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CADILLAC 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual (478 pages)

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Section 2 Features and Controls

69
- How to Use this Manual
  2
  - Front Seats
    8
  - Power Seats
    8
  - Heated Seats
    9
  - Power Lumbar
    9
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    10
  - Head Restraints
    11
  - Rear Seat Operation
    12
  - Rear Seats
    12
- Safety Belts
  14
- Right Front Passenger Position
  28
  - Safety Belt Extender
    33
- Infants and Young Children
  36
  - Child Restraint Systems
    40
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    43
- Top Strap
  44
- Top Strap Anchor Location
  45
- Air Bag Systems
  54
- Passenger Sensing System
  62
  - Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
    66
- Restraint System Check
  67
- Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
  73
- Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
  74
- Battery Replacement
  74
- Doors and Locks
  
  76
  - Door Locks
    76
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    78
    
    Programmable Unlocking Feature
    79
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    80
  - Midgate Operation
    82
  - Tailgate Removal
    92
    
    Power Windows
    94
  - Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
    95
  - Sun Visors
    95
    
    Content Theft-Deterrent
    95
  - Theft-Deterrent Systems
    95
  - Testing the Alarm
    96
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  97
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    97
  - Ignition Positions
    98
  - Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
    98
  - Starting Your Engine
    99
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    100
    
    Engine Coolant Heater
    100
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    101
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    102
  - All-Wheel Drive
    104
    
    Parking Brake
    105
  - Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button
    104
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    106
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    107
  - Shifting out of Park (P
    108
    
    Engine Exhaust
    109
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    109
  - Torque Lock
    108
  - Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
    110
- Mirrors
  
  111
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
    111
  - Temperature and Compass Display
    111
  - Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
    112
  - Compass Variance
    112
  - Cleaning the Mirror
    113
    
    Outside Power Mirrors
    113
  - Compass Calibration
    113
  - Passenger Air Bag Indicator
    113
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    114
    
    Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist
    115
    
    Outside Heated Mirrors
    115
- Onstar System
  
  116
- Homelink Transmitter
  
  118
- Storage Areas
  
  122
  - Using Homelink
    121
  - Center Console Storage Area
    122
  - Cupholder(S)
    122
  - Glove Box
    122
  - Luggage Carrier
    122
  - Rear Storage Area
    123
  - Cargo Cover Panels
    124
  - Cargo Panel Storage System
    126
  - Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
    130
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    134
    
    All-Weather Cargo Area
    134
  - Maintenance and Cleaning
    135
  - Top Drain Grates – Removal and Cleaning
    136
  - Side Rail Channels
    137
  - Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning
    138
  - Cargo Area Floor Drains
    139
    
    Top-Box Storage
    139
- Sunroof
  
  140
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  141
  - Memory Seat
    141
  - Easy Exit Seat
    142
Section 3 Instrument Panel

143
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  146
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    148
  - Other Warning Devices
    148
  - Horn
    149
  - Tilt Wheel
    149
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    149
  - Turn and Lane Change Signals
    150
    
    Windshield Washer
    152
    
    Windshield Wipers
    152
    
    Cruise Control
    153
    
    Exterior Lamps
    157
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    158
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    159
  - Lamps on Reminder
    159
  - Puddle Lamps
    159
  - Cargo Lamps
    160
    
    Interior Lamps
    161
  - Fog Lamps
    160
  - Entry Lighting
    161
  - Exit Lighting
    161
    
    Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
    162
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    161
  - How the System Works
    164
    
    Accessory Power Outlets
    165
    
    Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
    165
    
    Analog Clock
    166
- Climate Controls
  
  166
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    166
  - Automatic Operation
    168
  - Air Conditioning
    171
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    173
  - Rear Window Defogger
    173
    
    Climate Controls Personalization
    174
    
    Outlet Adjustment
    174
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  
  175
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    176
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    177
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    177
  - Tachometer
    177
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    178
  - Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
    178
  - Charging System Light
    180
  - Brake System Warning Light
    181
  - Voltmeter Gage
    181
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    183
  - Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
    183
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    184
  - Traction off Light
    184
  - Transmission Temperature Gage
    185
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    186
  - If the Light Is Flashing
    187
  - If the Light Is on Steady
    187
    
    Oil Pressure Gage
    188
    
    Cruise Control Light
    189
    
    Tow/Haul Mode Light
    189
    
    Fuel Gage
    190
    
    Low Fuel Warning Light
    190
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  191
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    191
  - Trip Information Button
    192
  - Fuel Information Button
    194
  - Personalization Button
    195
    
    Delayed Locking
    197
    
    Perimeter Lighting
    198
  - Select Button
    201
    
    DIC Warnings and Messages
    202
  - Change Engine Oil
    202
  - Check Oil Level
    202
  - Oil Life Reset
    202
    
    Engine Coolant Hot
    203
  - Oil Pressure Low
    202
  - Battery Not Charging
    203
  - Engine Overheated
    203
  - Service Air Bag
    203
  - Fuel Level Low
    204
  - Service 4Wd
    204
  - Service Brake System
    204
  - Service Ride Control
    204
  - Turn Signal on
    204
  - Check Washer Fluid
    205
  - Tighten Fuel Cap
    205
  - Transmission Hot
    205
  - Buckle Passenger
    206
  - Buckle Seatbelt
    206
  - Trans Hot Idle Engine
    206
  - Passenger Door Ajar
    207
  - Traction Active
    207
  - Traction Sys Limited
    207
  - Service Stability
    208
  - Stability Sys Active
    208
  - Stability Sys Disabled
    208
  - Check Tire Pressure
    209
- Audio System(S)
  
  209
  - Service Tire Monitor
    209
    
    Radio with Cassette and CD
    210
    
    Setting the Time
    210
  - Playing the Radio
    211
  - Finding a Station
    212
  - Setting Preset Stations
    213
  - Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    213
  - Finding a Program Type (Pty) Station
    214
    
    Rds and XM
    214
  - Rds Messages
    215
  - Setting Preset Ptys (Rds Only)
    215
  - Radio Messages
    216
  - Playing a Cassette Tape
    219
  - Cassette Tape Messages
    220
  - CD Adapter Kits
    221
  - Playing a CD
    221
  - CD Messages
    223
    
    Navigation/Radio System
    224
  - Listening to a DVD
    224
    
    Rear Seat Entertainment System
    225
  - Before You Drive
    225
    
    Ejecting a Disc
    227
    
    Playing a Disc
    227
  - DVD Player
    225
  - Remote Control
    228
    
    Video Screen
    228
    
    Remote Control Buttons
    229
  - Stereo Rca Jacks
    232
  - Audio Output
    233
    
    Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    236
    
    Rear Seat Audio Controls
    236
    
    CD Changer
    237
  - CD Functions
    239
  - CD Changer Errors
    240
    
    Theft-Deterrent Feature
    240
    
    Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    241
    
    DVD Distortion
    241
    
    Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    242
    
    Radio Reception
    242
  - Fm Stereo
    242
    
    Care of Your CD Changer
    243
    
    Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    243
    
    Care of Your CD and DVD Player
    244
    
    Chime Level Adjustment
    244
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    244
    
    Fixed Mast Antenna
    244
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
    244
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

245
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  246
  - Defensive Driving
    246
  - Drunken Driving
    246
  - Control of a Vehicle
    249
  - Braking
    250
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    251
  - Braking in Emergencies
    252
    
    Road Sensing Suspension
    253
    
    Stabilitrak System
    253
  - Traction Control Operation
    254
    
    Steering
    256
  - Power Steering
    256
  - Steering Tips
    256
  - Steering in Emergencies
    257
    
    Off-Road Recovery
    258
    
    Passing
    258
    
    Loss of Control
    260
    
    Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle off Paved Roads
    261
  - Before You Go Off-Roading
    261
  - Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    262
  - Environmental Concerns
    263
  - Traveling to Remote Areas
    263
  - Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    264
  - Scanning the Terrain
    264
  - Approaching a Hill
    266
  - Driving on Off-Road Hills
    266
  - Driving Uphill
    267
  - Driving Downhill
    269
  - Driving Across an Incline
    271
  - Stalling on an Incline
    272
  - Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
    273
  - After Off-Road Driving
    274
    
    Driving at Night
    275
    
    Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    276
  - Driving in Water
    274
  - Driving through Deep Standing Water
    278
    
    City Driving
    279
    
    Freeway Driving
    280
    
    Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    281
    
    Highway Hypnosis
    282
    
    Hill and Mountain Roads
    282
    
    Winter Driving
    284
  - Driving through Flowing Water
    278
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    278
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    285
  - If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    286
    
    If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    288
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    288
  - Using the Recovery Hooks
    289
- Towing
  
  290
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    290
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    290
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    291
  - Add-On Equipment
    297
  - Automatic Level Control
    298
    
    Trailer Recommendations
    298
    
    Truck-Camper Loading Information
    298
    
    Towing a Trailer
    299
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    300
    
    Tow/Haul Mode
    300
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    302
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    303
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    304
  - Driving with a Trailer
    305
  - Trailer Brakes
    305
  - Backing up
    306
  - Following Distance
    306
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    306
  - Driving on Grades
    307
  - Parking on Hills
    307
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    308
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

311
- Service
  
  313
- Fuel
  
  314
  - Gasoline Octane
    314
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    315
  - California Fuel
    315
  - Additives
    315
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    316
  - Filling Your Tank
    316
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    318
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  318
  - Hood Release
    319
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    320
  - Engine Oil
    321
  - Checking Engine Oil
    322
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    322
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    323
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    324
    
    When to Change Engine Oil
    325
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    326
    
    When to Inspect
    326
  - How to Inspect
    327
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    329
  - How to Add Fluid
    331
    
    Engine Coolant
    332
    
    What to Use
    333
  - Checking Coolant
    334
    
    Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    335
    
    Engine Overheating
    336
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    336
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    337
    
    Cooling System
    338
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
    340
    
    Engine Fan Noise
    344
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    345
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    346
    
    Windshield Washer Fluid
    346
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    347
    
    Brakes
    348
  - Brake Fluid
    348
  - Checking Brake Fluid
    349
  - Brake Wear
    350
    
    Battery
    351
  - Brake Adjustment
    351
    
    Jump Starting
    352
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  358
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    351
- Rear Axle
  
  359
  - When to Check Lubricant
    359
- Front Axle
  
  360
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  361
  - Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
    362
  - Headlamp Vertical Aiming
    363
- Bulb Replacement
  
  365
  - High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
    365
  - Halogen Bulbs
    365
  - Headlamps
    366
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    370
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
    371
  - Taillamps
    371
  - Replacement Bulbs
    372
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  372
- Tires
  
  373
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    374
  - Tire Size
    377
    
    Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    378
    
    Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    381
    
    When to Check
    381
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor System
    382
    
    Tire Inspection and Rotation
    384
    
    Buying New Tires
    386
    
    When It Is Time for New Tires
    386
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    388
    
    Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    389
    
    Wheel Replacement
    390
    
    Tire Chains
    391
    
    If a Tire Goes Flat
    392
    
    Changing a Flat Tire
    393
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    394
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
    404
  - Secondary Latch System
    408
    
    Spare Tire
    412
- Appearance Care
  
  412
  - Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
    413
  - Cleaning Leather
    413
  - Cleaning Vinyl
    413
    
    Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    413
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces
    414
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    414
  - Cleaning the Speaker Covers
    414
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    414
  - Cleaning Wood Panels
    414
    
    Care of Safety Belts
    415
    
    Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
    415
    
    Weatherstrips
    415
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    416
  - Finish Care
    416
  - Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades
    417
  - Cleaning Tires
    418
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    418
    
    Finish Damage
    418
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    418
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    418
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    419
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  420
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    420
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    420
- Electrical System
  
  421
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    421
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    421
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    421
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    421
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    422
  - Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    424
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  430
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

431
- Introduction
  432
- Maintenance Requirements
  432
- Maintenance Schedule
  432
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  432
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule
  433
- Scheduled Maintenance
  434
- Additional Required Services
  436
- Maintenance Footnotes
  438
- At each Fuel Fill
  439
- Owner Checks and Services
  439
- At Least Once a Month
  440
- At Least Once a Year
  440
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    441
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    442
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  443
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  445
- Maintenance Record
  446
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

449
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  450
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    450
  - Online Owner Center
    451
  - Canada – Customer Assistance
    452
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    452
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    452
  - Overseas – Customer Assistance
    452
  - United States – Customer Assistance
    452
    
    GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
    453
    
    Roadside Service
    453
  - Cadillac Owner Privileges
    454
  - Reaching Roadside Service
    454
    
    Roadside Service Availability
    454
    
    Courtesy Transportation
    455
  - Plan Ahead When Possible
    455
    
    Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
    456
  - Transportation Options
    455
  - Additional Program Information
    456
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  458
Table of Contents

462
- Service Publications Ordering Information
  465

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Table of Contents

Section 2 Features and Controls

Doors and Locks

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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