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Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. Check the coolant level after the system cools down. Some amount of coolant may be lost due to overheating. A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan 5-27

Section	Page
2006 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	16
Heated and Cooled Seats	16
	60
Where to Put the Restraint	64
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	65
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	72
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	74
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	76
Airbag System	80
Where Are the Airbags?	82
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	84
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	85
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	86
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	86
Passenger Sensing System	88
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Restraint System Check	93
Checking the 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	104
Lockout Protection	104
Liftgate/Liftglass	105
Windows	106
Power Windows	107
Sun Visors	108
Theft-Deterrent Systems	108
Content Theft-Deterrent	108
Passlock®	110
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	110
New Vehicle Break-In	110
Ignition Positions	111
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	111
Starting the Engine	112
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	113
Engine Coolant Heater	113
Automatic Transmission Operation	114
Tow/Haul Mode	117
Parking Brake	117
Shifting Into Park (P)	118
Shifting Out of Park (P)	119
Parking Over Things That Burn	120
Engine Exhaust	120
Running the Engine While Parked	121
Mirrors	122
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	122
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	123
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	126
Outside Power Mirrors	128
Outside Convex Mirror	129
Outside Heated Mirrors	129
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist	130
OnStar® System	130
Universal Home Remote System	132
Universal Home Remote System Operation	133
Storage Areas	136
Glove Box	136
Cupholder(s)	136
Instrument Panel Storage Area	137
Center Console Storage Area	137
Luggage Carrier	137
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	148
Tilt Wheel	148
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	149
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	150
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	151
Flash-to-Pass	151
Windshield Wipers	152
Windshield Washer	152
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	153
Cruise Control	154
Exterior Lamps	157
Headlamps on Reminder	158
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	158
Automatic Headlamp System	159
Fog Lamps	160
Instrument Panel Brightness	160
Dome Lamps	161
Entry/Exit Lighting	161
Reading Lamps	161
Battery Run-Down Protection	161
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	162
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	164
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	165
Analog Clock	165
Climate Controls	166
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	166
Outlet Adjustment	171
Rear Climate Control System	172
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	174
Instrument Panel Cluster	175
Speedometer and Odometer	176
Trip Odometer	176
Tachometer	176
Safety Belt Reminder Light	176
Airbag Readiness Light	177
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	178
Charging System Light	180
Voltmeter Gage	180
Brake System Warning Light	181
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	182
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light	183
Traction Off Light	183
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	184
Transmission Temperature Gage	184
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	186
Oil Pressure Gage	188
Security Light	189
Cruise Control Light	190
Highbeam On Light	190
Tow/Haul Mode Light	190
Fuel Gage	191
Low Fuel Warning Light	191
Driver Information Center (DIC)	192
DIC Operation and Displays	192
DIC Warnings and Messages	196
DIC Vehicle Customization	205
Audio System(s)	211
Setting the Time	212
Radio with Cassette and CD	213
Navigation/Radio System	228
Rear Seat Entertainment System	228
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	239
CD Changer	241
Theft-Deterrent Feature	244
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	245
Radio Reception	245
Care of the Cassette Tape Player	246
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	247
Care of the CD and DVD Player	247
Diversity Antenna System	248
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	248
Chime Level Adjustment	248
Driving Your Vehicle	249
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	250
Defensive Driving	250
Drunken Driving	251
Control of a Vehicle	253
Braking	254
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	255
Braking in Emergencies	256
Road Sensing Suspension	257
StabiliTrak® System	257
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	260
Steering	260
Off-Road Recovery	262
Passing	262
Loss of Control	264
Off-Road Driving	265
Driving at Night	278
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	280
City Driving	282
Freeway Driving	283
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	284
Highway Hypnosis	285
Hill and Mountain Roads	286
Winter Driving	288
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	292
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	292
Recovery Hooks	293
Loading Your Vehicle	294
Towing	300
Towing Your Vehicle	300
Recreational Vehicle Towing	300
Towing a Trailer	301
Trailer Recommendations	313
Service and Appearance Care	315
Service	317
Accessories and Modifications	317
California Proposition 65 Warning	317
Doing Your Own Service Work	318
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	318
Fuel	318
Gasoline Octane	318
Gasoline Specifications	319
California Fuel	319
Additives	319
Fuels in Foreign Countries	320
Filling the Tank	320
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	322
Checking Things Under the Hood	322
Hood Release	323
Engine Compartment Overview	324
Engine Oil	325
Engine Oil Life System	328
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	330
Automatic Transmission Fluid	333
Engine Coolant	335
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	338
Engine Overheating	338
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	340
Cooling System	341
Engine Fan Noise	345
Power Steering Fluid	346
Windshield Washer Fluid	347
Brakes	348
Battery	351
Jump Starting	352
All-Wheel Drive	357
Rear Axle	358
Front Axle	359
Headlamp Aiming	360
Headlamp Horizontal Aiming	361
Headlamp Vertical Aiming	362
Bulb Replacement	363
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	363
Halogen Bulbs	364
Headlamps	364
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps	368
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	369
Replacement Bulbs	370
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	370
Tires	371
Tire Sidewall Labeling	372
Tire Terminology and Definitions	376
Inflation - Tire Pressure	378
Tire Pressure Monitor System	380
Tire Inspection and Rotation	384
When It Is Time for New Tires	385
Buying New Tires	386
Different Size Tires and Wheels	387
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	388
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	389
Wheel Replacement	390
Tire Chains	391
If a Tire Goes Flat	392
Changing a Flat Tire	392
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	394
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	397
Secondary Latch System	403
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	406
Spare Tire	411
Appearance Care	411
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	411
Fabric/Carpet	413
Leather	413
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	414
Wood Panels	414
Speaker Covers	414
Care of Safety Belts	414
Weatherstrips	414
Washing Your Vehicle	415
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	415
Finish Care	415
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	416
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	416
Tires	417
Sheet Metal Damage	417
Finish Damage	417
Underbody Maintenance	417
Chemical Paint Spotting	418
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	418
Vehicle Identification	419
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	419
Service Parts Identification Label	420
Electrical System	420
Add-On Electrical Equipment	420
Windshield Wiper Fuses	421
Power Windows and Other Power Options	421
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	421
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	422
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	424
Underhood Fuse Block	425
Capacities and Specifications	430
Maintenance Schedule	431
Maintenance Schedule	432
Introduction	432
Maintenance Requirements	432
Your Vehicle and the Environment	432
Using the Maintenance Schedule	433
Scheduled Maintenance	434
Additional Required Services	436
Maintenance Footnotes	437
Owner Checks and Services	439
At Each Fuel Fill	439
At Least Once a Month	440
At Least Once a Year	440
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	443
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	445
Engine Drive Belt Routing	446
Maintenance Record	447
Customer Assistance and Information	451
Customer Assistance and Information	452
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	452
Online Owner Center	453
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	454
Customer Assistance Offices	454
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	455
Roadside Service	455
Courtesy Transportation	457
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	458
Collision Damage Repair	460
Reporting Safety Defects	463
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	463
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	463
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	464
Service Publications Ordering Information	464

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