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and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-47 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 5-49... and Specifications ...5-1 11 NormalMaintenanceReplacement Parts Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-2 Maintenance Schedule CustomerAssistanceInformation ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 ...7-9 Reporting Safety Defects Index ...1 The 2003 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 ...1-7 Rear Seats Safety Belts ...1-25 ...1-48 Child Restraints Supplemental Restraint System (SRS...
and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-47 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 5-49... and Specifications ...5-1 11 NormalMaintenanceReplacement Parts Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 ...6-2 Maintenance Schedule CustomerAssistanceInformation ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 ...7-9 Reporting Safety Defects Index ...1 The 2003 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 ...1-7 Rear Seats Safety Belts ...1-25 ...1-48 Child Restraints Supplemental Restraint System (SRS...
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... mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for more information. During this breaking-in . Don't tow a trailer during break-in ." Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in . fast... or slow - Don't make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with new linings can turn it to LOCK. 2-18 See "Towing a Trailer" in the ignition switch you get new brake linings. You will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition ...
... mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for more information. During this breaking-in . Don't tow a trailer during break-in ." Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in . fast... or slow - Don't make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with new linings can turn it to LOCK. 2-18 See "Towing a Trailer" in the ignition switch you get new brake linings. You will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition ...
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... won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set . A S L get out of yourvehicl, .f the shift lever is being towed. _ _ -s d a n , . - You or others could damage your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. If you have to use when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. You...
... won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set . A S L get out of yourvehicl, .f the shift lever is being towed. _ _ -s d a n , . - You or others could damage your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer'' in the Index. If you have to use when you have left the engine running, the vehicle can roll. You...
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... go down steep mountain roads, but then you need more power for off and on slippery road surfaces. DRIVE (D): This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on a hill. This might happen if you even more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). On cold days, approximately...
... go down steep mountain roads, but then you need more power for off and on slippery road surfaces. DRIVE (D): This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on a hill. This might happen if you even more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). On cold days, approximately...
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... on page 4-9. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with a loaded vehicle. Push down with a tow/haul mode. You can use this feature is located on the end of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake ...symbol, to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. The tow/haul mode also interacts with the Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature to enhance the ride when trailering or with your right foot. See...
... on page 4-9. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with a loaded vehicle. Push down with a tow/haul mode. You can use this feature is located on the end of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake ...symbol, to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. The tow/haul mode also interacts with the Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature to enhance the ride when trailering or with your right foot. See...
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... lever toward you 're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you 're pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on can cause your vehicle. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is...
... lever toward you 're on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. If you 're pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on can cause your vehicle. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is...
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... engine running unless you have to, here are some things to be injured. See "Winter Driving'' in easily. But if you 're pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-25. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle won 't move suddenly. can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your...
... engine running unless you have to, here are some things to be injured. See "Winter Driving'' in easily. But if you 're pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-25. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle won 't move suddenly. can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your...
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... ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-39 Transmission Temperature Gage ...3.40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3.41 Oil Pressure Gage ...3.43 Security Light ...3.44 Cruise Control Light ...3.45 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-45 Fuel Gage ...3-45 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...DIC Operation and Displays ...DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-47...
... ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-39 Transmission Temperature Gage ...3.40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3.41 Oil Pressure Gage ...3.43 Security Light ...3.44 Cruise Control Light ...3.45 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-45 Fuel Gage ...3-45 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-46 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...DIC Operation and Displays ...DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-47...
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... Q. StabiliTrak@Button T. Rear Wiper Washer J. Clock R. GloveBox 3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. AudioSystem Hazard Warning Flashers H. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Button S. Exterior Lamps Control C. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button G. Comfort Control System Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons L. TiltLever N. They also let police know...
... Q. StabiliTrak@Button T. Rear Wiper Washer J. Clock R. GloveBox 3-5 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. AudioSystem Hazard Warning Flashers H. Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Button S. Exterior Lamps Control C. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button G. Comfort Control System Your hazard warning flashers let you have a problem. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons L. TiltLever N. They also let police know...
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... warn you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light is still on page 4-47. If the warning light comes on , have the vehicle towed for service. If the light is still on and a chime sounds there could be working properly if the brake system warning light is on briefly... when you if there is harder to the floor. See Towing Your Vehicle on after you start your brake system inspected right away. Driving with the brake system warning light on then, have it fixed so...
... warn you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light is still on page 4-47. If the warning light comes on , have the vehicle towed for service. If the light is still on and a chime sounds there could be working properly if the brake system warning light is on briefly... when you if there is harder to the floor. See Towing Your Vehicle on after you start your brake system inspected right away. Driving with the brake system warning light on then, have it fixed so...
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... vehicle is on page 3-47 for further information. When the transmission enters the protection mode, you can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: Towing a trailer, hot outside air temperatures, hauling a large or heavy load, low transmission fluid level, high transmission fluid level, restricted air flow to about 265°...
... vehicle is on page 3-47 for further information. When the transmission enters the protection mode, you can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: Towing a trailer, hot outside air temperatures, hauling a large or heavy load, low transmission fluid level, high transmission fluid level, restricted air flow to about 265°...
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... away once the engine is safe to your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. If the light remains on page 5-5. Have you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the proper fuel to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on . You may have your vehicle: Reducing...
... away once the engine is safe to your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. If the light remains on page 5-5. Have you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the proper fuel to evaporate into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on . You may have your vehicle: Reducing...
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For more fuel as soon as possible. See Cruise Control under Towing a Trailer on page 3-7. The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more information, see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Turn Signal/lVultifunction Lever on page 4-50. 3-45 When the ignition... is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated. Fuel Gage Tow/HauI Mode Light United States Canada 1 -ab This light is on whenever you set your tank. Cruise Control Light The cruise light comes...
For more fuel as soon as possible. See Cruise Control under Towing a Trailer on page 3-7. The gage will first indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more information, see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Turn Signal/lVultifunction Lever on page 4-50. 3-45 When the ignition... is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated. Fuel Gage Tow/HauI Mode Light United States Canada 1 -ab This light is on whenever you set your tank. Cruise Control Light The cruise light comes...
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... message comes on and stays on page 3-37 Your brake system may not have pulled off the road and stop . You should have the vehicle towed for braking. If the brake system warning light is also on again when you are driving, there is still displayed, or if it will take... displayed it will take longer to an accident. If you may not be harder to push and it comes on , you should have the vehicle towed for service. If you continue to drive with the Supplemental Brake Assist system. 3-59 I If the message is displayed. If the message is a problem with...
... message comes on and stays on page 3-37 Your brake system may not have pulled off the road and stop . You should have the vehicle towed for braking. If the brake system warning light is also on again when you are driving, there is still displayed, or if it will take... displayed it will take longer to an accident. If you may not be harder to push and it comes on , you should have the vehicle towed for service. If you continue to drive with the Supplemental Brake Assist system. 3-59 I If the message is displayed. If the message is a problem with...
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... and the chime will hear a chime. DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver's door is not fully closed and the vehicle is operated at higher temperatures: Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level Restricted air flow to the radiator. When...
... and the chime will hear a chime. DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver's door is not fully closed and the vehicle is operated at higher temperatures: Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level Restricted air flow to the radiator. When...
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Ice or Snow ...Towing ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Recreational Vehicle Towing ...Loading Your Vehicle ...Trailer Recommendations ...Towing a Trailer ...4.35 4.36 4-37 4-38 4-38 4-40 4-44 Your Driving. the Road. Section Driving Your Vehicle City Driving ...Freeway Driving ...Before Leaving on Wet Roads ...4-...
Ice or Snow ...Towing ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Recreational Vehicle Towing ...Loading Your Vehicle ...Trailer Recommendations ...Towing a Trailer ...4.35 4.36 4-37 4-38 4-38 4-40 4-44 Your Driving. the Road. Section Driving Your Vehicle City Driving ...Freeway Driving ...Before Leaving on Wet Roads ...4-...
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...no problems. You may take approximately two miles of passenger and loading conditions. You will need servicing. The system should be displayed. See "Tow/Haul Mode" under a variety of driving before the vehicle reaches 20 m.p.h. (32 km/h). If the vehicle has gone through hard acceleration,...monitor vehicle speed, wheel to provide the optimum vehicle ride. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the tow/haul mode that, when engaged, will be taken in most driving conditions. Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature ...
...no problems. You may take approximately two miles of passenger and loading conditions. You will need servicing. The system should be displayed. See "Tow/Haul Mode" under a variety of driving before the vehicle reaches 20 m.p.h. (32 km/h). If the vehicle has gone through hard acceleration,...monitor vehicle speed, wheel to provide the optimum vehicle ride. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the tow/haul mode that, when engaged, will be taken in most driving conditions. Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature ...
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... get you out after a few tries, you don't wantto spin your wheels too fast. Release the accelerator pedal while you do need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the instrument panel cluster. you 're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. When you let your tires spin at... out when you will clear the area around your vehicle has them. By slowly spinning your wheels in gear. If that may need to be towed out. h speed, they can explode, and you can overheat. And, the transmission or other partsof the vehicle can destroy your vehicle. If you spin ...
... get you out after a few tries, you don't wantto spin your wheels too fast. Release the accelerator pedal while you do need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the instrument panel cluster. you 're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. When you let your tires spin at... out when you will clear the area around your vehicle has them. By slowly spinning your wheels in gear. If that may need to be towed out. h speed, they can explode, and you can overheat. And, the transmission or other partsof the vehicle can destroy your vehicle. If you spin ...
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The hooks could break off and you or others could be damaged andit would not be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. Your vehicle could be covered by warranty. 4-46 These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
The hooks could break off and you or others could be damaged andit would not be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. Your vehicle could be covered by warranty. 4-46 These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle.
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...all four wheels on the ground, or even with any of recreational vehicle towing are known as a "dolly"). Notices Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on ...a device known as "dinghy towing" (towing your If vehicle must be on page 7-5. Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you want to tow your disabled vehicle towed. Your vehicle was not designed to have your vehicle behind a motorhome),...
...all four wheels on the ground, or even with any of recreational vehicle towing are known as a "dolly"). Notices Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on ...a device known as "dinghy towing" (towing your If vehicle must be on page 7-5. Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you want to tow your disabled vehicle towed. Your vehicle was not designed to have your vehicle behind a motorhome),...