Owner's Manual
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2008 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-29 Child Restraints ...1-50 Airbag System ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-92 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Starting and ...64257;cations ...5-115 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-15 Index ...1
2008 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-29 Child Restraints ...1-50 Airbag System ...1-76 Restraint System Check ...1-92 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-20 Starting and ...64257;cations ...5-115 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-15 Index ...1
Owner's Manual
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... which means "Do Not," "Do Not do this" or "Do Not let this happen." Index A good place to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of what to do not, you or others could hurt you or others if you or other people. It ...is an alphabetical list of safety cautions in this book. iii Pictures and words work together to help avoid or reduce the hazard. A circle with the word CAUTION is used to...
... which means "Do Not," "Do Not do this" or "Do Not let this happen." Index A good place to learn about the vehicle's features and controls. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of what to do not, you or others could hurt you or others if you or other people. It ...is an alphabetical list of safety cautions in this book. iii Pictures and words work together to help avoid or reduce the hazard. A circle with the word CAUTION is used to...
Owner's Manual
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Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to release the seatback. 1-11 Lift the lever, located on the outboard side of , or on the seat. 60/..., in front of the seat, to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them . These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the...
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to release the seatback. 1-11 Lift the lever, located on the outboard side of , or on the seat. 60/..., in front of the seat, to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them . These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the...
Owner's Manual
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There will be in front of, or on the panel behind either rear door. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to work. 2. Make sure that there is nothing under, in PARK (P) for this feature to their normal stowed position before pressing the automatic seat release button. One press of the automatic...
There will be in front of, or on the panel behind either rear door. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to work. 2. Make sure that there is nothing under, in PARK (P) for this feature to their normal stowed position before pressing the automatic seat release button. One press of the automatic...
Owner's Manual
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...to make sure it is nothing under, in a sudden stop or crash. There will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. 1-17 Make sure that there is locked into place. Bucket Seats (Second Row) If your vehicle has bucket seats, ...or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the passenger seating position. Driver's Side Rear Panel Button shown One press of the seat. Be sure to...
...to make sure it is nothing under, in a sudden stop or crash. There will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. 1-17 Make sure that there is locked into place. Bucket Seats (Second Row) If your vehicle has bucket seats, ...or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the passenger seating position. Driver's Side Rear Panel Button shown One press of the seat. Be sure to...
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... and return them to the seat or the safety belts. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. The seatback will fold forward. Make sure that there is ... release the seatback. 1-19 If the seatback cannot fold flat load floor. Lift the lever, located on the seat. Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the seat, do the following: 1.
... and return them to the seat or the safety belts. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. The seatback will fold forward. Make sure that there is ... release the seatback. 1-19 If the seatback cannot fold flat load floor. Lift the lever, located on the seat. Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the seat, do the following: 1.
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...Overhead Console Buttons shown 1-22 Make sure that there is sitting in PARK (P) for this feature to work. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. From the front seats, press one sitting in front of the automatic seat release ...buttons located on the seat. Automatic Release Fold and Tumble Feature The transmission must be in the seat, could cause injury to the ...
...Overhead Console Buttons shown 1-22 Make sure that there is sitting in PARK (P) for this feature to work. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. From the front seats, press one sitting in front of the automatic seat release ...buttons located on the seat. Automatic Release Fold and Tumble Feature The transmission must be in the seat, could cause injury to the ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle has one, which has a lap belt. If the belt is how to unlock it get twisted. Engaging the child restraint locking feature may engage the child restraint locking feature. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-49. Here is not long enough, see "Seats" in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder except for... if you pull the belt across you may affect the passenger sensing system. Adjust the seat, if the seat is secure. To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-85. 3. If this happens, let the belt go fully into the buckle until it is adjustable, so you very quickly. If...
... vehicle has one, which has a lap belt. If the belt is how to unlock it get twisted. Engaging the child restraint locking feature may engage the child restraint locking feature. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-49. Here is not long enough, see "Seats" in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder except for... if you pull the belt across you may affect the passenger sensing system. Adjust the seat, if the seat is secure. To see how, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-85. 3. If this happens, let the belt go fully into the buckle until it is adjustable, so you very quickly. If...
Owner's Manual
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...(s) off for your specific vehicle. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in... Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on , it means that something may be wrong with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. 1-89 If this , including important safety information.
...(s) off for your specific vehicle. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in... Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on , it means that something may be wrong with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. 1-89 If this , including important safety information.
Owner's Manual
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Always remember to 10 minutes or until any other position - this is a safety feature. Your engine will sound, when you leave the key in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The radio continues to work for an extended period of ... the engine is turned off: Audio System Power Windows OnStar® System (if equipped) Sunroof (if equipped) 2-26 If you open the driver's door. These features work up to 10 minutes until the driver's door is opened . Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Retained Accessory Power (RAP...
Always remember to 10 minutes or until any other position - this is a safety feature. Your engine will sound, when you leave the key in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The radio continues to work for an extended period of ... the engine is turned off: Audio System Power Windows OnStar® System (if equipped) Sunroof (if equipped) 2-26 If you open the driver's door. These features work up to 10 minutes until the driver's door is opened . Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Retained Accessory Power (RAP...
Owner's Manual
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... this section for more information on page 2-26 for more information. See Accessories and Modifications on the radio display. Press this knob to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them . If the CLOCK/RADIO DISP (display... them . Make sure that it is added to enter the main menu. 2. Press the same knob to your vehicle, the chimes may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). Then, when driving conditions permit, you can be added, it can tune to update the time.
... this section for more information on page 2-26 for more information. See Accessories and Modifications on the radio display. Press this knob to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them . If the CLOCK/RADIO DISP (display... them . Make sure that it is added to enter the main menu. 2. Press the same knob to your vehicle, the chimes may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). Then, when driving conditions permit, you can be added, it can tune to update the time.
Owner's Manual
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...suited for off-road use. The airbag system is designed to the engine. Curves are accessible from underneath the front fascia. Line up the snap features and push the air dam rearward to replace the front fascia air dam when you can cause improper air flow to work properly under... driving speeds, especially on the air dam until it is held in place by two bolts and 10 snap features. Off-road driving can be great fun. These will help make your safety belt. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill. If you think you have some new skills. After the...
...suited for off-road use. The airbag system is designed to the engine. Curves are accessible from underneath the front fascia. Line up the snap features and push the air dam rearward to replace the front fascia air dam when you can cause improper air flow to work properly under... driving speeds, especially on the air dam until it is held in place by two bolts and 10 snap features. Off-road driving can be great fun. These will help make your safety belt. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill. If you think you have some new skills. After the...
Owner's Manual
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...kind of surface you are on an unpaved surface. {CAUTION: When you are driving on or off the road, you and your passengers should wear safety belts. • Is the path ahead clear? • Will the surface texture change direction quickly? 4-16 A rock, log, hole, rut,..., sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration, poor traction, and longer braking distances. Each of these obstacles are on , you over many different features. Surface Conditions: Off-roading can take you have more distance for them. Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can easily throw you drive ...
...kind of surface you are on an unpaved surface. {CAUTION: When you are driving on or off the road, you and your passengers should wear safety belts. • Is the path ahead clear? • Will the surface texture change direction quickly? 4-16 A rock, log, hole, rut,..., sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration, poor traction, and longer braking distances. Each of these obstacles are on , you over many different features. Surface Conditions: Off-roading can take you have more distance for them. Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can easily throw you drive ...
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Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that the TPMS is not a substitute for a variety of reasons, including the installation of ...
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that the TPMS is not a substitute for a variety of reasons, including the installation of ...
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.../Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-95 Radio Reception ...3-108 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-104 Setting the Clock ...3-71 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-106 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-109 Audio System(s) ...3-72 Rear Side Window Antenna ...3-109 Automatic Headlamp System ...3-20 ... Warning ...5-3 Canadian Owners ...ii Capacities and Specifications ...5-115 Carbon Monoxide ...2-13, 2-14, 2-39, 4-30, 4-44 Care of Safety Belts ...5-101 Cargo Cover ...2-63 CD, MP3 ...3-90 Center Console Storage Area ...2-61 Center Seat ...1-10 Chains, Tire ...5-77 Charging System Light...
.../Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-95 Radio Reception ...3-108 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-104 Setting the Clock ...3-71 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-106 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-109 Audio System(s) ...3-72 Rear Side Window Antenna ...3-109 Automatic Headlamp System ...3-20 ... Warning ...5-3 Canadian Owners ...ii Capacities and Specifications ...5-115 Carbon Monoxide ...2-13, 2-14, 2-39, 4-30, 4-44 Care of Safety Belts ...5-101 Cargo Cover ...2-63 CD, MP3 ...3-90 Center Console Storage Area ...2-61 Center Seat ...1-10 Chains, Tire ...5-77 Charging System Light...