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Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION: To help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. D Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. D Use only the correct hooks. NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper, fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. With current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Your vehicle can be towed with wheel-lift equipment or car carrier equipment. The transfer case must be placed in NEUTRAL. The towing limits for wheel lift equipment are: D Front Towing -- 55 mph (88 km/h) or legal speed limit and distance is unlimited D Rear Towing -- 35 mph (55 km/h) for 50 miles (80 km) Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in the Index. 5-8

Section	Page
2000 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Adults	26
Driver Position	26
Lap-Shoulder Belt	26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Right Front Passenger Position	35
Air Bag System	35
How the Air Bag System Works	37
Where are the air bags?	37
When should an air bag inflate? What makes an air bag inflate?	39
How does an air bag restrain?	39
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	40
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	41
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle	42
Rear Seat Passengers	42
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	42
Lap-Shoulder Belt	43
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	46
Center Passenger Position	49
Lap Belt	49
Children	50
Smaller Children and Babies	50
Child Restraints	53
Where to Put the Restraint	56
Top Strap	57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	61
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	62
Larger Children	65
Safety Belt Extender	68
Checking Your Restraint Systems	68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Section 2 Features and Controls	69
Keys	70
Door Locks	72
Power Door Locks	73
Rear Door Security Locks Lockout Prevention	74
Leaving Your Vehicle	74
Keyless Entry System	75
Operation	76
Alarm/Panic Mode	76
Transmitter Verification	76
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle	77
Battery Replacement	78
Resynchronization	79
Rear Doors	79
Tailgate Glass and Tailgate (If Equipped)	80
Panel Doors (If Equipped)	80
Theft	81
Key in the Ignition	81
Parking at Night	81
Parking Lots	81
Theft-Deterrent System	82
Shock Sensor	82
Arming the System	83
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking	83
Power Door Lock Switch Locking	83
Passive Arming	84
Disarming the System	84
Turning Off the Alarm	84
Driver s Door Alarm Delay	85
Feature Customization	85
Lockout Prevention	86
Programmable Modes	86
Keyless Entry Verification	86
Programming Modes	86
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method	87
Programmable Modes	87
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification	88
Programmable Modes	88
Leaving Programming Mode	89
Passlock	89
New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions	90
Retained Accessory Power	91
Starting Your Engine	92
How to Start the Engine	92
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)	93
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	94
Automatic Transmission Operation	95
Four-Wheel Drive	98
Front Axle Locking Feature	98
Automatic Transfer Case	98
Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD	100
Shifting to 2HI	100
Shifting to 4LO	100
Shifting Out of 4LO	100
Shifting to NEUTRAL Shifting Out of NEUTRAL	101
Parking Brake	102
Shifting Into PARK (P)	103
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	104
Torque Lock	105
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	105
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust	106
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	107
Locking Rear Axle	108
Windows	108
Power Windows	108
Electric Tailgate Glass Release (If Equipped)	109
Horn	109
Tilt Wheel	109
Multifunction Lever	110
Turn and Lane Change Signals	110
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	111
Windshield Wipers	111
Windshield Washer	112
Rear Window Wiper and Washer (If Equipped)	112
Cruise Control	113
Setting Cruise Control 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	116
Exterior Lamps	116
Automatic Headlamp System	117
Headlamps-On Reminder	117
Daytime Running Lamps	117
Fog Lamps Headlamp Delay	118
Interior Lamps	119
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	119
Exit Lighting and Delayed Illumination	119
Dome Lamps	119
Reading Lamps	120
Battery Rundown Protection	120
Mirrors	121
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass, Temperature Display and Headlamp Delay	121
Temperature Display	122
Electrochromic Mirror Operation	122
Compass Operation	122
Cleaning the Mirror	122
Compass Calibration	122
Compass Variance	123
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors Electrochromic Heated Outside	124
Rearview Mirrors	124
Convex Outside Mirror	124
Storage Compartments	125
Glove Box	125
Center Overhead Console	125
Rear Compartment	125
Instrument Panel Cupholder	125
Center Floor Console	126
Rear Armrest Storage Compartment	127
Other Storage Compartments	127
Convenience Net	127
Cargo Security Shade	127
Cargo Tie Downs	129
Luggage Carrier	129
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	130
Front Ashtray	130
Rear Door Ashtrays Accessory Power Outlets	131
Sun Visors	132
HomeLink	133
Transmitter	133
Programming the Transmitter	134
Operating the Transmitter	135
Training a Garage Door Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)	136
Erasing Channels	137
Accessories	137
OnStar	137
System (If Equipped)	137
The Instrument Panel	138
Your Information System	138
Instrument Panel Cluster	140
Speedometer and Odometer	141
Tamper- Resistant Odometer	141
Trip Odometer	141
Tachometer	141
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	142
Safety Belt Reminder Light	142
Air Bag Readiness Light	143
Charging System Warning Light Voltmeter	144
Brake System Warning Light	145
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	146
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	147
If the Light Is Flashing	148
If the Light Is On Steady	148
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	149
Oil Pressure Gage	150
Security Light Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light	151
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	152
Check Gages Light	152
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator Light	152
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Lights	152
Fuel Gage	153
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	154
Comfort Controls	155
Heater and Air Conditioning Control System	155
Fan Knob	155
Temperature Knob	155
Mode Knob	155
Rear Air Conditioning	156
Air Conditioning	157
Heating	158
Ventilation System	158
Ventilation Tips	159
Defogging and Defrosting	159
Rear Window Defogger	159
Audio Systems	160
Setting the Clock	160
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	161
Playing the Radio	161
Finding a Station	162
Setting the Tone	163
Adjusting the Speakers	163
Playing a Cassette Tape	163
CD Adapter Kits	165
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	165
Remote Compact Disc Player	167
Console-Mounted CD Changer	169
Compact Disc Changer Errors	171
Theft-Deterrent Feature	171
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	171
Unlocking the Theft- Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	172
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	172
Understanding Radio Reception	173
AM	173
FM Stereo	173
Tips About Your Audio System	173
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	174
Care of Your Compact Discs	175
Fixed Mast Antenna	175
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	176
Defensive Driving	177
Drunken Driving	178
Control of a Vehicle Braking	181
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	182
Using Anti- Lock	184
Braking in Emergencies	184
Steering	184
Power Steering	184
Speed-Sensitive Steering	184
Steering Tips	184
Driving on Curves	184
Steering in Emergencies	185
Off-Road Recovery	186
Passing	187
Loss of Control	188
Skidding	188
Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle	189
Before You Go Off-Roading	189
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving	189
Environmental Concerns	190
Traveling to Remote Areas	191
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving	191
Scanning the Terrain	192
Driving on Off-Road Hills Approaching a Hill	193
Driving Uphill	194
Driving Downhill	196
Driving Across an Incline	198
Stalling on an Incline	199
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice	200
Driving in Water	200
After Off-Road Driving	201
Driving at Night	202
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	203
Hydroplaning	205
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	205
Driving Through Flowing Water	206
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	206
City Driving	206
Freeway Driving	207
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	208
Highway Hypnosis	209
Hill and Mountain Roads	210
Winter Driving	211
Driving on Snow or Ice	212
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	213
Recreational Vehicle Towing	215
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles	216
Loading Your Vehicle	217
Towing a Trailer	219
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	220
Weight of the Trailer	220
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	221
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	221
Hitches	221
Safety Chains	222
Trailer Brakes	222
Driving with a Trailer	223
Following Distance	223
Passing	224
Backing Up	224
Making Turns	224
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	224
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills	225
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	226
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	226
Trailer Wiring Harness	227
Section 5 Problems On The Road	229
Hazard Warning Flashers	230
Other Warning Devices	230
Jump Starting	231
Towing Your Vehicle	236
Engine Overheating	237
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	237
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	238
Cooling System	239
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	241
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	243
Engine Fan Noise If a Tire Goes Flat	246
Changing a Flat Tire	247
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	248
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	252
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	257
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	260
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	261
Using the Recovery Hooks	261
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	263
Service	264
Doing Your Own Service Work	264
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	265
Fuel	265
Fuels in Foreign Countries	267
Filling Your Tank	268
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood	270
Hood Release	271
VORTEC 5700 V8 Engine	272
Engine Oil	273
Checking Engine Oil	273
When to Add Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	274
Engine Oil Additives	276
When to Change Engine Oil	276
What to Do with Used Oil	276
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	277
Automatic Transmission Fluid	279
When to Check and Change	279
How to Check	280
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold	281
Checking the Fluid Level	281
How to Add Fluid	282
Rear Axle	283
When to Check and Change Lubricant	283
How to Check Lubricant	283
What to Use	283
Four-Wheel Drive	283
Transfer Case	283
When to Check Lubricant	283
How to Check Lubricant	284
What to Use	284
Front Axle	284
When to Check and Change Lubricant	284
How to Check Lubricant	284
What to Use	285
Engine Coolant	285
What to Use	286
Checking Coolant	287
Adding Coolant	287
Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid	288
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	288
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	289
What to Use	289
Windshield Washer Fluid	289
What to Use	289
Adding Washer Fluid	289
Brakes	290
Brake Fluid	290
Checking Brake Fluid	291
What to Add	292
Brake Wear	292
Brake Pedal Travel	293
Brake Adjustment	293
Replacing Brake System Parts	294
Fluid Leak Check	294
Battery	294
Vehicle Storage	294
Bulb Replacement	295
Halogen Bulbs	295
Headlamps	295
Parking/Turn Signal Lamps	296
Fog Lamps	297
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	298
Rear Lamps	298
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	299
Tires	300
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	301
When to Check	302
How to Check	302
Tire Inspection and Rotation	302
When It s Time for New Tires	303
Buying New Tires	304
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	305
Treadwear	305
Traction AA, A, B, C	305
Temperature A, B, C	306
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	306
Wheel Replacement	306
Used Replacement Wheels	307
Tire Chains	308
Appearance Care	308
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	309
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	309
Cleaning Vinyl	310
Cleaning Leather	310
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	310
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	310
Cleaning Wood Panels	310
Cleaning Speaker Covers	310
Care of Safety Belts	311
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	311
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades	311
Weatherstrips	312
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	312
Washing Your Vehicle	312
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	312
Finish Care	312
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts	313
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels	313
Cleaning Tires	314
Sheet Metal Damage	314
Finish Damage	314
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting	315
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	316
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	317
Engine Identification	317
Service Parts Identification Label	317
Electrical System	318
Add-On Electrical Equipment	318
Headlamp Wiring	318
Windshield Wipers	318
Power Windows and Other Power Options	318
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	319
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	319
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center	322
Replacement Bulbs	324
Capacities and Specifications	325
Engine Identification	325
Wheels and Tires	325
Cooling System Capacity (Approximate)	325
Crankcase Capacity (Approximate)	325
Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate)	326
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	326
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information	327
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	328
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	329
Customer Assistance Offices	330
United States	330
Canada	330
All Overseas Locations	330
Caribbean Numbers	330
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Roadside Service	331
Cadillac Owner Privileges	332
Roadside Service Availability	333
Reaching Roadside Service Roadside Service for the Hearing or	333
Speech Impaired	333
Courtesy Transportation	334
Plan Ahead When Possible	334
Transportation Options	334
Shuttle Service	334
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	334
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	335
Additional Program Information	335
Warranty Information	336
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	336
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	337
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	337

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