Page 1: Table Of Contents
AKENG44_Escalade Page 1 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Cadillac Owner’s Manual Escalade Table of Contents How to Use this Manual ........ 3 Important Safety Precautions ....... 5 Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls ....21 Section 2 Seats and Restraints ........163 Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions ..
Page 2: Important Notes About This Manual
AKENG44_Escalade Page 2 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Important Notes About this Manual We thank you for choosing a Production waste is recycled, with Please be aware that the vehicle General Motors product, and we some of the waste material recov- you purchased may not be want to assure you of our continu- ered for re-use.
Page 3: How To Use This Manual
AKENG44_Escalade Page 3 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 4 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 5 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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
AKENG44_Escalade Page 6 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 7 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 8 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 9 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 10 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 11 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 12 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 13 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 14 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 15 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 16 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 17 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 18 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 19 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 20 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 21 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM – Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Dash-Mounted Instruments and Controls ..24 Heating and Air Conditioning System.... 92 Instrument Cluster ..........26 Automatic Dual Zone Climate Warning Lights ..........28 Control System ..........92 Driver Information Center .......39 Automatic Rear Air Conditioning/Heating ..
Page 22: Section 1 - Instrumentation And Controls
AKENG44_Escalade Page 22 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Multifunction Lever ........115 Overhead Area and Roof....... 145 Turn Signal ..........115 Sun Visors............ 145 High-Low Beam Control ......116 Sunroof ............146 Windshield Wipers ........116 Luggage Carrier........... 149 Rear Wiper/Washer ........120 Storage ............
Page 23 AKENG44_Escalade Page 23 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 6 1 7 100 120 RPM x 1000 km/h P R N D M – AUTO 11 12 13 14 15 23 . . .
Page 24: Instrumentation And Controls
AKENG44_Escalade Page 24 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ DASH-MOUNTED 8. Analog Clock 17. Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System INSTRUMENTS AND 9. Navigation/Sound System 18. Instrument Panel Switchbank ® CONTROLS 10. Stabilitrak Button; Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Disable This switchbank may contain 1.
Page 25 AKENG44_Escalade Page 25 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 – 100 120 RPM x 1000 km/h P R N D M 25 . . .
Page 26: Str Instrument Cluster
AKENG44_Escalade Page 26 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 AKENG44_Escalade Page 27 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 4. Odometer/Trip Odometer 5. Speedometer The odometer shows how far The speedometer displays the your vehicle has been driven. vehicle's speed. The trip odometer can tell you The reading will be indicated how far your vehicle has been in metric units of KM/H (kilo- driven since you last set the...
Page 28: Warning Lights
AKENG44_Escalade Page 28 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Warning Lights 7. Tachometer The tachometer displays the Your vehicle has a number of engine speed in thousands of warning lights. revolutions per minute (RPM). The warning lights go on when 8.
Page 29 AKENG44_Escalade Page 29 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 If you have a problem with the oil, NOTICE this light may stay on after you start the engine, or come on while Engine damage due to you are driving. This indicates neglected oil problems can be that oil is not going through the costly to repair and is not...
Page 30 AKENG44_Escalade Page 30 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Have it checked right away. This light appears when the fluid level in the reservoir is low or if Driving while this light is on could there is another problem with the drain your battery.
Page 31 AKENG44_Escalade Page 31 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 This light also comes on when you CAUTION set your parking brake while the ignition is on. Driving with the brake warning light on can lead to an accident. If you begin to drive while the Have the brakes checked parking brake is not yet released,...
Page 32 AKENG44_Escalade Page 32 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls See "Driver Information Center If the regular brake system Messages" later in this section for warning light is also on, the more information. vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with Stop as soon as possible and turn the regular brakes.
Page 33 AKENG44_Escalade Page 33 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 If it stays on or comes on while In order for your vehicle to pass an NOTICE (Continued) you are driving, there may be a inspection of its emission control problem with this system.
Page 34 AKENG44_Escalade Page 34 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls If you have recently replaced the After the initial bulb check, this battery in your vehicle, or if the light comes on to indicate that the battery has run down, the vehicle’s system is off.
Page 35 AKENG44_Escalade Page 35 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 – 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 may flash for a few light is located on the overhead...
Page 36 AKENG44_Escalade Page 36 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls See "Driver Information Center CAUTION Messages" later in this section for more information. If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving, Have the vehicle serviced right there may be a problem with away.
Page 37 AKENG44_Escalade Page 37 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 – Security System Light Cruise Control Light Tow/Haul Mode Light This light should come on briefly This light turns on whenever you This light should come on when as you start the engine, as a check set the cruise control.
Page 38 AKENG44_Escalade Page 38 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Lights On Reminder Light Fog Lamp Light Rear Fog Lamp Light This light turns on as a reminder This light will come on when the This light will come on when the whenever the parking lights are fog lights are turned on.
Page 39: En-Driver Information Center
AKENG44_Escalade Page 39 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 The Driver Information Center can If your vehicle is equipped with be used to program various these features, the compass and customization features that may outside temperature will appear be available with your vehicle.
Page 40: Driver Information Center Buttons
AKENG44_Escalade Page 40 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • Fuel Range • Average Fuel Economy • Fuel Used • Timer • Transmission Fluid Temperature • Average Speed A blank page ends this menu. See the following, later in this Driver Information Center (VEHICLE INFORMATION section, for more information:...
Page 41 AKENG44_Escalade Page 41 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • 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 42: Trip/Fuel Information Menu
AKENG44_Escalade Page 42 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls See the following, later in this Pressing this button repeatedly will section, for more information: allow you to scroll through the following displays: - Trip/Fuel Information Menu • ODOMETER •...
Page 43 AKENG44_Escalade Page 43 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • TRIP • FUEL RANGE • AVERAGE ECONOMY The trip odometer can tell you This display shows how far the This display shows the average how far your vehicle has been computer thinks you can travel fuel economy since the last driven since you last set the trip...
Page 44 AKENG44_Escalade Page 44 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • FUEL USED • TIMER • TRANS TEMP (transmission temperature) This display shows how much The timer feature acts as a fuel has been used since you stopwatch. This display shows the last reset the system.
Page 45: Vehicle Information Menu
AKENG44_Escalade Page 45 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • AVERAGE SPEED If, for example, you see 95%, that means that the way you This display shows your are driving your vehicle, 95% average speed since you last of the current oil life remains.
Page 46 AKENG44_Escalade Page 46 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Be sure to replace the engine • UNITS • BATTERY VOLTAGE oil ﬁlter each time you change You can scroll through and This display lets you monitor engine oil. activate one of the following battery voltage to make sure it Even if the oil life system does...
Page 47 AKENG44_Escalade Page 47 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • OIL PRESSURE To adjust for compass variance: PRESS TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE This display shows the engine - See your dealer to ﬁnd out oil pressure. what zone you are in. Note: This feature may not be available on all vehicles.
Page 48 AKENG44_Escalade Page 48 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • PRESS TO CALIBRATE Do not use other features such - Slowly and safely drive your COMPASS as the power windows, sunroof vehicle in a full circle until or the climate controls during CALIBRATION COMPLETE Note: This feature may not be...
Page 49: Feature Customization
AKENG44_Escalade Page 49 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Feature Customization - DISPLAY IN ENGLISH - PARK TILT MIRRORS - DISPLAY LANGUAGE - EASY EXIT RECALL The Driver Information Center can be used to program various - AUTO DOOR LOCK - EASY EXIT SETUP customization features that may (automatic door lock)
Page 50 AKENG44_Escalade Page 50 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 51 AKENG44_Escalade Page 51 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • DISPLAY LANGUAGE While in this submenu, press - ITALIANO (Italian Language) button repeatedly to Use this menu to select the All information is displayed in scroll through the language language that you would like the Italian language.
Page 52 AKENG44_Escalade Page 52 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • AUTO DOOR LOCK While in this submenu, press Once the desired setting is (automatic door lock) button repeatedly to displayed, press the button scroll through the following to select it.
Page 53 AKENG44_Escalade Page 53 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • AUTO DOOR UNLOCK - DRIVER IN PARK Once the desired setting is (automatic door unlock) displayed, press the button The driver's door automati- to select it. This item allows you to cally unlocks when you shift customize your vehicle’s auto- into P (Park).
Page 54 AKENG44_Escalade Page 54 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • REMOTE DOOR LOCK) - LIGHTS ONLY Once the desired setting is displayed, press the button This feature allows you to select With this setting activated, to select it. the type of feedback you will the exterior lights will ﬂash receive when locking the...
Page 55 AKENG44_Escalade Page 55 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK While in this submenu, press Once the desired setting is button repeatedly to displayed, press the button This feature allows you to select scroll through the following to select it.
Page 56 AKENG44_Escalade Page 56 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • DELAY DOOR LOCK (delay While in this submenu, press Once the desired setting is door lock) button repeatedly to displayed, press the button scroll through the following to select it.
Page 57 AKENG44_Escalade Page 57 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • EXIT LIGHTING While in this submenu, press Once the desired setting is button repeatedly to displayed, press the button This feature allows you to scroll through the following to select it.
Page 58 AKENG44_Escalade Page 58 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • APPROACH LIGHTING - ON • CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to When the vehicle is unlocked This feature allows you to program the exterior lights to using the Remote Keyless change the chime volume turn on or remain off when you...
Page 59 AKENG44_Escalade Page 59 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Once the desired setting is • PARK TILT MIRRORS - DRIVER MIRROR displayed, press the button With this feature turned on, The outside mirror on the to select it. the passenger's and/or driver's driver's side of the vehicle will You may now either exit pro-...
Page 60 AKENG44_Escalade Page 60 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Once the desired setting is • EASY EXIT RECALL - BUTTON AND KEY OUT displayed, press the button This feature allows you to With this setting activated, to select it. enable or disable automatic the Memory Feature’s easy You may now either exit pro-...
Page 61 AKENG44_Escalade Page 61 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Once the desired setting is • EASY EXIT SETUP - TILT ONLY displayed, press the button This feature allows you to select With this setting activated, to select it. which settings the Memory the Memory Feature’s easy You may now either exit pro-...
Page 62 AKENG44_Escalade Page 62 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Once the desired setting is • MEMORY SEAT RECALL - ON displayed, press the button This feature allows you to With this setting activated, to select it. enable or disable automatic the Memory Feature settings You may now either exit pro- recall of Memory Feature...
Page 63 AKENG44_Escalade Page 63 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED While in this submenu, press Once the desired setting is button repeatedly to displayed, press the button This feature allows you to scroll through the following to select it.
Page 64 AKENG44_Escalade Page 64 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • FACTORY SETTINGS - DO NOT RESTORE • PRESS TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to reset If you select this option, the all of the system's programma- current settings will not •...
Page 65: Driver Information Center Messages
AKENG44_Escalade Page 65 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Driver Information Center EXITING PROGRAMMING Some messages may not be MODE cleared until the problem is fixed. Messages To exit programming mode, do • CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN These messages will appear if a any of the following: CIRCLES problem is sensed in one of your...
Page 66 AKENG44_Escalade Page 66 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • CALIBRATION COMPLETE • CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON • DRIVER DOOR OPEN Appears when the compass has When the remaining oil life is Appears with a chime when the been calibrated successfully.
Page 67 AKENG44_Escalade Page 67 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • ENGINE HOT -- A/C TURNED • ENGINE OIL HOT -- IDLE Let the engine idle until it is ENGINE cool. Appears when the coolant Appears when the engine oil See the following for more temperature gets hot.
Page 68 AKENG44_Escalade Page 68 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • ENGINE OVERHEATED -- • ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED If this message appears with STOP ENGINE no reduction in vehicle perfor- This message indicates that mance, proceed to your Appears when the engine has the engine cooling system destination.
Page 69 AKENG44_Escalade Page 69 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • HEATED WASHER FLUID • HEATING WASH • ICE POSSIBLE -- DRIVE WITH SYSTEM OFF FLUID -- WASH WIPES CARE PENDING (heating washer Appears when the heated Appears when the outside ﬂuid -- wash wipes pending) washer ﬂuid system is temperature is cold enough to...
Page 70 AKENG44_Escalade Page 70 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • OIL PRESSURE LOW -- STOP • PARKING ASSIST OFF • PASSENGER DOOR OPEN ENGINE Appears when the vehicle is Appears with a chime when the If this message appears while started while the ultrasonic front passenger door is open or the engine is running, stop...
Page 71 AKENG44_Escalade Page 71 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • REMOTE KEY LEARNING • REPLACE BATTERY IN • RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN ACTIVE (remote keyless entry REMOTE KEY (replace battery Appears with a chime when the transmitter learning active) in remote keyless entry right rear door is open or ajar transmitter)
Page 72 AKENG44_Escalade Page 72 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • SERVICE AIR BAG • SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING See your dealer for service. SYSTEM Appears if there is a problem See "Charging System Light" with the air bag system. See Note: This message may not be under "Warning Lights"...
Page 73 AKENG44_Escalade Page 73 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM • SERVICE 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 74 AKENG44_Escalade Page 74 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • SERVICE STABILITRAK When this message is • SERVICE SUSPENSION displayed, the system is not SYSTEM Appears if your stability operational and you should enhancement system is Appears when the suspension adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 75 AKENG44_Escalade Page 75 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • SERVICE TRACTION • STABILITRAK OFF - The brake system warning CONTROL light is on. Appears when the stability Appears if there is a problem enhancement system is turned See "Brake System Warning with the Traction Control off using the Stabilitrak button...
Page 76 AKENG44_Escalade Page 76 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • TIGHTEN GAS CAP • TRACTION CONTROL OFF • TRANSMISSION HOT -- IDLE ENGINE Appears if the fuel cap has not Appears when the traction been fully tightened, is missing control system is turned off.
Page 77 AKENG44_Escalade Page 77 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • TURN SIGNAL ON • WASHER FLUID LOW -- ADD NOTICE FLUID Appears with a chime if a turn Driving the vehicle with the signal is left on for more than Appears when the washer ﬂuid engine and transmission 1.2 km (0.75 miles).
Page 78: Analog Clock
AKENG44_Escalade Page 78 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls ANALOG CLOCK DRIVER INFORMATION Your vehicle is also equipped with a digital clock viewable in the CENTER BUTTONS Your vehicle is equipped with navigation system display that an analog clock located on the See "Driver Information Center operates independently of the instrument panel.
Page 79 AKENG44_Escalade Page 79 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 LIGHTS NAVIGATION SYSTEM PARKING BRAKE RELEASE (IF EQUIPPED) The main light switch is on the For information on how to use instrument panel. See "Lights", this system, see the separate The parking brake release is on the later in this section, for more navigation system manual.
Page 80: System
AKENG44_Escalade Page 80 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ STABILITRAK ® SYSTEM The system should be done • STABILITRAK OFF initializing before the vehicle • SERVICE STABILITRAK This system combines antilock reaches a speed of 32 km/h brake, traction and stability The Stabilitrak Indicator Light will (20 mph).
Page 81 AKENG44_Escalade Page 81 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 To reset the system, do the follow- ing: 1. Stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. 2. Wait about 15 seconds before restarting the engine. If the message reappears, the –...
Page 82: Stabilitrak Traction Control
AKENG44_Escalade Page 82 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls 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. When the system is turned off, the Stabilitrak Traction Control Stabilitrak Indicator light will turn...
Page 83 AKENG44_Escalade Page 83 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 You should normally leave the The Stabilitrak light should turn NOTICE system in its normal operating mode, however make sure to turn Do not allow the wheel(s) of The TRACTION CONTROL OFF the system off if the vehicle is stuck one axle to spin excessively message will appear on the Driver...
Page 84: Accessory Power Outlets
AKENG44_Escalade Page 84 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ ACCESSORY POWER The traction control system may activate on rough roads, during OUTLETS heavy acceleration while turning, or when the transmission abruptly NOTICE upshifts or downshifts. Maximum load of any electrical When this happens, vehicle equipment should not exceed acceleration may be reduced.
Page 85 AKENG44_Escalade Page 85 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 One rear power outlet is located Certain accessory power plugs NOTICE on the rear of the center console. may not be compatible with the Adding some electrical power outlets in your vehicle. Use The other rear power outlet is equipment to your vehicle can of such plugs may result in blown...
Page 86: Lights
AKENG44_Escalade Page 86 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ 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 87 AKENG44_Escalade Page 87 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 When activated, this automatic To turn the automatic headlight Lights On Reminder headlight feature turns your system back on, rotate the knob to If you open any door while the headlights and other operating the off position again, then release lights' manual control is on and...
Page 88: Automatic Headlight System
AKENG44_Escalade Page 88 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Automatic Headlight Once it is bright enough outside, To turn the automatic headlight the headlights and operating system back on, rotate the knob to System lights will automatically turn back the off position again, then release When activated, this automatic off.
Page 89: Instrument Light Dimmer
AKENG44_Escalade Page 89 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 The headlights will turn on auto- matically. When the fog lights are on, the Fog Lamp Light on the instrument cluster will also be on. – Instrument Light Dimmer Front Fog Lights The instrument light dimmer Use fog lights for better vision in...
Page 90: Rear Fog Lights
AKENG44_Escalade Page 90 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Dome Lights The dome lights come on automatically when you open the doors. To keep the lights from turning on, see "Dome Lights Override Button". To turn the lights on manually, whether the doors are open or Rear Fog Lights Dome Lights Override Button...
Page 91: Illuminated Entry/Exit System
AKENG44_Escalade Page 91 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 ■ INSTRUMENT PANEL Illuminated Entry/Exit Reading Lights System SWITCHBANK Your vehicle may have reading lights. These lights have on/off When a door is opened, some The switchbank is on the instru- switches next to them.
Page 92: Heating And Air Conditioning System
AKENG44_Escalade Page 92 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 93 AKENG44_Escalade Page 93 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 94 AKENG44_Escalade Page 94 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 95 AKENG44_Escalade Page 95 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 2. Adjust the temperature to a The automatic mode will also MANUAL MODE comfortable setting. activate the recirculation feature Fan Speed Selector when it is hot outside and quick See "Temperature Control"...
Page 96 AKENG44_Escalade Page 96 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 97 AKENG44_Escalade Page 97 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 This mode divides airflow Defrosting Recirculation between the windshield Press to get fog or ice off the Press the recirculation button defroster vents, the floor windshield and side windows. recirculate the air in your vehicle.
Page 98 AKENG44_Escalade Page 98 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls If you try to activate the A/C Compressor Button If you try to activate the air recirculation feature when it is conditioning feature when it is not Press to turn the air condition- not available, the indicator light available, the indicator light will...
Page 99 AKENG44_Escalade Page 99 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 AUX (auxiliary) Button SENSORS Temperature Sensors To operate the rear climate control In order for the automatic climate The inside temperature sensor is system, press AUX on the front control system to work properly, located in the headliner above the climate control system to turn the...
Page 100: Automatic Rear Air Conditioning/Heating
AKENG44_Escalade Page 100 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls To operate the rear climate control system, do any of the following: • Press AUX on the front climate control system to turn the system on and off. The indicator light in the button will glow when the system is on.
Page 101 AKENG44_Escalade Page 101 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 If the rear system is first turned on AUTOMATIC MODE MANUAL MODE using the front climate control Press repeatedly until AUTO is Fan Speed Selector system, the system will be in displayed.
Page 102: Operating Tips
AKENG44_Escalade Page 102 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls OPERATING TIPS Before using the air conditioning system, open the windows for a few minutes to permit hot air to escape. Close the windows when using the air conditioning system. Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, leaves or any SRCE...
Page 103: Air Outlets
AKENG44_Escalade Page 103 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 AIR OUTLETS NOTICE Angle the front outlets up, down, Don't use a razor blade or right or left to direct airflow as anything else that is sharp on desired. the inside of the rear window.
Page 104: Sound System And Clock
AKENG44_Escalade Page 104 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ SOUND SYSTEM AND Your vehicle is equipped with a NOTICE navigation system. The radio is CLOCK The radio is your vehicle's integrated into that system’s chime producer. control panel.
Page 105 AKENG44_Escalade Page 105 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 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 106: Rear Seat Audio
AKENG44_Escalade Page 106 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls If your vehicle is equipped with the optional Rear Seat Entertainment System, audio output can be heard using the wireless headphones. See the separate Rear Seat Entertainment System guide for information.
Page 107 AKENG44_Escalade Page 107 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Power Control Seeking Then, press the left or right seek arrow to increase or decrease the Press to turn the rear seat audio Press the button and the radio station frequency by only one system on.
Page 108: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
AKENG44_Escalade Page 108 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls SRCE PROG PROG Button When a disc is playing from the CD AUDIO STEERING WHEEL or DVD changer, press this button CONTROLS When the radio is selected as the to select the next disc in the rear seat audio source, press the Your vehicle has radio controls...
Page 109: Anti-Theft Feature
AKENG44_Escalade Page 109 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 ANTI-THEFT FEATURE With the navigation system, Press SRCE to switch between the button controls the voice available audio sources: The theft deterrent feature is recognition system. For informa- • AM Band automatically enabled and tion on how to use this system, see therefore no programming is...
Page 110: Antenna
AKENG44_Escalade Page 110 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ NAVIGATION SYSTEM ANTENNA If you choose to add an aftermar- ket cellular phone to your vehicle, The antenna is integrated into the The navigation system is located at and the antenna needs to be rear side windows.
Page 111: Controls Mounted On Steering Wheel/Column
AKENG44_Escalade Page 111 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 ■ CONTROLS MOUNTED ON STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN You will find the following controls 100 120 mounted on the steering wheel or RPM x 1000 km/h P R N D M steering column.
Page 112: Power Tilt Wheel Switch
AKENG44_Escalade Page 112 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Do not use the upper most See the following for more position as a driving position. The information: air bag will not be effective if the • Feature Customization steering wheel is in this position.
Page 113: Heated Steering Wheel
AKENG44_Escalade Page 113 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Cruise Control Buttons Audio Steering Wheel Controls Use these buttons to control your cruise control system. See Your vehicle is equipped with "Cruise Control" later in this steering wheel-mounted radio section for more information.
Page 114: Gearshift Lever
AKENG44_Escalade Page 114 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Gearshift Lever Tow/Haul Button Hazard Warning Flasher See "Starting and Operating Press the flasher switch in to Press and release the button Instructions" for additional infor- make your front and rear turn turn the tow/haul mode on or off.
Page 115: Multifunction Lever
AKENG44_Escalade Page 115 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 The turn signal arrows on the instrument cluster will not flash faster when a side repeater light is burned out. Check the side repeater lights periodically to make sure they are working properly.
Page 116: High-Low Beam Control
AKENG44_Escalade Page 116 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls You may be able to flash your high beams to signal other drivers. To do this, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release the lever. High-Low Beam Control Windshield Wipers When the headlights are turned on NOTICE...
Page 117 AKENG44_Escalade Page 117 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 For more cycles, hold the band in To turn off the wipers, rotate the The rain sensitive wiper system can this position. band to the "off" setting be activated by turning the wiper band to one of the five sensitivity For steady wiper cycles, rotate the Wiper blades will eventually...
Page 118 AKENG44_Escalade Page 118 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls The mist and washer features CAUTION operate as normal. They are not affected by the Rain Sensitive Don’t use the washer fluid in Wipers feature. freezing weather until your windshield is warmed so that If the automatic headlight system ice doesn’t form and block your...
Page 119 AKENG44_Escalade Page 119 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Push the button to initiate four HEATING WASH FLUID -- WASH heated wash/wipe cycles. WIPES PENDING may appear on the Driver Information Center Press it again to turn it off. when the washer system is heating After you press the switch, the first the washer fluid.
Page 120: Rear Wiper/Washer
AKENG44_Escalade Page 120 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls To spray washer fluid on the rear CAUTION window, press the button located at the end of the lever. Don't use the washer fluid in freezing weather until your For more cycles, press and hold window is warmed so that ice the button.
Page 121: Cruise Control
AKENG44_Escalade Page 121 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 infor- mation: ®...
Page 122 AKENG44_Escalade Page 122 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 123 AKENG44_Escalade Page 123 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 124 AKENG44_Escalade Page 124 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 125: Mirrors
AKENG44_Escalade Page 125 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 ■ MIRRORS Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control system Outside Mirrors will work on hills depends on several factors: Adjust the outside mirrors so that you just see the side of your •...
Page 126 AKENG44_Escalade Page 126 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls If the automatic dimming feature HEATED MIRRORS on the inside day/night mirror is The power mirrors are heated turned on, the driver's side every time the rear defogger is mirror automatically dims to activated.
Page 127 AKENG44_Escalade Page 127 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Do not fold or unfold the mirrors MEMORY SEAT, MIRRORS, CURB VIEW ASSIST MIRROR manually. STEERING COLUMN AND With this feature turned on, the ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Otherwise, the mirrors may passenger's and/or driver's mirror become disengaged.
Page 128: Automatic Inside Day/Night Mirror
AKENG44_Escalade Page 128 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Automatic Inside Vanity Mirrors To turn the automatic mirror feature on or off, press the Day/Night Mirror There are vanity mirrors located on button. the sun visors. The lights around The mirror pivots so that you can The indicator light near the button the mirror will come on when you...
Page 129: Windows
AKENG44_Escalade Page 129 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 ■ WINDOWS CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Do not leave children in the Children can be seriously vehicle with the ignition key. injured or killed if caught in the Leaving children, helpless They could operate the power path of a closing window.
Page 130: Power Windows
AKENG44_Escalade Page 130 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 131 AKENG44_Escalade Page 131 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 EXPRESS UP AND DOWN To raise the window a small ANTI-PINCH FEATURE FEATURE amount, pull up on the front of the If a head, hand or another object is switch lightly.
Page 132 AKENG44_Escalade Page 132 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Anti-Pinch Window Override To override the anti-pinch feature, Mode lift and hold the power window switch in the express close CAUTION position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. In this Lifting and holding the power mode, the window will close on an window control will override...
Page 133 AKENG44_Escalade Page 133 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 The indicator light in the button PROGRAMMING THE POWER 4. Pull up the window switch to will glow when the lock-out WINDOWS fully close the window and feature is activated. keep holding the switch for If electrical power to the windows about two more seconds.
Page 134: Doors
AKENG44_Escalade Page 134 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ DOORS Manual Door Locks CAUTION (Continued) From the outside, use your key to CAUTION • If the doors are unlocked, lock or unlock the driver's door. your chances of being thrown Unlocked doors can be Note that there is no lock cylinder out of the vehicle in a crash...
Page 135: Power Door Locks
AKENG44_Escalade Page 135 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Note that there is no lock cylinder ANTI-LOCKOUT FEATURE for the liftgate. This feature helps protect you You may also use your remote from locking your keys in the keyless entry transmitter to lock or vehicle.
Page 136 AKENG44_Escalade Page 136 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls DELAYED LOCKING Use the Driver Information Center PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATIC to enable or disable this feature. DOOR LOCKS If you press the power door lock switch while a door or the liftgate See the following under "Driver This feature allows you to is open, you will hear three...
Page 137: Rear Door Security Lock
AKENG44_Escalade Page 137 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 When the security lock is engaged, Security Lock Activation you can lock and unlock the rear To activate this feature, use the doors using the remote keyless ignition key to turn the rear door entry, the front power door lock security lock to the horizontal switch or by lifting the rear door...
Page 138: Power Running Boards
AKENG44_Escalade Page 138 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ REAR CARGO AREA The vehicle must be stationary for this feature to work. CAUTION To disable this feature, press the disable switch located on the It can be very dangerous to instrument panel switchbank.
Page 139: Liftgate/Liftglass
AKENG44_Escalade Page 139 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Liftgate/Liftglass Note: CAUTION (Continued) If you press the power liftgate To operate the liftgate manually, Make sure that the air outlets button on the keyless entry the following conditions must be on or under the instrument transmitter when the vehicle is met:...
Page 140 AKENG44_Escalade Page 140 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Both the liftgate and liftglass have See the following for more an electric latch. If a low voltage information: condition occurs or the battery is • Rear Wiper/Washer disconnected, the liftgate and •...
Page 141: Power Liftgate
AKENG44_Escalade Page 141 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Power Liftgate Your vehicle has a power liftgate. To use this feature, do any of the following: To operate the power liftgate, the CAUTION following conditions must be met: •...
Page 142 AKENG44_Escalade Page 142 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls • Press the touch pad located on the liftgate handle. If you press touch pad again while the liftgate is in motion, the liftgate will reverse direction. - Note: All the doors must be unlocked for this feature to •...
Page 143 AKENG44_Escalade Page 143 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 • To open the liftgate, pull up on Obstruction Detection Feature the handle on the outside of If the power liftgate presses the liftgate. against an obstruction while it is •...
Page 144 AKENG44_Escalade Page 144 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls The following message will appear Anti-Pinch Feature Power Liftgate System Problems in the Driver Information Center If an object presses against the Both the liftgate and liftglass have display: sensors located on the sides of the an electric latch.
Page 145: Rear Area Storage
AKENG44_Escalade Page 145 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 ■ OVERHEAD AREA AND Rear Area Storage Jack and Spare Tire Removal ROOF Your vehicle may be equipped with a storage compartment The jack is located in the rear area Sun Visors located in the driver's side trim of your vehicle.
Page 146: Sunroof
AKENG44_Escalade Page 146 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Sunroof (If equipped) Vanity Mirrors There are vanity mirrors located on NOTICE the sun visors. The lights around the mirror will come on when you Make sure not to leave the lift the cover, and they will go off sunroof open for long periods when you close the cover.
Page 147 AKENG44_Escalade Page 147 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 To fully open the sunroof from the Express Feature comfort position, press the switch To activate the express open mode again. and open the sunroof to the An air deflector will raise when the full-open position, press the back sunroof is fully opened.
Page 148 AKENG44_Escalade Page 148 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls To activate the express close mode Sunshade to fully close the sunroof, press the Unless you are opening the front of the switch all the way sunroof to the vent position, the down to the second position and sunshade opens automatically release it.
Page 149: Luggage Carrier
AKENG44_Escalade Page 149 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Luggage Carrier Anti-Pinch Feature NOTICE If a head, hand or another object The luggage carrier has side rails • Loading cargo that weighs is in the way of the sunroof as it and has moveable crossrails.
Page 150 AKENG44_Escalade Page 150 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Do not overload the vehicle. Tie the load to the siderails or • After moving a crossrail, be the siderail supports. Use the sure the crossrail is securely See "Vehicle Loading"...
Page 151: Storage
AKENG44_Escalade Page 151 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 ■ STORAGE REAR SEAT ARMREST Other features available on the rear of the center console include: Your vehicle has many storage Your vehicle may be equipped • rear seat audio controls compartments.
Page 152: Cupholders
AKENG44_Escalade Page 152 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls There is also a cupholder for the rear seat passengers located on the rear of the center console. Pull down the door to access the rear seat cupholders. There may also be two cupholders located in the rear seat center armrest.
Page 153: Rear Area Storage
AKENG44_Escalade Page 153 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 ■ ASHTRAY AND REAR AREA STORAGE • To activate the heating function, press the button LIGHTER See "Rear Cargo Area" earlier in located next to the cupholder. this section. The front ashtray is located at the When the heating function is front of the center console.
Page 154: Retained Accessory Power
AKENG44_Escalade Page 154 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ RETAINED ■ BATTERY RUNDOWN CAUTION ACCESSORY POWER PROTECTION Do not hold the cigarette light- Your vehicle has retained Power to the interior lights is er in with your hand while it is accessory power, which allows you automatically turned off heating.
Page 155: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
AKENG44_Escalade Page 155 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 ■ ULTRASONIC REAR This feature is designed to make CAUTION (Continued) rear and parallel parking easier by PARKING ASSIST The system will not detect assisting you in determining how objects that are below the close the rear of your vehicle is to NOTICE...
Page 156 AKENG44_Escalade Page 156 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls In order for a rear sensor to detect Note: an object behind of the vehicle, If the vehicle is traveling in the object must within 2.5 m (8 ft) R (Reverse) at a speed greater of the rear bumper.
Page 157 AKENG44_Escalade Page 157 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 See "Driver Information Center Warning Messages" earlier in this section for (Lights and Distance more information. Chimes) When the engine is turned off • one amber light 1.0 m and back on, the system is auto- (3 ft) to matically re-enabled.
Page 158: Problems With The Parking Assist System
AKENG44_Escalade Page 158 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Problems with the Parking • An object is hanging out of the If you try to enable the system liftgate. using the rear parking assist Assist System button when the system has •...
Page 159: Electric Power Management
AKENG44_Escalade Page 159 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 ■ ELECTRIC POWER See the following under "Driver The Charging System Light may Information Center" earlier in this also appear on the instrument MANAGEMENT section for more information: cluster. This system monitors the •...
Page 160: Memory Feature
AKENG44_Escalade Page 160 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls To program the memory settings: Memory recall can be stopped by pressing any of the following: 1. Adjust the driver's seat, outside mirrors, steering • power seat controls wheel and adjustable pedals •...
Page 161 AKENG44_Escalade Page 161 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 1 Resetting the Memory Feature 3. Press the appropriate driver memory button (1 or 2). If anything obstructs the seat or adjustable pedals while they are If the memory position is not moving to their stored memory recalled, your vehicle needs positions, the seat and pedals may...
Page 162 AKENG44_Escalade Page 162 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Instrumentation and Controls Exiting the vehicle: You will hear one beep. See the following under "Driver Information Center" earlier in this To make it easy to get in and out You can use the Driver Information section for more information: of the vehicle, you can use the exit Center to program the memory...
Page 163 AKENG44_Escalade Page 163 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM –– Section 2 - Seats and Restraints Seat Controls ..........164 Supplemental Restraints ....... 194 Power Seat Controls ........164 Safety Belt Pretensioners ....... 194 Heated Front Seats........166 Air Bag System ..........194 Heated and Cooled Front Seats ....167 Passenger Sensing System ......
Page 164: Seats And Restraints
AKENG44_Escalade Page 164 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 165 AKENG44_Escalade Page 165 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 166: An Heated Front Seats
AKENG44_Escalade Page 166 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints • Press if you would like the Indicator bar(s) located next to the system to heat the seat and the heated seat symbol will illuminate seatback. to show the selected temperature setting.
Page 167: Heated And Cooled Front Seats
AKENG44_Escalade Page 167 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 Cooled Seats Heated Seats Press to turn the cooled seat • Press if you would like feature on and off, and to switch the system to heat only the between the high, medium and seatback.
Page 168: Heated Second Row Seats
AKENG44_Escalade Page 168 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints An indicator light will glow to Indicator bar(s) located next to the show the selected setting. heated seat symbol will illuminate to show the selected temperature • 3 lights (high heat) setting.
Page 169: Head Restraints
AKENG44_Escalade Page 169 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 – Head Restraints The head restraints lock into place Press the button located on the when raised. To release or lower side of the restraint and tilt – The front head restraints are the restraint, press the button the head restraint forward or adjustable.
Page 170: Second Row Seats
AKENG44_Escalade Page 170 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats Removing Third Row Head CAUTION Restraints Your vehicle is equipped with If a head restraint is not You must remove the head either a second row split bench installed on the seatback, restraints before tumbling the seat or second row bucket seats.
Page 171 AKENG44_Escalade Page 171 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 To bring the seatback to an CAUTION upright position, lift the lever and do not rest against the back of the Sitting in a reclined position seat. when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Page 172 AKENG44_Escalade Page 172 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints FOLDING SECOND ROW SEATS Second row seats can be folded down for additional cargo space. Before folding the seat, always make sure that there is nothing under or in front of the seat. Manual Fold and Tumble Seat (If equipped) If equipped with this feature, the...
Page 173 AKENG44_Escalade Page 173 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 2. Press the button once to fold CAUTION the seatback down. Do not press the seat release After a brief delay, the seat will button while a person is in the tumble forward.
Page 174 AKENG44_Escalade Page 174 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints Unfolding the Seat Check to be sure that the safety EASY ENTRY SEAT belts are properly routed and are To unfold the rear seat, pull the The second row seats in your not twisted.
Page 175 AKENG44_Escalade Page 175 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 Manual Easy Entry/Exit Seat (If equipped) To enter the third row seat: • Fold and tumble the seat. See the following, earlier in this section, for more information: • Folding Second Row Seats –...
Page 176 AKENG44_Escalade Page 176 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints 4. Push and pull on the seatback CAUTION CAUTION to check that it is locked into Never allow passengers to use a place. A safety belt that is twisted or third row seating position while improperly attached or routed CAUTION...
Page 177 AKENG44_Escalade Page 177 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 Power Easy Entry/Exit Seat (If NOTICE equipped) Damage to the rear seat or To enter or exit the third row seat: safety belts can occur if the seat Press the seat release control, is folded with the safety belts located on the panel behind the fastened.
Page 178 AKENG44_Escalade Page 178 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints 3. Push and pull on the seatback 4. Check to be sure that the CAUTION to check that it is locked into safety belts are properly Never allow passengers to use a place.
Page 179: Third Row Seat
AKENG44_Escalade Page 179 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 Third Row Seat FOLDING THIRD ROW SEATBACKS Your vehicle is equipped with a Before folding a seat, always make third row seat. sure that there is nothing under or The rear seatback can be folded in front of the seat.
Page 180 AKENG44_Escalade Page 180 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints UNFOLDING THE SEATBACK TUMBLING THE THIRD ROW 1. Open the liftgate. SEAT In order to return the seatback to 2. Remove the head restraints. the passenger position, open the Before folding a seat, always make See "Head Restraints"...
Page 181 AKENG44_Escalade Page 181 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 UNFOLDING THIRD ROW SEATS 4. To unfold the rear seat, pull the seat unit down until it Before unfolding the seat, always locks into place. make sure that nothing will be trapped under the seat.
Page 182 AKENG44_Escalade Page 182 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints 6. Push and pull on the seatback REMOVABLE REAR SEAT to check that it is locked into To remove the third row seat: place. 1. Open the liftgate. 7.
Page 183 AKENG44_Escalade Page 183 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 To install the seat: 6. Make sure that the seatback, CAUTION when returned to its original 1. Open the liftgate. A seat that isn't locked into position, is securely locked in 2.
Page 184: Safety Belts
AKENG44_Escalade Page 184 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 185 AKENG44_Escalade Page 185 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 Older children who have CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) outgrown booster seats should Do not allow anyone to ride in sit in a rear seat, restrained by a A safety belt must be used by any area of the vehicle that is properly fastened safety belt.
Page 186: Lap/Shoulder Belt
AKENG44_Escalade Page 186 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 187 AKENG44_Escalade Page 187 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 5. If your seating position is NOTICE equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, adjust the Before you close the door, make shoulder belt height. sure the safety belt is out of the way.
Page 188 AKENG44_Escalade Page 188 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints When using a safety belt, sit up The lap part of the belt should be straight and keep your feet on the worn low and snug on the hips, floor in front of you.
Page 189 AKENG44_Escalade Page 189 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 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 Guides This adjusts the height of the front...
Page 190 AKENG44_Escalade Page 190 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints To install the comfort guide: 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure the belt is not twisted inserting the belt edges into and that the elastic cord is 1.
Page 191: Safety Belt Extension
AKENG44_Escalade Page 191 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 Safety Belt Extension Replacing Safety Belts CAUTION If the safety belt is not long CAUTION The shoulder belt should go enough to fasten around you, your over the shoulder and across dealer will order you an extender.
Page 192: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
AKENG44_Escalade Page 192 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints 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 193: Safety Belt Reminder Light
AKENG44_Escalade Page 193 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 If the passenger air bag is enabled when you start the vehicle, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind the front passenger to fasten their safety belt.
Page 194: Supplemental Restraints
AKENG44_Escalade Page 194 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints ■ 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 195 AKENG44_Escalade Page 195 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 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 196 AKENG44_Escalade Page 196 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints 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 197 AKENG44_Escalade Page 197 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 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 198 AKENG44_Escalade Page 198 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints 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 199 AKENG44_Escalade Page 199 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 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 200 AKENG44_Escalade Page 200 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints In many severe crashes, Your vehicle is equipped with a NOTICE windshields are broken by rollover sensor that was designed vehicle deformation. Additional to work with the original size and Do not damage the air bag windshield breakage may also type of tires and wheels that came...
Page 201: Passenger Sensing System
AKENG44_Escalade Page 201 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 CAUTION For up to ten seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. If you are too close to an –...
Page 202 AKENG44_Escalade Page 202 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints When you start the vehicle, the The passenger sensing system Everyone in your vehicle who system will perform a self-check. will turn off the passenger frontal has outgrown child restraints air bag under the following should wear a safety belt The air bag "on"...
Page 203 AKENG44_Escalade Page 203 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 When the system senses that a Aftermarket equipment, such as CAUTION person of adult size is sitting in the seat covers, seat heaters and right front passenger seat, the seat massagers can affect the If the air bag light stays on or front passenger's air bag will be...
Page 204 AKENG44_Escalade Page 204 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints SYSTEM OPERATION WITH A CAUTION CAUTION CHILD RESTRAINT A child in a rear-facing child Although some vehicles are Accident statistics show that restraint in the front passenger equipped with a passenger air children are safer if they are seating position could be bag deactivation feature which...
Page 205 AKENG44_Escalade Page 205 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 If a child restraint has been If, after you restart the vehicle, the CAUTION (Continued) installed and the passenger "on" indicator still appears, turn It is therefore recommended sensing system has not the engine off again.
Page 206 AKENG44_Escalade Page 206 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints To maintain the correct seating CAUTION position, especially during vehicle If the "on" indicator still maneuvers and braking, the appears, secure the restraint in passenger should wear the safety a rear seat position and have belt.
Page 207 AKENG44_Escalade Page 207 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 Move the seatback to the upright When the system self-check is position. complete, one of the indicators will stay on to indicate whether the Make sure the passenger sits in an right front passenger's frontal air upright position, centered on the bag is on or off.
Page 208: Child Restraints
AKENG44_Escalade Page 208 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) If the air bag light stays on or Never allow children to play comes on while you are driving, with the safety belts. there may be a problem with Secure any unused safety belts this system.
Page 209 AKENG44_Escalade Page 209 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 CAUTION An unsecured child restraint may be tossed about the vehicle in a collision or sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Secure the child restraint properly even if a –...
Page 210 AKENG44_Escalade Page 210 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Infants need complete support, A young child's hip bones are A child can be seriously injured including support for the head still so small that the vehicle's or killed in a crash if the child is and neck.
Page 211 AKENG44_Escalade Page 211 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 Follow the manufacturer's Also, do not use a child restraint CAUTION instructions. that requires the top strap to If a child restraint is not be anchored in the third row Push and pull the child restraint in properly secured in the vehicle, passenger's side seating position.
Page 212 AKENG44_Escalade Page 212 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints 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 213 AKENG44_Escalade Page 213 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 Use the following charts to determine which seats in the CAUTION vehicle are suitable for the carriage of child restraint systems. When the vehicle is started with Seating Position a child restraint installed in the Mass Group Front...
Page 214 AKENG44_Escalade Page 214 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints Mass Group Size Class Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions Second Row Second Row Third Row Second Row Front Left Side Right Side Left/Right Center Passenger Outboard Outboard Side Outboard (1*) (2*) (1*) (2*)
Page 215 AKENG44_Escalade Page 215 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 OLDER CHILDREN To determine whether a child is • With the child sitting all the ready to transition out of a way back on the seat, with Older children who have booster, into a rear seat, check knees bent at the seat edge, outgrown booster seats should...
Page 216 AKENG44_Escalade Page 216 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints • 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 217: Anchors For Child Restraints With Lower Attaching Points And Top Strap
AKENG44_Escalade Page 217 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 Anchors for Child To use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint Restraints with Lower that has attaching points at its Attaching Points and Top base (and possibly a top strap), or Strap a rear-facing child restraint that This system is designed to make...
Page 218 AKENG44_Escalade Page 218 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints See "Child Restraints" earlier in this CAUTION section. Do not install a child restraint Also, see "Securing a Child using only the top strap anchor. Restraint with Lower Attaching Points and Top Strap"...
Page 219 AKENG44_Escalade Page 219 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 – The top strap anchor brackets are located at the rear of the seat cushion There is also a top strap anchor for each seating position in the second row. bracket at the rear of the seat –...
Page 220 AKENG44_Escalade Page 220 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints Also, do not use a child restraint CAUTION that requires the top strap to Each bracket is designed to be anchored in the third row anchor only one child restraint. passenger's side seating position.
Page 221 AKENG44_Escalade Page 221 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 – • If the seat has a ﬁxed, • If the seat has a ﬁxed, • For the third row seat, raise the non-removable head restraint non-removable head restraint head restraint or head rest and –...
Page 222 AKENG44_Escalade Page 222 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Seats and Restraints SECURING A CHILD RESTRAINT NOTICE WITH LOWER ATTACHING POINTS AND TOP STRAP Contact between the child restraint’s lower attachment CAUTION parts and the vehicle’s safety belt assembly may result in Do not leave children unattend- damage.
Page 223 AKENG44_Escalade Page 223 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 2 To remove the child restraint, CAUTION unhook the top strap (if equipped) Each top strap anchor or set of from the top strap anchor and attaching points is designed to then disconnect the anchor hold only one child restraint.
Page 224 AKENG44_Escalade Page 224 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM...
Page 225 AKENG44_Escalade Page 225 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM ––– Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions Star New Vehicle Break-In Period......227 Driving Guidelines For All-Wheel ting Keys..............227 Drive Vehicles..........250 ® PASS-Key III Plus Electronic Off-Road Driving ......... 251 Immobilizer System ........228 Before You Go Off-Roading......
Page 226: Section 3 - Starting And Operating Instructions
AKENG44_Escalade Page 226 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions Traction............265 Suspension............. 270 ® Stabilitrak System ........265 Automatic Level Control ......270 Locking Rear Axle ........266 Magnetic Ride Control......... 271 Steering ............266 Road Sensing Suspension......271 Power Steering ..........266 Vehicle Loading ..........
Page 227: New Vehicle Break-In Period
AKENG44_Escalade Page 227 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 (200 miles) elaborate "break-in", however it or so.
Page 228: Starting And Operating Instructions
AKENG44_Escalade Page 228 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions PASS-Key ® III Plus The vehicle comes with two identical double-sided keys which Electronic Immobilizer are used for the ignition and all the System locks. Your vehicle is equipped with a If you lose your keys, contact your Personalised Automotive Security dealer to obtain new ones.
Page 229 AKENG44_Escalade Page 229 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 See the following under "Driver Do not leave the key or the device PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL Information Center Messages" in that disarms the theft deterrent KEYS Section 1 for more information: system in the vehicle.
Page 230: Theft Deterrent System
AKENG44_Escalade Page 230 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions You can program up to ten 5. Within ﬁve seconds, insert the additional keys with the two key that you are programming original keys present. To program and turn it to ON.
Page 231 AKENG44_Escalade Page 231 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 3. Close all doors. The horn will sound and the The pre-alarm should sound. headlights will flash for up to The Security System Light Wait ten seconds for the full alarm two minutes.
Page 232: Remote Keyless Entry
AKENG44_Escalade Page 232 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ REMOTE KEYLESS Lock ENTRY Press to lock all doors. Pressing the lock button on the Modifications made to this keyless entry transmitter also arms system by anyone other than an the theft deterrent system.
Page 233 AKENG44_Escalade Page 233 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Pressing the unlock button on the Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm Power Liftgate keyless entry transmitter also Press and release to locate your Press and hold to open and disarms the theft deterrent system. vehicle.
Page 234: Transmitter Range
AKENG44_Escalade Page 234 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Transmitter Range Remote Liftglass Release • You may have to replace the battery in your transmitter. See Press and hold to open the At times you may notice a the instructions for battery liftglass.
Page 235: Battery Replacement
AKENG44_Escalade Page 235 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Battery Replacement CAUTION If REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE Make sure that you dispose of KEY appears in the Driver Informa- old batteries in accordance with tion Center display, you should environmental protection replace the battery in the keyless regulations to help protect the...
Page 236: Matching Transmitters
AKENG44_Escalade Page 236 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ IGNITION SWITCH Matching Transmitters Transmitter Frequency Approval Code Matching transmitters to your CAUTION vehicle may be necessary if you Following is the European Remote lose or replace a transmitter. Even Do not leave children in the Frequency Certification code for if only one transmitter is being...
Page 237 AKENG44_Escalade Page 237 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 If the driver's door is opened NOTICE while the key is in the ignition, a chime will sound to remind If your key seems stuck, be sure you to remove the key from the key is the correct key and the ignition.
Page 238: Retained Accessory Power
AKENG44_Escalade Page 238 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Retained Accessory Power 4. START: Starts the engine. NOTICE When the engine starts, Your vehicle has retained Operating features such as release the key. The ignition accessory power, which allows you the radio with the key in the switch will return to ON.
Page 239: Starting Instructions
AKENG44_Escalade Page 239 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 ■ STARTING Engine Starting Turn your ignition key to START. Do not push the accelerator pedal. INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the parking brake is Let go of the key when the engine applied before starting the engine.
Page 240: Computer Controlled Cranking System
AKENG44_Escalade Page 240 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Computer Controlled Engine Starting Problems Failure to Start Cranking System If the engine doesn't start within NOTICE ten seconds, push your accelerator This feature helps start the engine pedal all the way down and Holding your key in START and protects components.
Page 241 AKENG44_Escalade Page 241 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Cold Weather Starting Engine Flooding If the engine starts, let it warm up before you drive. Do not race the When starting the engine in very If the engine doesn't start within engine when it is cold.
Page 242: Adjustable Accelerator And Brake Pedals
AKENG44_Escalade Page 242 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ ENGINE BLOCK Before you begin driving, press the brake pedal to confirm that the HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) pedal is adjusted to the correct Use this option if you have to park position for you.
Page 243: Transmission
AKENG44_Escalade Page 243 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 ■ TRANSMISSION To use the block heater: Ask a dealer in the area how long you should keep the heater 1. Turn off the engine. plugged in. Automatic Transmission 2.
Page 244 AKENG44_Escalade Page 244 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions These controls compare key shift CAUTION NOTICE parameters to pre-programmed Do not shift out of P (Park) or Damage to your transmission ideal shift conditions. The trans- N (Neutral) with the engine caused by shifting out of mission customizes optimum...
Page 245 AKENG44_Escalade Page 245 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 CAUTION CAUTION Avoid leaving your vehicle while If you do not park your vehicle the engine is running. properly, it can roll. If you leave P R N D M the engine running, it could If you are not in an idling move quickly.
Page 246 AKENG44_Escalade Page 246 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions R (Reverse) N (Neutral) CAUTION Use this to back up. In this position, the engine doesn't When you leave your vehicle, connect with the wheels. You can At low vehicle speeds you can use be sure the shift lever is fully in use N (Neutral) to restart a stalled...
Page 247 AKENG44_Escalade Page 247 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 situations.
Page 248 AKENG44_Escalade Page 248 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 249 AKENG44_Escalade Page 249 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 GRADE BRAKING AND CRUISE To turn grade braking on or off, If the vehicle is accelerating on a GRADE BRAKING press and release the tow/haul downhill grade, cruise grade button located at the end of the braking will automatically This feature is designed to assist...
Page 250: All-Wheel Drive
AKENG44_Escalade Page 250 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 251: Off-Road Driving
AKENG44_Escalade Page 251 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Off-Road Driving Many of the same design features The air bag system is designed to that help make your vehicle be used when you are driving NOTICE responsive on paved roads during off-road.
Page 252 AKENG44_Escalade Page 252 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Off-road driving involves some To remove the lower air dam, do Make sure to replace the air dam new skills. And that’s why it’s very the following: when you return to regular driving important that you read this conditions.
Page 253: Before You Go Off-Roading
AKENG44_Escalade Page 253 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Before You Go Off-Roading Loading Your Vehicle for CAUTION Off-Road Driving There are some things to do before • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled you go out. Be sure to have all There are some important things higher than the seatbacks can necessary maintenance and...
Page 254: Environmental Concerns
AKENG44_Escalade Page 254 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Environmental Concerns You'll find other important • Always carry a litter bag ... information in this manual. See make sure all refuse is removed Off-road driving can provide "Vehicle Loading", "Luggage from any campsite before wholesome and satisfying...
Page 255: Traveling To Remote Areas
AKENG44_Escalade Page 255 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Traveling to Remote Areas Getting Familiar with Driving Off-Road Off-Road Driving It makes sense to plan your trip, Controlling your vehicle is the key especially when going to a remote to successful off-road driving.
Page 256: Driving On Hills
AKENG44_Escalade Page 256 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Driving on Hills When you drive over bumps, CAUTION rocks, or other obstacles, your Off-road driving often takes you When you’re driving off-road, wheels can leave the ground. If up, down or across a hill.
Page 257: Approaching A Hill
AKENG44_Escalade Page 257 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Approaching a Hill Here are some other things to • What’s beyond the hill? Is there consider as you approach a hill. a cliff, an embankment, a When you approach a hill, you drop-off, a fence? Get out and •...
Page 258: Driving Uphill
AKENG44_Escalade Page 258 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions 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 let opposing trafﬁc know drive up the hill, you need to take steep hills can be dangerous.
Page 259: Driving Downhill
AKENG44_Escalade Page 259 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 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 260 AKENG44_Escalade Page 260 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions 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 261: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice
AKENG44_Escalade Page 261 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 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 262: Driving In Water
AKENG44_Escalade Page 262 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ VEHICLE PARKING Driving in Water CAUTION Heavy rain can mean flash flood- CAUTION Driving through rushing water ing, and flood waters demand can be dangerous. Deep water extreme caution.
Page 263: Shifting Into P (Park)
AKENG44_Escalade Page 263 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Shifting Into P (Park) Shifting Out of P (Park) If you must leave your vehicle with the engine running, check that the Your vehicle has an automatic CAUTION shift lever is fully in P (Park). To do transmission shift lock control this, hold down the brake pedal If you do not park your vehicle...
Page 264: Torque Lock
AKENG44_Escalade Page 264 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Torque Lock Ultrasonic Rear Parking If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever. Assist If you park your vehicle on a hill, 1.
Page 265: Rear Vision Camera
AKENG44_Escalade Page 265 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 ■ TRACTION Rear Vision Camera Stabilitrak ® System This feature is designed to assist There are three systems that This system combines antilock the driver when the vehicle is control the vehicle: steering, brake, traction and stability shifted into R (Reverse).
Page 266: Locking Rear Axle
AKENG44_Escalade Page 266 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ 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 pump your brakes.
Page 267: Disc Brake Wear Indicators
AKENG44_Escalade Page 267 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 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 268: Brake Adjustment
AKENG44_Escalade Page 268 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions 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 269: Parking Brake
AKENG44_Escalade Page 269 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 If you begin to drive while the If your vehicle is equipped with a parking brake is not yet released, parking brake release handle on the brake system warning light will the instrument panel, hold the flash and a chime will sound to regular brake pedal down with...
Page 270: Brake Assist
AKENG44_Escalade Page 270 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ SUSPENSION Brake Assist Automatic Level Control Your vehicle is equipped with a The suspension system in your This rear suspension level control brake assist feature. During a hard vehicle is designed to provide a system automatically adjusts your brake application, the system...
Page 271: Magnetic Ride Control
AKENG44_Escalade Page 271 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Magnetic Ride Control Road Sensing Suspension This system also interacts with the Tow/Haul Mode (when active) to Your vehicle may be equipped Your vehicle may be equipped provide better ride and handling with this feature.
Page 272: Vehicle Loading
AKENG44_Escalade Page 272 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ VEHICLE LOADING It is very important to know how CAUTION much weight your vehicle can CAUTION carry. The components of your vehicle are designed to provide This weight is called the Vehicle Things you put inside your satisfactory service if the vehicle...
Page 273: Tire And Loading Information Label
AKENG44_Escalade Page 273 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Certiﬁcation Label It also tells how many people can ride in your vehicle and gives you This label, located on the rear edge the Vehicle Capacity Weight. TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION of the driver’s door, shows the size Do not exceed the maximum SEATING CAPACITY...
Page 274: Trailer Towing
AKENG44_Escalade Page 274 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ TRAILER TOWING Maximum Front and Rear Axle NOTICE Weights CAUTION Pulling a trailer improperly can The label also shows the maximum damage your vehicle and result weight that the front axle can If you don't use the correct in costly repairs not covered by...
Page 275 AKENG44_Escalade Page 275 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 The maximum loaded trailer CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) weight you can pull with your If you have a rear-most window If exhaust does come into your vehicle depends on your intended open and you pull a trailer with vehicle through a window in use and what special equipment...
Page 276 AKENG44_Escalade Page 276 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions If you do decide to pull a trailer, • Trailering may be limited by • Don't tow a trailer at all during here are some important points: the vehicle's ability to carry the first 800 km (500 miles) tongue weight.
Page 277 AKENG44_Escalade Page 277 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 • When towing a trailer with • Your vehicle may show signs of CAUTION an automatic transmission, overheating if you turn your operate your vehicle in engine off immediately after Trailer brakes of adequate size D (Drive).
Page 278: Tow/Haul Mode
AKENG44_Escalade Page 278 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Tow/Haul Mode The tow/haul mode is most effective when the combined Use this feature when pulling a weight of the vehicle and the heavy trailer. It helps by reducing trailer is at least 75% of the Gross the frequency of shifts and the Combination Weight Rating.
Page 279: Hitches
AKENG44_Escalade Page 279 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Hitches If you operate the vehicle in the This system interacts with the tow/haul mode when you are not automatic ride control system to It's important to have the correct pulling a trailer or when lightly provide optimum ride and hitch equipment.
Page 280 AKENG44_Escalade Page 280 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions 2. Lift the lower edge of the To reinstall the cover, do the cover upward to about a 45° following: angle. 1. Hold the cover at a 45° angle 3.
Page 281: Safety Chains
AKENG44_Escalade Page 281 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Trailer Turn Signals You should always attach chains Trailer brakes of adequate size are When towing a trailer, the arrows between your vehicle and your required on trailers of more than on your instrument cluster will trailer.
Page 282: Parking On Hills
AKENG44_Escalade Page 282 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 283: Wiring Harness
AKENG44_Escalade Page 283 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 The trailering harness contains the †The fuses for these two following trailer circuits: circuits are located in the engine compartment fuse block. The • Light Blue: Trailer stoplight wires are not connected. See •...
Page 284: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
AKENG44_Escalade Page 284 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Maintenance When Trailer ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROL The harness contains the following WIRING PROVISIONS circuits: Towing The wiring provisions are for the • Dark Blue: Electric trailer brake Your vehicle will need service more electric trailer brake controller and output...
Page 285: Recreational Vehicle Towing
AKENG44_Escalade Page 285 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 ■ RECREATIONAL TOWING YOUR VEHICLE WITH TOWING YOUR VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR WHEELS ON THE TWO WHEELS ON THE GROUND VEHICLE TOWING GROUND AND TWO WHEELS UP ON A If you decide to tow your vehicle DOLLY Your vehicle was not designed to...
Page 286 AKENG44_Escalade Page 286 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM...
Page 287 AKENG44_Escalade Page 287 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 - Service and Maintenance –––– Maintenance Guidelines........288 Tires ............... 325 Doing Your Own Service Work .....288 Inflation ............326 Ser- Accessories and Modifications ......289 Inspection and Rotation ........ 328 vice Fuel ..............289 Tire Replacement ..........
Page 288: Service And Maintenance
AKENG44_Escalade Page 288 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance ■ MAINTENANCE ■ DOING YOUR OWN CAUTION GUIDELINES SERVICE WORK Make sure you dispose of The required maintenance materials in accordance with CAUTION intervals vary considerably environmental protection between climates, geographical You can be injured and the regulations to help protect the...
Page 289: Accessories And Modifications
AKENG44_Escalade Page 289 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 ■ ACCESSORIES AND If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service MODIFICATIONS manual. Adding accessories to your vehicle can affect your vehicle's perfor- mance and safety. Modifications may cause problems or damage to vehicle systems such –...
Page 290 AKENG44_Escalade Page 290 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE (Continued) Use clean fuel only. Contami- Fuel containing oxygenates, Your vehicle was not designed nated fuel may reduce the life such as ethers and ethanol, and for fuels that contain methanol.
Page 291: Ethanol (E-85) Fuel
AKENG44_Escalade Page 291 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Ethanol (E-85) Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is The use of gasoline with an octane an important part of the proper rating lower than that recom- NOTICE maintenance of your vehicle. mended may cause engine knock.
Page 292 AKENG44_Escalade Page 292 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance At a minimum, ethanol fuel should Because your vehicle's fuel system CAUTION meet ASTM D 5798 specifications. is compatible with ethanol fuel, Some additives are not compat- the fuel cap will be yellow with Fuel labeled E-85 that meets the ible with E-85 fuel and may "E-85 or gasoline"...
Page 293: Fuel Consumption And Emissions Information
AKENG44_Escalade Page 293 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Fuel Consumption and E-85 fuel offers less energy than Switching repeatedly between gasoline, so you will need to refill gasoline and E-85 fuel is not Emissions Information your tank more often when using recommended.
Page 294: Filling The Tank
AKENG44_Escalade Page 294 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance Remove the fuel filler cap by CAUTION turning slowly counter-clockwise. The cap has a spring in it. If you let Fuel vapor is highly flammable. go of the cap too soon, it will Keep sparks, flames and spring back to the right.
Page 295 AKENG44_Escalade Page 295 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Static electricity can ignite If you open the cap rapidly If you have to get a new cap, be gasoline vapor. You can be while pressure inside the tank is sure to get the right one.
Page 296 AKENG44_Escalade Page 296 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION • Never ﬁll a portable fuel To allow room for fuel expan- If a fire starts while you are container while it is in your sion in the fuel tank (caused by refueling, do not remove the vehicle.
Page 297: Hood Release
AKENG44_Escalade Page 297 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 NOTICE Don't spill fuel on the vehicle's exterior surfaces. It can damage your paint. If you do, wash it off as soon as possible. – ■ HOOD RELEASE Then push the secondary latch lever to the right located at the –...
Page 298: Engine Compartment
AKENG44_Escalade Page 298 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance ■ ENGINE CAUTION CAUTION COMPARTMENT An electric cooling fan can start Be careful not to drop or spill even if the engine is not things that will burn onto a hot CAUTION running.
Page 299 AKENG44_Escalade Page 299 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Air Cleaner/Filter 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 3. Remote Positive Battery Terminal – 4. Battery 5. Oil Fill Cap 6.
Page 300: Engine Oil
AKENG44_Escalade Page 300 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 301 AKENG44_Escalade Page 301 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 302 AKENG44_Escalade Page 302 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance Your vehicle was filled with If an oil meeting GM standard ® Mobil 1 synthetic oil at the GM4718M is not available, use factory, which meets all the an oil that meets the American requirements for your vehicle.
Page 303 AKENG44_Escalade Page 303 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 If you are unable to find oil of the recommended viscosity, then consider the range of temperature your vehicle will be operated in before the next oil change and SAE 0W-30 use the chart to choose an alternative that meets the required...
Page 304 AKENG44_Escalade Page 304 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 305 AKENG44_Escalade Page 305 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 After the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Information Center" in Section 1 NOTICE SOON message comes on, change for more information: the engine oil within the next Engine damage resulting from •...
Page 306: Engine Coolant
AKENG44_Escalade Page 306 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION The cooling system in your Adding only plain water or vehicle is pressurized. Only add a liquid other than the coolant when the cooling recommended coolant can be system or coolant is cold.
Page 307 AKENG44_Escalade Page 307 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION Do not substitute any liquids If you use the proper coolant, An electric cooling fan can start for the proper coolant mixture. you do not need any extra even if the engine is not Otherwise, premature additives or inhibitors.
Page 308 AKENG44_Escalade Page 308 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 309: Automatic Transmission Fluid
AKENG44_Escalade Page 309 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 If a large amount of fluid is leaking NOTICE from the transmission, have your vehicle serviced before driving the Damage caused by the use vehicle further. of any fluid that is not recommended is not covered If you need to have your vehicle by your new vehicle warranty.
Page 310 AKENG44_Escalade Page 310 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance CHECKING THE FLUID LEVEL Check the fluid level carefully to be 4. To determine whether to pro- sure you get an accurate reading. ceed with the cold check pro- NOTICE cedure or the hot check The vehicle must be on a level...
Page 311 AKENG44_Escalade Page 311 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 The fluid temperature ranges Cold Check Procedure After a cold check, perform a hot required for a cold check or a check at the first opportunity, Perform this fluid check procedure hot check are listed, following, once the fluid reaches normal when the transmission tempera-...
Page 312 AKENG44_Escalade Page 312 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 down to get an accurate (1 pint) of ﬂuid is needed.
Page 313 AKENG44_Escalade Page 313 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Hot Check Procedure The fluid level rises as fluid temper- 3. With the engine running at ature increases, so it is important idle speed, lift the handle and Perform this fluid check procedure to ensure the transmission temper- remove the dipstick.
Page 314 AKENG44_Escalade Page 314 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance 5. Always recheck the ﬂuid level. Note: If inconsistent readings persist, • When adding ﬂuid, be careful check the transmission not to overﬁll. breather to be sure it is clean Generally, less than 0.5 L and unclogged.
Page 315: Transfer Case Lubricant
AKENG44_Escalade Page 315 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Transfer Case Lubricant Front Axle Lubricant Check the fluid at the intervals It is not necessary to regularly recommended in your Mainte- check the fluid unless you suspect nance Schedule. there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 316: Rear Axle Lubricant
AKENG44_Escalade Page 316 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 317: Power Steering Fluid
AKENG44_Escalade Page 317 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 318: Brake Master Cylinder Fluid
AKENG44_Escalade Page 318 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance It is not a good idea to "top off" CAUTION your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you Used brake fluid should not be add fluid when the linings are disposed of with regular trash.
Page 319 AKENG44_Escalade Page 319 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 If work has just been done on the NOTICE brake hydraulic system and the fluid level is low, bring it up to the Using the wrong kind of fluid proper level using DOT-3 fluid could severely damage system from a sealed container.
Page 320: Windshield Washer Fluid
AKENG44_Escalade Page 320 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance See "Driver Information Center NOTICE Messages" in Section 1 for more information. • When using a concentrated washer fluid, follow the 1. Open the cap with the washer manufacturer's instructions.
Page 321: Battery
AKENG44_Escalade Page 321 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Battery Air Cleaner/Filter CAUTION Your vehicle is equipped with a A disposable air filter element is Batteries have acid that can battery that requires no periodic contained in the air cleaner. burn you and gas that can maintenance.
Page 322 AKENG44_Escalade Page 322 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance 4. Clean the air ﬁlter sealing surface and the ﬁlter housing. 5. Reverse the steps for installation of the new ﬁlter. CAUTION The air filter must be placed properly unless you are doing repairs or maintenance work.
Page 323: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
AKENG44_Escalade Page 323 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 ■ 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. Engine Coolant ®...
Page 324 AKENG44_Escalade Page 324 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS (CONTINUED) USAGE FLUID / LUBRICANT Body Door Hinge Pins, ® Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube (GM part no. 12346241). Liftgate Hinge and Link- age, Folding Seat and Fuel Door Hinge Outer Liftgate Handle ®...
Page 325: Tires
AKENG44_Escalade Page 325 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 ■ TIRES 22-Inch Tires CAUTION (Continued) If your vehicle is equipped with the Your new vehicle comes with • Do not underinﬂate your tires. 22-inch P285/45R22 size tires, high-quality tires made by a Underinﬂating the tires could they are low-profile tires with a leading tire manufacturer.
Page 326: Inflation
AKENG44_Escalade Page 326 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance INFLATION The air pressure indicated on the NOTICE label as "cold" should be See the tire information label maintained for the tires to perform Improper tire pressure for your vehicle's tire inflation properly.
Page 327 AKENG44_Escalade Page 327 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 To check and adjust tire If the pressure is low, add air until HIGH SPEED OPERATION pressure: you reach the recommended CAUTION pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking If you overfill the tire, release air by Driving at high speeds,...
Page 328: Inspection And Rotation
AKENG44_Escalade Page 328 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance Inspection and Rotation If the vehicle is equipped with P265/65R18 or P285/45R22 size Check your tires and wheels tires and you will be driving at regularly for unusual wear or speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or damage.
Page 329 AKENG44_Escalade Page 329 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 330: Tire Replacement
AKENG44_Escalade Page 330 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance TIRE REPLACEMENT Note: Some commercial truck tires may not have tread wear The rubber in your vehicle’s tires indicators. degrades over time, even if the The tire information label says tires are not used.
Page 331 AKENG44_Escalade Page 331 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Mixing brands, sizes or types of If you add different sized Never drive faster than the tires on your vehicle (other than wheels, and then if tires not speed for which your tires are the tire brand/size/type recommended for those wheels...
Page 332: Tire Chains
AKENG44_Escalade Page 332 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance TIRE CHAINS CAUTION NOTICE (Continued) Before using tire chains, check If you use bias-ply tires on your If you can hear the chains with the tire manufacturer to vehicle, the wheel rim flanges contacting your vehicle, stop make sure that tire chains are...
Page 333: Wheels
AKENG44_Escalade Page 333 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 ■ WHEELS While some aluminum wheels can NOTICE be repaired, other types of wheels should be replaced if they leak air. The wrong wheel can cause Wheel Alignment and Tire problems with bearing life, Balancing Use only new, GM original...
Page 334 AKENG44_Escalade Page 334 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance 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...
Page 335: Vehicle Identification Number
AKENG44_Escalade Page 335 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 ■ SERVICE PARTS The vehicle identification number appears on a plate in the front IDENTIFICATION LABEL corner of the instrument panel, on This label is located inside the the driver's side. You can see it if SAMPLE4UX1M072675 glove box.
Page 336: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
AKENG44_Escalade Page 336 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance ■ FUSES AND CIRCUIT If you ever have a problem on the Remove the cover to access the road and don’t have a spare fuse, fuse block. BREAKERS you can borrow one that has the There is also a center instrument The wiring circuits in your vehicle...
Page 337 AKENG44_Escalade Page 337 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 NOTICE Do not spill liquids on the vehicle’s electrical components, or damage may occur. Always reinstall the fuse block cover when you are done. – You can remove fuses with a fuse Look at the silver-colored band extractor.
Page 338: Left Instrument Panel Fuse Block
AKENG44_Escalade Page 338 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance Fuse Circuits Protected 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 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Func- tion)
Page 339 AKENG44_Escalade Page 339 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Left Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Continued) Fuse Circuits Protected Fuse Circuits Protected Interior Lights Circuit Breaker Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Func- Left Side Power Window tion) Harness Connector –...
Page 340: Center Instrument Panel Utility Block
AKENG44_Escalade Page 340 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance Fuse Circuits Protected HEAD- Headliner Wiring Connector 3 LINER 3 HEAD- Headliner Wiring Connector 2 LINER 2 HEADLINER BODY 2 HEAD- Headliner Wiring Connector 1 HEADLINER LINER 1 BODY 1 SEO/ Not Used...
Page 341: Underhood Electrical Center
AKENG44_Escalade Page 341 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Name Circuits Protected Left Trailer Turn Signal Light 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) –...
Page 342 AKENG44_Escalade Page 342 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance Underhood Electrical Center (Continued) Name Circuits Protected Name Circuits Protected Air Conditioning Compressor Right High-Beam Headlight Oxygen Sensors Daytime Running Lights (If equipped) Transmission Controls (Ignition) Left High-Beam Headlight Fuel Pump Daytime Running Lights 2 (If equipped)
Page 343 AKENG44_Escalade Page 343 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Underhood Electrical Center (Continued) Name Circuits Protected Name Circuits Protected Miscellaneous (Ignition); Cruise Engine Control Module; Secondary Control Fuel Pump (Ignition) Liftgate Release Cooling Fan 1 Air Bag System (Battery) Automatic Level Control Compressor –...
Page 344 AKENG44_Escalade Page 344 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance Underhood Electrical Center (Continued) Name Circuits Protected Name Circuits Protected Climate Control Fan STRTR Starter Power Liftgate Module PWR/ Powertrain Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 FUEL Fuel Pump Relay Usage FAN HI...
Page 345: Bulb Replacement
AKENG44_Escalade Page 345 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 ■ BULB REPLACEMENT Halogen Bulbs See your dealer for any bulb CAUTION changing procedure not listed in Halogen bulbs contain this section. pressurized gas and may burst if dropped or scratched. You or others may be injured.
Page 346 AKENG44_Escalade Page 346 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance 4. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps for installation. Be sure to properly align the holes in the assembly to the round ends of the mounting pins. 2.
Page 347: Replacement Bulb Specifications
AKENG44_Escalade Page 347 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 ■ REPLACEMENT BULB SPECIFICATIONS See your dealer for any bulb not listed in this section. Backup Lights/Rear Fog Lights ......................7440 License lights..........................W5W – – – – 347 . . .
Page 348: Specifications And Capacities
AKENG44_Escalade Page 348 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance ■ SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Component Speciﬁcations 6.2 L V8 Engine Type............................. V8 VIN Code ............................2 Horsepower....................301 kW @ 5700 min Engine Torque ....................565 Nm @ 4300 min Oil Filter ..........
Page 349: Capacities (Approximate)
AKENG44_Escalade Page 349 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Capacities (Approximate) Fuel Tank............................98.4 L Crankcase (Quantity With Filter)*†....................5.7 L Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement)† ..............5.7 L Air Conditioning Refrigerant (R-134a)....................‡ Transfer Case† ..........................1.4 L – Cooling System† ........................16.7 L * Change filter at every oil change.
Page 350: Fuel Consumption And Emissions Information
AKENG44_Escalade Page 350 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance ■ FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS INFORMATION Fuel Consumption Urban .........................23.0 L/100 km Extra-Urban ........................12.3 L/100 km Combined ........................16.2 L/100 km Carbon Dioxide Emissions Urban ..........................541 g/km Extra-Urban ........................292 g/km Combined .........................
Page 351: Appearance Care
AKENG44_Escalade Page 351 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 ■ APPEARANCE CARE Wheels and Tires NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION When cleaning aluminum wheels, do not use strong To prevent damage to chrome- Care should be taken to avoid soaps, chemicals, abrasive plated wheels and trim, always contamination of the safety belt polishes/cleaners/brushes or...
Page 352 AKENG44_Escalade Page 352 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance To wash the wheels on your NOTICE NOTICE vehicle, use a clean, soft cloth dampened with water and a mild Do not drive your vehicle When using a petroleum-based detergent.
Page 353 AKENG44_Escalade Page 353 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 - Problems on the Road –––– – Jump Starting ..........354 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck......388 Towing............358 Rocking Your Vehicle ........388 Engine Overheating ........359 Recovery Hooks ........... 389 Prob Checking and Adding Coolant.....362 Data Collection and Event Data Recorders...
Page 354: Problems On The Road
AKENG44_Escalade Page 354 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 12-volt battery and some jumper...
Page 355 AKENG44_Escalade Page 355 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 356 AKENG44_Escalade Page 356 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 357 AKENG44_Escalade Page 357 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 358: Towing
AKENG44_Escalade Page 358 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road ■ TOWING 10. Remove the cables in reverse NOTICE order to prevent electrical See your dealer or a professional shorting. Damage to your vehicle may towing service if you need to have result from electrical shorting if Replace the red remote your vehicle towed.
Page 359: Engine Overheating
AKENG44_Escalade Page 359 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 360 AKENG44_Escalade Page 360 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM 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 361 AKENG44_Escalade Page 361 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 If the coolant is leaking, have it CAUTION fixed immediately. Do not run the engine if there is If the coolant is not leaking and a leak. All the coolant could leak the engine is overheated, the out and cause an engine fire.
Page 362: Checking And Adding Coolant
AKENG44_Escalade Page 362 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road Checking and Adding Overheat Protection Mode Avoid driving an extended distance and/or towing a trailer Coolant If you still have the overheat while driving in this mode. warning, the engine has a feature CAUTION whereby it alternates firing groups...
Page 363 AKENG44_Escalade Page 363 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Adding only plain water or The cooling system in your Do not substitute any liquids for a liquid other than the vehicle is designed to use the proper coolant mixture.
Page 364 AKENG44_Escalade Page 364 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road IF COOLANT IS VISIBLE IN THE SURGE TANK: If coolant is visible in the tank but the level is not up to the FULL COLD mark, wait a while for the engine to cool, then add a 50/50 mixture of clean water and ®...
Page 365 AKENG44_Escalade Page 365 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 4. If the level in the surge tank NOTICE has dropped, add more of the coolant mixture to bring the The surge tank cap is a level back up to the proper pressure-type cap and must be mark.
Page 366: Changing A Flat Tire
AKENG44_Escalade Page 366 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road ■ CHANGING A FLAT CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) TIRE Avoid further tire and wheel To help prevent the vehicle damage by driving very slowly from moving while changing CAUTION to a level place to change your the flat tire:...
Page 367 AKENG44_Escalade Page 367 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 The equipment is stored under the storage tray in the left trim panel of the rear area. 1. Jack 2. Wheel Blocks – – – – 3. Jack Handle 5.
Page 368 AKENG44_Escalade Page 368 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road 3. Remove the jack tools from the storage bag. - Wheel Wrench - Jack Handle - Jack Handle Extensions 4. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks.
Page 369 AKENG44_Escalade Page 369 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10. Hoist End of Extension Tool 11. Tire Lock CAUTION To help avoid personal injury and property damage, never – remove or restow a tire from/to a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack.
Page 370 AKENG44_Escalade Page 370 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road Rotate the two fasteners, located Insert the hoist end (open end) of Use the hook on the wheel wrench at the bottom of the cover, the extension into the hole in the to pull the hoist cable towards you counterclockwise.
Page 371 AKENG44_Escalade Page 371 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 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. –...
Page 372: Changing The Flat Tire
AKENG44_Escalade Page 372 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road Changing the Flat Tire If the wheel of the flat tire has a center cap, use the chisel end of the wrench to carefully pry it off. Loosen the wheel nuts with the Place the jack under the jacking wheel wrench.
Page 373 AKENG44_Escalade Page 373 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 – Assemble the jack handle extensions (as needed) and the jack handle. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, you will need to attach – both jack handle extensions.
Page 374 AKENG44_Escalade Page 374 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle or extension and turn it clockwise to raise the jack head to the jacking point. Raise the jack until the jack head fits firmly into place.
Page 375 AKENG44_Escalade Page 375 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 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 376 AKENG44_Escalade Page 376 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road 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 377: Storing Tire And Jacking Equipment
AKENG44_Escalade Page 377 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 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 378 AKENG44_Escalade Page 378 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road 9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10. Hoist End of Extension Tool 11. Tire Lock The following are the main 4. Jack Handle Extensions components of the spare tire 5.
Page 379 AKENG44_Escalade Page 379 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 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 380 AKENG44_Escalade Page 380 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road 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 381 AKENG44_Escalade Page 381 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 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 382 AKENG44_Escalade Page 382 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road 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 equipment could strike someone.
Page 383: Secondary Latch System
AKENG44_Escalade Page 383 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 Secondary Latch System Restow the jacking equipment in 4. Turn the knob clockwise to the proper storage areas. secure the jack tightly in the The secondary latch is designed to mounting bracket.
Page 384 AKENG44_Escalade Page 384 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. Tighten and loosen the cable at least two times. If the tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 12 of this procedure.
Page 385 AKENG44_Escalade Page 385 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 9. 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 386 AKENG44_Escalade Page 386 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road 11. 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 387: Spare Tire
AKENG44_Escalade Page 387 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 Spare Tire - Once the tire/wheel retainer The spare tire is made to be is separated from the guide driven at speeds up to 112 km/h Although the spare tire was fully pin, tilt the retainer at the (70 mph).
Page 388: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
AKENG44_Escalade Page 388 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road ■ 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 389: Recovery Hooks
AKENG44_Escalade Page 389 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 3. Shift the transmission back CAUTION and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning Always pull the vehicle straight the wheels as little as possible. out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle.
Page 390: Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
AKENG44_Escalade Page 390 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Problems on the Road ■ 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...
Page 391 AKENG44_Escalade Page 391 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 5 While no personal data is recorded Data that GM collects or receives See the separate navigation by the event data recorder, law may also be used for GM research system manual for instructions on enforcement agencies or others needs or may be made available to...
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Page 393: Index
AKENG44_Escalade Page 393 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index All-Wheel Drive ..........250 All-Wheel Drive - Driving Guidelines Accelerator - Adjustable Accelerator Pedal ..242 For All-Wheel Drive Vehicles ......250 Accelerator - Adjustable Accelerator Pedal Control ....24 Antenna ............110 Accessories ............289 Antilock Brakes - Warning Light ......
Page 394 AKENG44_Escalade Page 394 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index Brakes - Adjustment .......... 268 Battery ............299 Brakes - Antilock Brakes Warning Light ....31 Battery - Charging System Light ......29 Brakes - Brake Assist .......... 270 Battery - Electric Power Management ....159 Brakes - Brake Fluid Reservoir ......
Page 395 AKENG44_Escalade Page 395 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index C (Continued) Climate Control - Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System ......24 Cargo - Rear Area Storage .........145 Climate Control - Automatic Cargo - Rear Cargo Area ........138 Rear Air Conditioning/Heating ......100 Cargo - Tire and Loading Information Label ..273 Climate Control - Fan Speed Selector ..
Page 396 AKENG44_Escalade Page 396 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index C (Continued) Doors - Power Door Locks ......... 135 Cruise Control - Indicator Light ......37 Doors - Rear Door Security Locks ...... 137 Cupholders ............152 Driver Information Center ......39 Customization - Feature Customization ....49 Driver Information Center - Buttons ..24 Driver Information Center - Display ....
Page 397 AKENG44_Escalade Page 397 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index D (Continued) Engine - Engine Compartment ....17 Driving - Off-Road Driving .........251 Engine - Engine Coolant Reservoir ....17 Driving - Off-Road Driving on Hills ....14 Engine - Engine Coolant Surge Tank ....299 Dual Zone Climate Control System - Engine - Engine Cooling Fan ......
Page 398 AKENG44_Escalade Page 398 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index Four-Wheel Drive - Off-Road Driving ....251 Fan - Fan Speed Selector ......95 Four-Wheel Drive - Off-Road Driving on Hills 14 Features - Feature Customization ......49 Four-Wheel Drive - Transfer Case Lubricant ..315 Frequency - Filter - Air Cleaner/Filter ....
Page 399 AKENG44_Escalade Page 399 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index Hills - Parking a Trailer on Hills ......282 Gage - Coolant Temperature Gage ......26 Hitches ............. 279 Gage - Fuel Gage ..........27 Hood - Release ..........297 Gas - Filling the Fuel Tank .........294 Hooks - Recovery Hooks ........
Page 400 AKENG44_Escalade Page 400 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index I (Continued) Inflation - Tire Inflation ........326 Label - Certification Label ......... 273 Label - Information - Vehicle Information Menu ..45 Maximum Front and Rear Axle Weights ..273 Instrument Cluster ....... 24 Label - Service Parts Identification Label ....
Page 401 AKENG44_Escalade Page 401 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index L (Continued) Lights - Illuminated Exit ........ 49 Light - Malfunction Indicator Light ......32 Lights - Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ..28 Light - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light ..193 Lights - Instrument Panel Light Dimmer ....
Page 402 AKENG44_Escalade Page 402 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index L (Continued) Maintenance - Engine Oil Fill Cap ..... 299 Locks - Rear Door Security Locks .......137 Maintenance - Front Axle Lubricant ....315 Lubricant - Front Axle Lubricant ......315 Maintenance - Heated Washer Fluid ....
Page 403 AKENG44_Escalade Page 403 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index M (Continued) Off-Roading - Off-Road Driving ......251 Mirrors - Curb View Assist Mirror ..49 Oil - Engine Oil .........300 Mirrors - Heated Mirror ......126 Oil - Engine Oil Dipstick ........299 Mirrors - Outside Mirror ........125 Oil - Engine Oil Life ..........
Page 404 AKENG44_Escalade Page 404 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index P (Continued) Programmable Features - Memory Seat Recall ........49 Passenger Sensing System - Programmable Features - System Operation with Adult Passengers ..206 Seat Exit Position Recall ......49 Pedals - Programmable Features - Adjustable Accelerator and Brake Pedals ..242 Seat Exit Position Setup ......
Page 405 AKENG44_Escalade Page 405 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index R (Continued) Restraints - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ... 192 Reclining - Restraints - Safety Belts ......... 6 Front Seatback Power Reclining Control ..164 Restraints - Securing a Child Restraint with Recovery Hooks ..........389 Lower Attaching Points and Top Strap ....
Page 406 AKENG44_Escalade Page 406 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index S (Continued) Seats - Power Seat Controls ...... 160 Safety - Replacing Safety Belts ......191 Seats - Rear Seat Armrest ........151 Safety - Safety Belt Extension ......191 Seats - Rear Seats ..........338 Safety - Safety Belt Pretensioners .......194 Seats - Removable Rear Seat ......
Page 407 AKENG44_Escalade Page 407 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index S (Continued) Starting - Starting Instructions ......239 Sound System - Steering ............266 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..24 Steering - Power Steering ......... 266 Spare - Spare Tire ........332 Steering - Power Steering Fluid ......
Page 408 AKENG44_Escalade Page 408 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index S (Continued) Tires - Tire and Loading Information Label ..273 Suspension - Automatic Level Control ....270 Tires - Tire Chains ..........332 Switch - Ignition Switch ......113 Tires - Tire Inflation ........... 326 Switchbank - Instrument Panel Switchbank ...24 Tires - Tire Replacement ........
Page 409 AKENG44_Escalade Page 409 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index T (Continued) Transfer Case - Transfer Case Lubricant ..... 315 Towing - Trailer Wiring Harness ......283 Transmission ............. 243 Towing - Transmission - Automatic ....11 With All Four Wheels on the Ground ....285 Transmission - Automatic Transmission Dipstick 299 Towing - With Two Wheels on the Ground Transmission - Automatic Transmission Fluid ..
Page 410 AKENG44_Escalade Page 410 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Index Washer - Windshield Washer Reservoir ....299 Weight - Maximum Front and Vehicle - New Vehicle Break-In Period ....227 Rear Axle Weights ........... 273 Vehicle - Rocking ..........388 Wheels .............. 333 Vehicle Identification Number ......335 Wheels - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balancing ..

Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual

Cadillac

Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls

Dash-Mounted Instruments and Controls

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

Battery Rundown Protection

Retained Accessory Power

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist

Electric Power Management

Memory Feature

Section 2 - Seats and Restraints

Seat Controls

Safety Belts

Supplemental Restraints

Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions

Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions

New Vehicle Break-In Period

Keys

Theft Deterrent System

Remote Keyless Entry

Ignition Switch

Starting Instructions

Engine Block Heater

Adjustable Accelerator and Brake Pedals

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

Doing Your Own Service Work

Maintenance Guidelines

Accessories and Modifications

Fuel

Hood Release

Engine Compartment

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Tires

Wheels

Service Parts Identification Label

Vehicle Identification Number

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Bulb Replacement

Replacement Bulb Specifications

Specifications and Capacities

Fuel Consumption and Emissions Information

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

Table of Contents

Chapters

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