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Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will flash. A chime will activate when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, marked BRAKE RELEASE, to release the parking brake. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. 2-24

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2002 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual	1
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Tilting the Third Row Seat	24
Removing the Third Row Seats	25
Replacing the Rear Seats	27
Heated Rear Seats (2nd Row)	28
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone	28
Why Safety Belts Work	30
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	33
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	34
Adults	34
Driver Position	34
Lap-Shoulder Belt	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	40
Right Front Passenger Position	41
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)	41
How the Air Bag Systems Work	44
Where are the air bags?	44
When should an air bag inflate?	46
What makes an air bag inflate?	47
How does an air bag restrain?	47
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	47
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	49
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	49
Rear Seat Passengers	50
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	50
Lap-Shoulder Belt	50
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	52
Center Passenger Position	55
Lap Belt	55
Children	56
Infants and Young Children	56
Restraint Systems for Children	60
Where to Put the Restraint	63
Top Strap	64
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	65
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	68
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	68
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	73
Older Children	76
Safety Belt Extender	79
Checking Your Restraint Systems	79
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	79
Section 2 Features and Controls	80
Windows	81
Power Windows	82
Express- Down Window	82
Rear Window Lockout	82
Keys	83
Door Locks	85
Power Door Locks	86
Lockout Prevention	87
Child Security Locks	87
Keyless Entry System	87
Operation	88
Remote Panic Alarm	89
OnStar Alarm Auto-Notification (If Equipped)	89
Recalling Seat and Mirror Memory Settings	89
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	89
Battery Replacement	89
Liftgate/Liftglass	91
Theft	92
Key in the Ignition	92
Parking at Night	92
Parking Lots	92
Content Theft-Deterrent	93
Testing the Alarm	94
Passlock	94
New Vehicle Break-In	95
Ignition Positions	95
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	96
Starting Your Engine	96
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	98
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	98
Automatic Transmission Operation	99
Tow/Haul Mode Button	102
Parking Brake	103
Shifting Into PARK (P)	104
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	105
Torque Lock	106
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	106
Parking Over Things That Burn	107
Engine Exhaust	107
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	108
Autoride	109
Locking Rear Axle	109
Horn	109
Tilt Wheel	109
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	110
Turn and Lane Change Signals	110
Turn Signal On Chime	111
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	111
Flash-To-Pass Feature	111
Windshield Wipers	111
Windshield Washer	112
Rear Window Washer/Wiper	112
Cruise Control	113
Setting Cruise Control	114
Resuming a Set Speed	114
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	115
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	115
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	115
Using Cruise Control on Hills	115
Ending Cruise Control	115
Erasing Speed Memory	115
Exterior Lamps	116
Automatic Headlamp System	117
Lamps On Reminder	118
Puddle Lamps	118
Daytime Running Lamps	118
Fog Lamps	120
Interior Lamps	120
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	120
Exit Lighting	120
Illuminated Entry	121
Front Reading Lamps	121
Dome Lamps	122
Battery Run-Down Protection	122
Mirrors	122
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	122
Temperature Display	123
Electrochromic Mirror Operation	123
Compass Operation	124
Compass Calibration	124
Compass Variance	124
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (Heated)	125
Curb View Assist Mirror	126
Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	126
Power Folding Mirrors	127
Convex Outside Mirror	127
Storage Compartments	128
Glove Box	128
Center Console Storage Area	128
Center Console Storage Area Access Door	129
Rear Storage Compartment	130
Rear Armrest/Storage Compartment	130
Cupholders	130
Cargo Security Shade	131
Cargo Tie Downs	132
Convenience Net	132
Luggage Carrier	132
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	134
Front Ashtray	134
Accessory Power Outlets	135
Analog Clock	136
Sun Visors	136
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	136
OnStar System (If Equipped)	137
Safety and Security Services	138
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	139
OnStar System Limitations	139
Sunroof (If Equipped)	140
HomeLink Transmitter	141
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	142
Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)	143
Canadian Programming	144
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	144
Erasing Channels	144
Resetting Defaults	144
Accessories	144
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System	145
Instrument Panel Cluster	147
Speedometer and Odometer	148
Trip Odometer	148
Engine Hour Meter Display	148
Tachometer	148
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	148
Safety Belt Reminder Light	149
Air Bag Readiness Light	149
Voltmeter	150
Brake System Warning Light	151
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	152
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	153
Transmission Temperature Gage	153
Low Traction Light (If Equipped)	155
Traction Off Light (If Equipped)	155
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)	156
If the Light Is Flashing	158
If the Light Is On Steady	158
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	159
Oil Pressure Gage	160
Cruise Light	161
Tow/Haul Light	161
Fuel Gage	161
Message Center	162
Battery Message	162
TRANS FLUID HOT Message	163
TRANS HOT...IDLE ENGINE Message	164
LOW COOLANT Message	165
CHECK COOLANT TEMP Message	165
ENGINE OVERHEATED Message	165
REDUCED ENGINE POWER Message	165
CHECK ENG OIL PRESSURE Message	166
CHECK ENG OIL Message	166
CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message	167
SECURITY Message	167
LOW WASHER FLUID Message	167
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL Message	167
CARGO DOOR AJAR Message	168
LOW FUEL Message	168
SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM Message	168
STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE Message	169
STABILITY SYSTEM LIMITED Message	169
STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED Message	170
Secondary Information Center (SIC)	170
Fuel	170
Trip	171
Personal Trip Computer and Business Trip Computer	171
Timer	171
Vehicle History Last 15 Days	171
Annual Mileage	172
Menu	172
Automatic Door Lock	172
Automatic Door Unlock	173
Remote Lock Feedback	173
Remote Unlock Feedback	173
Headlamp Delay	173
Perimeter Lamps	173
Seat and Mirror Recall	174
Exit Position of Seat	174
Mirror Reverse Tilt	174
Alarm Warning	174
Language	175
Display Units	175
Day/Date/Time	175
Language and Personalization Reset	175
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	176
How the System Works	176
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	178
Comfort Controls	179
Electronic Climate Control System	179
Fan Knob	179
Temperature Knob	179
Mode Knob - Automatic Operation	180
Mode Knob - Manual Operation	181
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (With Sunroof)	182
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with Electronic Climate Control System (Without Sunroof)	183
Air Conditioning	184
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	184
Heating	184
Defogging and Defrosting	185
Rear Window Defogger	185
Ventilation System	186
Ventilation Tips	187
Audio Systems	187
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Bose)	188
Playing the Radio	188
Finding a Station	189
Setting Preset Stations	189
Setting the Tone	190
Adjusting the Speakers	190
Playing a Cassette Tape	190
CD Adapter Kits	192
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	192
Compact Disc Changer	194
Compact Disc Changer Errors	197
Theft-Deterrent Feature	197
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	197
Unlocking the Theft- Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	198
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	198
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	199
Understanding Radio Reception	200
AM	200
FM Stereo	200
Tips About Your Audio System	200
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	201
Care of Your Compact Discs	203
Care of Your Compact Disc Changer	203
Diversity Antenna System	203
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	204
Defensive Driving	205
Drunken Driving	206
Control of a Vehicle	209
Braking	209
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	210
Using Anti- Lock	212
Braking in Emergencies	212
Traction Control System (TCS) (2- Wheel Drive)	212
Stabilitrak System (All- Wheel Drive)	214
Steering	215
Power Steering	215
Speed- Sensitive Steering	215
Steering Tips	216
Driving on Curves	216
Steering in Emergencies	217
Off-Road Recovery	218
Passing	218
Loss of Control	220
Skidding	220
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads	221
Before You Go Off-Roading	221
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	221
Environmental Concerns	222
Traveling to Remote Areas	223
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	223
Scanning the Terrain	224
Driving on Off-Road Hills	225
Approaching a Hill	225
Driving Uphill	226
Driving Downhill	228
Driving Across an Incline	230
Stalling on an Incline	231
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	232
Driving in Water	232
After Off-Road Driving	233
Driving at Night	234
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	235
Hydroplaning	237
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	237
Driving Through Flowing Water	238
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	238
City Driving	239
Freeway Driving	240
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	241
Highway Hypnosis	242
Hill and Mountain Roads	242
Winter Driving	244
Driving on Snow or Ice	245
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	246
Recreational Vehicle Towing	248
Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Only)	249
Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Only)	250
Loading Your Vehicle	251
Level Control	253
Towing a Trailer	253
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	254
Tow/Haul Mode	255
Weight of the Trailer	256
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	256
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	257
Hitches	257
Safety Chains	258
Trailer Brakes	258
Driving with a Trailer	259
Following Distance	260
Passing	260
Backing Up	260
Making Turns	260
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	261
Driving On Grades	261
Parking on Hills	262
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	262
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	262
Trailer Wiring Harness	263
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package	263
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness	264
Four Wire Trailer Harness Adapter	264
Section 5 Problems on the Road	265
Hazard Warning Flashers	266
Other Warning Devices	266
Jump Starting	267
Towing Your Vehicle	273
Engine Overheating	273
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	273
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	274
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	275
Cooling System	276
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	278
Engine Fan Noise	283
If a Tire Goes Flat	283
Changing a Flat Tire	284
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	285
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	289
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	295
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	299
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	300
Using the Recovery Hooks	300
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	302
Service	303
Doing Your Own Service Work	303
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	304
Fuel	304
Gasoline Octane	304
Gasoline Specifications	305
California Fuel	305
Additives	306
Fuels in Foreign Countries	306
Filling Your Tank	307
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	309
Checking Things Under the Hood	309
Hood Release	310
Engine Compartment Overview	311
Engine Oil	312
Checking Engine Oil	313
When to Add Engine Oil	314
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	315
Engine Oil Additives	316
When to Change Engine Oil	316
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message	317
What to Do with Used Oil	317
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	318
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	320
Automatic Transmission Fluid	321
When to Check and Change	321
How to Check	321
Checking the Fluid Level	322
How to Add Fluid	324
Rear Axle	325
When to Check Lubricant	325
How to Check Lubricant	325
What to Use	325
All-Wheel Drive	325
Transfer Case	325
When to Check Lubricant	325
How to Check Lubricant	326
What to Use	326
Front Axle	326
When to Check and Change Lubricant	326
How to Check Lubricant	327
What to Use	327
Engine Coolant	328
What to Use	329
Checking Coolant	330
Adding Coolant	331
Power Steering Fluid	331
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	332
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	332
What to Use	332
Windshield Washer Fluid	332
What to Use	332
Adding Washer Fluid	333
Brakes	334
Brake Fluid	334
Checking Brake Fluid	335
What to Add	335
Brake Wear	336
Brake Pedal Travel	337
Brake Adjustment	337
Replacing Brake System Parts	337
Battery	337
Vehicle Storage	338
Bulb Replacement	338
Halogen Bulbs	338
Headlamps	339
Headlamp Aiming	342
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	344
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	344
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	347
Center High Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	347
Taillamps	348
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	349
Tires	350
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	351
When to Check	351
How to Check	351
Tire Inspection and Rotation	352
When It s Time for New Tires	353
Buying New Tires	354
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	355
Treadwear	355
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	355
Temperature -- A, B, C	356
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	356
Wheel Replacement	357
Used Replacement Wheels	358
Tire Chains	358
Appearance Care	359
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	359
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	359
Cleaning Vinyl	360
Cleaning Leather	360
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	360
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	360
Cleaning Wood Panels	360
Cleaning Speaker Covers	360
Care of Safety Belts	361
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	361
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	362
Weatherstrips	362
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	362
Washing Your Vehicle	362
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	363
Finish Care	363
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts	363
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels	364
Cleaning Tires	364
Sheet Metal Damage	364
Finish Damage	365
Underbody Maintenance	365
Chemical Paint Spotting	365
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	366
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	367
Engine Identification	367
Service Parts Identification Label	367
Electrical System	368
Add-On Electrical Equipment	368
Windshield Wipers	368
Power Windows and Other Power Options	368
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	368
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	369
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	371
Underhood Fuse Block	372
Replacement Bulbs*	376
Capacities and Specifications	377
Wheels and Tires	377
Cooling System Capacity	377
Crankcase Capacity	377
Fuel Tank Capacity	377
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	378

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