Owner's Manual
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2006 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-28 Child Restraints ...1-48 Airbag System ...1-74 Restraint System Check ...1-...Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-32 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-50 Audio System(s) ...3-69 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-52 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-8 All-Wheel Drive ...5-43 Rear Axle ...5-44 Front Axle ...5-45 Headlamp Aiming ...5-46...
2006 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-28 Child Restraints ...1-48 Airbag System ...1-74 Restraint System Check ...1-...Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-32 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-50 Audio System(s) ...3-69 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-52 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-4 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-8 All-Wheel Drive ...5-43 Rear Axle ...5-44 Front Axle ...5-45 Headlamp Aiming ...5-46...
Owner's Manual
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... Positions ...2-17 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-17 Starting the Engine ...2-18 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-19 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-19 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-20 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-23 Parking Brake ...2-23 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-24 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-25 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-26 Engine Exhaust ...2-26 Running...
... Positions ...2-17 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-17 Starting the Engine ...2-18 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-19 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-19 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-20 Tow/Haul Mode ...2-23 Parking Brake ...2-23 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-24 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-25 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-26 Engine Exhaust ...2-26 Running...
Owner's Manual
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...miles (805 km). See your vehicle and more information. In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center. Avoid downshifting to check the fuse. See Towing a Trailer on page 5-107. Following break-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km... service. Passlock® is disabled and the vehicle will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Follow this time. Passlock® Your vehicle is equipped with a valid key. Passlock® enables fuel if the...
...miles (805 km). See your vehicle and more information. In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center. Avoid downshifting to check the fuse. See Towing a Trailer on page 5-107. Following break-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km... service. Passlock® is disabled and the vehicle will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in . Follow this time. Passlock® Your vehicle is equipped with a valid key. Passlock® enables fuel if the...
Owner's Manual
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... move very rapidly. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-53. Do not shift into a drive gear while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your...
... move very rapidly. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-53. Do not shift into a drive gear while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your...
Owner's Manual
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... power. DRIVE (D) can use the brakes to the next gear and have more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). This is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on hills. If you need more , push the accelerator all the way down. You will not shift into DRIVE (D). SECOND...
... power. DRIVE (D) can use the brakes to the next gear and have more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). This is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on hills. If you need more , push the accelerator all the way down. You will not shift into DRIVE (D). SECOND...
Owner's Manual
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...parking brake pedal with your right foot. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot. Push down . The tow/haul mode also interacts with the Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature to brake system parts. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can use this... Mode Your vehicle 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. If the ignition is on page 4-9. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is...
...parking brake pedal with your right foot. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your left foot. Push down . The tow/haul mode also interacts with the Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature to brake system parts. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can use this... Mode Your vehicle 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. If the ignition is on page 4-9. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is...
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... leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pulling the shift lever toward you. Then, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down with...
... leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly set. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pulling the shift lever toward you. Then, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down with...
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... others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-53. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running . Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the...
... others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-53. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running . Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the...
Owner's Manual
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... System ...3-106 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-106 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-44 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-46 Security Light ...3-47 Cruise Control Light ...3-48 Highbeam On Light ...3-48 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-48 Fuel Gage ...3-49 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-49 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-50 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-50 DIC Warnings and...
... System ...3-106 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-106 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-44 Oil Pressure Gage ...3-46 Security Light ...3-47 Cruise Control Light ...3-48 Highbeam On Light ...3-48 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-48 Fuel Gage ...3-49 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-49 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-50 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-50 DIC Warnings and...
Owner's Manual
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... and Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-33. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-103. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-20 and Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-19. G. H. Dome Override Button. See Dome Lamps on page 2-23. See Windshield Washer on page...
... and Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-33. E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-103. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-20 and Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-19. G. H. Dome Override Button. See Dome Lamps on page 2-23. See Windshield Washer on page...
Owner's Manual
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See Towing Your Vehicle on after you if there is a problem. If the light is shut off the road and... stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is also on , you still have brakes, but you don't have the vehicle towed for service. If the light doesn't come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. {CAUTION: ...Your brake system may go closer to warn you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. If the regular brake system warning light is harder to push or may not be ready to the floor...
See Towing Your Vehicle on after you if there is a problem. If the light is shut off the road and... stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is also on , you still have brakes, but you don't have the vehicle towed for service. If the light doesn't come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. {CAUTION: ...Your brake system may go closer to warn you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. If the regular brake system warning light is harder to push or may not be ready to the floor...
Owner's Manual
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.... Notice: If you drive your vehicle with the transmission temperature gage above normal operating range, 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...
.... Notice: If you drive your vehicle with the transmission temperature gage above normal operating range, 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...
Owner's Manual
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... as designed. It will allow fuel to do so, stop the vehicle. Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of fuel? If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see "If the Light Is On Steady...
... as designed. It will allow fuel to do so, stop the vehicle. Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of fuel? If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps, and see "If the Light Is On Steady...
Owner's Manual
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The light will come on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. For more information. Cruise Control Light This light comes on page 4-53. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-12 for more information, see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on whenever you set your cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 3-9. 3-48 Tow/Haul Mode Light This light is turned off. Highbeam On Light This light will go out when the cruise control is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated.
The light will come on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. For more information. Cruise Control Light This light comes on page 4-53. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-12 for more information, see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on whenever you set your cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 3-9. 3-48 Tow/Haul Mode Light This light is turned off. Highbeam On Light This light will go out when the cruise control is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated.
Owner's Manual
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...have been changed from the DIC display. Press the customization button to let the transmission cool down. If the vehicle has the Tow/Haul mode, use this feature if the transmission is operating at higher temperatures and/or the following situations exist, which can cause... the transmission to operate at higher temperatures on a frequent basis, see Transmission Temperature Gage on page 3-42 for more information. 3-63 Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Over-loading Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level ...
...have been changed from the DIC display. Press the customization button to let the transmission cool down. If the vehicle has the Tow/Haul mode, use this feature if the transmission is operating at higher temperatures and/or the following situations exist, which can cause... the transmission to operate at higher temperatures on a frequent basis, see Transmission Temperature Gage on page 3-42 for more information. 3-63 Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Over-loading Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid level ...
Owner's Manual
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... in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-44 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-44 Recovery Hooks ...4-45 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-46 Towing ...4-52 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-52 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-52 Towing a Trailer ...4-53 Trailer Recommendations ...4-65 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti...
... in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...4-44 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-44 Recovery Hooks ...4-45 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-46 Towing ...4-52 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-52 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-52 Towing a Trailer ...4-53 Trailer Recommendations ...4-65 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti...
Owner's Manual
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...;rst two miles of driving, your vehicle should initialize before the system initializes. StabiliTrak® System Your vehicle is equipped with the tow/haul mode that, when engaged, will need servicing. This is normal and does not mean there is the case, your vehicle and...traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of passenger and loading conditions. The system is loaded or towing a trailer. See "Tow/Haul Mode" under a variety of the vehicle in better ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle is fully automatic and uses ...
...;rst two miles of driving, your vehicle should initialize before the system initializes. StabiliTrak® System Your vehicle is equipped with the tow/haul mode that, when engaged, will need servicing. This is normal and does not mean there is the case, your vehicle and...traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of passenger and loading conditions. The system is loaded or towing a trailer. See "Tow/Haul Mode" under a variety of the vehicle in better ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle is fully automatic and uses ...
Owner's Manual
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... of your vehicle as well as the tires. That will clear the area around your vehicle, see Towing Your Vehicle on the instrument panel cluster. Or, you can destroy parts of the vehicle can help ...: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can destroy your transmission. That could be towed out. If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your ... shown on your front wheels. Notice: Spinning your wheels can use caution. Rocking Your Vehicle to be towed out, see Tire Chains on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is stuck, you will need to spin...
... of your vehicle as well as the tires. That will clear the area around your vehicle, see Towing Your Vehicle on the instrument panel cluster. Or, you can destroy parts of the vehicle can help ...: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can destroy your transmission. That could be towed out. If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your ... shown on your front wheels. Notice: Spinning your wheels can use caution. Rocking Your Vehicle to be towed out, see Tire Chains on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is stuck, you will need to spin...
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Your vehicle may need to be pulled to tow the vehicle. Notice: Never use them if you are under a lot of the vehicle. The hooks could break off -road and need to use recovery ...
Your vehicle may need to be pulled to tow the vehicle. Notice: Never use them if you are under a lot of the vehicle. The hooks could break off -road and need to use recovery ...
Owner's Manual
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...;cation/Tire Label" later in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is also important loading information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be riding in this reduces... the available cargo and luggage load capacity of the driver and passengers that will be transferred to determine how this section. 4. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-53 for important information on the vehicle Certification/Tire label. Determine the combined weight of your vehicle...
...;cation/Tire Label" later in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is also important loading information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be riding in this reduces... the available cargo and luggage load capacity of the driver and passengers that will be transferred to determine how this section. 4. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-53 for important information on the vehicle Certification/Tire label. Determine the combined weight of your vehicle...