track is selected ANTI THEFT FEATURE Your ...

Page 123: ...ply aftermarket glass tinting The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception Any resulting damage would not be covered by your warranty If you choose to add an aftermar ket cellular phone to your vehicle and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass be sure not to damage the existing grid lines Do not place the cellular phone antenna ove...

Page 124: ...ce system with route planning For information on how to use this system see the separate navigation entertainment system manual CONTROLS MOUNTED ON STEERING WHEEL COLUMN You will find the following controls mounted on the steering wheel or steering column 2 1 3 4 5 6 RPM x 1000 0 ABS P R N D M 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 km h MPH RES SET A I H B C D E F G 10araEscalade fm Page 124 We...

Page 125: ... want the wheel to move Press the switch up or down to tilt the wheel up or down Do not use the upper most position as a driving position The air bag will not be effective if the steering wheel is in this position It is recommended that you use the upper most position only for entry and exit See the following for more information Feature Customization EASY EXIT SETUP easy exit setup EASY EXIT RECA...

Page 126: ...ditional informa tion on the ignition switch Gearshift Lever See Starting and Operating Instructions for additional infor mation on the Gearshift Lever Tow Haul Button Press and release the button to turn the tow haul mode on or off See Tow Haul Mode under Trailer Towing in Section 3 Hazard Warning Flasher Use hazard warning flashers to warn others of emergency conditions or when your vehicle is i...

Page 127: ...n signal lights will flash six times If the arrows flash at a faster rate than normal a signal bulb may be burned out Check the front and rear signal lights to make sure they are working properly If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the green arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse and for burned out bulbs See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in Section...

Page 128: ...nt cluster will also be on Headlight High Beam Flashing You may be able to flash your high beams to signal other drivers when the low beam headlights are on To do this pull and hold the lever toward you as long as you want the high beams to be on Release it to turn the high beams off Windshield Wipers NOTICE Clear any ice or snow from the wiper blades before using them to prevent damage to the bla...

Page 129: ...y reducing forward vision Replace worn wiper blades WINDSHIELD WASHER At the top of the multifunction lever there s a paddle with the windshield washer symbol on it To spray washer fluid on the windshield just push the paddle and release The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed If the washer fluid reservoir is low on fluid WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID wash...

Page 130: ... at the end of the lever For more cycles press and hold the button To turn the rear wiper off move the switch to If the liftgate or liftglass is not properly closed the rear wiper washer will not operate If you open the liftgate or liftglass while the rear wiper washer is on this feature will turn off CAUTION Don t use the washer fluid in freezing weather until your window is warmed so that ice do...

Page 131: ... to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See the following for more infor mation Stabilitrak System Once conditions are back to normal you may turn the cruise control back on CAUTION It is dangerous to use cruise control in heavy traffic or on slippery or winding roads Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set or if the master cylinder brake fluid level i...

Page 132: ...t using it To Get Out of Cruise Control To temporarily turn off cruise control without erasing the set speed memory do the following Step on the brake pedal Or Press the cruise control cancel button The Cruise Control light will turn off To turn off cruise control and erase the set speed memory do the following Press the cruise control button or Turn off the ignition RES SET RES SET 10araEscalade ...

Page 133: ...u push the plus button to return to your chosen speed don t hold the switch there If you hold it the vehicle will accelerate and continue to gain speed It will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake To Go to a Higher Speed To go to a higher speed do any of the following Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press SET Release the button and the accelerator ...

Page 134: ...and hold the SET button Your vehicle will slow down When it gets to the lower speed you want let go of the button The vehicle will maintain the lower speed Tapping the button will lower your vehicle s speed by 1 6 km h for each tap To Pass Another Vehicle When You re in Cruise Control Just use the accelerator pedal when you need more speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle will go ...

Page 135: ...nger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror makes objects appear to be farther away than they really are Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Each outside rearview mirror may also have a turn signal indicator which flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change when t...

Page 136: ...power mirrors are heated every time the rear defogger is activated See Rear Window Defogger under Heating and Air Condition ing System earlier in this section for more information POWER FOLDING MIRRORS Your vehicle is equipped with folding outside mirrors You should fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through a car wash or parking on narrow streets To fold the mirrors inward press...

Page 137: ...nd adjustable pedal positions The controls are located on the driver s door panel See Memory Feature later in this section for more information CURB VIEW ASSIST MIRROR With this feature turned on the passenger s and or driver s mirror will tilt down whenever the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse to a pre programmed position allowing you to view the curb while you parallel park If further adjustmen...

Page 138: ...n on off button at the base of the mirror The automatic dimming feature turns on automatically each time the vehicle is started During the day the mirror reflects all the light from behind your vehicle At night when the glare is too high it darkens to reflect only part of the light behind you This also activates the auto dimming outside rearview mirror Press the AUTO button located at the bottom o...

Page 139: ...e light from behind your vehicle At night when the glare is too high it darkens to reflect only part of the light behind you To turn the automatic mirror feature on or off press the button The indicator light next to the on off button will turn on when auto dimming is activated This also activates the auto dimming outside rearview mirror NOTICE Do not spray glass cleaner directly onto the mirror U...

Page 140: ...ries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather CAUTION Continued Do not leave children in the vehicle with the ignition key They could operate the power windows or other controls and could even make the vehicle move A child or others could be injured or even killed Children can operate a...

Page 141: ...uit breaker If there is an electrical overload the power window system will stop until the current load returns to normal or the problem is fixed EXPRESS DOWN FEATURE Each window switch has an Express Down feature The window can be opened a small amount by tapping the front part of the switch lightly When the switch is pressed all the way down and released the window will go down all the way To st...

Page 142: ...all amount pull up on the front of the switch lightly To activate the express close mode to fully close the window lift the front of the switch to the second position then release it To stop the window while it is closing tap the switch or pull the switch up briefly ANTI PINCH FEATURE If a head hand or another object is in the way of the window as it is express closing the window will stop and ope...

Page 143: ...h feature lift and hold the power window switch in the express close position The window will rise for as long as the switch is held In this mode the window will close on an object in its path Use care when overriding the anti pinch feature The express mode will operate normally once the switch is released WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH There is a rear window lock switch which allows the driver to prevent ...

Page 144: ...rogram the express close feature for each front window To reprogram a window once electrical power is restored 1 Make sure the ignition is on or in the accessory position or that Retained Accessory Power is active 2 Close all doors 3 Press and hold the window switch to fully open the window 4 Pull up the window switch to fully close the window and keep holding the switch for about two more seconds...

Page 145: ...he doors are unlocked your chances of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash are increased Wear your seat belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive Locking your doors when you drive can help prevent unwanted outsiders from entering your vehicle when you slow down or stop the vehicle Manual Door Locks From the outside use your key to lock or unlock the driver s door Note that there i...

Page 146: ...e information Operating the remote keyless entry system may interact with the vehicle s theft deterrent system See Theft Deterrent System in Section 3 for more information ANTI LOCKOUT FEATURE This feature helps protect you from locking your keys in the vehicle If the driver s power door lock switch is pressed while the driver s door is open and the key is in the ignition all the doors will lock a...

Page 147: ...rs immediately press the power door lock switch twice Use the Driver Information Center to enable or disable this feature See the following under Driver Information Center earlier in this section for more information Feature Customization DELAY DOOR LOCK delay door lock PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS This feature allows you to customize your automatic door locks to suit your needs To program th...

Page 148: ... rear doors using the remote keyless entry the front power door lock switch or by lifting the rear door lock manually But the door can only be opened from the outside Security Lock Activation To activate this feature use the ignition key to turn the rear door security lock to the horizontal position and then close the door To open the door unlock it and open it from the outside To deactivate this ...

Page 149: ...ormal operation Note The running boards must be in the retracted position to be disabled NOTICE Be sure to retract the power running boards before your vehicle goes through an automatic car wash Otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty REAR CARGO AREA CAUTION It can be very dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass open Carbon monoxide CO...

Page 150: ...ng conditions must be met The transmission must be in P Park The rear wiper must be off If you attempt to open the liftgate or liftglass with the rear wiper on the liftgate or liftglass will not open until the rear wiper has been turned off If the vehicle s doors are unlocked using a power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter then the liftgate and liftglass will also be unlocke...

Page 151: ...ss have an electric latch If a low voltage condition occurs or the battery is disconnected the liftgate and liftglass will not open The system will return to normal operation once battery power is restored If the system does not operate as described above see your dealer for service See the following for more information Rear Wiper Washer Remote Keyless Entry A B 10araEscalade fm Page 151 Wednesda...

Page 152: ...nsmission must be in P Park If the transmission is moved out of P Park while the liftgate is moving the liftgate will continue to open or close If you begin to drive before the liftgate is completely closed the liftgate may stop and reverse direction to the full open position Do not drive with the liftgate open To use this feature do any of the following Press and hold the liftgate button on the r...

Page 153: ... All the doors must be unlocked for this feature to work The taillights will flash and a chime will sound while the liftgate is opening and closing If the liftgate is open pressing the button next to the liftgate latch will also close the power liftgate If you press the button again while the liftgate is in motion the liftgate will reverse direction If the rear wiper is active when you press the p...

Page 154: ...ly until the power liftgate function reactivates The REAR ACCESS OPEN rear access open message will appear in the Driver Information Center when the liftgate or liftglass is not completely closed A chime will also sound and the interior lights will turn on See Driver Information Center earlier in this section for information Obstruction Detection Feature If the power liftgate presses against an ob...

Page 155: ...il it is activated again or closed manually Power Liftgate System Problems Both the liftgate and liftglass have an electric latch If a low voltage condition occurs or the battery is disconnected the liftgate and liftglass will not open The system will return to normal operation once battery power is restored If the system does not operate as described above see your dealer for service If the suppo...

Page 156: ... your vehicle See Section 5 for information on spare tire removal and changing a flat tire OVERHEAD AREA AND ROOF Overhead Console The overhead console may contain the following items Passenger Air Bag On Off Indicator See Passenger Sensing System in Section 2 Sunroof Switches If equipped If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof see Sunroof later in this section Reading Lights See Reading Lights...

Page 157: ...arage door openers entry door locks security systems and home lighting This system may not work with some older garage door openers Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have a stop and reverse feature Make sure to save the original hand held transmitter in case you ever need to erase or reprogram the system If you ever sell your vehicle be sure to erase the programmed b...

Page 158: ... radio frequen cy install a new battery in your hand held transmitter Determining the Code Type Some older garage door openers are fixed code transmitters The same signal is sent each time the button is pressed If the device operates with a fixed code there will be a series of switches present when you remove the battery compartment cover An example of the switches is shown above The motor head un...

Page 159: ...in customizing this feature 1 Examine the hand held transmitter to verify that the device operates with a fixed code See Determining the Code Type earlier in this section Note If the hand held transmitter is lost proceed with the next step 2 Check the motor head unit for the device to verify if switches exist on the unit 3 Compare any existing switches on the motor head unit to those of the hand h...

Page 160: ...he switch number If a switch is in the middle write middle next to the switch number If a switch is near the bottom write right next to the switch number 5 Simultaneously press and hold all three universal transmitter buttons for about three seconds to activate the programming mode The indicator light should begin to blink slowly Note Do not allow more than two and a half minutes to elapse when en...

Page 161: ...dicator lights should turn on 8 Choose which of the three buttons you want to program 9 Press and hold the desired universal transmitter button until the device moves The indicator light should begin to blink slowly It may take up to 55 seconds before you see movement 10 Release the button when the device moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 11 Press and relea...

Page 162: ...tructions for the location Press the button 3 Within 30 seconds firmly press and hold the desired universal transmitter button until the garage door moves The indicator light should begin to blink slowly It may take up to 20 seconds before you see movement 4 Release the button when the device moves The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete 5 Press and release the program...

Page 163: ...To erase all three programmed buttons press and hold the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator lights flash rapidly Release the buttons The codes from all three buttons are now erased REPROGRAMMING THE UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER To match a previously programmed button to a new device see Programming the Transmitter earlier in this section 10araEscalade fm Page 163 Wednesday Octob...

Page 164: ... they will go off when you close the cover Sunroof If equipped NOTICE Make sure not to leave the sunroof open for long periods of time Debris may collect in the tracks Excessive debris may damage the sunroof operation and clog the water drainage system Your ignition must be on or the Retained Accessory Power must be active to open or close the roof The switches are located on the overhead console ...

Page 165: ...d position Express Feature To activate the express open mode and open the sunroof to the full open position press the back of the switch all the way down to the second position The system has a feature which allows you to automatically open the sunroof to a preset comfort position Use this position to minimize noise and to make the passengers more comfortable To fully open the sunroof from the com...

Page 166: ... Sunshade Unless you are opening the sunroof to the vent position the sunshade opens automatically when you open the sunroof The sunshade will remain open until you close it manually Open the sunshade by hand when using the vent position The sunshade can only be closed by hand Anti Pinch Feature If a head hand or another object is in the way of the sunroof as it is closing from the retracted posit...

Page 167: ...luggage carrier has side rails and has moveable crossrails CAUTION Loading cargo that weighs more than 90 kg on the lug gage carrier may damage the vehicle When large things are loaded on the carrier do not let them hang over the rear or sides of the vehicle Load cargo so it rests evenly between the crossrails mak ing sure to fasten the cargo securely Do not overload the vehicle See Vehicle Loadin...

Page 168: ...ove crossrails forward or backward along the siderails you must first loosen their release knobs by turning them counterclockwise Slide the crossrail to the desired position balancing the force side to side Tighten the release knobs and try to slide the crossrail back and forth slightly to be sure it is securely in place After moving a crossrail be sure the crossrail is securely locked into the si...

Page 169: ...e rear of the center console include rear seat audio controls accessory power outlet heated seat controls for the rear seats rear climate control rear cupholders REAR SEAT ARMREST Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest which opens into a storage compartment Pull the loop at the top of the armrest to pull the armrest down To open the compartment press the button and swing the compart...

Page 170: ...console Pull down the door to access the rear seat cupholders There may also be two cupholders located in the rear seat center armrest To access the cupholders fold the armrest down There may also be a cupholder available for third row passengers Heated and Cooled Cupholders If equipped The front cupholders may have a heating and cooling function To activate the cooling function press the button l...

Page 171: ...lders could be damaged Any resulting damage would not be covered by your warranty REAR AREA STORAGE See Rear Cargo Area earlier in this section LUGGAGE CARRIER See Overhead Area and Roof earlier in this section ASHTRAY AND LIGHTER The front ashtray is located at the front of the center console Press and release the ashtray cover to open the ashtray To remove the ashtray pull it out from the consol...

Page 172: ...rical accessories for up to 10 minutes after you turn the ignition off unless a door is opened Power Windows Sunroof if equipped You can operate the radio for up to 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off or until the driver s door is opened If you want this power for another 10 minutes close all the doors and turn the ignition to ON and then back to LOCK BATTERY RUNDOWN PROTECTION Power...

Page 173: ...s bicyclists or pets Failure to follow these precautions can result in injuries or even death CAUTION Continued The system will not detect objects that are below the bumper or under the vehicle or some objects that are very close to the vehicle The maximum distance at which the system can detect objects may be reduced when the weather is warm or the humidity is high Adjust your driving accordingly...

Page 174: ... vehicle speed is less than 8 km h and you shift into reverse gear the system will turn on auto matically A single chime will sound to let you know that it is working The system uses chimes to warn you as the rear of the vehicle approaches an object The interval between chimes becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to the object When the distance between the rear of the vehicle and the object ...

Page 175: ...ee owners manual message will appear in the Driver Information Center when you shift to R Reverse This message may appear under the following conditions The system is disabled manu ally The system sensors or the rear bumper are damaged A bicycle or other object is attached to the rear of the vehicle An object is hanging out of the liftgate A tow bar is attached to the vehicle A trailer hitch or a ...

Page 176: ...service See the following under Driver Information Center earlier in this section for more information Driver Information Center Mes sages SERVICE PARKING ASSIST service parking assist ELECTRIC POWER MANAGEMENT This system monitors the temperature and charge status of the vehicle s battery and automatically adjusts the voltage to enhance performance and extend battery life In vehicles that are equ...

Page 177: ...y also appear on the instrument cluster To help reduce electrical load turn off all unneeded accessories such as the radio and air conditioner See the following earlier in this section for more information Charging System Light Driver Information Center Messages MEMORY FEATURE This feature allows two different drivers driver number 1 or driver number 2 to store and recall their own driver s seat p...

Page 178: ...called Memory recall can be stopped by pressing any of the following power seat controls power mirror controls memory buttons 1 or 2 adjustable pedal switch power tilt wheel switch You can use the Driver Information Center to program the memory feature to adjust to your chosen settings when you press the unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter See the following under Driver Informati...

Page 179: ...ure do the following 1 Remove the obstruction 2 Press and hold the control for the feature that is not responding for two seconds For example if the adjustable pedals are not moving to their programmed memory position press and hold the adjustable pedal switch for two seconds 3 Press the appropriate driver memory button 1 or 2 If the memory position is not recalled your vehicle needs service 10ara...

Page 180: ... column will move to the exit position You will hear one beep You can use the Driver Information Center to program the memory feature to adjust to your chosen exit position when you remove your key from the ignition See the following under Driver Information Center earlier in this section for more information Feature Customization EASY EXIT SETUP easy exit setup EASY EXIT RECALL easy exit recall 1...

Page 181: ...elt Extension 208 Safety Belt Care 209 Replacing Safety Belts 209 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 210 Safety Belt Reminder Light 210 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light 211 Supplemental Restraints 211 Safety Belt Pretensioners 212 Air Bag System 212 Passenger Sensing System 220 Child Restraints 226 Anchors for Child Restraints with Lower Attaching Points and Top Strap 234 2 Sea ts an 10araEscala...

Page 182: ...switch makes the rear of the seat go up or down Move the entire switch up or down to make the whole seat move up or down Move the switch forward or back to move the seat forward or rearward FRONT SEATBACK POWER RECLINING CONTROL Push the top of the switch forward or rearward to adjust the angle of the seatback Do not have a seatback reclined while the vehicle is moving 10araEscalade fm Page 182 We...

Page 183: ...t of the switch to increase support or press and hold the rear of the switch to decrease support Press and hold the top of the control to raise the height of the lumbar support To lower the height of the lumbar support press and hold the bottom of the control Release the switch when the lower seatback reaches the desired position MEMORY SEAT MIRRORS STEERING COLUMN AND ADJUSTABLE PEDALS This featu...

Page 184: ...An indicator light will glow to show the selected setting 3 lights high 2 lights medium 1 light low This feature will turn off automati cally when the vehicle is turned off Heated Seats Press if you would like the system to heat only the seatback A symbol will appear on the climate control display when this feature is turned on Press if you would like the system to heat the seat and the seatback A...

Page 185: ...are integrated into the Rear Seat Audio system s control panel Press to turn the heated seat feature on and off and to switch between the high medium and low heat settings A symbol will appear on the display when this feature is turned on Indicator bar s located next to the heated seat symbol will illuminate to show the selected temperature setting 3 lights high heat 2 lights medium heat 1 light l...

Page 186: ...wer a restraint press the button located at the top of the seatback Push down on the head restraint to make sure it is locked in place To adjust a rear head rest to the proper height slide the head rest up or down CAUTION If a head restraint is not installed on the seatback adjusted properly or stored in the vehicle properly it could cause serious head and neck injuries during a collision Make sur...

Page 187: ...k lean forward to remove your weight from the seatback and pull the lever all the way up Then lean back and push against the seatback to position it as desired Release the lever to lock the seatback in place To bring the seatback to an upright position lift the lever and do not rest against the back of the seat Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place CAUTION If the seat...

Page 188: ...and wear your safety belt properly FOLDING SECOND ROW SEATS Second row seats can be folded down for additional cargo space Before folding the seat always make sure that there is nothing under or in front of the seat Manual Fold and Tumble Seat If equipped If equipped with this feature the seat release controls are located on the outboard side of the seat 1 Clear all items off the seat NOTICE Damag...

Page 189: ...he rear of the seat from the floor and tumble the seat forward Power Fold and Tumble Seat If equipped If equipped with this feature the seat release controls are located on the panel behind the rear doors The release button only works when the transmission is in P Park 1 Clear all items off the seat CAUTION Do not press the seat release button while a person is in the seat Serious personal injury ...

Page 190: ...n until it locks into place The seatback cannot be raised to the upright position unless the seat is secured to the floor To raise the seatback lift it up and push it until it locks into place Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Al...

Page 191: ...fore folding a seat always make sure that there is nothing under or in front of the seat Clear all items off the seat NOTICE Damage to the rear seat or safety belts can occur if the seat is folded with the safety belts fastened Before folding a seat unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed positions Manual Easy Entry Exit Seat If equipped To enter the third row seat Fold an...

Page 192: ... Return the seat to its original position CAUTION Never allow passengers to use a third row seating position while the second row seat is folded forward or folded and tumbled People in the vehicle could be injured Make sure that the seat when returned to its original position is securely locked in place 4 Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place 10araEscalade fm Page 192...

Page 193: ... routed Power Easy Entry Exit Seat If equipped To enter or exit the third row seat Press the seat release control located on the panel behind the rear door to fold and tumble the second row seat This feature works only when the vehicle is in P Park 1 Before folding a seat always make sure that there is nothing under or in front of the seat Clear all items off the seat 2 Press the button once to fo...

Page 194: ...Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 5 Check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and are not twisted CAUTION A safety belt that is twisted or improperly attached or routed won t provide the protection needed in a crash After raising a rear seatback always make sure that the safety belts are not twisted and that they are properly attached and routed Third Ro...

Page 195: ...ft the lever on the bottom rear of the seatback on the outboard side The seatback will fold forward UNFOLDING THE SEATBACK In order to return the seatback to the passenger position open the liftgate To raise the seatback lift it up and push it until it locks into place Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in ...

Page 196: ...ompletely lowered See Head Restraints earlier in this section for more information 3 Lift the lever on the bottom rear of the seatback on the outboard side The seatback will fold forward The seat cannot be unlatched from the floor unless the seatback is folded 4 From the rear of the vehicle unlatch the rear of the seat from the floor by pulling up on the lever The lever is located on the rear of t...

Page 197: ...atback cannot be raised to the upright position unless the seat is secured to the floor CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked 5 Push and pull on the seatback to check that it is locked into place REMOVABLE REAR SEAT To remove the third row ...

Page 198: ...e The front latches should lock into place If the latches do not lock try tilting the rear of the seat upwards 4 Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear latches CAUTION A seat that isn t locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it 5 Return the seatback to the ...

Page 199: ...ocked in place 7 Return the safety belts to their original positions so they will be available for the rear seat passengers to use CAUTION A safety belt that is twisted or improperly attached or routed won t provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising a rear seatback always make sure that the safety belts are not twisted and that th...

Page 200: ... Continued In the same crash you might not be injured if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat a...

Page 201: ...hether a child is ready to transition out of a booster into a rear seat see Older Children under Child Restraints later in this section Be sure that if children are too small to be well restrained by the safety belt system that they are secured in an appropriate child restraint See Child Restraints later in this section CAUTION A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time Do not allow t...

Page 202: ...belt should be worn properly as described below To fasten the belt 1 Adjust the seat and sit up straight 2 Pick up the latch plate 3 Pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull it out very quickly To unlock it let the belt go back slightly then pull it across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Make sure the release b...

Page 203: ...afety belt goes over an armrest if equipped the lap portion of the safety belt could apply force to the abdomen in a crash not to the much stronger pelvic bones 5 If your seating position is equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster adjust the shoulder belt height See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section 6 Pull on the shoulder section to adjust the lap fit For smaller occupants ...

Page 204: ... fully retracted Your vehicle is equipped with the Passenger Sensing System Engaging the child restraint locking feature may turn off the passenger s frontal air bag If this happens unintentionally let the belt go back in all the way and start again See Passenger Sensing System later in this section NOTICE Before you close the door make sure the safety belt is out of the way Otherwise the belt and...

Page 205: ... not cross the face or neck The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force to your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER CAUTION Maladjustment of t...

Page 206: ...ort Guides If equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with rear shoulder belt guides which provide comfort and support for some adults and chil dren who have outgrown booster seats When installed and properly adjusted these guides work by pulling the regular belt away from the neck and head If your vehicle is not equipped with this feature rear shoulder belt guides are available through your dealer ...

Page 207: ...he belt inserting the belt edges into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure the belt is not twisted and that the elastic cord is under the belt and the guide is on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as you would normally For more information on using lap shoulder belts see Lap Shoulder Belt earlier in this section 10araEscalade fm Page 207 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 208: ...e clip or into its storage pocket when not in use Safety Belt Extension If the safety belt is not long enough to fasten around you your dealer will order you an extender When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you Use the extender only for the seat it is made to fit Do not let some one else use the extender To wear it just attach it t...

Page 209: ...ble If you have been in a collision where the belts may have been stretched or if the safety belt is cut or damaged the belt needs to be replaced Repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt was not used at the time of the collision Have the restraint system inspected after a collision Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners for the driver and front passenger Pretensioners work...

Page 210: ...e hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Safety Belt Reminder Light The safety belt reminder light is located in the instrument cluster When you start your engine a chime will come on for several seconds to remind you to fasten your safety belts The safety belt light will also come on and flash for several seconds and then...

Page 211: ...repeat if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion The passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object such as a brief case or grocery bag is placed on the front passenger s seat Remove the object or buckle the safety belt to turn off the light and chime See Passenger Sensing System later in this section SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS CAUTION A crash can damage ...

Page 212: ...r safety belt assemblies Pretensioners work only once If the pretensioners are activated in a collision they will need to be replaced AIR BAG SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with two air bags that may inflate from the center of the steering wheel and from the passenger side of the instrument panel during a moder ate to severe frontal or near frontal collision These are dual stage frontal air bags ...

Page 213: ... severe side collision severe frontal impact or a vehicle rollover to protect the driver the front passenger and the passengers directly behind them including the passengers in the third row seat Rollover capable roof mounted side impact air bags help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events although no system can prevent all such ejections Your vehicle is equipped with two s...

Page 214: ...come airborne and strike and injure another person in the vehicle or could be ejected from the vehicle Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an air bag for that person CAUTION Continued Both the safety belt restraint system and the air bag restraint system are designed to best protect adults Anyone who is up against or...

Page 215: ...seriously injured or killed if the passenger s air bag inflates This is because the back of the restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag A child in a forward facing child restraint in the front passenger seating position could be seriously injured or killed if the passenger s air bag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position If however you secure a forward facing child...

Page 216: ...e impact air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers or in rear frontal or near frontal crashes Roof mounted rollover air bags are designed to inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck during a side collision severe frontal impact or a vehicle rollover They are not designed to inflate in a rear collision CAUTION Do not attach anything to the area from where the air bag inflates If so...

Page 217: ...vehicle by routing rope or tiedowns through any door or window opening This will block the inflation path of a roof mounted side impact air bag Do not use seat accessories that block the path of a seat mounted side impact air bag Vehicle occupants should not lean or sleep against the doors or side windows CAUTION When an air bag inflates it leaves dust in the air This dust could cause breathing pr...

Page 218: ...nicians work on the air bag system Some components of the air bag module may be hot for several minutes However the parts of the air bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch Your vehicle has computer modules that may record information after a collision During a crash your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated See ...

Page 219: ...e during improper service If you are too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Avoid yellow connectors Be sure that you or the person performing work is qualified and follows proper procedures AIR BAG LIGHT The air bag light is located on the instrument cluster This light will go on when you start the engine and may stay on for a few seconds If it does not have it fixed If it...

Page 220: ...right front passenger s frontal air bag under certain conditions NOTE The driver s frontal and seat mounted side impact air bags and the roof mounted side impact air bags are not part of this system When you start the vehicle the system will perform a self check The air bag on and off indicators will appear briefly in the passenger sensing system status bar located on the overhead console When the...

Page 221: ...ults the system may or may not turn off the air bag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an air bag for that person The passenger air bag is also turned off if there is a critical problem with the frontal air bag system or with the passenger sensing system The...

Page 222: ...ear of objects to allow for the proper operation of the passenger sensing system CAUTION If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving there may be a problem with this system To avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Air Bag Light in Section 1 for more information SYSTEM OPERATION WITH A CHILD RESTRAINT Accident statistics show that children a...

Page 223: ... under certain conditions no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an air bag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though the system is deactivated In fact because the risk to a rear facing child is so great if the air bag deploys there is a label on your vehicle s sun visor that cautions you never to put a rear facing child seat in the front It is therefore recommended tha...

Page 224: ...djust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure that the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle s head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint Restart the engine CAUTION If the on indicator still appears secure the restraint in a rear seat position and have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible See Child Restraints later in this section SYSTEM OPERATION WITH ADULT PASSE...

Page 225: ...s can affect how the passenger sensing system operates Remove any additional material from the seat Move the seatback to the upright position Make sure the passenger sits in an upright position centered on the seat cushion with his her legs comfortably extended Restart the vehicle This should allow the system to detect the person and enable the passenger s air bag It may take about two to three mi...

Page 226: ...N If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving there may be a problem with this system To avoid injury to yourself or others have the vehicle serviced right away See Air Bag Light in Section 1 for more information See System Operation with a Child Restraint earlier in this section for additional important safety information Also see Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light earlier i...

Page 227: ...crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 40 km h a 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint CAUTION An unsecured child restraint may be tossed about the vehicle in a collision or sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Secure the child restrai...

Page 228: ...rer s instructions should state the weight and height limitations for the particular restraint CAUTION Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck In a crash an infant in a rear facing child seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest parts of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants should always be secured in approp...

Page 229: ...anchoring system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury Follow the instructions that come with the restraint CAUTION If a child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle the restraint will not be able to protect a child sitting there In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Before installing a c...

Page 230: ...nchors and the restraint that you need to secure is equipped with anchor attaching points see Anchors for Child Restraints with Lower Attaching Points and Top Strap later in this section for information on securing the restraint Child restraints that require the top strap to be anchored can only be used in rear seating positions There are no anchor brackets available for front seating positions Al...

Page 231: ...e to move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go CAUTION Although some vehicles are equipped with a passenger air bag deactivation feature which is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal air bag under certain conditions no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an air bag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though the system is deactivated In fact because ...

Page 232: ...e particular restraint To determine whether a child is ready to transition out of a booster into a rear seat check your local laws and check the following Have the child sit all the way back on the seat Do the child s knees bend at the seat edge If you answered yes to this question proceed to the next question If you answered no to this question the child should continue to use a booster seat With...

Page 233: ...hould not cross the face or neck The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones Otherwise in a crash the belt would apply force to the child s abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries CAUTION In a crash a vehicle occupant who is not restrained properly could become airborne and strike...

Page 234: ... anchors for the third row seat To use the system you need either a forward facing child restraint that has attaching points at its base and possibly a top strap or a rear facing child restraint that has attaching points at its base CAUTION If a child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points the restraint will not be able to protect a child sitting there In a crash the child could be seri...

Page 235: ... do not use the restraint unless it is anchored properly CAUTION Do not install a child restraint using only the top strap anchor Make sure that the child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint Follow the instructions that come with the restraint See Child Restraints earlier in this section Child restraints that require ...

Page 236: ...eating position in the second row There is also a top strap anchor bracket at the rear of the seat cushion for the third row seat which can be used to anchor a child restraint in either the left rear seating position or in the center seating position 10araEscalade fm Page 236 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 237: ... bracket Also do not use a child restraint that requires the top strap to be anchored in the third row passenger s side seating position There are no anchor brackets available for this seating position Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed For a forward facing child restraint attach the top strap to t...

Page 238: ... restraint or head rest Consult the manufacturer s instructions for the child restraint to determine when and how to tighten the top strap SECURING A CHILD RESTRAINT WITH LOWER ATTACHING POINTS AND TOP STRAP CAUTION Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Children left unattended could play with the safety belts The belt could become wrapped around the child s neck and continue to tighten ...

Page 239: ...ment parts do not rub together NOTICE Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety belt or the seat Always remember to return the safety belts to their normal stowed position before folding the rear seat To secure a child restraint designed for this system use the following procedure 1 Locate the anchors where the seatback meets the back of the seat cushi...

Page 240: ...ap anchor See Top Strap earlier in this section Consult the manufacturer s instructions to determine when and how to tighten the top strap 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to make sure it is secure To remove the child restraint unhook the top strap if equipped from the top strap anchor and then disconnect the anchor points Unbuckle the safety belts and return them to the...

Page 241: ...262 Automatic Transmission 262 All Wheel Drive 269 Driving Guidelines For All Wheel Drive Vehicles 269 Off Road Driving 270 Before You Go Off Roading 271 Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving 272 Environmental Concerns 273 Traveling to Remote Areas 273 Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving 274 Driving Off Road 274 Driving on Hills 275 Approaching a Hill 275 Driving Uphill 276 Driving Downhill...

Page 242: ...king Brake 288 Brake Assist 289 Suspension 289 Automatic Level Control 289 Magnetic Ride Control 290 Road Sensing Suspension 290 Vehicle Loading 290 Tire and Loading Information Label 291 Certification Tire Label 292 Add On Equipment 293 Trailer Towing 293 Tow Haul Mode 297 Hitches 298 Safety Chains 300 Trailer Brakes 300 Trailer Turn Signals 300 Parking on Hills 301 Wiring Harness 302 Maintenance...

Page 243: ... so Hard stops with new brake linings can mean premature wear Follow this break in guide line every time you get new brake linings Do not tow a trailer during break in Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased KEYS CAUTION Do not leave children in the vehicle with the ignition key They could operate the power windows or other controls and could even make the vehicle move ...

Page 244: ...s The ignition key has a transponder embedded in it The transponder uses a radio frequency that matches a decoder in your vehicle The system is armed when the key is removed from the ignition Take care not to damage the key or it may not start the engine The system will automatically disarm when the ignition is turned in ACC accessory ON on or START start In order to discourage vehicle theft the s...

Page 245: ...faulty See your dealer to have a new key made Do not leave the key or the device that disarms the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Modifications made to this system by anyone other than an authorized service facility may void authorization to use the system PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL KEYS Any new key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle Additional keys can be obtained from an auth...

Page 246: ...ff The key may be programmed so quickly that you may not even realize that the Security System Light had turned on 5 If additional keys are to be programmed repeat the previous steps If all of your ignition keys are lost or damaged see your dealer or a locksmith who can service Pass Key III Plus systems to make and program a new key THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED To arm the system 1 Open the d...

Page 247: ...u must unlock a door with the Keyless Entry system If the alarm is set off by accident you can shut it off by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by starting the vehicle To test the system lock the doors using the remote keyless entry transmitter from inside the vehicle Wait for the Security System Light to turn off Then unlock the driv er s door using the manual ...

Page 248: ...r driver 2 The transmitter supplied with your vehicle may vary depending on the particular options included in your vehicle Different feedback options may be chosen for keyless entry buttons For more information see Driver Information Center in Section 1 Lock Press to lock all doors Pressing the lock button on the keyless entry transmitter also arms the theft deterrent system See Theft Deterrent S...

Page 249: ...nd the turn signal lights will flash for 30 seconds To turn the alarm off sooner press the button again or turn on the ignition Power Liftgate Press and hold to open and close the power liftgate The taillights will flash and a chime will sound while the liftgate is opening and closing If the rear wiper is active when you press the power liftgate button the rear wiper will move to the parked positi...

Page 250: ...far from your vehicle Check your distance You may have to stand closer to your vehicle in rain or snow Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the right or left You may have to replace the battery in your transmitter See the instructions for battery replacement Your transmitter s range may be less while the vehicle is running You may need to be c...

Page 251: ...hin flat non metal object to separate the bottom of the transmitter from the top 2 Use a pencil or a similar non metal object to remove the old battery 3 Put the new battery in positive side up Use battery type CR2032 4 Reassemble the transmitter 5 Test the operation of the transmitter with your vehicle NOTICE When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your b...

Page 252: ...ler You can match a new transmitter to your vehicle using the Driver Information Center See the following under Driver Information Center in Section 1 for more information Vehicle Information Menu PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY press to relearn remote key Driver Information Center Messages Vehicle Remote Start If enabled this feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle This featur...

Page 253: ...ts will stay on while the vehicle is running Vehicle remote start will activate the heating and air conditioning system when the vehicle starts The system will default to heating mode when it is cold outside or cooling mode when it is warm outside Vehicle remote start may activate the following when the outside temperature is cold The rear window defogger The heated seats will be turned on See Hea...

Page 254: ...as which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death Do not idle the engine in a closed in place such as the garage Carbon monoxide CO gas could get into your vehicle To end remote start engine runt ime without transitioning to normal vehicle operation do any of the following Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lights turn off Yo...

Page 255: ...is too high The engine oil pressure is low Your vehicle comes with this feature enabled Use the Driver Information Center to enable or disable this feature See Feature Customization under Driver Information Center in Section 1 IGNITION SWITCH CAUTION Do not leave children in the vehicle with the ignition key They could operate the power windows or other controls and could even make the vehicle mov...

Page 256: ... from right to left and turn the ignition to ACC accessory If the steering wheel movement is still restricted your vehicle needs service NOTICE If your key seems stuck be sure the key is the correct key and that it is in all the way Turn the key only with your hand Don t use a tool to force the key If this does not work then take the vehicle in for service 2 ACC Accessory In this position you can ...

Page 257: ...cal accessories for up to 10 minutes after you turn the ignition off unless a door is opened Power Windows Sunroof if equipped You can operate the radio for up to 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off or until the driver s door is opened If you want this power for another 10 minutes close all the doors and turn the ignition to ON and then back to LOCK STARTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Your ...

Page 258: ...t go of the key when the engine starts The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm If the engine does not start within 15 seconds the system will stop cranking the engine to prevent starter motor gear damage Do not race the engine immediately after starting Allow enough time for the engine to warm up and deliver oil to the various parts of the engine requiring lubrication Vehicle Remote St...

Page 259: ...arter motor and drain your battery Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter Failure to Start If the engine doesn t start within ten seconds push your accelerator pedal all the way down and continue holding your key in START for up to five more seconds When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 1...

Page 260: ... the engine doesn t start within ten seconds the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline Push your accelerator pedal all the way down and continue holding your key in START for up to five more seconds When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal If the engine starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Wait about...

Page 261: ...able pedal positions into memory see Memory Feature in Section 1 This feature will not operate under any of the following conditions The transmission is in R Reverse Cruise control is active ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT Your engine is equipped with Active Fuel Management This system allows the engine to operate on either four six or eight cylinders depending on driving demands The system will maintain e...

Page 262: ... by your warranty If the vehicle gets stuck do not spin the wheels too fast When stopped during an uphill climb hold the vehicle in place using the brakes CAUTION Do not shift out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing You could lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is racing is dangerous Keep your foot on the brake pedal an...

Page 263: ...l shift conditions The trans mission customizes optimum settings for gear shifting and each shift may feel different The transmission shift schedule is variable and adjusts to how the vehicle is being used providing improved vehicle performance In cold weather the transmission operates in warm up mode until the engine reaches normal operating temperature While the transmission is in warm up mode u...

Page 264: ...ngine running it could move quickly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle does not move follow the steps below Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal Shift the transmission into P Park Turn off the ignition and remove the key See Vehicle Parking later in this section for more information CAUTION When you leave your vehicle be sure the shift lever is fully in P Park...

Page 265: ...utral to restart a stalled engine while your vehicle is moving CAUTION Do not shift out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine racing D Drive Use this position for normal driving in most street and highway situations This position provides the best fuel economy If you need more power and are going less than about 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down going more than about 55 km h ...

Page 266: ...ollowing 1 Move the shift lever to M Manual Mode Then the Manual Mode display will appear in the driver information center The display will show MANUAL SHIFT with the currently selected gear number below it The displayed gear range represents a requested range of available gears It does not indicate that the vehicle will operate only in that specific gear The transmission s current gear range will...

Page 267: ... to D Drive to continue driving or P Park when the vehicle is stopped Grade Braking is not available when manual mode is active See the following later in this section for more information Grade Braking and Cruise Grade Braking TOW HAUL MODE BUTTON Your vehicle is equipped with the Tow Haul feature There is an on off button located at the end of the gear shift lever Press and release the button to...

Page 268: ...on and off together They cannot be activated or deactivated separately Grade braking also operates if cruise control is used while tow haul mode is active Cruise grade braking monitors vehicle acceleration and deviation from the cruise set speed to determine the correct gear for the current driving conditions If the vehicle is accelerating on a downhill grade cruise grade braking will automaticall...

Page 269: ...is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions DRIVING GUIDELINES FOR ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES Specific design characteristics give all wheel drive vehicles a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to anticipate problems They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventio...

Page 270: ... is for vehicles that have all wheel drive See Tires in Section 4 for more information Off road driving can be great fun but it does have some definite hazards The greatest of these is the terrain itself Off roading means you ve left the great road system behind Traffic lanes aren t marked Curves aren t banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill If at all poss...

Page 271: ...sure to replace the air dam when you are finished off road driv ing Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out Be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if equipped are properly attached Make sure that any needed equip ment such as a first aid kit cell phone flashlight etc is securely stored in the vehicle ...

Page 272: ...ring a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put heavy l...

Page 273: ...ll refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much l...

Page 274: ... to control your vehicle is to control your speed Here are some things to keep in mind At higher speeds you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles you have less time to react you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles you ll need more distance for braking especially since you re on an unpaved surface CAUTION When you re driving off road boun...

Page 275: ...simply too steep for any vehicle If you drive up them you will stall If you drive down them you can t control your speed If you drive across them you will roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness don t drive the hill Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill you need to decide if it s one of those hills that s just too steep to climb descend or...

Page 276: ... and walk the hill if you don t know It s the smart way to find out Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill you need to take some special steps Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel Get a smooth start up th...

Page 277: ... more visible to oncoming traffic CAUTION Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or even another vehicle You could be seriously injured or killed As you near the top of a hill slow down and stay alert Driving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you ll want to consider a number of things How steep is the downhill sl...

Page 278: ...incline Here are some things to consider A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across When you go straight up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end When you drive across an incline however the much more narrow track width the distance between the...

Page 279: ...hicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could be crushed or killed Always get out on the uphill high side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice When you drive in mud snow ice or sand your wheels won t get good traction You can t accelerate as quickly turning is more difficult and you ll need longer braking distanc...

Page 280: ...w deep the water is before you drive through it If it s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe don t drive through it Also water that is deep can damage your axle and other vehicle parts If the water isn t too deep then drive through it slowly At fast speeds water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under ...

Page 281: ...our vehicle while the engine is running If you are not in an idling vehicle the engine could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not let the engine run when you are not in the vehicle Shifting Into P Park CAUTION If you do not park your vehicle properly it can roll If you leave the engine running it could move quickly You or others could be injured To be sure the vehicle...

Page 282: ...d you If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked in P Park Be sure the shift lever is in P Park and the parking brake is firmly applied when you leave your vehicle Shifting Out of P Park Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system With the engine running you have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift out of P Park This system is designed...

Page 283: ...rking brake first before shifting into P Park Otherwise there will be excessive pressure on the parking mechanism which will make it difficult to shift out of P Park Before moving always shift out of P Park then release the parking brake If you cannot shift out of P Park you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill This takes some of the pressure from the parking mechanism in th...

Page 284: ...rator To keep the vehicle under control do not push any of these systems beyond their limits Stabilitrak System This system combines antilock brake traction and stability control systems to help maintain directional control under most driving conditions See Section 1 for more information on the Stabilitrak system NOTICE You should normally leave the system in its normal operating mode however make...

Page 285: ... of the wheels may initially be spinning STEERING Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is malfunctioning you can still steer but it will take much more effort BRAKES If the engine stops as you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If the engine stops you will have some power brake assist left but it s used up as you brake The brake ...

Page 286: ...ON The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have the vehicle serviced NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repairs The repairs would not be covered by your warranty NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage T...

Page 287: ...ols the brake operation when braking This occurs only during a brake application which would have caused one or more wheels to lock You don t have to pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down You may feel or hear it pulsate but this is normal As you brake the system receives updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure at each wheel separately as necessary See Antilock Brake System Wa...

Page 288: ...ou See Brake System Warning Light in Section 1 NOTICE Do not drive with the parking brake set Driving with the parking brake on can cause the brake system to overheat and may result in premature wear or damage to brake system components Always check that the parking brake is fully released before you begin to drive To release the parking brake push the brake pedal down with your right foot and the...

Page 289: ...provide a smooth and controlled ride Automatic Level Control This rear suspension level control system automatically adjusts your ride and handling under a variety of vehicle load conditions The system is fully automatic Once the ignition is turned to ON an air compressor connected to the rear shocks will automatically raise or lower the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height while ...

Page 290: ...iate damping level based on vehicle speed wheel to body position steering position and the vehicle s lift dive characteristics This system also interacts with the Tow Haul Mode when active to provide better ride and handling when the vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer See Tow Haul Mode under Trailer Towing for additional information Also see Automatic Level Control earlier in this section VEHIC...

Page 291: ...ding can result in loss of vehicle control and personal injury It can also shorten the service life of your vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label This label shows the proper size and recommended inflation pressures for your vehicle s tires See Tires in Section 4 for more information The label is typically affixed to your vehicle at one of the following locations the rear pillar of the driver ...

Page 292: ...f the vehicle It includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo as well as the weight of the trailer tongue if you are pulling a trailer Using heavier suspension components for extra durability might not change your weight rating Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way Maximum Front and Rear Axle Weights The label also shows the maximum weight that the front ax...

Page 293: ...ent and drive properly you could lose control when you pull a trailer behind your vehicle You could have a serious accident For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pu...

Page 294: ... with the fan on any speed and using any setting that brings in outside air This will bring fresh air into your vehicle See Heating and Air Conditioning System in Section 1 NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come into contact with your vehicle To avoid vehicle damage do not make very sharp turns while trailering The maximum loaded trailer weight you can pull...

Page 295: ...al of the additional weight Do not exceed your vehicle s Cargo Weight Rating This figure is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry not including the weight of passengers The only way to be sure you are not exceeding any weight ratings is to weigh your vehicle and trailer If you are using a weight dis tributing hitch weigh the vehicle without the spring bars in place Don t tow a trai...

Page 296: ...fter towing at high altitudes on steep uphill grades If possible park on a level surface Set the parking brake firmly Shift the automatic transmission into P Park Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get an overheat warning see Engine Overheating in Section 5 for instructions CAUTION Trailer brakes of adequate size are required on trailers of more than...

Page 297: ...located at the end of the shift lever The tow haul warning light will turn on To turn this feature off press the button again or turn off the engine The system is automatically turned off each time the vehicle is started The tow haul mode is most effective when the combined weight of the vehicle and the trailer is at least 75 of the Gross Combination Weight Rating The tow haul mode is most useful ...

Page 298: ...more information Magnetic Ride Control Road Sensing Suspension Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Most small to medium sized trail ers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which has a coupler attached to the hitch ball on the vehicle Larger trailers may require a weight distributing hitch that uses spring bars to evenly distrib ute the trailer tongue weight between the...

Page 299: ... the cover counterclockwise 90 2 Lift the lower edge of the cover upward to about a 45 angle 3 Then pull the cover down and toward you to remove it Store the cover in a safe location for future use To reinstall the cover do the following 1 Hold the cover at a 45 angle to the vehicle to align the tabs at the top of the cover with the slots on the rear fascia Push upward to insert the tabs in the fa...

Page 300: ...fety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Trailer brakes of adequate size are required on trailers of more than 900 kilograms loaded weight Read and follow all instructions that come with the trailer brakes Your vehicle is equipped with the Stabilitrak System Do not tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system when installing trailer brakes CAUTION Do not tap into the vehicle s hydraulic b...

Page 301: ...rd traffic 2 Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift to P Park 5 Release the regular brakes CAUTION Be sure the shift lever is in P Park and the parking brake is firmly applied when you leave your vehicle When you are ...

Page 302: ...ight and turn signal Brown Taillights White Ground Light green Back up lights Red Black Stripe Battery feed Dark Blue Trailer Brake The fuses for these two circuits are located in the engine compartment fuse block The wires are not connected See your dealer or a qualified service technician to have the wires connected If you are charging a remote non vehicle battery turn on the tow haul mode to bo...

Page 303: ...hedule for more on this Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight When towing a trailer the engine cooling system may temporarily overheat See Sections 4 and 5 for more information on your vehicle s cooling system RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TOWING If you decide to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for use at your destination be sure to use the proper towing equipment Follow...

Page 304: ...owed with all four wheels on the ground NOTICE If your vehicle is equipped with two wheel drive towing with all four wheels on the ground may damage drivetrain components The repairs would not be covered by your warranty TOWING YOUR VEHICLE WITH TWO WHEELS ON THE GROUND AND TWO WHEELS UP ON A DOLLY All Wheel Drive Vehicles Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its wheels on the gro...

Page 305: ...wing dolly To tow your vehicle from the rear 1 Securely attach the dolly to the tow vehicle Follow the manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the vehicle up onto a towing dolly 3 Set the parking brake firmly 4 Shift the transmission into P Park 5 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly Follow the manufacturer s instructions Have the steering wheel clamped in a straight ahead position Use...

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Page 307: ...m Check 344 Ignition Transmission Lock Check 345 Parking Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 346 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 347 Tires 349 Inflation 350 Tire Pressure Monitor 352 Inspection and Rotation 357 Tire Replacement 359 Tire Chains 362 Spare Tire 362 Wheels 363 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balancing 363 Wheel Replacement 363 Vehicle Identification Number 365 Service Parts Identification Lab...

Page 308: ...r English booklet that might be provided with your vehicle DOING YOUR OWN SERVICE WORK 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 ot...

Page 309: ...ic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifi cations is not covered by the vehi cle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts Adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle may increase wind noise and can affect your v...

Page 310: ...ications However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol or more than 15 MTBE an ether must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels NOTICE Continued Your vehicle was not designed for fuels that contain methanol Methanol can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and can also damage plastic and rubber parts Damage caused by the use of fuels that contai...

Page 311: ...ion The use of gasoline with an octane rating lower than that recommended may cause engine knock Continued use can cause engine damage and void the warranty If you detect a heavy engine knock even when using a gasoline of the recommended octane rating have the engine checked Short periods of engine knock during hill climbing and acceleration are acceptable Ethanol E 85 Fuel NOTICE Do not use metha...

Page 312: ...thanol fuel specifica tions can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator light to come on See Malfunction Indicator Light under Indicator and Warning Lights in Section 1 for more information Because your vehicle s fuel system is compatible with ethanol fuel the fuel cap will be yellow with E 85 or gasoline E 85 or gasoline printed on it Your vehicle automatically detects the c...

Page 313: ...from forming Clean fuel injectors and intake valves will allow your emission control system to work properly Some gasoline does not contain sufficient quantities of additive to keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean To make up for this lack of detergency it is recommended that GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS GM part no 88861011 be added to the fuel tank at every oil change or every 15000 km whi...

Page 314: ... until you hear a clicking noise The fuel filler cap will require more effort to turn on the last turn when removing or tightening it If the fuel cap is not installed properly the TIGHTEN GAS CAP tighten gas cap message will appear on the Driver Information Center display See Driver Information Center Messages in Section 1 Also see Malfunction Indicator Light under Warning Lights in Section 1 for ...

Page 315: ...en the cap rapidly while pressure inside the tank is high gasoline may spray out from the tank Before you fully open the cap turn it slightly to release the pressure from inside the tank If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop The hiss means there is still some pressure left Then remove the cap NOTICE If you have to get a new cap be sure to get the right one Other wise the cap may not vent proper...

Page 316: ...act should be maintained until the filling is complete Avoid answering or making phone calls on your cellular phone Do not smoke while pumping gasoline CAUTION To allow room for fuel expan sion in the fuel tank caused by heat from the engine fill the tank only until the pump s automatic nozzle shuts off CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Stop the flow of fuel...

Page 317: ...sh it off as soon as possible HOOD RELEASE To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel Then push the secondary latch lever to the right located at the front of the vehicle and raise the hood 10araEscalade fm Page 317 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 318: ... fire and you or others could be burned Before closing the hood make sure that all filler caps are on properly ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUTION An electric cooling fan can start even if the engine is not running Be careful around any underhood electric fan CAUTION Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine They could start a fire and you or others could be burned 10araEscala...

Page 319: ...inal 4 Battery 5 Oil Fill Cap 6 Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 Remote Negative Battery Terminal 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Cooling Fan 10 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 11 Brake Fluid Reservoir 12 Underhood Fuse Block 13 Windshield Washer Reservoir 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 10araEscalade fm Page 319 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 320: ...l containers should not be disposed of with regular trash NOTICE Do not flush the engine oil system The engine could be damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Engine oil must be kept at correct levels to help ensure proper lubrication of the vehicle s engine It is normal for an engine to use some oil and some engines use more oil when they are new It is the owner s responsib...

Page 321: ...ted 5 Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level Keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading The oil level must be in the cross hatched area on the dipstick Add oil as required Avoid over filling the engine since this may cause engine damage NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the upper mark that shows the proper operating...

Page 322: ... meeting the GM4718M standard should not be used for an oil change If an oil meeting GM standard GM4718M is not available use an oil that meets the American Petroleum Institute Service SM or GM LL A 025 service require ments When you are not changing the oil but rather adding oil to maintain the engine oil level oil meeting GM Standard GM 4718M may not be available In this case you may use an SAE ...

Page 323: ...rature your vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change and use the chart to choose an alternative that meets the required quality standards Do not use SAE 20W 50 or any other viscosity oil not recommended NOTICE Using engine oils of a viscosity other than those recommended could result in engine damage The repairs would not be covered by your warranty C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 F 22 4...

Page 324: ...ke sure to follow the change intervals listed in the local language Maintenance Schedule booklet and not those listed in any other English booklet that might be provided with your vehicle The oil and oil filter change intervals recommended in the Maintenance Schedule for your engine are based on the use of recommended quality oils and high quality filters Using oil other than those recommended or ...

Page 325: ... to reset the system See the following under Driver Information Center in Section 1 for more information Vehicle Information Menu OIL LIFE REMAINING oil life remaining See Driver Information Center in Section 1 for information on the engine oil life monitor It is normal for an engine to use some oil and some engines use more oil when they are new It is the owner s responsibility to check the engin...

Page 326: ... to use a coolant a mixture of ethylene glycol corrosion inhibitors and water rather than plain water Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else CAUTION Adding only plain water or a liquid other than the recommended coolant can be dangerous The engine could overheat but you would not get the overheat warning The engine could ...

Page 327: ...additives or inhibitors These can be harmful to your vehicle Use only the recommended fluid See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants later in this section CAUTION An electric cooling fan can start even if the engine is not running Be careful around any underhood electric fan Check the coolant level at regular intervals such as when refueling The coolant level can be checked by looking at the see thro...

Page 328: ...n replace the cap Be sure the cap is tight See the Maintenance Schedule booklet to find out when the coolant must be replaced CAUTION Under some conditions the ethylene glycol in engine coolant is combustible To avoid being burned do not spill coolant on the exhaust system or on hot engine parts If you have any doubt have this operation performed by a qualified technician NOTICE The surge tank cap...

Page 329: ...from the transmission have your vehicle serviced before driving the vehicle further If you need to have your vehicle towed see Towing in Section 5 for vehicle towing information Change the fluid and filter at the intervals recommended in your Maintenance Schedule See the Recommended Fluids and Lubricants chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use NOTICE Damage caused by the...

Page 330: ...r foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about 3 seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in P Park Do not release the brake pedal 3 Run the engine at idle speed 500 800 rpm for at least one minute Slowly release the brake pedal 4 To determine whether to proceed with the cold check procedure or the hot check procedure following press the trip fu...

Page 331: ... in the range of 27 32 C Perform a cold check only to deter mine whether the transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot check can be made The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level After a cold check perform a hot check at the first opportunity once the fluid reaches normal operating temperature 1 Prepare your vehicle as previously described u...

Page 332: ...he fluid is hot enough to perform a hot check If the level is not within the cold area add or drain fluid as necessary to bring the level into the middle of the cold area Reinstall the dipstick Then operate the transmission until the fluid is hot enough to perform a hot check Note When adding fluid be careful not to overfill Generally less than 0 5 L of fluid is needed When fluid is added it may t...

Page 333: ...nsmission temper ature is within the proper range 1 Prepare your vehicle as previously described under Checking the Fluid Level 2 Locate the transmission fluid dipstick See Engine Compartment earlier in this section to determine the location 3 With the engine running at idle speed lift the handle and remove the dipstick Wipe it clean and reinsert it by pushing it down all the way 4 Wait for 3 seco...

Page 334: ...If the level is not within the hot cross hatched area add or drain fluid as necessary to bring the level into the middle of the hot cross hatched area Reinstall the dipstick Note When adding fluid be careful not to overfill Generally less than 0 5 L of fluid is needed When fluid is added it may take 15 minutes or more before an accurate reading is obtained When reinstalling the dipstick make sure ...

Page 335: ...nt if needed to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole When reinstalling the plug do not overtighten it Front Axle Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise Fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected See the Recommended Fluids and Lubricants chart later...

Page 336: ...oblem Have the system inspected Axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid rather than filled to reach a certain level Readings will vary depending on how long the vehicle has been stationary Remember that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get a true reading See the Recommended Fluids and Lubricants chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use To check the fluid ...

Page 337: ...r an unusual noise Fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected To check the fluid level 1 Turn off the ignition and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick clean Replace the cap and completely tighten it 4 Remove the cap again and check the fluid level on the dipstick If the engi...

Page 338: ...d There are two reasons why the brake fluid level in the master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid level decreases by an acceptable amount during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid may be leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have the brake system fixed It is not a good idea to top off...

Page 339: ...ee Brake System Warning Light in Section 1 If work has just been done on the brake hydraulic system and the fluid level is low bring it up to the proper level using DOT 3 fluid from a sealed container To prevent contamination of the brake fluid make sure the brake reservoir and cap are thoroughly clean before removing the cap See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants later in this section CAUTION With...

Page 340: ...r Information Center display See Driver Information Center Messages in Section 1 for more information 1 Open the cap with the washer symbol on it 2 Add washer fluid until the tank is full NOTICE When using a concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid It could freeze and damage washer system components When it s very cold outside ...

Page 341: ...ng hurt Follow instructions carefully when working around a battery Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds which can cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Your vehicle is equipped with a battery that requires no periodic maintenance When it is time for a new battery purchase one with same replacement number that is shown on the origin...

Page 342: ...pect and change the filter at the intervals recommended in your Maintenance Schedule To remove and replace the air filter 1 Loosen all the screws securing the cover 2 Lift the cover and remove the air filter Take care to dislodge as little dirt as possible 10araEscalade fm Page 342 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 343: ...housing 5 Reverse the steps for installation of the new filter CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filt...

Page 344: ... not press the accelerator and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 2 Try to start the engine in each gear The engine should start only when the transmission is in P Park or N Neutral If the engine starts when the trans mission is in any other gear see your dealer for service AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK CAUTION Before beginning this procedure make sur...

Page 345: ... out of P Park only when the regular brake is fully pressed If you are able to move the gear shift lever out of P Park see your dealer for service IGNITION TRANSMISSION LOCK CHECK Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake See Parking Brake in Section 3 for information on how to properly set and release the parking brake Try to turn the ignition switch to LOCK in each shift le...

Page 346: ...ion 3 for information on how to properly set and release the parking brake To check the strength of the parking brake With the engine running and the transmission in N Neutral slowly remove your foot from the regular brake pedal until the vehicle is held only by the parking brake If the vehicle begins to move your vehicle needs service See your dealer To check the strength of the P Park mechanism ...

Page 347: ...ld Washer Solvent GM Optikleen washer solvent Power Steering System GM power steering fluid GM part no 89021184 Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic transmission fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM part no 12346241 Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI grade 2 category LB or GC LB GM part no 12377985 Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W 90 Synthe...

Page 348: ...ivot Points Multi purpose lubricant Superlube GM part no 12346241 Weatherstrip Condition ing Weatherstrip lubricant GM part no 3634770 or dielectric silicone grease GM part no 12345579 Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic grease with Teflon Superlube GM part no 12371287 Fuel Additive GM Fuel System Treatment Plus GM part no 88861011 USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS CONTINUED 10ara...

Page 349: ...air out and a serious accident Check the inflation pressure regularly Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Do not overinflate your tires Overinflated tires are more likely to be punctured Worn old tires can cause accidents If the tread is badly worn or if a tire has been damaged replace it If you will be driving at high speeds see High Speed Operation later in this section for i...

Page 350: ...le has been sitting for three hours or more or if driven at all for no more than 1 5 km The air pressure indicated on the label as cold should be maintained for the tires to perform properly However do not overload your vehicle See Vehicle Loading in Section 3 Maintaining the cold tire pressure indicated on the tire information label leads to better fuel economy longer tire life a more comfortable...

Page 351: ... your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated For tire pressure inspection the use of a quality pocket tire pressure gage is recommended Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the pressure is low add air until you reach the recomme...

Page 352: ...eeds of 160 km h or faster where it is legal set the cold infla tion pressure to 20 kPa above the recommended tire pressure shown on the tire information label When you end this high speed driving return to the cold inflation pressure shown on the tire infor mation label See Vehicle Loading in Section 3 for more information Tire Pressure Monitor NOTICE Modifications made to the tire pressure monit...

Page 353: ... under inflated tire causes the tire to over heat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency tire tread life and may affect the handling and stopping ability of the vehicle The low tire pressure warning light and or the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message will appear at each ignition cycle until the low tire pressure condition is corrected Check your tires at least once a mo...

Page 354: ...sure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance It is the owner s responsibility to make sure the correct tire pressure is maintained NOTICE Do not use liquid sealants in your tires The use of sealants could damage the tire pressure monitor sensors Any resulting damage would not be covered by your warranty TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM PROBLEMS The low tire pressure warning light wil...

Page 355: ...essure Monitor Sensor Identification Codes later in this section The original tires or wheels on your vehicle were replaced with tires or wheels not compatible with the tire inflation monitor system The vehicle is near a facility or an electronic device that uses radio wave frequencies similar to those of the tire pressure monitor system If the problem persists see your dealer for service TIRE PRE...

Page 356: ...RNING ACTIVE tire learning active will appear on the display The horn will sound twice indicating the tire matching process has started 4 Begin with the left front tire 5 Remove the valve cap from the valve stem and increase or decrease the tire air pressure for five seconds or until the horn chirps To release air push on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve When increasing tire pressure...

Page 357: ... out dirt and moisture If SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM service tire monitor system appears on the Driver Information Center display the tire matching process was not completed successfully Repeat the procedure See your dealer for additional assistance if needed INSPECTION AND ROTATION Check your tires and wheels regularly for unusual wear or damage Make sure the spare tire is secured properly See t...

Page 358: ...cident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you could use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if necessary to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could ...

Page 359: ...icle loading and inflation pressure maintenance all affect how the tires on your vehicle age If maintained properly according to the maintenance schedule the tires on your vehicle will most likely require replacement before they become degraded due to age Your tires have tread wear indicators They tell you when a tire has 1 6 mm 1 16 inch or less of tread left If you can see the tread wear indicat...

Page 360: ...m may give inaccurate low pressure warnings See Tire Pressure Monitor earlier in this section for more information CAUTION Mixing brands sizes or types of tires on your vehicle other than the tire brand size type originally installed on your vehicle could cause you to lose control while driving and may also damage the vehicle Be sure to use the correct brand size and type tires on all wheels The s...

Page 361: ...may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician CAUTION Never drive faster than the speed for which your tires are rated regardless of the legal speed limit If you anticipate driving your vehicle at high speeds frequently and or for prolonged pe...

Page 362: ... other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash NOTICE Continued Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combina tion and under your road conditions Follow that manu facturer s instructions If you do find traction devices that...

Page 363: ...they leak air When replacing a wheel make sure the new wheel matches the original wheel in load carrying capacity inflation pressure capacity diameter width offset and mounting configuration Use only new GM original equipment See your dealer for assistance CAUTION Using the wrong replacement parts could be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle You could lose control of...

Page 364: ...ure to use a scraper or wire brush later if necessary to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs nuts or bolts If you do the nuts or bolts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident CAUTION Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to u...

Page 365: ...entification number appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The number may also be found in one or more of the following locations the chassis and or underframe on the right side of the vehicle Service Parts Identification Label Certification Tire Label The eighth character of th...

Page 366: ...s in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigaret...

Page 367: ...sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size and rating Note Your vehicle may not be equipped with all the fuses and features listed NOTICE Do not spill liquids on the vehicle s electrical components or damage may occur Always reinstall the fuse block cover when you are done 20 A 10araEscalade fm Page 367 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 368: ... Signal Stoplight 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 8 Right Turn Signal Stoplight 9 Universal Transmitter 10 Power Door Lock 2 Unlock Func tion 11 Power Door Lock 2 Lock Function 12 Stoplights Center High Mounted Stoplight 13 Rear Climate Control System 14 Not Used 15 Body Control Module 16 Accessory Power Outlets 17 Interior Lights Fuse Circuits Protected 27 28 30 29 10araEscalade fm Page 368 Wedn...

Page 369: ...ion Center 23 Rear Wiper 24 Not Used 25 Driver Seat Module Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Not Used Fuse Circuits Protected Circuit Breaker 27 Left Side Power Window Harness Connector 28 Driver Door Harness Connector 29 Body Harness Connector 30 Body Harness Connector Fuse Circuits Protected Left Instrument Panel Fuse Block Continued 10araEscalade fm Page 369 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 370: ...iner Wiring Connector 3 HEAD LINER 2 Headliner Wiring Connector 2 HEAD LINER 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 SEO UPFITTER Not Used Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Right Front Power Window CB2 Right Front Seat CB3 Driver s Seat CB4 Not Used Fuse Circuits Protected HEADLINER 1 HEADLINER 2 BODY 2 BODY 1 BODY 3 HEADLINER 3 SEO UPFITTER CB1 CB2 CB3 CB4 10araEscalade fm Page 370 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 ...

Page 371: ...ngine Controls 5 Engine Control Module Throttle Control 6 Not Used 7 Front Washer 8 Oxygen Sensors 9 Antilock Brake System 2 10 Trailer Back up Lights 11 Left Low Beam Headlight 12 Engine Control Module Battery 13 Fuel Injectors Ignition Coils Right Side 14 Transmission Control Module Bat tery 15 Back up Lights 16 Right Low Beam Headlight Name Circuits Protected 10araEscalade fm Page 371 Wednesday...

Page 372: ...g Lights 29 Horn 30 Right High Beam Headlight Name Circuits Protected 31 Not Used 32 Left High Beam Headlight 33 Not Used 34 Sunroof If equipped 35 Key Ignition System Theft Deterrent System 36 Windshield Wiper 37 Not Used 38 Electric Adjustable Pedals 39 Climate Controls Battery 40 Air Bag System Ignition 41 Amplifier 42 Sound System 43 Miscellaneous Ignition Cruise Control Name Circuits Protecte...

Page 373: ...Pump Ignition 57 Cooling Fan 1 Name Circuits Protected 58 Automatic Level Control Compressor 59 Not Used 60 Cooling Fan 2 61 Antilock Brake System 1 62 Starter 63 Stud 2 Trailer Brakes 64 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 65 Power Running Boards If equipped 66 Not Used 67 Transfer Case If equipped 68 Stud 1 Trailer Connector Battery Power 69 Mid Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Fan 71 P...

Page 374: ...eadlight FOG LAMP Front Fog Lights A C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor STRTR Starter PWR TRN Powertrain Name Circuits Protected FUEL PMP Fuel Pump PRK LAMP Parking Lights REAR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger RUN CRANK Switched Power Name Circuits Protected Underhood Electrical Center Continued 10araEscalade fm Page 374 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 375: ... be seriously injured See your dealer for service Your vehicle may be equipped with high intensity discharge headlights After a headlight bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Light Emitting Diode Lighting Your vehicle may be equipped with light emitting diode head lights See your dealer if a headlight assembly needs...

Page 376: ...4 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps for installation Be sure to properly align the holes in the assembly to the round ends of the mounting pins License lights 1 Remove the two screws from each light assembly 2 Rotate the bulb assembly and pull the assembly through the opening in the liftgate trim 3 Turn the bulb socket counter clockwise to remove it Pull the bulb straight out to remove it fro...

Page 377: ...377 Section 4 REPLACEMENT BULB SPECIFICATIONS See your dealer for any bulb not listed in this section Backup Lights 7440 License lights W5W 10araEscalade fm Page 377 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 378: ...ne Type V8 VIN Code F Horsepower 329 kW 6000 rpm Engine Torque 616 Nm 4400 rpm Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Air Cleaner Filter 15908916 A3086C Spark Plugs 12621258 41 110 Gap 1 02 mm Wheel Nut Torque 190 Nm AC Delco part number GM part number 10araEscalade fm Page 378 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 379: ... 134a Transfer Case 1 4 L Cooling System 16 5 L Change filter at every oil change Recheck fluid level after filling For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located underhood See your dealer for additional information VEHICLE TOP SPEED Top Speed All Wheel Drive 170 km h Two Wheel Drive 180 km h 10araEscalade fm Page 379 Wednesday October 14 2009 9...

Page 380: ...ce and to help care for your vehicle See your dealer for more informa tion Wheels and Tires NOTICE To prevent damage to chrome plated wheels and trim always wash your vehicle after driving on roads treated with magnesium calcium or sodium chloride NOTICE When cleaning aluminum or chrome plated wheels do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that contain acid...

Page 381: ...not drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes The wheels could be damaged and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty NOTICE When using a petroleum based tire dressing always wipe of any overspray from the vehicle s painted surfaces Otherwise the vehicle s paint finish and or tires may be damaged 10araEscalade fm Page 381 Wednesday O...

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Page 383: ... a Flat Tire 396 Changing the Flat Tire 402 Storing Tire and Jacking Equipment 407 Secondary Latch System 413 Spare Tire 417 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck 418 Rocking Your Vehicle 418 Recovery Hooks 419 Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 420 5 Prob lems on the Road 10araEscalade fm Page 383 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 384: ...his Manual for tips on how to work around a battery without getting hurt Do not let battery fluid touch your skin If you do get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately CAUTION Every new GM vehicle uses a battery that requires no maintenance However if another battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add wate...

Page 385: ...ure Shift an automatic transmission into P Park and a manual transmission into N Neutral before setting the parking brake 2 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off the radios and all lights that aren t needed Unplug any accessories that are plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets NOTICE If you leave the radio or other accessories on they could be badly damaged The...

Page 386: ...tud located near the front of the engine compartment where the negative battery cable attaches Always use the remote positive and remote negative terminals instead of the terminals on your vehicle s battery CAUTION Check that the jumper cables don t have any loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock and the vehicles could be damaged NOTICE Do not connect positive to negative or ...

Page 387: ...egative terminal if the vehicle has one Don t let the other end touch metal yet 7 Attach the other end of the negative cable to a heavy metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the discharged battery or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 8 Start the vehicle with the go...

Page 388: ...isconnected incorrectly To prevent electrical shorting take care that the cables do not touch each other or any other metal Remove the cables in the correct order The repairs would not be covered by your warranty TOWING See your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed Tow the vehicle on a platform trailer Also see Recreational Vehicle Towing in Section 3 10ar...

Page 389: ... message may appear in the driver information center display See Driver Information Center Messages in Section 1 for more information If you see or hear steam coming from the engine stop and turn the engine off Do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down CAUTION Continued operation of an overheated engine may result in a fire and the possibility of personal injury and or severe vehicle d...

Page 390: ...till no sign of steam run the engine at idle speed for about five minutes while you are parked If the overheat warning continues turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle right away See Overheat Protection Mode later in this section for information CAUTION An electric cooling fan can start even if the engine is not running Be careful around any underhood electric fan If the coolant i...

Page 391: ...t and cause an engine fire You could be burned NOTICE Running your engine without coolant could cause engine damage that wouldn t be covered by your warranty See Overheat Protection Mode later in this section for information If the coolant is leaking have it fixed immediately If the coolant is not leaking and the engine is overheated the engine cooling fans should be running If not the fans must b...

Page 392: ...nformation Avoid driving an extended distance and or towing a trailer while driving in this mode NOTICE After driving in this mode allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair Then repair the cause of the coolant loss change the oil and reset the oil life monitor Checking and Adding Coolant CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly Never ...

Page 393: ...thers could be burned CAUTION Under some conditions the ethylene glycol in engine coolant is combustible To avoid being burned do not spill coolant on the exhaust system or on hot engine parts If you have any doubt have this operation performed by a qualified technician NOTICE Do not substitute any liquids for the proper coolant mixture Otherwise premature corrosion may result and the engine coola...

Page 394: ...oolant surge tank Here s how to add coolant to the surge tank 1 To remove the cap when the cooling system is no longer hot turn it slowly one full turn to the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop The hiss means there is still some pressure left Then continue to slowly turn the cap and remove it 2 Fill the reservoir with the proper mixture of coolant and clean water up to the...

Page 395: ...e cooled down check the coolant level again If the coolant is not at the proper level repeat steps 1 through 5 again If the coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again have the vehicle serviced NOTICE The surge tank cap is a pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent cool ant loss and possible engine damage from overheating 10araEscalade fm Page 395 Wednesda...

Page 396: ...damage by driving very slowly to a level place to change your tire Turn on your hazard warning flashers Changing a tire can cause injury The vehicle can slip off the jack and injure you or other people CAUTION Continued To help prevent the vehicle from moving while changing the flat tire Set the parking brake firmly Shift the transmission into P Park Turn off the engine Do not start the vehicle wh...

Page 397: ...ot use more than one compact spare tire at a time on your vehicle Drive with caution while the compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle The equipment is stored under the storage tray in the left trim panel of the rear area 1 Jack 2 Wheel Blocks 3 Jack Handle 4 Jack Handle Extensions 5 Wheel Wrench 1 5 4 3 2 10araEscalade fm Page 397 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 398: ...2 Turn the wing nut counter clockwise to release the tool kit storage bag 3 Remove the jack tools from the storage bag Wheel Wrench Jack Handle Jack Handle Extensions 4 Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks 5 Turn the wing nut counter clockwise to release the wheel blocks and wheel block retainer B A C 10araEscalade fm Page 398 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 ...

Page 399: ...heel Retainer 8 Spare Tire Flat Tire with valve stem pointed down 9 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10 Hoist End of Extension Tool 11 Tire Lock CAUTION To help avoid personal injury and property damage never remove or restow a tire from to a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack Always tighten the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle when restowing 9 10 11 ...

Page 400: ...handle extensions Insert the hoist end open end of the extension into the hole in the bumper Connect the extension onto the hoist shaft Do not use the chisel end of the wheel wrench Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle Use the hook on the wheel wrench to pull the hoist cable toward...

Page 401: ...and slide the tire wheel retainer upward on the guide pin to separate the retainer from the guide pin Once the tire wheel retainer is separated from the guide pin tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull the retainer and the guide pin through the wheel opening 10araEscalade fm Page 401 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 402: ...e them yet Place the jack under the jacking point nearest the tire you want to change CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack To avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 10araEscalade fm Page 402 Wednesday October 14 200...

Page 403: ...le extensions as needed and the jack handle If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle you will need to attach both jack handle extensions Attach the jack handle to the jack 10araEscalade fm Page 403 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 404: ...he jack head to the jacking point Raise the jack until the jack head fits firmly into place Then raise the vehicle off the ground until there is room for the spare tire to fit CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up 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 Remove the wheel nuts and...

Page 405: ...wire brush later if necessary to get all the rust or dirt off CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs nuts or bolts If you do the nuts or bolts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface Install the wheel nuts with the rounded end toward the wheel and tighten by hand Continue tightening the wheel nuts with the wheel wre...

Page 406: ...ue wrench to the proper torque When installing aftermarket locking wheel nuts follow the torque specification provided by the wheel nut manufacturer NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Specifications and Capacities in Secti...

Page 407: ... and Jacking Equipment later in this section for more information CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger s compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Storing Tire and Jacking Equipment Tire Storage NOTICE Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under the vehicle f...

Page 408: ...aft 3 Hoist Shaft Access Cover Hole 4 Jack Handle Extensions 5 Wheel Wrench 6 Hoist Cable 7 Tire Wheel Retainer 8 Spare Tire Flat Tire with valve stem pointed down 9 Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10 Hoist End of Extension Tool 11 Tire Lock 9 10 11 7 6 8 5 4 3 2 1 10araEscalade fm Page 408 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 409: ...re wheel retainer at the end of the hoist cable from the guide pin Press and hold the latch and slide the tire wheel retainer upward on the guide pin to separate the retainer from the guide pin 3 Once the tire wheel retainer is separated from the guide pin pull the guide pin through the center of the wheel Then tilt the retainer and pull it through the wheel opening 10araEscalade fm Page 409 Wedne...

Page 410: ... the two jack handle extensions 5 Insert the hoist end open end of the extension into the hole in the bumper Connect the extension onto the hoist shaft Do not use the chisel end of the wheel wrench 10araEscalade fm Page 410 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 411: ...cle 8 When the tire is raised against the underside of the vehicle continue turning the wrench until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice The spare tire hoist can not be overtightened 9 Try to move the tire with your hands to be sure that it is secured in place If the tire moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable 10 Reinstall the lock 11 Reinstall the access hole cover 12 Reinstall the...

Page 412: ...op or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The equipment is stored under the storage tray in the left trim panel of the rear area 1 Wheel Blocks 2 Storage Bag and Jacking Tools 3 Wing Nut Retaining Storage Bag 4 Jack 5 Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks 6 Jack Knob 3 6 5 4 1 2 10araEscalade fm Page 412 Wednesday October 14 2009 9 52 AM ...

Page 413: ...asten the tool storage bag on the stud in the storage compartment 6 Turn the wing nut clockwise to secure the storage bag 7 Reinstall the storage tray Secondary Latch System The secondary latch is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off the vehicle In order for the secondary latch to work the tire must be stowed with the valve stem pointing down CAUTION Before beginning the proce...

Page 414: ...nd loosen the cable at least two times If the tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 11 of this procedure If the tire does not lower to the ground continue with this procedure 3 Turn the wrench counterclock wise until approximately 15 cm of cable is exposed 4 Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest end with the backs facing each other 5 Set the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel blocks se...

Page 415: ...oving up and is held firmly in place The secondary latch should release The spare tire is now balancing on the jack 10 Lower the jack by turning the wrench counterclockwise Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable CAUTION If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you when you pull t...

Page 416: ...ion and wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole in the bumper Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle When the tire has been completely lowered tilt the tire to access the tire wheel retainer Press and hold the latch and slide the tire wheel retainer upward on the guide pin to separate...

Page 417: ...lation specifica tions To determine the location of your vehicle s tire information label see Vehicle Loading in Section 3 Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire that is not the same size as the factory installed road tires on your vehicle It is all right to drive your vehicle temporarily with the spare tire installed It was designed for use on your vehicle After installing the spare tire ...

Page 418: ...heels above 55 km h as shown on the speedometer NOTICE Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of the vehicle including the tires Spinning the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth could destroy the transmission For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains under Tires in Section 4 Rocking Your Vehicle To free your vehicle when it is stuck 1 Turn th...

Page 419: ...wed out Also see Recovery Hooks Recovery Hooks If equipped Your vehicle may have front recov ery hooks You may use them to pull the vehicle out if it is stuck in sand mud snow etc CAUTION Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snap ping back NOTICE Never use the hooks for ...

Page 420: ...sonal preferences such as radio pre sets seat posi tions and temperature settings The event data recorder in your vehicle is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems During a crash your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated and how the various safety systems performed Data is recorded only if a non triv ial crash sit...

Page 421: ... may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner Additional information from the navigation system may also be recorded and stored See the following list Addresses Destinations Telephone numbers Other trip information See the separate navigation enter tainment system manual for instructions on deleting stor...

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