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2003 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 243
2003 Cadillac Escalade Manual
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Section
Page
Table of Contents
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
8
Front Seats
10
Power Seats
10
Power Lumbar
10
Heated Seats
11
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seats
14
Rear Seat Operation
14
Heated Seats
16
60
Child Restraint Systems
61
Where to Put the Restraint
64
Top Strap
65
Top Strap Anchor Location
66
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
69
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
71
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
71
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
73
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
75
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
80
Where Are the Air Bags?
82
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
84
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
86
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
86
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
87
Passenger Sensing System
88
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
93
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
93
Restraint System Check
94
Checking Your Restraint Systems
94
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
94
Features and Controls
96
Keys
98
Remote Keyless Entry System
99
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
100
Doors and Locks
103
Door Locks
103
Power Door Locks
104
Delayed Locking
104
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
105
Rear Door Security Locks
107
Lockout Protection
107
Liftgate/Liftglass
108
Windows
109
Power Windows
110
Sun Visors
110
Theft-Deterrent Systems
111
Content Theft-Deterrent
111
Passlock
112
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
113
New Vehicle Break-In
113
Ignition Positions
113
Starting Your Engine
114
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
115
Engine Coolant Heater
116
Automatic Transmission Operation
117
Parking Brake
119
Shifting Into Park (P)
120
Shifting Out of Park (P)
122
Parking Over Things That Burn
123
Engine Exhaust
123
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
124
Mirrors
125
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar, Compass and Temperature Display
125
Outside Power Mirrors
128
Outside Convex Mirror
128
Outside Heated Mirrors
129
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist
129
OnStar System
130
HomeLink Transmitter
132
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
132
Storage Areas
136
Glove Box
136
Cupholder(s)
136
Center Console Storage Area
136
Luggage Carrier
137
Rear Storage Area
138
Rear Seat Armrest
138
Convenience Net
138
Cargo Cover
139
Sunroof
141
Vehicle Personalization
142
Memory Seat
142
Instrument Panel
144
Instrument Panel Overview
147
Hazard Warning Flashers
148
Other Warning Devices
149
Horn
149
Tilt Wheel
149
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
150
Exterior Lamps
156
Interior Lamps
159
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
161
Accessory Power Outlets
163
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
164
Analog Clock
164
Climate Controls
165
Electronic Climate Control System
165
Outlet Adjustment
170
Rear Climate Control System
171
Climate Controls Personalization
173
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
174
Instrument Panel Cluster
175
Speedometer and Odometer
176
Tachometer
176
Safety Belt Reminder Light
176
Air Bag Readiness Light
177
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
177
Charging System Light
179
Voltmeter Gage
180
Brake System Warning Light
180
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
181
Traction Off Light
182
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
182
Transmission Temperature Gage
183
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
184
Oil Pressure Gage
186
Security Light
187
Cruise Control Light
188
Tow/Haul Mode Light
188
Fuel Gage
188
Low Fuel Warning Light
189
Driver Information Center (DIC)
190
DIC Operation and Displays
190
DIC Warnings and Messages
199
Audio System(s)
207
Setting the Time
207
Radio with Cassette and CD
208
Rear Seat Entertainment System
223
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
234
CD Changer
236
Theft-Deterrent Feature
238
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
239
DVD Distortion
239
Understanding Radio Reception
240
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
240
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
241
Care of Your CD Changer
241
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
241
Cleaning the Video Screen
242
Diversity Antenna System
242
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System
242
Driving Your Vehicle
244
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
245
Defensive Driving
245
Drunken Driving
245
Control of a Vehicle
248
Braking
249
Road Sensing Suspension
252
Stabilitrak System
252
Steering
255
Off-Road Recovery
257
Passing
257
Loss of Control
259
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
260
Driving at Night
274
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
275
City Driving
278
Freeway Driving
279
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
280
Highway Hypnosis
281
Hill and Mountain Roads
281
Winter Driving
283
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
287
Towing
290
Towing Your Vehicle
290
Recreational Vehicle Towing
290
Loading Your Vehicle
291
Trailer Recommendations
293
Towing a Trailer
293
Service and Appearance Care
304
Service
306
Doing Your Own Service Work
307
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
307
Fuel
308
Gasoline Octane
308
Gasoline Specifications
308
California Fuel
309
Additives
309
Fuels in Foreign Countries
309
Filling Your Tank
310
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
312
Checking Things Under the Hood
313
Hood Release
313
Engine Compartment Overview
315
Engine Oil
316
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
322
Automatic Transmission Fluid
324
Engine Coolant
327
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
330
Engine Overheating
331
Cooling System
334
Engine Fan Noise
339
Power Steering Fluid
340
Windshield Washer Fluid
340
Brakes
342
Battery
345
Jump Starting
346
All-Wheel Drive
352
Rear Axle
354
Headlamp Aiming
355
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
356
Headlamp Vertical Aiming
357
Bulb Replacement
359
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
359
Halogen Bulbs
359
Headlamps
360
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
363
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
364
Taillamps
364
Replacement Bulbs
366
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
367
Tires
368
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
369
Tire Inspection and Rotation
369
When It Is Time for New Tires
371
Buying New Tires
371
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
373
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
374
Wheel Replacement
375
Tire Chains
376
If a Tire Goes Flat
377
Changing a Flat Tire
377
Spare Tire
392
Appearance Care
393
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
393
Care of Safety Belts
395
Weatherstrips
395
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
396
Sheet Metal Damage
398
Finish Damage
398
Underbody Maintenance
398
Chemical Paint Spotting
399
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
399
Vehicle Identification
401
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
401
Service Parts Identification Label
401
Electrical System
402
Add-on Electrical Equipment
402
Windshield Wiper Fuses
402
Power Windows and Other Power Options
402
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
403
Capacities and Specifications
412
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
414
Maintenance Schedule
416
Maintenance Schedule
417
Introduction
417
Your Vehicle and the Environment
417
Maintenance Requirements
417
How This Section is Organized
418
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
419
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
419
Scheduled Maintenance
420
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
425
At Each Fuel Fill
425
At Least Once a Month
425
At Least Twice a Year .
426
At Least Once a Year
427
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
429
Steering and Suspension Inspection
429
Exhaust System Inspection
429
Fuel System Inspection
429
Engine Cooling System Inspection
429
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection
430
Brake System Inspection
430
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
431
Part E: Maintenance Record
433
Customer Assistance Information
436
Customer Assistance Information
437
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
437
Online Owner Center
438
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
439
Customer Assistance Offices
439
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
440
Roadside Service
440
Courtesy Transportation
442
Reporting Safety Defects
444
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
444
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
444
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
445
Service Publications Ordering Information
445
Supplement
448
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