Page 1: Table Of Contents
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 1 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Cadillac Owner’s Manual Escalade EXT Table of Contents How to Use this Manual ........ 3 Important Safety Precautions ....... 6 Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls ....21 Section 2 Seats and Restraints ........185 Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions ..
Page 2: Important Notes About This Manual
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 2 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Notes About this Manual We thank you for choosing a Production waste is recycled, with The illustrations throughout the General Motors product, and we some of the waste material recov- manual are typical and are not want to assure you of our continu- ered for re-use.
Page 3: How To Use This Manual
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 3 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM How to Use this Manual When it comes to service, keep in Use this manual to learn about the This manual is divided into five mind that your dealer knows your features of your new vehicle and sections: vehicle best and is committed to...
Page 4 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 4 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM How to Use this Manual • Section 2: Seats and • Section 3: Starting and • Section 4: Service and Restraints Operating Instructions Maintenance Next, focus on the center of Once you have been familiar- The Service and Maintenance your vehicle: the seats and ized with your vehicle’s instru-...
Page 5 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 5 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM How to Use this Manual - contains information about • Section 5: Problems on the Each section begins with a brief tire inﬂation, inspection, rota- Road table of contents to help you tion and replacement locate the information you want.
Page 6: Important Safety Precautions
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 6 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION AND NOTICE BOXES Safety Belts CAUTIONS and NOTICES alert you CAUTION to conditions that may result in injury, or that may damage your Always wear your safety belt. Be vehicle.
Page 7 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 7 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION (Continued) Wear your belt fitted 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.
Page 8 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 8 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions Air Bags CAUTION Both the safety belt restraint system and the air bag restraint system are designed to best protect adults. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an inflating air bag could be seriously injured CAUTION CAUTION...
Page 9 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 9 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION (Continued) Air bags are designed to be used with the safety belts. Even with an air bag, if you are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt, your injuries could be much worse.
Page 10 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 10 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions Leaving Your Vehicle CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION A rear-facing child restraint in Infants who must use rear- the front seat could be pushed facing child restraints cannot Avoid leaving your vehicle while into the seatback by the front ride safely in passenger air bag- the engine is running.
Page 11 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 11 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) It is very dangerous to leave • Be sure the shift lever is in children inside the vehicle for P (Park) and the parking any extended period of time - brake is ﬁrmly applied when especially in hot weather.
Page 12 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 12 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) • Do not idle the engine in a • It can also be very dangerous closed-in place, such as the to drive with the trunk, rear garage.
Page 13 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 13 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions Water and Your Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION If you suspect that exhaust is entering your vehicle, drive After a car wash or driving with all the windows open, turn through a puddle, the brakes the air conditioning (if may not work well.
Page 14 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 14 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions Driving on Hills Vehicle Loading CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try If you need to stop on a hill, do Do not load your vehicle in to drive through flowing water, not hold the vehicle there with...
Page 15 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 15 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions Fuel and Other Flammable CAUTION (Continued) Materials Do not put paper or flammable CAUTION items in an ashtray. They may catch fire from a cigarette. Turn off the engine before refueling.
Page 16 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 16 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions Batteries Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Every new GM vehicle uses an ® AC Delco battery that requires Vehicle batteries can hurt you. To help avoid injury to you or no maintenance.
Page 17 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 17 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Exercise extreme caution Under some conditions the around the electric engine fan. ethylene glycol in engine cool- It sometimes starts by itself, ant is combustible. To avoid even when the engine is not being burned, do not spill cool- running.
Page 18 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 18 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, Changing a tire can cause inju- can make the wheel nuts ry.
Page 19 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 19 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions System Problems NOTICE CAUTION Additional electronic equip- ment, such as a CB radio, cellu- Driving with the brake warning lar phone, navigation package light on can lead to an accident. or two-way radio, may interfere Have the brakes checked imme- with the operation of your vehi-...
Page 20 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 20 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Important Safety Precautions Additional Safety Cautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Medical research shows that Unlocked doors can be danger- alcohol in a person’s system can ous. Make sure to lock all doors Drinking and driving is very make crash injuries worse.
Page 21 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 21 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM – Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Dash-Mounted Instruments and Controls ..24 Instrument Panel Switchbank ....... 103 Instrument Cluster ..........26 Heating and Air Conditioning System..104 Warning Lights..........29 Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control Driver Information Center .......40 System ............
Page 22 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 22 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Multifunction Lever ........124 Overhead Area and Roof....... 163 Turn Signal ...........124 Overhead Console ........163 High-Low Beam Control........125 Universal Transmitter ........163 Windshield Wipers ........125 Sun Visors .............
Page 23 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 23 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 – AUTO 8 10 8 11 8 12 8 13 8 14 8 15 8 16 8 17 8 18 8 19 23 . . .
Page 24: Instrumentation And Controls
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 24 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ DASH-MOUNTED 8. Navigation/Sound System 16. Instrument Panel Switchbank INSTRUMENTS AND 9. Exterior Light Controls This switchbank may contain the following controls: CONTROLS 10. Instrument Panel Dimmer Control - Adjustable Accelerator and 1.
Page 25 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 25 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 – 100 120 RPM x 1000 km/h P R N D M 25 . . .
Page 26: Str Instrument Cluster
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 26 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that works The instrument cluster shown is along with the warning lights and typical. Your actual cluster may gages.
Page 27 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 27 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Under some driving Whether or not your vehicle is 4. Odometer/Trip Odometer conditions, including those equipped with the engine The odometer shows how far listed below, it is normal for coolant temperature warning your vehicle has been driven.
Page 28 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 28 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 5. Speedometer A chime will also sound if the fuel is low. The speedometer displays the vehicle's speed. See "Driver Information Center Messages" later in this section The reading will be indicated for more information.
Page 29: Warning Lights
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 29 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Warning Lights If you have a problem with the oil, this light may stay on after you Your vehicle has a number of start the engine, or come on while warning lights.
Page 30 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 30 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Driving while this light is on could NOTICE drain your battery. Engine damage due to neglect- If there is a problem with the ed oil problems can be costly to battery charging system, a repair and is not covered by message will be displayed.
Page 31 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 31 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 This light appears when the fluid This light also comes on when you level in the reservoir is low or if set your parking brake while the there is another problem with the ignition is on.
Page 32 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 32 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls See "Driver Information Center CAUTION Messages" later in this section for Driving with the brake warning more information. light on can lead to an accident. Stop as soon as possible and turn Have the brakes checked imme- the ignition off.
Page 33 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 33 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 If the regular brake system If the light flashes, a misfire has warning light is also on, the been detected. vehicle does not have antilock If the light is flashing: brakes and there is a problem with •...
Page 34 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 34 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls If the light stays on, you may be In order for your vehicle to pass an CAUTION able to correct the malfunction by inspection of its emission control considering the following: If you keep driving your vehicle equipment, the Malfunction...
Page 35 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 35 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 If the vehicle has been driven for When this warning light is on, the several days (with a fully charged traction control system will not battery) prior to the inspection, limit wheel spin.
Page 36: Section 2
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 36 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Air Bag Light Light See "Safety Belts" in Section 2 for This light will go on when you start information. The passenger safety belt reminder the engine and shine steadily for a light is located on the overhead...
Page 37: Section 2
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 37 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 See "Driver Information Center Messages" later in this section for more information. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Section 2 for more information on the air bag light. –...
Page 38 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 38 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls See "Driver Information Center The warning will reappear each Messages" later in this section for time the vehicle is started until the more information. problem is corrected. If you get the low tire pressure See your dealer for service.
Page 39 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 39 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 – Cruise Control Light Tow/Haul Mode Light Lights On Reminder Light This light turns on whenever you This light should come on when This light turns on as a reminder set the cruise control.
Page 40: En-Driver Information Center
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 40 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls The Driver Information Center can be used to program various customization features that may be available with your vehicle. See "Feature Customization" later in this section. When the ignition is turned on, the Driver Information Center will turn on.
Page 41: Driver Information Center Buttons
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 41 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Driver Information Center • Timer Buttons • Transmission Fluid Temperature The control buttons are located on • Instant Fuel Economy/Active the instrument panel, to the right Fuel Management™ Indicator of the steering wheel.
Page 42 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 42 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • Compass Variance Zone Settings (If equipped) • Compass Calibration (If equipped) A blank page ends this menu. See "Vehicle Information Menu" later in this section for more information.
Page 43: Trip/Fuel Information Menu
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 43 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • to change the compass variance zone See "Compass" later in this sec- tion for compass information. • to access the settings for the displayed customization feature – See "Feature Customization" later in this section.
Page 44 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 44 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Pressing this button repeatedly will • TRIP (trip) • FUEL RANGE (fuel range) allow you to scroll through the The trip odometer can tell you This display shows how far the following displays: how far your vehicle has been computer thinks you can travel...
Page 45 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 45 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • AVERAGE ECONOMY (average • FUEL USED (fuel used) • TIMER (Timer) economy) This display shows how much The timer feature acts as a This display shows the average fuel has been used since you stopwatch.
Page 46 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 46 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • TRANS TEMP (transmission • INST ECON (Instant Fuel Econ- If the engine is operating temperature) omy) normally, V8 (V8) will be displayed next to the instanta- This display shows the trans- This will show what the fuel neous fuel economy reading.
Page 47: Vehicle Information Menu
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 47 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • AVERAGE SPEED (average If, for example, you see 95%, speed) that means that the way you are driving your vehicle, 95% This display shows the of the current oil life remains. vehicle’s average speed.
Page 48 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 48 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Be sure to replace the engine To reset the system, do the See "Driver Information Center oil ﬁlter each time you change following: Messages" later in this section engine oil.
Page 49 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 49 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • UNITS (units) • Tire Pressure Monitor If the system detects low tire Displays pressure in one or more of the You can scroll through and tires, the low tire pressure activate one of the following These displays show the air warning light will appear and...
Page 50 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 50 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • BATTERY VOLTAGE (battery If there is a problem with the • OIL PRESSURE (oil pressure) voltage) battery charging system, a This display shows the engine message will be displayed. See This display lets you monitor oil pressure.
Page 51 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 51 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • PRESS TO RELEARN To match transmitters to your Note: REMOTE KEY (press vehicle: The ﬁrst transmitter matched relearn remote key) - Press repeatedly to select to the vehicle will be labeled This display allows you to this display.
Page 52 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 52 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • PRESS TO CHANGE • PRESS TO CALIBRATE If an incorrect reading is COMPASS ZONE (press COMPASS (press displayed, ﬁrst check that the change compass zone) calibrate compass) compass is set to the correct variance zone.
Page 53: Feature Customization
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 53 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Your vehicle may be equipped - APPROACH LIGHTING with the following features that (approach lighting) can be individually personalized. - AUTO HIGH BEAMS (auto- One preferred setting per available matic high beams) customization feature can be - CHIME VOLUME (chime...
Page 54 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 54 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls ENTERING PROGRAMMING FEATURE CUSTOMIZATION The following features, which are MODE MENU automatically recalled, can only be programmed to one vehicle 1. Turn the ignition on. To enter this menu, see "Entering setting: Programming Mode"...
Page 55 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 55 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • DISPLAY LANGUAGE (display - ENGLISH (English Language) - CHINESE (Chinese Lan- language) guage) All information is displayed in Use this menu to select the the English language. All information is displayed in language that you would like the Chinese language.
Page 56 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 56 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • AUTO DOOR LOCK (auto- - AT VEHICLE SPEED (at vehi- • AUTO DOOR UNLOCK matic door lock) cle speed) (automatic door unlock) This feature allows you to All doors and the tailgate This item allows you to customize your automatic door...
Page 57 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 57 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 - DRIVER IN PARK (driver in Once the desired setting is Press the button to enter the park) displayed, press the button submenu. to select it. The driver's door automati- While in this submenu, press cally unlocks when you shift You may now either exit pro-...
Page 58 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 58 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls - HORN & LIGHTS (horn and • REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK - LIGHTS ON (lights on) lights) (remote door unlock) With this setting activated, With this setting activated, This feature allows you to select the exterior lights will ﬂash the exterior lights will ﬂash the type of feedback you will...
Page 59 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 59 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • DELAY DOOR LOCK (delay - ON (on) Once the desired setting is door lock) displayed, press the button If the power door lock to select it. This feature allows you to delay switch is pressed while a door vehicle locking for ﬁve seconds or the tailgate is open,...
Page 60 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 60 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • EXIT LIGHTING (exit lighting) - 30 SECONDS (30 seconds) • APPROACH LIGHTING (approach lighting) This feature allows you to This is the default setting. designate the length of time This feature allows you to - 1 MINUTE (1 minute) that the exterior lights stay on...
Page 61 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 61 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 - ON (on) • AUTO HIGH BEAMS (auto- Once the desired setting is matic high beams) displayed, press the button When the vehicle is unlocked to select it. using the Remote Keyless This feature allows you to Entry transmitter, the turn the automatic high beam...
Page 62 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 62 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Press the button to enter the • PARK TILT MIRRORS (park tilt - DRIVER MIRROR (driver submenu. mirrors) mirror) While in this submenu, press With this feature turned on, The outside mirror on the button repeatedly to the passenger's and/or driver's...
Page 63 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 63 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Once the desired setting is • EASY EXIT RECALL (easy exit - BUTTON AND KEY OUT displayed, press the button recall) (button and key out) to select it. This feature allows you to select This is the default setting.
Page 64 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 64 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls - NO CHANGE (no change) • EASY EXIT SETUP (easy exit - SEAT ONLY (seat only) setup) Once the desired setting is With this setting activated, displayed, press the button This feature allows you to the Memory Feature’s easy...
Page 65 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 65 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Once the desired setting is • MEMORY SEAT RECALL - ON (on) displayed, press the button (memory seat recall) With this setting activated, to select it. This feature allows you to the Memory Feature settings You may now either exit pro- enable or disable automatic...
Page 66 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 66 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • REMOTE START (vehicle Once the desired setting is • DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED remote-start) displayed, press the button (display digital speed) to select it. This feature allows you to This feature allows you to enable or disable the vehicle You may now either exit pro-...
Page 67 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 67 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 While in this submenu, press • FACTORY SETTINGS (factory - DO NOT RESTORE (do not button repeatedly to settings) restore) scroll through the following This feature allows you to reset If you select this option, the options: all of the system's programma-...
Page 68 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 68 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • PRESS TO EXIT FEATURE EXITING PROGRAMMING • Press the customization SETTINGS (press to exit MODE button repeatedly until the feature settings) following message appears on To exit programming mode, do the display: This menu item allows you to any of the following:...
Page 69: Compass
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 69 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Compass (If equipped) There may be a strong magnetic Compass Calibration field (from various magnetic While calibrating the compass, do With the ignition on, the compass objects on the vehicle) interfering not operate any power switches.
Page 70 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 70 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls To calibrate the compass, do the 3. Press repeatedly until 5. Drive your vehicle in tight following: PRESS TO CALIBRATE 360° circles at a speed of COMPASS (press to cali- 8 km/h or less until CALIBRA- 1.
Page 71 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 71 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 To adjust for compass variance: 1. Place the transmission in P (Park). 2. Press repeatedly until PRESS TO CHANGE COM- PASS ZONE (press change compass zone) is dis- – played.
Page 72: Driver Information Center Messages
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 72 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Driver Information Center Some messages may not be The disabled systems will cleared until the problem is fixed. resume operation after the Messages vehicle is started. • BATTERY LOW START These messages will appear if a VEHICLE (battery low start If the vehicle's battery is not...
Page 73 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 73 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN • CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON • DRIVER DOOR OPEN (driver CIRCLES (calibrating: drive in (change engine oil soon) door open) circles) Appears when the life of the Appears with a chime when the Note: This message may not be engine oil has expired and the...
Page 74 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 74 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • ENGINE HOT -- A/C TURNED • ENGINE OIL HOT -- IDLE • ENGINE OVERHEATED -- IDLE OFF (engine hot -- air condi- ENGINE (engine oil hot -- idle ENGINE (engine overheated -- tioning turned off) engine)
Page 75 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 75 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • ENGINE OVERHEATED -- • ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED If this message appears with STOP ENGINE (engine over- (engine power is reduced) no reduction in vehicle perfor- heated -- stop engine) mance, proceed to your This message indicates that destination.
Page 76 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 76 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • FUEL LEVEL LOW (Fuel Level • ICE POSSIBLE -- DRIVE WITH • LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (left Low) CARE (ice possible -- drive with rear door open) care) Warns that the fuel level in the Appears with a chime when the...
Page 77 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 77 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • OIL PRESSURE LOW -- STOP • PARKING ASSIST BLOCKED NOTICE ENGINE (oil pressure low -- SEE OWNERS MANUAL (park- stop engine) Do not keep driving with low oil ing assist blocked see owner’s pressure.
Page 78 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 78 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • PARKING ASSIST OFF (parking • PASSENGER DOOR OPEN • REMOTE KEY LEARNING assist off) (passenger door open) ACTIVE (remote keyless entry transmitter learning active) Appears when the vehicle is Appears with a chime when the started while the ultrasonic front passenger door is open or...
Page 79 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 79 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • REPLACE BATTERY IN • SERVICE AIR BAG (Service Air • SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING REMOTE KEY (replace battery Bag) SYSTEM (service battery in remote keyless entry trans- charging system) Appears if there is a problem mitter) with the air bag system.
Page 80 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 80 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM • SERVICE BRAKES SOON (ser- • SERVICE PARKING ASSIST (Service Brake System) vice brakes soon) (service parking assist) Appears if there is a problem Appears if there is a problem Appears if there is a problem with the brake system.
Page 81 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 81 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • SERVICE STABILITRAK (ser- • SERVICE SUSPENSION • SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT vice Stabilitrak) SYSTEM (service suspension SYSTEM (service theft deter- system) rent system) Appears if your stability enhancement system is Appears when the suspension Appears when there is a prob- malfunctioning.
Page 82 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 82 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • SERVICE TIRE MONITOR • SERVICE TRACTION • STABILITRAK OFF (Stabilitrak SYSTEM (service tire monitor CONTROL (service traction off) system) control) Appears when the stability Appears when the tire pressure Appears if there is a problem enhancement system is turned monitoring system is not...
Page 83 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 83 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 See "Brake System Warning • TIGHTEN GAS CAP (tighten • TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE (tire Light" earlier in this section. gas cap) learning active) - The stability system takes too Appears if the fuel cap has not Appears when the tire pressure long to complete its diagnos-...
Page 84 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 84 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls • TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE Stop as soon as possible and It is possible to receive more (Tire Low Add Air To Tire) inﬂate the tires to the pressure than one tire pressure message value shown on the tire and at a time.
Page 85 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 85 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • TRACTION CONTROL OFF • TRANSMISSION HOT -- IDLE NOTICE (Traction Control Off) ENGINE (transmission hot, idle engine) Driving the vehicle with the Appears when the traction engine and transmission control system is turned off.
Page 86: Analog Clock
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 86 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls ANALOG CLOCK • TURN SIGNAL ON (Turn Sig- Your vehicle is also equipped with nal On) a digital clock viewable in the Your vehicle is equipped with navigation system display that Appears with a chime if a turn an analog clock located on the operates independently of the...
Page 87: Driver Information Center Buttons
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 87 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 DRIVER INFORMATION HEATING AND AIR HOOD RELEASE CENTER BUTTONS CONDITIONING SYSTEM Use the hood release handle, located on the lower left side of See "Driver Information Center Your vehicle is equipped with a the instrument panel, to open Buttons"...
Page 88: Stabilitrak ® System
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 88 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ STABILITRAK ® SYSTEM The system should be done initializing before the vehicle This system combines antilock reaches a speed of 32 km/h. brake, traction and stability In some cases, it may take approx- control systems to help maintain imately two miles of driving before directional control under most...
Page 89 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 89 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 To reset the system, do the follow- If the vehicle begins to go in a ing: direction other than that intended by the driver, the Stabilitrak 1. Stop the vehicle and turn the system activates.
Page 90 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 90 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls To return the system to its normal operating mode, press the button again. 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.
Page 91: Stabilitrak Traction Control
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 91 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 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 –...
Page 92 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 92 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls To return the system to its normal The traction control system may NOTICE operating mode, press the button activate on rough roads, during again. Do not allow the wheel(s) of heavy acceleration while turning, one axle to spin excessively or when the transmission abruptly...
Page 93: Accessory Power Outlets
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 93 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ ACCESSORY POWER Outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a OUTLETS cellular telephone, CB radio, etc. NOTICE The front power outlet is located in the center console storage Maximum load of any electrical compartment.
Page 94 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 94 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Certain electrical accessories may NOTICE NOTICE not be compatible with the power Adding some electrical outlets in your vehicle. Use of such Power outlets are designed for equipment to your vehicle accessories may result in blown accessory plugs only.
Page 95: Lights
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 95 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ LIGHTS Note: Power to the exterior lights LIGHTS MAIN SWITCH and to most interior lights is automatically turned off The main light switch controls 10 minutes after the ignition these light systems: is turned off.
Page 96: Automatic Headlight System
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 96 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Automatic Headlight Rotate the knob to to turn off Lights On Reminder the exterior lights and automatic System If you open any door while the lighting features. lights' manual control is on and When activated, this automatic To turn the automatic headlight the key is not in the ignition, you...
Page 97: Automatic High Beam Control
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 97 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Automatic High Beam The lights may also turn on when If the automatic headlight system you drive through a low-light area. has the headlights turned on and Control (If equipped) you turn the ignition off, the Once you leave the low-light area, Read through all of the following...
Page 98 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 98 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls To enable this feature, do the To disable this feature do the When the system is enabled, the following: following: high beam headlights will remain on until one of the following 1.
Page 99 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 99 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 The indicator light on the mirror • The vehicle’s windshield is dirty If the light flashes, you will need to will turn off and the system will be or cracked, or the automatic reactivate this feature each time temporarily disabled.
Page 100: Instrument Light Dimmer
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 100 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Press lightly on the knob to make it spring out. Then, rotate the knob to the right to increase brightness and to the left to decrease brightness. Rotate the knob all the way to the right to turn on the interior lights.
Page 101: Illuminated Entry/Exit System
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 101 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Illuminated Entry/Exit Dome Lights When the fog lights are on, the Fog Lamp Light on the instrument System The dome lights come on auto- cluster will also be on. matically when you open the When a door is opened, some The fog lights automatically switch...
Page 102: Reading Lights
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 102 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Reading Lights Exterior Cargo Lamps Your vehicle may have reading Cargo lights illuminate the cargo lights. These lights have on/off area of the vehicle or the top box switches next to them.
Page 103: Battery Saver
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 103 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ INSTRUMENT PANEL Battery Saver If your vehicle does not have an option controlled by one of the SWITCHBANK See "Battery Rundown Protection" switches listed above, the option's later in this section. The switchbank is on the instru- switch will be replaced with a ment panel, below the Heating...
Page 104: Heating And Air Conditioning System
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 104 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls The desired temperature is controlled by information from interior sensors, a sun sensor, and an exterior temperature sensor. In order for the automatic climate control system to work properly, be sure not to cover the sensors.
Page 105 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 105 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 OFF SETTING TEMPERATURE CONTROL Driver Temperature Control Press the knob to turn the You can choose from 15°C (60°F) Rotate the driver’s side knob system on or off. to 32°C (90°F). choose the temperature you want inside the vehicle.
Page 106 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 106 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls AUTOMATIC MODE In order for the automatic climate control system to work properly, AUTO be sure not to cover the sensors. See "Sensors" later in this section. 1. Press AUTO to turn the system on and activate the automatic mode.
Page 107 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 107 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 In the automatic mode, the system The automatic mode will also MANUAL MODE will automatically control the activate the recirculation feature Fan Speed Selector inside temperature, air delivery when it is hot outside and quick to manually control the fan mode and the fan speed to cooling is needed.
Page 108 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 108 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls The blending mode directs airflow through both the instrument panel outlets AUTO 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.
Page 109 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 109 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 This mode divides airflow Defrosting If you press the passenger’s between the windshield temperature knob when the Press to get fog or ice off the defroster vents, the floor defrost mode is active, the passen- windshield and side windows.
Page 110 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 110 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls A/C Compressor Button Press to manually turn the air conditioning compressor on and AUTO off. The indicator light will appear on the display. The system will cool and dehumid- ify the air inside the vehicle.
Page 111 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 111 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 The indicator light will turn off. VEHICLE REMOTE-START SENSORS When the temperature is above This feature will automatically In order for the automatic climate freezing, the air conditioning activate certain climate control control system to work properly, compressor will run in defog and functions when you use the...
Page 112: Operating Tips
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 112 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Operating Tips Air Outlets Before using the air conditioning Use the tab in the center of each system, open the windows for a upper outlet to angle the outlet few minutes to permit hot air to louvers up, down, right or left to escape.
Page 113: Sound System And Clock
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 113 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ SOUND SYSTEM AND Your vehicle is equipped with a NOTICE navigation system. The radio is CLOCK Don't use a razor blade or integrated into that system’s anything else that is sharp on control panel.
Page 114 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 114 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls That way, you will be able to use Cellular phone usage may cause Interference may also be caused the system with less effort and less interference with your vehicle's by other equipment (cell distraction from the road.
Page 115: Rear Seat Audio
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 115 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 When the radio source is active on 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.
Page 116 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 116 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls POWER CONTROL Press to turn the rear seat audio system on. Press it again to turn the system off. SRCE PROG VOLUME CONTROL SOURCE SELECTION The left knob controls the volume Press SRCE to switch between the for the left set of wired head- available audio sources:...
Page 117 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 117 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Auxiliary Device Input SEEKING Then, press the left or right seek arrow to increase or decrease the To listen to a portable audio device Press the button and the radio station frequency by only one using this system, connect the will go to the next lower station...
Page 118: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 118 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls PROG BUTTON In some vehicles, this button is also used to interact with the OnStar or When the radio is selected as the Bluetooth features. These features rear seat audio source, press the are not currently available on your PROG button to seek through the vehicle.
Page 119 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 119 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ® VOLUME CONTROL The radio will not stop on stations Navigating an iPod or USB with weak reception. Device Pull + or – toward you to increase or decrease the volume. To scan radio stations, press and When the main audio screen is hold...
Page 120: Anti-Theft Feature
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 120 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls ANTI-THEFT FEATURE When the music navigator screen washes without damage provided is displayed, you can use the steer- that it is securely attached to the Your sound system is equipped ing wheel controls to perform the vehicle.
Page 121: Navigation System
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 121 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ NAVIGATION SYSTEM The navigation system is located at the center of the instrument panel. The system consists of control buttons and a touch-sensitive screen and is equipped with a navigation guidance system with –...
Page 122: Multifunction Lever
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 122 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Multifunction Lever See the following for more information: Use this lever to control the • Feature Customization following features: - EASY EXIT SETUP (easy exit • Headlight High/Low Beams setup) •...
Page 123: Cruise Control Buttons
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 123 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Cruise Control Buttons Gearshift Lever Hazard Warning Flasher Use these buttons to control See "Starting and Operating Use hazard warning flashers to your cruise control system. See Instructions" for additional infor- warn others of emergency "Cruise Control"...
Page 124: Multifunction Lever
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 124 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 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.
Page 125: High-Low Beam Control
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 125 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 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.
Page 126 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 126 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls For more cycles, hold the band in If the washer fluid reservoir is this position. low on fluid, WASHER FLUID LOW -- ADD FLUID (washer fluid For steady wiper cycles, rotate the low -- add fluid) will appear on the band upward to one of the two Driver Information Center display.
Page 127: Cruise Control
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 127 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See the following for more information: ®...
Page 128 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 128 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 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, •...
Page 129 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 129 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 When you 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.
Page 130 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 130 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 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 back down to your previously chosen cruise control speed and stay there.
Page 131: Mirrors
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 131 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ MIRRORS Using Cruise Control on Hills Each outside rearview mirror may also have a turn signal indicator How well the cruise control system which flashes in the direction of Outside Mirrors will work on hills depends on the turn or lane change when the...
Page 132 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 132 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls If the automatic dimming feature POWER FOLDING MIRRORS on the inside day/night mirror is Your vehicle is equipped with turned on, the driver's side power folding outside mirrors. You mirror automatically dims to should fold the mirrors inward to minimize glare and improve...
Page 133 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 133 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 If a mirror ever becomes disen- MEMORY SEAT, MIRRORS, CURB VIEW ASSIST MIRROR gaged, it will need to be reset. STEERING COLUMN AND With this feature turned on, the ADJUSTABLE PEDALS To reset a mirror, fold and unfold it passenger's and/or driver's mirror...
Page 134: Inside Day/Night Mirror
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 134 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Inside Day/Night Mirror To turn the automatic mirror AUTOMATIC INSIDE feature on or off, press the DAY/NIGHT MIRROR WITH The mirror pivots so that you can button. AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM adjust it up and down or side to HEADLIGHT CONTROL The indicator light next to the...
Page 135: Vanity Mirrors
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 135 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ WINDOWS For more information, see CAUTION "Automatic High Beam Control" CAUTION earlier in this section. Do not leave children in the vehicle with the ignition key. Leaving children, helpless NOTICE They could operate the power adults, or pets in a vehicle with...
Page 136: Power Windows
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 136 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls The power windows are protected EXPRESS DOWN FEATURE by a circuit breaker. If there is an Each window switch has an electrical overload, the power Express Down feature. The window system will stop until the window can be opened a small current load returns to normal or...
Page 137 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 137 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 EXPRESS UP AND DOWN ANTI-PINCH FEATURE Anti-Pinch Window Override FEATURE Mode If a head, hand or another object is The driver's and front passenger's in the way of the window as it is CAUTION window switches have an Express express-closing, the window will...
Page 138 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 138 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls To override the anti-pinch feature, The indicator light in the button lift and hold the power window will glow when the lock-out switch in the express close feature is activated. position.
Page 139: Doors
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 139 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ DOORS PROGRAMMING THE POWER CAUTION (Continued) WINDOWS CAUTION • If the doors are unlocked, If electrical power to the windows your chances of being thrown is interrupted, you'll need to Unlocked doors can be danger- out of the vehicle in a crash reprogram the express close...
Page 140: Manual Door Locks
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 140 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Manual Door Locks From the outside, you may also use your keyless entry transmitter From the outside, use your key to to lock or unlock the doors and the lock or unlock the driver's door.
Page 141 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 141 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ANTI-LOCKOUT FEATURE DELAYED LOCKING See the following under "Driver Information Center" earlier in this This feature helps protect you If you press the power door lock section for more information: from locking your keys in the switch once while any door is vehicle.
Page 142: Rear Door Security Lock
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 142 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATIC When the security lock is engaged, DOOR LOCKS you can lock and unlock the rear doors using the remote keyless This feature allows you to custom- entry, the front power door lock ize your automatic door locks to switch or by lifting the rear door...
Page 143: Power Running Boards
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 143 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ REAR CARGO AREA retracted position. The vehicle must be stationary for Midgate this feature to work. To disable this feature, press the CAUTION disable switch located on the It can be very dangerous to instrument panel switchbank.
Page 144 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 144 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Midgate Glass Removal CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION If you must drive with the cargo covers on and the tailgate and An improperly stored remov- midgate open or with the seal able rear glass could be thrown between the body and the about the vehicle during a colli-...
Page 145: Section 2
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 145 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 To remove the rear glass do the following: 1. Fold the rear seats forward. See "Seat Controls" in Section 2 for more information. The rear seats must be folded in order to access the rear glass –...
Page 146 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 146 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 4. Pull the top of the rear glass 5. Load the rear glass into 6. Rotate both glass lock knobs toward you using the handles the storage pocket in the mid- , located at both top corners located at the top of the rear gate, guiding the lower edge...
Page 147 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 147 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Midgate Glass Installation To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. To unlatch the rear glass from the storage pocket, squeeze and pull down the latch levers, located near the upper –...
Page 148 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 148 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 4. With the rear glass tilted at an Align the rear glass side-to-side 6. Push both latch levers up to angle, place the bottom edge using the arrows the locked position.
Page 149: Section 2
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 149 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Lowering the Midgate The midgate can be lowered to allow you to extend the length of the vehicle’s cargo area into the cab. The midgate can be lowered with the rear glass installed or with it –...
Page 150: Tailgate
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 150 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Tailgate Reverse the steps to raise the midgate. CAUTION When lifting the midgate, push it firmly so that it latches securely in Do not let anyone ride where place.
Page 151: Rear Area Storage
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 151 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Rear Area Storage Use the power door lock switch or Tailgate Removal the keyless entry transmitter to CARGO TIE-DOWNS NOTICE lock or unlock the tailgate. The rear area of your vehicle is To open the tailgate, just lift up Removing the tailgate may equipped with cargo tie-downs...
Page 152 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 152 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls ALL-WEATHER CARGO AREA Your vehicle is equipped with features to help it resist the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo area. Even when the water manage- ment system is working properly and the cover system is on, there F G D H D F...
Page 153 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 153 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Side Rail Channels The side rail channels, located on top of both sides of the cargo area, may need to be flushed with clean water to clear away any debris collecting inside of them.
Page 154 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 154 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Midgate Drain Grate To clean the drain, first remove Cargo Floor Drains any debris lying on top of the The midgate drain grate, located The four drain areas in the cargo midgate drain grate.
Page 155: Rear Area Cover Panels
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 155 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Rear Area Cover Panels To open the compartment, press the key cylinder button and swing CAUTION the lid open. If necessary, turn on the cargo Improperly stored cargo cover lamps to illuminate the cargo area panels could be thrown about of the vehicle or the top box stor-...
Page 156 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 156 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Your vehicle may be equipped To remove the cargo panels, do 3. Remove cargo panel marked with a three-piece cargo cover the following: 2 as described in step 2. system.
Page 157 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 157 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 4. Unlock the two rear latches on cargo panel 1. Then, lift the panel slightly and pull rearward to remove it. Store the removed cargo panels in the cargo storage area using the cargo panel storage system.
Page 158 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 158 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 5. Using the same procedure, install cargo panel marked 2 and then panel marked 3. When locking the latches, always lock the left latch before locking the right latch. 4.
Page 159 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 159 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 – To store the cargo panels, do the 2. Secure the ﬁrst secondary 5. Starting with cargo panel following: strap marked 1, load the cargo panel with the latches up and 1.
Page 160 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 160 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 6. Load cargo panel marked 2 7. Load cargo panel marked 3 8. Pull the unsecured strap ends with the latches down and with the latches up and facing over and around the panels facing the side of the cargo the side of the cargo area.
Page 161 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 161 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 – 10. Tighten the straps by pulling 11. Close both cross locks at the When not in use, fold the straps for on the free end of the straps. center to secure tightly.
Page 162 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 162 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 2. Fold the four strap ends 3. Wrap the short strap around 4. Wrap the long strap around towards the center. the open end of the folded the folded straps. straps.
Page 163: Spare Tire, Jack And Vehicle Tools
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 163 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ OVERHEAD AREA AND Spare Tire, Jack and Vehicle Tools ROOF The jack and wheel blocks are Overhead Console located under a cover near the passenger's side second row seat. The overhead console may contain the following items: The passenger side top box...
Page 164 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 164 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls This system may not work with PROGRAMMING THE some older garage door openers. TRANSMITTER Do not use this system with any Make sure that no people or garage door opener that does not objects are in the path of the have a "stop and reverse"...
Page 165 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 165 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 If no switches are present, the FIXED CODE TRANSMITTERS 3. Compare any existing device operates with a rolling switches on the motor head Read through all of the following code.
Page 166 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 166 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls - 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.
Page 167 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 167 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 7. To exit programming mode, 10. Release the button when the ROLLING CODE TRANSMITTERS simultaneously press and device moves. Read through all of the following release all three universal The indicator light will blink programming procedure before transmitter buttons.
Page 168 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 168 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 3. Within 30 seconds, ﬁrmly USING THE UNIVERSAL press and hold the desired TRANSMITTER universal transmitter button Briefly press and hold the desired until the garage door moves. universal transmitter button.
Page 169: Sun Visors
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 169 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Sun Visors ERASING UNIVERSAL Vanity Mirrors TRANSMITTER BUTTONS There are vanity mirrors located on To block out glare, pull the sun To erase all three programmed the sun visors. The lights around visor down or to the side.
Page 170: Sunroof
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 170 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Sunroof (If equipped) Manual Operation Press and hold the back of the NOTICE sunroof switch to open the sunroof to a desired position. Make sure not to leave the sunroof open for long periods Release the switch when the of time.
Page 171 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 171 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 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 comfort position, press the switch –...
Page 172: Luggage Carrier
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 172 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Luggage Carrier Sunshade Anti-Pinch Feature Unless you are opening the If a head, hand or another object CAUTION sunroof to the vent position, the is in the way of the sunroof as it sunshade opens automatically is closing from the retracted If you try to carry something on...
Page 173 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 173 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Here are some things to keep in • Tie the load to the siderails or CAUTION mind: the siderail supports. Use the • Loading cargo that weighs crossrails only to keep the load •...
Page 174: Storage
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 174 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ STORAGE Center Console • After moving a crossrail, be sure the crossrail is securely Your vehicle has many storage The console between the front locked into the side rail. compartments.
Page 175: Rear Seat Armrest
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 175 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 Rear Seat Armrest Cupholders Other features available on the rear of the center console include: Your vehicle may be equipped There is a dual-cupholder located • rear seat audio controls with a rear seat armrest behind a panel at the front of the which opens into a storage...
Page 176: Rear Area Storage
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 176 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ ASHTRAY AND Rear Area Storage To use the cigarette lighter, push it in and wait for it to pop out. LIGHTER See "Rear Cargo Area" earlier in Do not put anything other than this section.
Page 177: Retained
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 177 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ RETAINED ■ BATTERY RUNDOWN ■ ULTRASONIC REAR ACCESSORY POWER PROTECTION PARKING ASSIST Your vehicle has retained Power to the interior lights is CAUTION accessory power, which allows you automatically turned off to operate the following electrical 10 minutes after the ignition is...
Page 178 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 178 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls The system's sensors, located on To ensure proper operation of the CAUTION (Continued) the rear bumper, are used to parking assist system, make sure The system will not detect detect the distance to an object the sensors on the rear bumper are objects that are below the...
Page 179 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 179 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 See "Driver Information Center NOTICE Messages" earlier in this section for If the rear bumper is damaged, more information. the parking assist system may When the engine is turned off not work properly.
Page 180: Problems With The Parking Assist System
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 180 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls Problems with the Parking • A trailer hitch or a trailer hitch If, after cleaning the rear bumper with a trailer is attached to the and sensors and driving forward at Assist System vehicle.
Page 181: Electric Power Management
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 181 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 ■ ELECTRIC POWER Heavy electrical loads may occur The Charging System Light may when several of the following also appear on the instrument MANAGEMENT systems are on simultaneously: cluster. This system monitors the •...
Page 182: Memory Feature
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 182 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls ■ MEMORY FEATURE Now, when your transmission is in P (Park) and you press one of the This feature allows two different memory buttons, 1 or 2, you will drivers (driver number 1 or driver hear a beep and the memory number 2) to store and recall...
Page 183 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 183 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 1 • power tilt wheel switch Resetting the Memory Feature You can use the Driver Information If anything obstructs the seat or Center to program the memory adjustable pedals while they are feature to adjust to your chosen moving to their stored memory settings when you press the unlock...
Page 184 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 184 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Instrumentation and Controls 3. Press the appropriate driver You will hear one beep. memory button (1 or 2). You can use the Driver Information If the memory position is not Center to program the memory recalled, your vehicle needs feature to adjust to your chosen service.
Page 185 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 185 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM –– Section 2 - Seats and Restraints Seat Controls ..........186 Supplemental Restraints ....... 201 Power Seat Controls........186 Safety Belt Pretensioners ....... 201 Heated and Cooled Front Seats .....188 Air Bag System ..........201 Head Restraints ..........189 Passenger Sensing System ......
Page 186: Seats And Restraints
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 186 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints The rear part of the 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.
Page 187 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 187 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your seatbelts can't do their job when the seatback is excessively reclined.
Page 188: An Heated And Cooled Front Seats
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 188 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints An indicator light will glow to Heated Seats show the selected setting. • Press if you would like the • 3 lights (high) system to heat only the seatback.
Page 189: Head Restraints
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 189 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 An indicator light will glow to show the selected setting. • 3 lights (high heat) • 2 lights (medium heat) • 1 light (low heat) Press the button again to turn this feature off.
Page 190: Split Folding Rear Seatback
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 190 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints Split Folding Rear Seatback CAUTION Second row seats can be folded Head restraints are designed to down for additional cargo space reduce the risk of neck or spinal and access to the folding midgate.
Page 191 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 191 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 Unfolding the Seat CAUTION 1. Return the seatback to the A safety belt that is twisted or upright position. improperly attached or routed 2. Lower the seat cushion back won't provide the protection to its original position.
Page 192: Safety Belts
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 192 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) In the same crash, you might It is extremely dangerous to not be injured if you are ride in a cargo area, inside or buckled up. Always fasten your outside of a vehicle.
Page 193: Lap/Shoulder Belt
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 193 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 To determine whether 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 –...
Page 194 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 194 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. If your seating position is buckle until it clicks. Make equipped with a shoulder belt sure the release button on height adjuster, adjust the the buckle faces upward or shoulder belt height.
Page 195 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 195 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 Your vehicle is equipped with the When using a safety belt, sit up Passenger Sensing System. straight and keep your feet on the Engaging the child restraint floor in front of you. locking feature may turn off the The shoulder belt should go over passenger's frontal air bag.
Page 196: Shoulder Belt Comfort Guides
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 196 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster CAUTION Maladjustment of the safety belt height could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. Your vehicle is equipped with shoulder belt height adjusters. To move the height adjuster Shoulder Belt Comfort This adjusts the height of the front...
Page 197 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 197 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 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. Wearing a safety belt –...
Page 198: Safety Belt Extension
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 198 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extension Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belts If the safety belt is not long Keep the safety belts clean and CAUTION enough to fasten around you, your dry.
Page 199: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 199 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 Your vehicle is equipped with The best way to protect the fetus is safety belt pretensioners for the to protect the mother. When a driver and front passenger. safety belt is worn properly, it is Pretensioners work only once.
Page 200: Safety Belt Reminder Light
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 200 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind the front passenger to fasten the safety belt. The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then flash for several seconds, and finally it will...
Page 201: Supplemental Restraints
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 201 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 ■ SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONERS RESTRAINTS Your vehicle is equipped with CAUTION safety belt pretensioners. Preten- sioners help tighten the safety A crash can damage the belts during the early stages of a restraint systems in your moderate to severe frontal, near vehicle.
Page 202 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 202 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints Vehicles equipped with dual-stage air bags have a seat position sensor for the driver's seat which aids in determining whether the driver's air bag should inflate at reduced or full deployment.
Page 203 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 203 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 If battery power is available, the CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) doors may automatically unlock and the interior lights will come on Air bags are designed to be Both the safety belt restraint when an air bag inflates.
Page 204 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 204 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION If you are too close to an A child in a rear-facing child Although your vehicle is inflating air bag, it could restraint in the front passenger equipped with a passenger air seriously injure you.
Page 205 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 205 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) It is therefore recommended Frontal air bags are not Do not attach anything to the that child restraints be secured designed to inflate at all in area from where the air bag in a rear seat position even if the rollovers, rear collisions, or in...
Page 206 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 206 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints Changing or moving any parts of CAUTION CAUTION the front seats, safety belts, the air bag sensing and diagnostic Do not secure anything to the When an air bag inflates, it module, steering wheel, roof of your vehicle by routing leaves dust in the air.
Page 207 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 207 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 The air bag only inflates once. It See "Tires" in Section 4 for more CAUTION must be replaced after a collision. information. Let only qualified technicians work For up to ten seconds after the Some components of the air bag on the air bag system.
Page 208: Passenger Sensing System
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 208 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints CAUTION Have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag light doesn't come on, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving. AIR BAG LIGHT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM The air bag light is located on the...
Page 209: Section 3
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 209 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 The driver's frontal and seat- Note: The passenger sensing system mounted side-impact air bags and will turn off the passenger frontal You may not see the system the roof-mounted side-impact air air bag under the following self-check when using the bags are not part of this system.
Page 210 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 210 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints Everyone in your vehicle who See the following, later in this CAUTION has outgrown child restraints section, for more information: should wear a safety belt Keep the area under the •...
Page 211 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 211 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 SYSTEM OPERATION WITH A CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) CHILD RESTRAINT A child in a rear-facing child Although your vehicle is Accident statistics show that restraint in the front passenger equipped with a passenger air children are safer when properly seating position could be seri- bag deactivation feature...
Page 212 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 212 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints When the vehicle is started with a A thick layer of material (such Check that the vehicle’s seatback is child restraint installed in the front as a blanket) or aftermarket equip- not pressing the child restraint into passenger seat, the "off"...
Page 213 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 213 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 To maintain the correct seating A thick layer of material (such as a position, especially during vehicle blanket) or aftermarket equipment maneuvers and braking, the (such as seat covers, heaters or passenger should wear the safety massagers) can affect how the belt.
Page 214: Section 3
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 214 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints Note: CAUTION You may not see the system If the air bag light stays on or self-check when using the comes on while you are driving, vehicle remote-start feature to there may be a problem with start the engine.
Page 215: Child Restraints
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 215 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) After installing a child restraint, An unsecured child restraint pull the shoulder belt all the may be tossed about the way out of the retractor to set vehicle in a collision or sudden the lock (if equipped).
Page 216 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 216 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints The restraint manufacturer’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...
Page 217 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 217 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION A young child's hip bones are A child can be seriously injured If a child restraint is not still so small that the vehicle's or killed in a crash if the child is properly secured in the vehicle, regular safety belt may not not properly secured in the...
Page 218 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 218 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints When you pull the shoulder Follow the manufacturer's Child restraints that require the portion of some passenger instructions. top strap to be anchored can only lap/shoulder belts all the way out, be used in rear seating positions.
Page 219 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 219 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) A child in a forward-facing child Although some vehicles are restraint in the front passenger equipped with a passenger air seating position could be bag deactivation feature which seriously injured or killed if the is designed to turn off the passenger's air bag inflates and...
Page 220 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 220 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints OLDER CHILDREN • With the child sitting all the CAUTION way back on the seat, with Older children who have When the vehicle is started with knees bent at the seat edge, outgrown booster seats should a child restraint installed in the buckle the safety belt around...
Page 221 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 221 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 • Does the lap belt ﬁt low and The shoulder belt should not cross CAUTION snug on the hips, touching the the face or neck. thighs? A safety belt must be used by The lap part of the belt should be only one person at a time.
Page 222: Anchors For Child Restraints With Lower Attaching Points And Top Strap
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 222 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints Anchors for Child CAUTION Restraints with Lower If a child restraint is not Attaching Points and Top attached to its anchorage Strap points, the restraint will not be This system is designed to make able to protect a child sitting installation of child restraints...
Page 223 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 223 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 If your child restraint requires that Child restraints that require the the top strap be anchored, do not top strap to be anchored can only use the restraint unless it is be used in rear seating positions.
Page 224 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 224 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints Only attach one top strap to each Fold down the rear seatback to anchor bracket. access the bracket for that seating position. CAUTION See the following, earlier in this Each bracket is designed to section, for more information: anchor only one child restraint.
Page 225 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 225 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 – For a forward-facing child • If the seat has an adjustable • If the seat has an adjustable restraint, attach the top strap to head restraint or head rest and head restraint or head rest and –...
Page 226 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 226 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints SECURING A CHILD RESTRAINT NOTICE NOTICE WITH LOWER ATTACHING POINTS AND TOP STRAP Contact between the child Folding an empty rear seat with restraint’s lower attachment the safety belts secured may CAUTION parts and the vehicle’s safety cause damage to the safety belt...
Page 227 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 227 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 2 - Then, place the child CAUTION restraint in the vehicle, near the folded seat. Each top strap anchor or set of attaching points is designed to - Route the top strap accord- hold only one child restraint.
Page 228 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 228 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Seats and Restraints 2. Return the seatback to the 6. Tighten the top strap. upright position. 7. Push and pull the child Lower the seat cushion back to restraint in different directions its original position.
Page 229 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 229 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM ––– Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions Star New Vehicle Break-In Period......231 Driving Guidelines For All-Wheel ting Keys..............231 Drive Vehicles..........256 PASS-Key ® III Plus Electronic Immobilizer Off-Road Driving........... 257 System............232 Before You Go Off-Roading......
Page 230 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 230 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions Traction............270 Vehicle Loading ..........276 Stabilitrak ® System ........270 Tire and Loading Information Label ....278 Locking Rear Axle..........271 Certification/Tire Label........278 Steering ............271 Add-On Equipment........
Page 231: New Vehicle Break-In Period
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 231 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 ■ NEW VEHICLE NOTICE (Continued) BREAK-IN PERIOD • Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. NOTICE • Avoid making hard stops for Your vehicle doesn't need an the ﬁrst 320 km or so. Hard elaborate "break-in", however stops with new brake linings it will perform better in the...
Page 232: Starting And Operating Instructions
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 232 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions PASS-Key ® III Plus The vehicle comes with a double- NOTICE sided key which is used for the Electronic Immobilizer ignition, the driver’s door lock, Theft prevention features can System tailgate and side storage boxes.
Page 233 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 233 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Turn the ignition off and try again. PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL KEYS If the engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged, Any new key must be try another ignition key.
Page 234: Theft Deterrent System
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 234 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ THEFT DETERRENT 3. Turn off the ignition and When the light turns off, the remove the key. system is armed. SYSTEM 4. Within ﬁve seconds of turning The system will not arm if you lock Your vehicle is equipped with a off the ignition, insert the key...
Page 235: Section 4
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 235 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 If any other door, the tailgate or If the horn does not work, the horn the hood is opened without using fuse may be blown. the remote keyless entry transmit- If the problem is fuse-related, ter to unlock the vehicle, the full see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers"...
Page 236: Remote Keyless Entry
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 236 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ REMOTE KEYLESS Operation The keyless entry transmitter also allows you to activate a vehicle ENTRY Your vehicle comes with two locator, or to sound the vehicle’s transmitters.
Page 237 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 237 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Unlock Remote-Start Press to unlock the driver's Use button to operate the door. remote-start feature. Press the button twice within three See "Vehicle Remote-Start" later in seconds to unlock all the doors this section for more information.
Page 238: Transmitter Range
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 238 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Transmitter Range Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm • You may have to replace the battery in your transmitter. See Press and release to locate your At times you may notice a the instructions for battery vehicle.
Page 239: Battery Replacement
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 239 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Battery Replacement NOTICE If REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE When replacing the battery, use KEY (replace battery in remote care not to touch any of the key) appears in the Driver Informa- circuitry.
Page 240: Matching Transmitters
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 240 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Matching Transmitters Vehicle Remote-Start See the following under "Driver Information Center" in Section 1 Matching transmitters to your If enabled, this feature allows you for more information: vehicle may be necessary if you to start the engine from outside •...
Page 241 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 241 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 If the vehicle’s lights are not Vehicle remote-start may activate visible, press and hold for at the following when the outside least four seconds. temperature is cold: The vehicle’s doors will be •...
Page 242 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 242 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions When ignition is turned to ON, the During remote-start engine To end remote-start engine climate control system will return runtime, do the following to runtime without transitioning to to normal operation.
Page 243: Ignition Switch
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 243 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 ■ IGNITION SWITCH • Turn on the hazard warning The remote-start feature will not ﬂashers. operate under any of the following CAUTION conditions: • Turn the ignition on, and then off.
Page 244 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 244 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions If the driver's door is opened 2. ACC (Accessory): In this while the key is in the ignition, position, you can operate your a chime will sound to remind electrical accessories while the you to remove the key from engine is off.
Page 245: Retained Accessory Power
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 245 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 ■ STARTING Retained Accessory Power 3. ON: The switch returns to the ON position after you start the INSTRUCTIONS Your vehicle has retained engine and release the switch. accessory power, which allows you Even with the engine off, NOTICE to operate the following electrical...
Page 246: Engine Starting
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 246 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Engine Starting Computer Controlled If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, the system will stop Cranking System Make sure the parking brake is cranking the engine to prevent applied before starting the engine.
Page 247: Engine Starting Problems
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 247 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Engine Starting Problems Failure to Start Cold Weather Starting If the engine doesn't start within When starting the engine in very NOTICE ten seconds, push your accelerator cold weather (below -18°C), turn pedal all the way down and the ignition key to START and Holding your key in START...
Page 248: Adjustable Accelerator And Brake Pedals
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 248 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Engine Flooding If the engine starts, let it warm up before you drive. Do not race the If the engine doesn't start within engine when it is cold. ten seconds, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Page 249: Active Fuel Management
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 249 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 ■ ACTIVE FUEL If you cannot reach the brake See the following under "Driver pedal or are unable to fully press Information Center" in Section 1 MANAGEMENT ™ the pedal, readjust the pedal for more information: Your engine is equipped with position.
Page 250: Transmission
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 250 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ TRANSMISSION CAUTION NOTICE Do not shift out of P (Park) or Damage to your transmission Automatic Transmission N (Neutral) with the engine caused by shifting out of racing.
Page 251 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 251 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 These controls compare key shift CAUTION parameters to pre-programmed ideal shift conditions. The trans- Avoid leaving your vehicle while mission customizes optimum the engine is running. P R N D M settings for gear shifting and each If you are not in an idling shift may feel different.
Page 252 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 252 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE If you do not park your vehicle When you leave your vehicle, Shift to R (Reverse) only after properly, it can roll. If you leave be sure the shift lever is fully in your vehicle is stopped.
Page 253 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 253 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 D (Drive) M (Manual Mode) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MANUAL SHIFT MODE Use this position for normal Use this position to manually select driving in most street and highway the gear range that best suits your To use this feature, do the follow- situations.
Page 254 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 254 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions To stop using the automatic transmission manual shift mode and return to fully automatic transmission operation, move the shift lever from M (Manual Mode) to D (Drive) to continue driving or P (Park) when the vehicle is stopped.
Page 255 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 255 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 GRADE BRAKING AND CRUISE Pressing the button at the end If the vehicle speed is near or GRADE BRAKING of the lever turns grade braking below the cruise set speed, cruise and tow/haul mode on and grade braking will automatically This feature is designed to assist...
Page 256: All-Wheel Drive
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 256 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ ALL-WHEEL DRIVE ■ DRIVING GUIDELINES SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE Your vehicle has an automatic All-wheel drive transmits engine transmission shift lock control power to all four wheels. This is like VEHICLES system.
Page 257: Off-Road Driving
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 257 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Off-Road Driving Many of the same design features If at all possible, avoid sharp turns that help make your vehicle or abrupt maneuvers. As with NOTICE responsive on paved roads during other vehicles of this type, failure poor weather conditions (features to operate this vehicle correctly...
Page 258: Before You Go Off-Roading
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 258 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Before You Go Off-Roading To remove the lower air dam, do To reinstall the lower air dam: the following: 1. Line up each snap and push There are some things to do before 1.
Page 259: Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 259 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Loading Your Vehicle for Environmental Concerns CAUTION Off-Road Driving Off-road driving can provide • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled wholesome and satisfying There are some important things higher than the seatbacks can recreation.
Page 260: Traveling To Remote Areas
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 260 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Traveling to Remote Areas Getting Familiar with • Always carry a litter bag ... make sure all refuse is removed Off-Road Driving It makes sense to plan your trip, from any campsite before especially when going to a remote It’s a good idea to practice in an...
Page 261: Driving Off-Road
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 261 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Driving Off-Road When you drive over bumps, CAUTION rocks, or other obstacles, your Controlling your vehicle is the key When you’re driving off-road, wheels can leave the ground. If to successful off-road driving.
Page 262: Driving On Hills
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 262 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Driving on Hills Approaching a Hill • Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface Off-road driving often takes you When you approach a hill, you cause tire slipping? up, down or across a hill.
Page 263: Driving Uphill
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 263 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Driving Uphill • Sound the horn as you CAUTION approach the top of the hill to Once you decide you can safely Turning or driving across steep let opposing trafﬁc know drive up the hill, you need to take hills can be dangerous.
Page 264: Driving Downhill
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 264 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Driving Downhill Driving Across an Incline If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your When off-roading takes you Sooner or later, an off-road trail vehicle headed straight down, and downhill, you’ll want to consider a will probably go across the incline...
Page 265 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 265 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 When you drive across an • Hidden obstacles can make the CAUTION incline, however, the much steepness of the incline even more narrow track width (the worse. If you drive across a rock Driving across an incline that’s distance between the left and with the uphill wheels, or if the...
Page 266: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 266 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Driving in Mud, Sand, When you drive on sand, you'll CAUTION sense a change in wheel traction. Snow or Ice This will depend, however, upon Driving on frozen lakes, ponds When you drive in mud, snow, how loosely packed the sand is.
Page 267: Driving In Water
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 267 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Driving in Water After You Go Off-Roading CAUTION Heavy rain can mean flash flood- There are some things to do after Driving through rushing water ing, and flood waters demand you go off-roading.
Page 268: Vehicle Parking
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 268 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ VEHICLE PARKING Shifting Into P (Park) 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Lock all doors and take the key CAUTION CAUTION with you when you leave the vehicle unattended.
Page 269: Shifting Out Of P (Park)
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 269 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Shifting Out of P (Park) Torque Lock If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever. Your vehicle has an automatic If you park your vehicle on a hill, 1.
Page 270: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 270 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ TRACTION Ultrasonic Rear Parking Stabilitrak ® System Assist There are three systems that This system combines antilock control the vehicle: steering, brake, traction and stability For information about this system, brakes, and accelerator.
Page 271: Locking Rear Axle
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 271 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 ■ STEERING ■ BRAKES Locking Rear Axle The locking rear axle can give If the engine stops as you're Power Steering added traction on snow, ice, etc. driving, brake normally but don't Normally, the locking axle unit pump your brakes.
Page 272: Disc Brake Wear Indicators
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 272 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Disc Brake Wear Indicators CAUTION NOTICE Your vehicle has four-wheel disc The brake wear warning sound Improperly tightened wheel brakes. means that soon your brakes nuts can lead to brake pulsation Disc brake pads have built-in won’t work well.
Page 273: Brake Adjustment
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 273 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Brake Adjustment Antilock Brake System Dynamic Rear Proportioning Every time you apply the brakes The antilock brake system helps to stop, your disc brakes adjust you maintain directional stability The Dynamic Rear Proportioning themselves for wear.
Page 274: Parking Brake
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 274 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions If you begin to drive while the To release the parking brake, push parking brake is not yet released, the brake pedal down with your the brake system warning light will right foot and the parking brake flash and a chime will sound to pedal down with your left foot.
Page 275: Brake Assist
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 275 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 ■ SUSPENSION Brake Assist When the ignition is turned to LOCK, it may take up to ten Your vehicle is equipped with a The suspension system in your minutes for the system to lower brake assist feature.
Page 276: Magnetic Ride Control
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 276 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ VEHICLE LOADING Magnetic Ride Control Road Sensing Suspension Each corner of the vehicle is The Road Sensing Suspension CAUTION continuously adjusted to an system provides optimum ride and appropriate damping level based handling under a variety of vehicle Things you put inside your...
Page 277 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 277 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 It is very important to know how CAUTION CAUTION much weight your vehicle can In a sudden stop or collision, carry. The components of your unsecured cargo carried in vehicle are designed to provide This weight is called the Vehicle the bed of the truck could...
Page 278: Tire And Loading Information Label
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 278 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Certiﬁcation/Tire Label The label is typically affixed to your vehicle at one of the following This label, located on the rear locations: TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION edge of the driver’s door, shows •...
Page 279: Add-On Equipment
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 279 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Add-On Equipment Truck-Camper Loading Maximum Front and Rear Axle Weights When your vehicle carries Your vehicle was neither designed The label also shows the maximum removable items, you may need to nor intended to carry a slide-in weight that the front axle can limit how many people can ride in...
Page 280: Trailer Towing
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 280 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ TRAILER TOWING NOTICE CAUTION CAUTION Pulling a trailer improperly can It can be very dangerous to damage your vehicle and result drive with the cargo area If you don't use the correct in costly repairs not covered by covered and the tailgate...
Page 281 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 281 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 If you do decide to pull a trailer, NOTICE CAUTION (Continued) here are some important points: If exhaust does come into your Making very sharp turns while • The gross axle weight ratings vehicle through a window in trailering could cause the trailer and the gross vehicle weight...
Page 282 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 282 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions • Trailering may be limited by • Do not exceed your vehicle's • Don't tow a trailer at all during the vehicle's ability to carry Cargo Weight Rating. This the first 800 km your new tongue weight.
Page 283 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 283 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 • If you are using a weight-dis- • You should not park vehicles • Your vehicle may show signs of tributing hitch, do not go with trailers on a grade (hill). overheating if you turn your over the rear axle limit However, if you must park on a...
Page 284: Tow/Haul Mode
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 284 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions To reduce the effect of trailer CAUTION tongue weight on your vehicle’s Trailer brakes of adequate size rear axle, choose the shortest hitch are required on trailers of more extension that will position the than 900 kilograms loaded hitch ball closest to the vehicle.
Page 285 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 285 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 To turn this feature on, press the The tow/haul mode is most useful Only use the tow/haul mode when tow/haul button located at the under the following conditions: pulling a trailer or hauling a large end of the shift lever.
Page 286: Hitches
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 286 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Hitches Safety Chains It's important to have the correct You should always attach chains hitch equipment. between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains Most small-to-medium sized trail- under the tongue of the trailer so ers can be towed with a weight- that the tongue will not drop to...
Page 287: Trailer Brakes
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 287 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 Trailer Brakes Trailer Turn Signals CAUTION Trailer brakes of adequate size are When towing a trailer, the arrows Do not tap into the vehicle's required on trailers of more than on your instrument cluster will hydraulic brake system.
Page 288: Parking On Hills
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 288 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions Parking on Hills You should not park vehicles with CAUTION trailers on a grade (hill). However, CAUTION if you must park on a grade, follow Be sure the shift lever is in these steps: P (Park) and the parking brake When towing a trailer, avoid...
Page 289: Wiring Harness
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 289 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 3 • Brown: Taillights ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROL WIRING PROVISIONS • White: Ground The wiring provisions are for the • Light green: Back-up lights electric trailer brake controller • Red/Black Stripe: Battery feed† and include blunt cut wires located in the instrument panel.
Page 290: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 290 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ RECREATIONAL Maintenance When Trailer NOTICE Towing VEHICLE TOWING Do not tow your vehicle with Your vehicle will need service more Your vehicle was not designed to any of its wheels on the ground.
Page 291 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 291 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 - Service and Maintenance –––– Maintenance Guidelines........292 Parking Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Doing Your Own Service Work .....292 Check ............327 Ser- Accessories and Modifications ......293 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ... 328 vice Fuel ..............293 Tires ...............
Page 292: Service And Maintenance
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 292 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance ■ MAINTENANCE ■ DOING YOUR OWN If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service GUIDELINES SERVICE WORK manual. The required maintenance CAUTION intervals vary considerably between climates, geographical You can be injured and the locations, terrain and driving...
Page 293: Accessories And Modifications
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 293 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 ■ ACCESSORIES AND Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or MODIFICATIONS use of non-GM certified parts, Adding non-GM accessories to including control module modifi- your vehicle can affect your cations, is not covered by the vehi- vehicle's performance and safety.
Page 294 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 294 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance The engine in your vehicle is NOTICE NOTICE designed to accept unleaded Fuel containing oxygenates, Use clean fuel only. Contami- gasoline only. The use of leaded such as ethers and ethanol, may nated fuel may reduce the life gasoline could affect your vehicle’s be available in your area.
Page 295: Ethanol (E-85) Fuel
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 295 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Ethanol (E-85) Fuel Note: You may use either regular unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel You may use either regular NOTICE up to 85% (E-85). unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel up to 85% (E-85). E-85 fuel is a blend of Do not use methanol.
Page 296: Fuel Additives (Bahrain And Qatar Only)
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 296 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Fuel Additives (Bahrain Because your vehicle's fuel system When switching between gasoline is compatible with ethanol fuel, and E-85 fuel, add at least 11 L of and Qatar Only) the fuel cap will be yellow with fuel.
Page 297: Filling The Tank
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 297 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Gasoline containing oxygenates, The fuel filler cap will require more such as ethers and ethanol, effort to turn on the last turn when may be available in your area. removing or tightening it.
Page 298 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 298 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Fuel vapor is highly flammable. If you open the cap rapidly • Never ﬁll a portable fuel Keep sparks, flames and smok- while pressure inside the tank is container while it is in your ing materials away from fuel.
Page 299: Hood Release
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 299 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 CAUTION CAUTION Static electricity can ignite To allow room for fuel expan- gasoline vapor. You can be sion in the fuel tank (caused by burned and your vehicle heat from the engine), fill the damaged.
Page 300: Engine Compartment
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 300 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance ■ ENGINE CAUTION COMPARTMENT Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot CAUTION engine. They could start a fire An electric cooling fan can start and you or others could be even if the engine is not burned.
Page 301 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 301 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 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 –...
Page 302: Engine Oil
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 302 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Engine oil must be kept at correct CAUTION levels to help ensure proper Used oil filters and empty oil lubrication of the vehicle's engine. containers should not be It is normal for an engine to use disposed of with regular trash.
Page 303 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 303 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Checking the Fluid Level NOTICE The best time to check the engine Don't add too much oil. If your oil level is when the oil is warm: engine has so much oil that the 1.
Page 304 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 304 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Oil meeting this standard will also When you are not changing the oil have the American Petroleum but rather adding oil to maintain Institute Starburst symbol on its the engine oil level, oil meeting container.
Page 305 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 305 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Do not use SAE 20W-50 or any other viscosity oil not recommended. SAE 0W-30 NOTICE SAE 5W-30 Using engine oils of a viscosity other than those recommended SAE 10W-30 could result in engine damage.
Page 306 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 306 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Change Intervals The oil and oil filter change intervals recommended in the Do not add anything to your The required oil and oil filter Maintenance Schedule for your engine oil.
Page 307 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 307 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 After the CHANGE ENGINE OIL See the following under "Driver NOTICE SOON (change engine oil soon) Information Center" in Section 1 message comes on, change the for more information: Engine damage resulting from engine oil within the next improper maintenance is not...
Page 308: Engine Coolant
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 308 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION The cooling system in your Adding only plain water or a vehicle is pressurized. Only add liquid other than the recom- coolant when the cooling mended coolant can be system or coolant is cold.
Page 309 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 309 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Check the coolant level at regular NOTICE NOTICE intervals, such as when refueling. If there is too much water in the If you use the proper coolant, The coolant level can be checked coolant mixture, the liquid you do not need any extra by looking at the see-through...
Page 310: Section 5
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 310 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance If the surge tank is empty, see NOTICE "Engine Overheating" in Section 5 for the proper fill procedure. The surge tank cap is a pressure-type cap and must be If the coolant level is low, add a tightly installed to prevent cool- 50/50 mixture of water and...
Page 311: Automatic Transmission Fluid
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 311 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 If a large amount of fluid is leaking CHECKING THE FLUID LEVEL from the transmission, have your NOTICE vehicle serviced before driving the vehicle further. Too much or too little fluid can If you need to have your vehicle damage your transmission.
Page 312 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 312 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Check the fluid level carefully to be Then, before checking the fluid 4. To determine whether to sure you get an accurate reading. level, further prepare your vehicle proceed with the cold check as follows: procedure or the hot check...
Page 313 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 313 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 The fluid temperature ranges Cold Check Procedure 1. Prepare your vehicle as required for a cold check or a previously described under Perform this fluid check procedure hot check are listed, following, "Checking the Fluid Level".
Page 314 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 314 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance 4. Wait for 3 seconds, remove Note: the dipstick again and check • When adding ﬂuid, be careful the ﬂuid level. not to overﬁll. Keep the dipstick pointed Generally, less than 0.5 L of down to get an accurate ﬂuid is needed.
Page 315 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 315 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Hot Check Procedure The fluid level rises as fluid temper- 4. Wait for 3 seconds, remove ature increases, so it is important the dipstick again and check Perform this fluid check procedure to ensure the transmission temper- the ﬂuid level.
Page 316: Transfer Case Lubricant
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 316 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Transfer Case Lubricant Note: • When adding ﬂuid, be careful Check the fluid at the intervals not to overﬁll. recommended in your Mainte- nance Schedule. Generally, less than 0.5 L of ﬂuid is needed.
Page 317: Front Axle Lubricant
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 317 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Front Axle Lubricant To check the fluid level: 1. Park the vehicle on a level It is not necessary to regularly surface and apply the parking check the fluid unless you suspect brake.
Page 318: Rear Axle Lubricant
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 318 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Rear 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.
Page 319: Power Steering Fluid
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 319 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 To check the fluid level: If the level is low, add enough fluid to bring the level up to the proper 1. Turn off the ignition and let area on the dipstick. the engine compartment cool down.
Page 320: Brake Master Cylinder Fluid
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 320 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance It is not a good idea to "top off" your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you add fluid when the linings are worn, then there will be too much fluid when you get new brake linings.
Page 321: Windshield Washer Fluid
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 321 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 To prevent contamination of the NOTICE brake fluid, make sure the brake reservoir and cap are thoroughly Don't spill brake fluid on the clean before removing the cap. vehicle's exterior surfaces. It can damage your paint.
Page 322: Battery
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 322 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance 1. Open the cap with the washer CAUTION (Continued) symbol on it. Batteries have acid that can 2. Add washer ﬂuid until the tank burn you and gas that can is full.
Page 323: Air Cleaner/Filter
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 323 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Air Cleaner/Filter Your vehicle is equipped with a battery that requires no periodic A disposable air filter element is maintenance. contained in the air cleaner. When it is time for a new battery, Inspect and change the filter at the purchase one with same intervals recommended in your...
Page 324 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 324 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance 3. Away from the vehicle’s CAUTION engine compartment, lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose Operating the engine with the dust and dirt. air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 325: Starter Switch Check
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 325 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 ■ STARTER SWITCH ■ AUTOMATIC 1. Apply the regular brake pedal and set the parking brake. CHECK TRANSMISSION SHIFT See "Parking Brake" in Section LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM CAUTION 3 for information on how to CHECK properly set and release the Before beginning this...
Page 326: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 326 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance ■ IGNITION 1. Park on a level surface, set the 4. Without applying the regular parking brake ﬁrmly and shift brake pedal, try to move the TRANSMISSION LOCK the automatic transmission gear shift lever out of P (Park) CHECK...
Page 327: Parking Brake Andp (Park) Mechanism Check
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 327 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 ■ PARKING BRAKE AND Park the vehicle on a steep grade • To check the strength of the with the vehicle facing downhill. P (Park) mechanism: P (PARK) MECHANISM Set the parking brake and apply With the engine running, shift CHECK...
Page 328: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 328 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance ■ RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS USAGE FLUID / LUBRICANT Engine Oil To determine the needed oil quality and viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" earlier in this section. ®...
Page 329 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 329 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 ■ RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS (CONTINUED) USAGE FLUID / LUBRICANT Front Axle Propshaft Spline lubricant, special lubricant (GM part no. 12345879) or lubricant meet- Spline ing requirements of GM 9985830. ®...
Page 330: Tires
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 330 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance ■ TIRES CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with • Do not underinﬂate your tires. Do not use more than one high-quality tires made by a Underinﬂating the tires could compact spare tire at a time on leading tire manufacturer.
Page 331: Inflation
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 331 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 22-INCH TIRES The air pressure indicated on the label as "cold" should be Your vehicle is equipped with the maintained for the tires to perform 22-inch P285/45R22 size tires. TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION properly.
Page 332 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 332 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance To check and adjust tire If the pressure is low, add air NOTICE pressure: until you reach the recommended Improper tire pressure pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are promotes adverse effects in tire properly inflated simply by looking If you overfill the tire, release air by...
Page 333: Tire Pressure Monitor
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 333 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 HIGH SPEED OPERATION If the vehicle is equipped with P265/65R18 or P285/45R22 size CAUTION tires and you will be driving at speeds of 160 km/h or faster, Driving at high speeds, where it is legal, set the cold 160 km/h or higher, puts an inflation pressure to 20 kPa above...
Page 334 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 334 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Sensors, located on each wheel, If you get the low tire pressure See the tire information label except the spare tire and wheel warning, stop as soon as possible, for your vehicle's tire inflation assembly, transmit tire pressure check all the tires for damage...
Page 335 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 335 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Cooler weather conditions may The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR cause the low tire pressure you about a low tire pressure SYSTEM PROBLEMS warning light and/or the TIRE condition, but it does not replace The low tire pressure warning light LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE message...
Page 336 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 336 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance This message and/or the low tire • The original tires or wheels on TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR pressure light may appear under your vehicle were replaced SENSOR IDENTIFICATION the following conditions: with tires or wheels not CODES compatible with the tire...
Page 337 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 337 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 To reset the tire pressure 3. Press and hold the lock When increasing tire pressure, monitor: and unlock buttons on the do not exceed the maximum transmitter together for inflation pressure listed on the Note: 5 seconds.
Page 338: Inspection And Rotation
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 338 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance 8. Set the tire pressures to the To make your tires last longer, correct level. have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended in See the tire information label your Maintenance Schedule.
Page 339 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 339 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on Incorrect wheel nuts or Improperly tightened wheel the parts to which it is fastened, improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation can make the wheel nuts nuts can cause the wheel to and rotor damage.
Page 340: Tire Replacement
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 340 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance TIRE REPLACEMENT Note: Some commercial truck tires may not have tread wear indica- The rubber in your vehicle’s tires tors. degrades over time, even if the The tire information label says tires are not used.
Page 341 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 341 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Make sure the replacement tire is CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) compatible with your tire pressure monitoring system. If not, the When new, your vehicle was If you add different sized system may give inaccurate low equipped with a factory- wheels, and then if tires not...
Page 342: Tire Chains
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 342 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance TIRE CHAINS CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Never drive faster than the If you use bias-ply tires on your speed for which your tires are vehicle, the wheel rim flanges Do not use tire chains.
Page 343: Spare Tire
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 343 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 ■ WHEELS SPARE TIRE CAUTION See "Spare Tire" in Section 5 for Use another type of traction Wheel Alignment and Tire information. device only if its manufacturer Balancing recommends it for use on If there is unusual tire wear or if the your vehicle and tire size vehicle pulls one way or the other,...
Page 344: Wheel Replacement
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 344 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Wheel Replacement CAUTION CAUTION Replace any wheel that is bent, Using the wrong replacement Putting a used wheel on the cracked, or badly rusted or parts could be dangerous. It vehicle is dangerous.
Page 345 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 345 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on Never use oil or grease on Incorrect wheel nuts or the parts to which it is fastened, studs, nuts or bolts. If you do, improperly tightened wheel can make the wheel nuts the nuts or bolts might come...
Page 346: Vehicle Identification Number
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 346 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance The number may also be found in NOTICE one or more of the following Improperly tightened wheel locations: nuts can lead to brake pulsation • the chassis and/or underframe SAMPLE4UX1M072675 and rotor damage.
Page 347: Service Parts Identification Label
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 347 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 ■ SERVICE PARTS ■ FUSES AND CIRCUIT If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, IDENTIFICATION LABEL BREAKERS you can borrow one that has the This label is located inside the same amperage.
Page 348: Left Instrument Panel Fuse Block
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 348 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance 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. You can remove fuses with a fuse Look at the silver-colored band Always reinstall the fuse block...
Page 349 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 349 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Fuse Usage Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Driver Door Module Dome Lights; Left Turn Signal Left Turn Signal; Stoplight Instrument Panel Back Lighting – Right Turn Signal; Stoplight Passenger Door Module; Driver Unlock Function –...
Page 350 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 350 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Left Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Continued) Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Interior Lights Circuit Breaker Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Func- Left Side Power Window tion) Harness Connector Rear Seat Entertainment (If Driver Door Harness Connector equipped) Body Harness Connector...
Page 351: Center Instrument Panel Utility Block
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 351 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Harness Connector Usage BODY 3 Body Wiring Connector 3 HEADLINER 3 Headliner Wiring Connector 3 HEADLINER HEADLINER 2 Headliner Wiring Connector 2 BODY 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 HEADLINER –...
Page 352: Underhood Electrical Center
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 352 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Fuses Usage Left Trailer Stop/Turn Signal Lights Engine Controls Engine Control Module; Throttle Control Not Used Front Washer Oxygen Sensors Antilock Brake System 2 Trailer Back-up Lights Left Low-Beam Headlight Engine Control Module (Battery) Fuel Injectors;...
Page 353 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 353 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Underhood Electrical Center (Continued) Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Oxygen Sensors Left High-Beam Headlight Transmission Controls (Ignition) Not Used Fuel Pump Sunroof – Fuel System Control Module Key Ignition System;...
Page 354 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 354 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Underhood Electrical Center (Continued) Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Air Bag System (Battery) J-Case Instrument Cluster Cooling Fan 1 Not Used Automatic Level Control Compressor Not Used Not Used Center High-Mounted Stoplight Cooling Fan 2 Rear Window Defogger...
Page 355 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 355 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 Underhood Electrical Center (Continued) Fuses Usage Fuses Usage STRTR Starter Relay PWR/ Powertrain FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed FUEL Fuel Pump Cooling Fan Control –...
Page 356: Bulb Replacement
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 356 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance ■ BULB REPLACEMENT High Intensity Discharge Your vehicle is equipped with high Lighting intensity discharge headlights. See your dealer for any bulb After a headlight bulb has been changing procedure not listed in CAUTION replaced, you may notice that the...
Page 357 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 357 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 – Taillights, Sidemarker Lights, 2. Remove the screws and pull License Plate Lights Stoplights, Back-up Lights and out the light assembly. – 1. Reach up behind the rear Rear Turn Signals 3.
Page 358: Replacement Bulb Specifications
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 358 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance ■ REPLACEMENT BULB SPECIFICATIONS See your dealer for any bulb not listed in this section. Tail/Stop/Turn Lights........................3057 Backup Lights ..........................7441 License lights..........................168 Sidemarker Lights ...........................194 . . . 358...
Page 359: Specifications And Capacities
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 359 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 ■ SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Component Speciﬁcations 6.2 L V8 Engine Type............................. V8 VIN Code ............................F – Horsepower...................... 329 kW @ 6000 rpm Engine Torque ....................616 Nm @ 4400 rpm Oil Filter ............
Page 360: Capacities (Approximate)
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 360 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance Capacities (Approximate) Fuel Tank..........................119.2 L Crankcase (Quantity With Filter)*†....................5.7 L Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)† ..............5.7 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant (R-134a).................... ‡ kg Transfer Case† ..........................1.4 L Cooling System†...
Page 361: Appearance Care
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 361 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 4 ■ APPEARANCE CARE General Motors offers products Wheels and Tires specially designed to maintain the NOTICE CAUTION appearance and to help care for your vehicle. To prevent damage to chrome- Care should be taken to avoid See your dealer for more informa- plated wheels and trim, always...
Page 362 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 362 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Service and Maintenance To wash the wheels on your NOTICE NOTICE vehicle, use a clean, soft cloth When cleaning aluminum or dampened with water and a mild When using a petroleum-based chrome-plated wheels, do not detergent.
Page 363 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 363 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 - Problems on the Road –––– – Jump Starting ..........364 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck......399 Towing............368 Rocking Your Vehicle ........399 Engine Overheating ........369 Recovery Hooks ..........400 Prob Checking and Adding Coolant ......372 Data Collection and Event Data Recorders...
Page 364: Problems On The Road
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 364 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road ■ JUMP STARTING CAUTION CAUTION If your battery has run down, you Batteries have acid that can Every new GM vehicle uses a may use another vehicle with a burn you and gas that can battery that requires no mainte- 12-volt battery and some jumper...
Page 365 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 365 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 To jump start your vehicle, CAUTION NOTICE follow these steps: To ensure that the vehicles do If you leave the radio or other NOTICE not roll, set the parking brake accessories on, they could be firmly on both vehicles involved badly damaged.
Page 366 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 366 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road 3. Now open the hood and CAUTION locate the positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals. Check that the jumper cables don’t have any loose or missing CAUTION insulation.
Page 367 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 367 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 6. Now take the negative (-) (black) cable. First connect it to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Use the remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't let the other end touch metal yet.
Page 368: Towing
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 368 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road ■ TOWING 8. Start the vehicle with the 10. Remove the cables in reverse good battery. Run the engine order to prevent electrical See your dealer or a professional for a while.
Page 369: Engine Overheating
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 369 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 The engine coolant temperature CAUTION gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the pointer reaches Continued operation of an the shaded warning area of the overheated engine may result gage, the engine is too hot! in a fire and the possibility of personal injury and/or severe...
Page 370 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 370 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road If you get the overheat warning If the coolant temperature CAUTION with no sign of steam: gage still shows an overheated condition, pull over, stop and park An electric cooling fan can start 1.
Page 371 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 371 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 CAUTION NOTICE Engine parts may be very hot. Running your engine without Do not touch them. coolant could cause engine damage that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. CAUTION See "Overheat Protection Do not run the engine if there is Mode"...
Page 372: Checking And Adding Coolant
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 372 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road Overheat Protection Mode Avoid driving an extended distance and/or towing a trailer If you still have the overheat while driving in this mode. warning, the engine has a feature whereby it alternates firing groups NOTICE of cylinders to minimize engine...
Page 373 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 373 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 CAUTION NOTICE CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from If there is too much water in the Under some conditions the a hot cooling system can blow coolant mixture, the liquid ethylene glycol in engine out and burn you badly.
Page 374 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 374 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road IF COOLANT IS VISIBLE IN THE NOTICE SURGE TANK: This vehicle has a specific cool- If coolant is visible in the tank but ant fill procedure. Failure to the level is not up to the FULL follow this procedure may COLD mark, wait a while for the...
Page 375 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 375 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 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.
Page 376: Changing A Flat Tire
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 376 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road ■ CHANGING A FLAT NOTICE CAUTION TIRE The surge tank cap is a Avoid further tire and wheel pressure-type cap and must be damage by driving very slowly CAUTION tightly installed to prevent cool- to a level place to change your...
Page 377 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 377 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 CAUTION Do not 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. –...
Page 378 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 378 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road 1. Open the top door on the 3. Remove the jack tools from passenger’s side top box the storage bag. storage compartment. - Wheel Wrench See "Top Box Storage" in - Jack Handle Section 1 for more - Jack Handle Extensions...
Page 379 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 379 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 7. Tire/Wheel Retainer 8. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (with valve stem pointed down) 9. Hoist End of Extension Tool 10. Tire Lock – – – – The spare tire is attached to the 3.
Page 380 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 380 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road 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 Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions.
Page 381 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 381 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged. See "Secondary Latch System" later in this section for the proper release procedure. – Insert the hoist end (open end) of Use the hook on the wheel wrench the extension into the hole in the...
Page 382 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 382 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road 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. When the tire has been completely Press and hold the latch and slide lowered, tilt the tire to access the...
Page 383: Changing The Flat Tire
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 383 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 – Changing the Flat Tire Loosen the wheel nuts with the Place the jack under the jacking wheel wrench. Do not remove point nearest the tire you want to –...
Page 384 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 384 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road Assemble the jack handle Attach the jack handle to the jack. If the flat tire is on a front wheel, extensions (as needed) and the place the jack to the rear of the flat jack handle.
Page 385 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 385 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 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 –...
Page 386 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 386 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road CAUTION CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on Never use oil or grease on the parts to which it is fastened, studs, nuts or bolts. If you do, can make the wheel nuts the nuts or bolts might come become loose after a time.
Page 387 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 387 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 CAUTION NOTICE Incorrect wheel nuts or Improperly tightened wheel improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation nuts can cause the wheel to and rotor damage. To avoid become loose and even come expensive brake repairs, evenly off.
Page 388: Storing Tire And Jacking Equipment
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 388 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road Storing Tire and Jacking When you reinstall the full-size CAUTION wheel and tire, you must also Equipment reinstall the center cap, if Storing a jack, a tire or other Tire Storage equipped.
Page 389 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 389 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 8. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (with valve stem pointed down) 9. Hoist End of Extension Tool 10. Tire Lock – – – – The following are the main 4. Jack Handle Extensions components of the spare tire 5.
Page 390 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 390 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road To restow the tire under the vehicle in the spare tire carrier, do the following: 1. Place the tire on the ground near the rear of the vehicle. Be sure the tire valve stem faces down and to the rear.
Page 391 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 391 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 – 4. Assemble the wheel wrench and 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.
Page 392 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 392 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road 6. Turn the wheel wrench 8. When the tire is raised against clockwise to raise the tire off the underside of the vehicle, the ground. continue turning the wrench until you hear two clicks or Make sure the retainer is fully feel it skip twice.
Page 393 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 393 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 Jacking Equipment Storage 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 –...
Page 394: Secondary Latch System
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 394 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road Secondary Latch System Restow the jacking equipment in 4. Restow the wheel blocks and the proper storage areas. the jack near the passenger's The secondary latch is designed to side second row seat.
Page 395 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 395 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counter- clockwise three or four turns. Tighten and loosen the cable at least two times. If the tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 10 of this –...
Page 396 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 396 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road 8. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving up and is held ﬁrmly in place. The secondary latch should release. The spare tire is now balancing on the jack.
Page 397 $10araEscaladeEXT Page 397 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 10. Disconnect the handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand.
Page 398: Spare Tire
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 398 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Problems on the Road Spare Tire Once the tire/wheel retainer After installing the spare tire on is separated from the guide your vehicle, stop as soon as possi- Although the spare tire was fully pin, tilt the retainer at the ble to make sure the tire is correct- inflated when your vehicle was...
Page 399: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 399 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 ■ IF YOUR VEHICLE GETS Rocking Your Vehicle NOTICE STUCK To free your vehicle when it is Spinning the wheels can stuck: If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, destroy parts of the vehicle, mud, ice or snow, you will need to 1.
Page 400: Recovery Hooks
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Page 401: Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
$10araEscaladeEXT Page 401 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:54 AM Section 5 ■ DATA COLLECTION Some modules may also record Data is recorded only if a non-triv- data about how you operate the ial crash situation occurs. AND EVENT DATA vehicle, such as the rate of fuel In most cases, data is recorded for RECORDERS consumption or average vehicle...
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Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual

Cadillac

Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls

Dash-Mounted Instruments and Controls

Stabilitrak ® System

Accessory Power Outlets

Lights

Instrument Panel Switchbank

Heating and Air Conditioning System

Sound System and Clock

Navigation System

Controls Mounted on Steering Wheel/Column

Multifunction Lever

Cruise Control

Mirrors

Windows

Doors

Rear Cargo Area

Overhead Area and Roof

Storage

Ashtray and Lighter

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist

Battery Rundown Protection

Accessory Power

Retained

Electric Power Management

Memory Feature

Section 2 - Seats and Restraints

Seat Controls

Safety Belts

Supplemental Restraints

Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions

Keys

New Vehicle Break-In Period

Theft Deterrent System

Remote Keyless Entry

Ignition Switch

Starting Instructions

Adjustable Accelerator and Brake Pedals

Active Fuel Management

Transmission

All-Wheel Drive

Driving Guidelines for All-Wheel Drive Vehicles

Vehicle Parking

Traction

Steering

Brakes

Suspension

Vehicle Loading

Trailer Towing

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Section 4 - Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Guidelines

Ser-Doing Your Own Service Work

Fuel

Accessories and Modifications

Hood Release

Engine Compartment

Starter Switch Check

Ignition Transmission Lock Check

Parking Brake Andp (Park) Mechanism Check

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Tires

Wheels

Vehicle Identification Number

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Service Parts Identification Label

Bulb Replacement

Replacement Bulb Specifications

Specifications and Capacities

Vehicle Top Speed

Appearance Care

Section 5 - Problems on the Road

Jump Starting

Towing

Engine Overheating

Changing a Flat Tire

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

Data Collection and Event Data Recorders

Quick Links