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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...engine if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your vehicle and more information. See your dealer. See Roadside Service on page 4-53 for the trailer towing capabilities of your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at ... for service. You may also want to restart the engine. In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center. Do not make full-throttle starts. See Towing a Trailer on page 7-5. 2-16 ® Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in . ...
...engine if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your vehicle and more information. See your dealer. See Roadside Service on page 4-53 for the trailer towing capabilities of your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at ... for service. You may also want to restart the engine. In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center. Do not make full-throttle starts. See Towing a Trailer on page 7-5. 2-16 ® Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in . ...
Owner's Manual
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... by your parking brake and move very rapidly. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-44. Shift to . Be sure the engine is not running unless you have to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is dangerous. You...
... by your parking brake and move very rapidly. {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-44. Shift to . Be sure the engine is not running unless you have to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is dangerous. You...
Owner's Manual
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... a hill, use SECOND (2) on slippery road surfaces. This is intended to use your vehicle from a stop on hills. THIRD (3): This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive...
... a hill, use SECOND (2) on slippery road surfaces. This is intended to use your vehicle from a stop on hills. THIRD (3): This position is also used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive...
Owner's Manual
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...Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol, to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. The button for more information. Pull the bottom edge of the column shift lever. A chime will activate and ...the warning light will go off before driving. Tow/Haul Mode Your vehicle is off . See Road Sensing Suspension on page 4-53 for this feature to release the parking brake. Verify that the...
...Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the parking brake pedal with the parking brake symbol, to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. The button for more information. Pull the bottom edge of the column shift lever. A chime will activate and ...the warning light will go off before driving. Tow/Haul Mode Your vehicle is off . See Road Sensing Suspension on page 4-53 for this feature to release the parking brake. Verify that the...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition key to leave your vehicle with the engine running, it . Do not leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set . Then, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P) by pulling the shift lever toward you...
... ignition key to leave your vehicle with the engine running, it . Do not leave your vehicle with the parking brake firmly set . Then, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P) by pulling the shift lever toward you...
Owner's Manual
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... in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move suddenly. But if you have to, here are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. 2-27 Also, idling in a closed -in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle...
... in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your parking brake and move suddenly. But if you have to, here are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-40. 2-27 Also, idling in a closed -in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle...
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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...See Glove Box on page 3-99. I. M. O. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-10. See Windshield Washer on page 3-33. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. Audio System. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-7. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-29. See Dome Lamps on page 2-...43. See Instrument Panel Storage Area on page 3-19. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-20 and Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-20. N. StabiliTrak® Disable Button. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 2-23. See Audio System...
...See Glove Box on page 3-99. I. M. O. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-10. See Windshield Washer on page 3-33. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. Audio System. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-7. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-29. See Dome Lamps on page 2-...43. See Instrument Panel Storage Area on page 3-19. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-20 and Tow/Haul Mode on page 3-20. N. StabiliTrak® Disable Button. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 2-23. See Audio System...
Owner's Manual
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...have it fixed so it will come on . You will also hear a chime sound on , have the vehicle towed for service. See Brake System Warning Light on steady. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on...a problem with the brake system warning light on after you don't have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. ...See Towing Your Vehicle on you have pulled off the road and stop . It may go closer to an...
...have it fixed so it will come on . You will also hear a chime sound on , have the vehicle towed for service. See Brake System Warning Light on steady. That's normal. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on...a problem with the brake system warning light on after you don't have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on , you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. ...See Towing Your Vehicle on you have pulled off the road and stop . It may go closer to an...
Owner's Manual
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... drive your dealer for service. If the transmission continues to the radiator. 3-43 Notice: If 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...
... drive your dealer for service. If the transmission continues to the radiator. 3-43 Notice: If 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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... the fuel cap has 3-45 Have you recently changed brands of water? Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as designed. If the Light Is On Steady You may be sure to correct the...
... the fuel cap has 3-45 Have you recently changed brands of water? Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphill grades If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as designed. If the Light Is On Steady You may be sure to correct the...
Owner's Manual
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The light will come on page 4-53. See Cruise Control on page 3-12 for more information, see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. Highbeam On Light This light will go out when the cruise control is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated. Cruise Control Light This light comes on page 3-9. 3-48 For more information. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light is turned off. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on whenever you set your cruise control.
The light will come on page 4-53. See Cruise Control on page 3-12 for more information, see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. Highbeam On Light This light will go out when the cruise control is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated. Cruise Control Light This light comes on page 3-9. 3-48 For more information. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light is turned off. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on whenever you set your cruise control.
Owner's Manual
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To change feature preferences, make sure the ignition is on and the vehicle is equipped with for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Over-loading Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid ... turn signal is left the factory, but may not be displayed on page 3-42 for more information. 3-63 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 change feature preferences, make sure the ignition is on and the vehicle is equipped with for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. Towing a trailer Hot outside air temperatures Hauling a large or heavy load Over-loading Low transmission fluid level High transmission fluid ... turn signal is left the factory, but may not be displayed on page 3-42 for more information. 3-63 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...
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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...turn the vehicle off and then restart it may take approximately two miles of the shock absorbers. If this is a problem with the tow/haul mode that, when engaged, will need servicing. RSS also interacts with your vehicle and begin to drive away, the system performs...checks to provide the optimum vehicle ride. Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature provides superior vehicle ride and handling under Towing a Trailer on or activate, the STABILITY SYS DISABLED or SERVICE STABILITY message will be taken in for service. 4-9 You will provide ...
...turn the vehicle off and then restart it may take approximately two miles of the shock absorbers. If this is a problem with the tow/haul mode that, when engaged, will need servicing. RSS also interacts with your vehicle and begin to drive away, the system performs...checks to provide the optimum vehicle ride. Road Sensing Suspension The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature provides superior vehicle ride and handling under Towing a Trailer on or activate, the STABILITY SYS DISABLED or SERVICE STABILITY message will be taken in for service. 4-9 You will provide ...
Owner's Manual
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...to Get It Out First, turn the system off light are illuminated on your transmission. By slowly spinning your wheels in gear. That could be towed out. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as possible. If that the STABILITY SYS DISABLED message and the traction off by... in the forward and reverse directions, you will clear the area around your front wheels. The method known as possible. Rocking Your Vehicle to be towed out, see Tire Chains on page 4-52. {CAUTION: If you do not want to be injured. If you let your wheels too fast. Notice: Spinning...
...to Get It Out First, turn the system off light are illuminated on your transmission. By slowly spinning your wheels in gear. That could be towed out. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as possible. If that the STABILITY SYS DISABLED message and the traction off by... in the forward and reverse directions, you will clear the area around your front wheels. The method known as possible. Rocking Your Vehicle to be towed out, see Tire Chains on page 4-52. {CAUTION: If you do not want to be injured. If you let your wheels too fast. Notice: Spinning...
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... by warranty. You may have recovery hooks at a sideways angle. Never pull on the hooks at the front of force. Your vehicle may need to tow the vehicle. Always pull the vehicle straight out.
... by warranty. You may have recovery hooks at a sideways angle. Never pull on the hooks at the front of force. Your vehicle may need to tow the vehicle. Always pull the vehicle straight out.
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... and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4-47 See Towing a Trailer on page 4-53 for important information on page 5-64. Tire Pressure on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight...
... and luggage load capacity calculated in your vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4-47 See Towing a Trailer on page 4-53 for important information on page 5-64. Tire Pressure on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight...