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Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the front defrost button to defrost the front windshield.

Section	Page
2004 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	10
Heated and Cooled Seats	11
Reclining Seatbacks	12
Head Restraints	13
Rear Seats	14
Rear Seat Operation	14
Heated Seats	15
Heated and Cooled Seats	16
	60
Child Restraint Systems	61
Where to Put the Restraint	64
Top Strap	65
Top Strap Anchor Location	67
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	76
Air Bag Systems	80
Where Are the Air Bags?	82
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	85
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	86
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	86
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	86
Passenger Sensing System	88
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Restraint System Check	93
Checking Your Restraint Systems	93
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	94
Features and Controls	95
Keys	97
Remote Keyless Entry System	98
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	99
Doors and Locks	102
Door Locks	102
Power Door Locks	103
Delayed Locking	103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	104
Rear Door Security Locks	106
Lockout Protection	106
Liftgate/Liftglass	107
Windows	108
Power Windows	109
Sun Visors	109
Theft-Deterrent Systems	110
Content Theft-Deterrent	110
Passlock®	111
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	112
New Vehicle Break-In	112
Ignition Positions	112
Starting Your Engine	113
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	114
Engine Coolant Heater	115
Automatic Transmission Operation	116
All-Wheel Drive	118
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	127
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	137
Luggage Carrier	137
Rear Storage Area	138
Rear Seat Armrest	138
Convenience Net	138
Cargo Cover	139
Sunroof	140
Vehicle Personalization	141
Memory Seat	141
Instrument Panel	143
Instrument Panel Overview	146
Hazard Warning Flashers	148
Other Warning Devices	148
Horn	149
Tilt Wheel	149
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	149
Exterior Lamps	155
Interior Lamps	158
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	160
Accessory Power Outlets	163
Analog Clock	163
Climate Controls	164
Automatic Climate Control System	164
Outlet Adjustment	169
Rear Climate Control System	170
Climate Controls Personalization	172
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	173
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	173
Instrument Panel Cluster	174
Speedometer and Odometer	175
Tachometer	175
Safety Belt Reminder Light	175
Air Bag Readiness Light	176
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator	176
Charging System Light	178
Voltmeter Gage	179
Brake System Warning Light	179
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	180
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light	181
Traction Off Light	181
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	182
Transmission Temperature Gage	182
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	183
Oil Pressure Gage	186
Security Light	187
Cruise Control Light	187
Tow/Haul Mode Light	187
Fuel Gage	188
Low Fuel Warning Light	188
Driver Information Center (DIC)	188
DIC Operation and Displays	189
DIC Warnings and Messages	199
Audio System(s)	207
Setting the Time	207
Radio with Cassette and CD	208
Navigation/Radio System	222
Rear Seat Entertainment System	222
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	232
CD Changer	234
Theft-Deterrent Feature	237
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	237
DVD Distortion	238
Radio Reception	238
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	239
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	240
Care of Your CD Changer	240
Care of Your CD and DVD Player	240
Cleaning the Video Screen	240
Diversity Antenna System	241
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)	241
Chime Level Adjustment	241
Driving Your Vehicle	243
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	244
Defensive Driving	244
Drunken Driving	244
Control of a Vehicle	247
Braking	248
Road Sensing Suspension	251
Stabilitrak® System	251
Steering	254
Off-Road Recovery	256
Passing	256
Loss of Control	258
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads	259
Driving at Night	273
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	274
City Driving	277
Freeway Driving	278
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	279
Highway Hypnosis	280
Hill and Mountain Roads	280
Winter Driving	282
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	286
Towing	288
Towing Your Vehicle	288
Recreational Vehicle Towing	288
Loading Your Vehicle	289
Trailer Recommendations	294
Towing a Trailer	295
Service and Appearance Care	307
Service	309
Doing Your Own Service Work	309
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	310
Fuel	310
Gasoline Octane	310
Gasoline Specifications	311
California Fuel	311
Additives	312
Fuels in Foreign Countries	312
Filling Your Tank	313
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	314
Checking Things Under the Hood	314
Hood Release	315
Engine Compartment Overview	316
Engine Oil	317
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	340
Power Steering Fluid	341
Windshield Washer Fluid	342
Brakes	343
Battery	346
Jump Starting	347
All-Wheel Drive	353
Rear Axle	353
Front Axle	354
Headlamp Aiming	355
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	357
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	358
Bulb Replacement	359
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	359
Halogen Bulbs	360
Headlamps	360
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	364
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	365
Taillamps	365
Replacement Bulbs	366
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	367
Tires	368
Inflation - Tire Pressure	376
Tire Pressure Monitor System	377
Tire Inspection and Rotation	380
When It Is Time for New Tires	381
Buying New Tires	382
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	383
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	384
Wheel Replacement	384
Tire Chains	386
If a Tire Goes Flat	386
Changing a Flat Tire	387
Spare Tire	405
Appearance Care	406
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	406
Care of Safety Belts	408
Weatherstrips	408
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	409
Sheet Metal Damage	411
Finish Damage	411
Underbody Maintenance	412
Chemical Paint Spotting	412
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	413
Vehicle Identification	414
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	414
Service Parts Identification Label	414
Electrical System	414
Add-On Electrical Equipment	414
Windshield Wiper Fuses	415
Power Windows and Other Power Options	415
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	415
Capacities and Specifications	424
Maintenance Schedule	427
Maintenance Schedule	428
Introduction	428
Maintenance Requirements	428
Your Vehicle and the Environment	428
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	429
Scheduled Maintenance	430
Additional Required Services	432
Maintenance Footnotes	433
Owner Checks and Services	435
At Each Fuel Fill	435
At Least Once a Month	435
At Least Once a Year	436
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	438
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	440
Maintenance Record	441
Customer Assistance and Information	443
Customer Assistance and Information	444
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	444
Online Owner Center	445
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	446
Customer Assistance Offices	446
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	447
Roadside Service	448
Courtesy Transportation	449
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	451
Reporting Safety Defects	452
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	452
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	453
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	453
Service Publications Ordering Information	453

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