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Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly which has a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare tire must be installed with the valve stem pointing down. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 488. {CAUTION: Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the instructions listed below. To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible. If the cable is not visible, proceed to Step 6. 484

Section	Page
2007 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	9
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	11
Heated and Cooled Seats	12
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals	13
Power Reclining Seatbacks	15
Head Restraints	17
Center Seat	18
Rear Seats	18
Heated Seats	18
	60
Child Restraints	60
Older Children	60
Infants and Young Children	63
Child Restraint Systems	67
Where to Put the Restraint	72
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	73
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	82
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position	84
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	85
Airbag System	89
Where Are the Airbags?	92
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	95
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	97
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	98
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	98
Passenger Sensing System	100
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	104
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	105
Restraint System Check	106
Checking the Restraint Systems	106
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	107
Features and Controls	109
Keys	111
Remote Keyless Entry System	112
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	113
Doors and Locks	120
Door Locks	120
Power Door Locks	121
Delayed Locking	122
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	122
Rear Door Security Locks	122
Lockout Protection	123
Liftgate/Liftglass	124
Power Liftgate	126
Power Running Boards	130
Windows	131
Power Windows	132
Sun Visors	133
Theft-Deterrent Systems	133
Content Theft-Deterrent	133
PASS-Key® III+	135
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	135
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	137
New Vehicle Break-In	137
Ignition Positions	138
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	139
Starting the Engine	139
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	141
Engine Coolant Heater	141
Automatic Transmission Operation	142
Tow/Haul Mode	148
Parking Brake	149
Shifting Into Park (P)	150
Shifting Out of Park (P)	151
Parking Over Things That Burn	152
Engine Exhaust	153
Running the Engine While Parked	154
Mirrors	155
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Intellibeam™, OnStar®, Compass, and Temperature Display	155
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	157
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors	160
OnStar® System	163
Universal Home Remote System	165
Universal Home Remote System Operation	166
Storage Areas	170
Glove Box	170
Cupholder(s)	170
Center Console Storage Area	171
Assist Handles	171
Garment Hooks	171
Luggage Carrier	172
Rear Storage Area	173
Rear Seat Armrest	173
Convenience Net	173
Cargo Cover	174
Cargo Management System	176
Sunroof	179
Instrument Panel	181
Instrument Panel Overview	184
Hazard Warning Flashers	186
Other Warning Devices	186
Horn	186
Tilt Wheel	187
Heated Steering Wheel	187
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	188
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	188
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	189
Windshield Wipers	190
Rainsense™ II Wipers	191
Windshield Washer	192
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	193
Cruise Control	194
Exterior Lamps	197
Headlamps on Reminder	202
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	202
Automatic Headlamp System	203
Fog Lamps	204
Instrument Panel Brightness	204
Dome Lamps	204
Dome Lamp Override	205
Entry Lighting	205
Exit Lighting	205
Reading Lamps	205
Battery Run-Down Protection	205
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	206
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	210
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	211
Analog Clock	211
Climate Controls	212
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	212
Outlet Adjustment	217
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls	218
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	220
Instrument Panel Cluster	221
Speedometer and Odometer	222
Trip Odometer	222
Tachometer	222
Safety Belt Reminder Light	223
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	223
Airbag Readiness Light	224
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	225
Charging System Light	227
Brake System Warning Light	228
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	229
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	230
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	230
Tire Pressure Light	231
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	232
Oil Pressure Light	236
Security Light	236
Fog Lamp Light	237
Lights On Reminder	237
Cruise Control Light	237
Highbeam On Light	237
Tow/Haul Mode Light	238
Fuel Gage	238
Low Fuel Warning Light	239
Driver Information Center (DIC)	239
DIC Operation and Displays	240
DIC Warnings and Messages	245
DIC Vehicle Customization	254
Audio System(s)	265
Setting the Time	267
Radio with CD and DVD	268
XM Radio Messages	297
Navigation/Radio System	299
Rear Seat Entertainment System	299
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	310
Theft-Deterrent Feature	312
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	313
Radio Reception	314
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	315
Care of the CD and DVD Player	315
Rear Side Window Antenna	315
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	316
Chime Level Adjustment	316
Driving Your Vehicle	317
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	318
Defensive Driving	318
Drunken Driving	319
Control of a Vehicle	322
Braking	322
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	323
Braking in Emergencies	325
Locking Differential	325
Road Sensing Suspension	325
StabiliTrak® System	326
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	328
Steering	329
Off-Road Recovery	331
Passing	331
Loss of Control	333
Off-Road Driving	334
Driving at Night	350
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	351
City Driving	354
Freeway Driving	355
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	356
Highway Hypnosis	357
Hill and Mountain Roads	358
Winter Driving	360
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	364
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	364
Recovery Hooks	365
Loading Your Vehicle	366
Towing	372
Towing Your Vehicle	372
Recreational Vehicle Towing	372
Autoride®	373
Towing a Trailer	374
Trailer Recommendations	388
Service and Appearance Care	389
Service	392
Accessories and Modifications	393
California Proposition 65 Warning	393
Doing Your Own Service Work	394
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	395
Fuel	395
Gasoline Octane	395
Gasoline Specifications	395
California Fuel	396
Additives	396
Fuels in Foreign Countries	397
Filling the Tank	398
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	400
Checking Things Under the Hood	400
Hood Release	401
Engine Compartment Overview	402
Engine Oil	403
Engine Oil Life System	406
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	408
Automatic Transmission Fluid	411
Engine Coolant	415
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	418
Engine Overheating	418
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	421
Cooling System	422
Engine Fan Noise	427
Power Steering Fluid	427
Windshield Washer Fluid	428
Brakes	429
Battery	433
Jump Starting	434
All-Wheel Drive	438
Rear Axle	439
Front Axle	440
Headlamp Aiming	441
Bulb Replacement	445
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	445
Back-Up Lamps	445
License Plate Lamp	447
Replacement Bulbs	447
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	448
Tires	450
Tire Sidewall Labeling	451
Tire Terminology and Definitions	453
Inflation - Tire Pressure	456
High-Speed Operation	458
Tire Pressure Monitor System	458
Tire Inspection and Rotation	463
When It Is Time for New Tires	465
Buying New Tires	465
Different Size Tires and Wheels	467
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	468
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	469
Wheel Replacement	470
Tire Chains	471
If a Tire Goes Flat	472
Changing a Flat Tire	473
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	474
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	478
Secondary Latch System	484
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	488
Spare Tire	492
Appearance Care	492
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	492
Fabric/Carpet	494
Leather	495
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	495
Wood Panels	496
Speaker Covers	496
Care of Safety Belts	496
Weatherstrips	496
Washing Your Vehicle	496
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	497
Finish Care	497
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	498
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	498
Tires	499
Sheet Metal Damage	499
Finish Damage	500
Underbody Maintenance	500
Chemical Paint Spotting	500
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	501
Vehicle Identification	502
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	502
Service Parts Identification Label	502
Electrical System	502
Add-On Electrical Equipment	502
Windshield Wiper Fuses	503
Power Windows and Other Power Options	503
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	503
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	504
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	506
Underhood Fuse Block	507
Capacities and Specifications	512
Maintenance Schedule	513
Maintenance Schedule	514
Introduction	514
Maintenance Requirements	514
Your Vehicle and the Environment	514
Using the Maintenance Schedule	515
Scheduled Maintenance	517
Additional Required Services	519
Maintenance Footnotes	521
Owner Checks and Services	523
At Each Fuel Fill	523
At Least Once a Month	524
At Least Once a Year	524
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	527
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	529
Engine Drive Belt Routing	530
Maintenance Record	531
Customer Assistance Information	535
Customer Assistance and Information	536
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	536
Online Owner Center	539
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	539
Customer Assistance Offices	540
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	541
Roadside Service	541
Courtesy Transportation	545
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	547
Collision Damage Repair	548
Reporting Safety Defects	552
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	552
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	552
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	553
Service Publications Ordering Information	553

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