Owner's Manual
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... Road, and Your Vehicle ...Towing ...Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...Headlamp Aiming ... 1 2007 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...18 Safety Belts ...38 Child Restraints ...60 Airbag System ...89 Restraint System Check ...106 ...
... Road, and Your Vehicle ...Towing ...Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...All-Wheel Drive ...Rear Axle ...Front Axle ...Headlamp Aiming ... 1 2007 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...9 Rear Seats ...18 Safety Belts ...38 Child Restraints ...60 Airbag System ...89 Restraint System Check ...106 ...
Owner's Manual
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...costs were. For vehicles with roof-mounted rollover airbags, the airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. See Off-Road Driving on page 334 for tips on rough terrain. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from ... system detects that the vehicle is in flation is determined by the location and severity of the impact or a rollover event. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on off -road usage. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? The inflator, airbag, and related hardware are located ...
...costs were. For vehicles with roof-mounted rollover airbags, the airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. See Off-Road Driving on page 334 for tips on rough terrain. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from ... system detects that the vehicle is in flation is determined by the location and severity of the impact or a rollover event. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on off -road usage. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? The inflator, airbag, and related hardware are located ...
Owner's Manual
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.... D (START): This position starts the engine. 138 It is all the way in the accessory ignition position for driving. Make sure the key is a theft-deterrent feature. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key only with your vehicle in . If none of time. You...
.... D (START): This position starts the engine. 138 It is all the way in the accessory ignition position for driving. Make sure the key is a theft-deterrent feature. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key only with your vehicle in . If none of time. You...
Owner's Manual
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... NEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into...
... NEUTRAL (N) only. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. {CAUTION: Shifting into...
Owner's Manual
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... and release the lever to start heating. The button for this feature is on the left side of the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel, that lets you adjust the steering wheel before driving. Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel will display while the feature is located on .
... and release the lever to start heating. The button for this feature is on the left side of the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel, that lets you adjust the steering wheel before driving. Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The steering wheel will display while the feature is located on .
Owner's Manual
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... foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. Cruise Control {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® system and begins to safely use... cruise control on slippery roads. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. This can cause excessive wheel slip, and you apply your cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can really help on and turns off when cruise control...
... foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. Cruise Control {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your vehicle has the StabiliTrak® system and begins to safely use... cruise control on slippery roads. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. This can cause excessive wheel slip, and you apply your cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can really help on and turns off when cruise control...
Owner's Manual
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... you are driving about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your new desired speed, then release it. • To increase vehicle speed in very small amounts, press the SET- button on the steering wheel until you .../h) slower. This shuts off the pedal, your speed while using cruise control: • Press and hold the SET- button on the steering wheel briefly. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control To increase the cruise speed while using cruise control: • Press and hold the +RES ...
... you are driving about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your new desired speed, then release it. • To increase vehicle speed in very small amounts, press the SET- button on the steering wheel until you .../h) slower. This shuts off the pedal, your speed while using cruise control: • Press and hold the SET- button on the steering wheel briefly. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control To increase the cruise speed while using cruise control: • Press and hold the +RES ...
Owner's Manual
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...thermostat, it means that your vehicle needs service. If you have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may need service. If the warning light does not come on then, have been operating your vehicle may be ready to warn you... should come on briefly when the engine is a problem. This light will not limit wheel spin. If it will be a problem with your StabiliTrak® system and your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you if there is started. StabiliTrak® Indicator Light This warning light should pull off...
...thermostat, it means that your vehicle needs service. If you have it fixed so it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may need service. If the warning light does not come on then, have been operating your vehicle may be ready to warn you... should come on briefly when the engine is a problem. This light will not limit wheel spin. If it will be a problem with your StabiliTrak® system and your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you if there is started. StabiliTrak® Indicator Light This warning light should pull off...
Owner's Manual
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... want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you put different wheels on . To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the four sensors are driving in about 20 minutes. However, you should normally leave StabiliTrak® on your vehicle... without transferring the sensors. See your GM dealer for more wheel spin. See your driving accordingly. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will display if a part on page 326 for service....
... want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you put different wheels on . To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the four sensors are driving in about 20 minutes. However, you should normally leave StabiliTrak® on your vehicle... without transferring the sensors. See your GM dealer for more wheel spin. See your driving accordingly. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will display if a part on page 326 for service....
Owner's Manual
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...less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. For more information, see Defensive Driving on the drive - avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. While your vehicle is a necessity for safe driving. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on page 318. 265 By ... a few moments to read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them. {CAUTION: This system provides you or others can be injured...
...less effort, as well as take advantage of its features. For more information, see Defensive Driving on the drive - avoid engaging in extended searching while driving. While your vehicle is a necessity for safe driving. Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on page 318. 265 By ... a few moments to read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. Then, when driving conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them. {CAUTION: This system provides you or others can be injured...
Owner's Manual
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...-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 ...351 317
...-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 ...351 317
Owner's Manual
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...be covered by your warranty. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to activate constantly. This can affect your vehicle is equipped with the system. When road conditions allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak...the brake-traction control to engage or disengage the front axle. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle's performance. In this state, engine power is normal. This is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more information. StabiliTrak® may re-engage the cruise ...
...be covered by your warranty. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to activate constantly. This can affect your vehicle is equipped with the system. When road conditions allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak...the brake-traction control to engage or disengage the front axle. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your vehicle's performance. In this state, engine power is normal. This is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more information. StabiliTrak® may re-engage the cruise ...
Owner's Manual
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... material is the terrain itself. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to a lower gear. But your vehicle does not have features like all-wheel drive - help make your vehicle responsive on the road to make it does have any doubt. Always be ready for extended or severe off-road service... until your vehicle is for off-road use. You may straighten out. If your vehicle does not have all -wheel drive or if it has 20-inch tire/wheel assemblies, you should not drive off-road unless you are usually thought necessary for a second skid if it occurs. See Tires on slippery surfaces...
... material is the terrain itself. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to a lower gear. But your vehicle does not have features like all-wheel drive - help make your vehicle responsive on the road to make it does have any doubt. Always be ready for extended or severe off-road service... until your vehicle is for off-road use. You may straighten out. If your vehicle does not have all -wheel drive or if it has 20-inch tire/wheel assemblies, you should not drive off-road unless you are usually thought necessary for a second skid if it occurs. See Tires on slippery surfaces...
Owner's Manual
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... be towed with all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with all four wheels on the ground, will...Is your vehicle is not designed to be towed? Just as you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with only two of its wheels will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with any of the wheels on page 372. 373 Your vehicle is prepared to be towed. • Do you...
... be towed with all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with all four wheels on the ground, will...Is your vehicle is not designed to be towed? Just as you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with only two of its wheels will damage drivetrain components. Do not tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with any of the wheels on page 372. 373 Your vehicle is prepared to be towed. • Do you...
Owner's Manual
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.... See "Tow/Haul Mode" under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. Use the following procedure to the towing vehicle. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for more information. 374 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is fully automatic and uses... that , when activated, will provide additional control of the vehicle. The repairs would not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles can be damaged. Autoride® The Autoride® feature provides improved vehicle ride and handling under Towing a Trailer...
.... See "Tow/Haul Mode" under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. Use the following procedure to the towing vehicle. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for more information. 374 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is fully automatic and uses... that , when activated, will provide additional control of the vehicle. The repairs would not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles can be damaged. Autoride® The Autoride® feature provides improved vehicle ride and handling under Towing a Trailer...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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It must have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be covered by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could cause a ground connection you do not follow these steps exactly, some .... Jump Starting If your vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want . Check the other . Notice: If the other vehicle's system is in a drive gear, not in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If you do not want to use vehicles with 12-volt systems with a negative ground system...
It must have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be covered by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could cause a ground connection you do not follow these steps exactly, some .... Jump Starting If your vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want . Check the other . Notice: If the other vehicle's system is in a drive gear, not in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. If you do not want to use vehicles with 12-volt systems with a negative ground system...
Owner's Manual
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... that need lubrication. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do not touch each other or other vehicle. 5. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel Drive, be covered by your warranty. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 517. The repairs would not be sure to perform the lubricant...
... that need lubrication. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do not touch each other or other vehicle. 5. All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case If your vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel Drive, be covered by your warranty. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 517. The repairs would not be sure to perform the lubricant...
Owner's Manual
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... Canada 10953474). U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. Transfer Case Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive) Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953474). Look for "Approved for the H-Specification" on , Superlube (GM Part...
... Canada 10953474). U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. Transfer Case Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive) Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 3634770, in Canada 10953474). Look for "Approved for the H-Specification" on , Superlube (GM Part...
Owner's Manual
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... After an Airbag Inflates? ...98 Airbag System (cont.) When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...95 Where Are the Airbags? ...92 All-Wheel Drive ...438 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...328 Analog Clock ...211 Antenna, Rear Side Window ...315 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...316 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS...
... After an Airbag Inflates? ...98 Airbag System (cont.) When Should an Airbag Inflate? ...95 Where Are the Airbags? ...92 All-Wheel Drive ...438 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...328 Analog Clock ...211 Antenna, Rear Side Window ...315 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...316 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS...