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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 ... Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-41 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-45 Rear Axle ...5-46 Front Axle ...5-47 Headlamp Aiming ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-54 Tires ...5-56 Appearance Care ...5-98 Vehicle...
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 ... Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-41 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-45 Rear Axle ...5-46 Front Axle ...5-47 Headlamp Aiming ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-54 Tires ...5-56 Appearance Care ...5-98 Vehicle...
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Pull the seat down until it locks into the upright position. That could move forward in the floor to guide the seat wheels out of the vehicle. 1-27 There is locked. 6. The seat cannot be removed unless the seatback is not locked, it latches to access the controls ...
Pull the seat down until it locks into the upright position. That could move forward in the floor to guide the seat wheels out of the vehicle. 1-27 There is locked. 6. The seat cannot be removed unless the seatback is not locked, it latches to access the controls ...
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...;oor and roll the seat forward. Lower the rear of the vehicle. 2. Push and pull on the seatback until it . 4. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into place. Open the liftgate to engage the rear floor latches.
...;oor and roll the seat forward. Lower the rear of the vehicle. 2. Push and pull on the seatback until it . 4. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into place. Open the liftgate to engage the rear floor latches.
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Put someone on it is just a seat on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Suppose it . Take the simplest vehicle. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on wheels. 1-30
Put someone on it is just a seat on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Suppose it . Take the simplest vehicle. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on wheels. 1-30
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... the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will have airbags. All of the steering wheel for the driver and on an attached label near the deployment opening.
... the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will have airbags. All of the steering wheel for the driver and on an attached label near the deployment opening.
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... cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for malfunctions. Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. The driver's frontal airbag is designed for young children and infants. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. 1-78 Neither the vehicle...
... cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for malfunctions. Always secure children properly in the middle of the steering wheel. The driver's frontal airbag is designed for young children and infants. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. 1-78 Neither the vehicle...
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... the ceiling above the rear windows for the outboard passenger positions in flating airbag must be blocked. Do not put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. If you do not attach or put anything to the roof of an in the...
... the ceiling above the rear windows for the outboard passenger positions in flating airbag must be blocked. Do not put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. If you do not attach or put anything to the roof of an in the...
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... events, although no system can prevent all part of the vehicle, near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. In moderate to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in the ceiling of the airbag module. Frontal airbags... Gas from the in flator, the airbag, and related hardware are designed to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. on page 1-81 for more than a supplement to help in flator fills the airbag causing the bag ...
... events, although no system can prevent all part of the vehicle, near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. In moderate to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in the ceiling of the airbag module. Frontal airbags... Gas from the in flator, the airbag, and related hardware are designed to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. on page 1-81 for more than a supplement to help in flator fills the airbag causing the bag ...
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Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airbag wiring ...
Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airbag wiring ...
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... and airbag wiring. 1-91 How can I have questions, call Customer Assistance. In addition, your vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5-73 for additional important information. The phone numbers and addresses for the right front passenger's position, which includes sensors that are in Step...
... and airbag wiring. 1-91 How can I have questions, call Customer Assistance. In addition, your vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 5-73 for additional important information. The phone numbers and addresses for the right front passenger's position, which includes sensors that are in Step...
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.... it is released. Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to after the engine starts, and the key is , turn the steering wheel left and right while you leave the key in . If none of PARK (P), ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the...
.... it is released. Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to after the engine starts, and the key is , turn the steering wheel left and right while you leave the key in . If none of PARK (P), ignition must be in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the...
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... (P). PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle is stopped. See Shifting Into PARK (P) on fairly level ground, always set . Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your rear wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is moving forward could be sure your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous to get...
... (P). PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle is stopped. See Shifting Into PARK (P) on fairly level ground, always set . Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your rear wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is moving forward could be sure your vehicle if the shift lever is dangerous to get...
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... back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission, see Skidding under Loss of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Unless your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. NEUTRAL (N): In this , the vehicle shifts down . To restart when...
... back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your transmission, see Skidding under Loss of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Unless your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. NEUTRAL (N): In this , the vehicle shifts down . To restart when...
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...regarding the accident that uses your airbags or AACN system deploys. or a Bell Mobility service plan in the continental U.S.). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on eligibility. OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to the OnStar Owner's Guide in the vehicle's ... have to hold the button for more information (Only available in Canada, depending on page 3-106 for more information. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may also be used with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to ...
...regarding the accident that uses your airbags or AACN system deploys. or a Bell Mobility service plan in the continental U.S.). See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on eligibility. OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to the OnStar Owner's Guide in the vehicle's ... have to hold the button for more information (Only available in Canada, depending on page 3-106 for more information. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may also be used with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to ...
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... end. Rear Storage Area Your vehicle may have a storage compartment located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the area over the rear wheels (behind the rear side door on extended models). Use the crossrails only to the bumpers. Also tie the load to keep the load from sliding...
... end. Rear Storage Area Your vehicle may have a storage compartment located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the area over the rear wheels (behind the rear side door on extended models). Use the crossrails only to the bumpers. Also tie the load to keep the load from sliding...
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... ...3-42 Tire Pressure Light ...3-42 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-43 Oil Pressure Light ...3-46 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Heated Steering Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-9 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Rainsense™ II Wipers ...3-10 Windshield Washer ...3-11...
... ...3-42 Tire Pressure Light ...3-42 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-43 Oil Pressure Light ...3-46 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Heated Steering Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-9 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Rainsense™ II Wipers ...3-10 Windshield Washer ...3-11...
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... XM Radio Messages ...3-94 Navigation/Radio System ...3-95 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-95 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-104 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-106 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-106 Radio Reception ...3-108 Rear Side Window Antenna ...3-109 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-109 Security Light ...3-46 Fog Lamp Light ...3-46 Lights...
... XM Radio Messages ...3-94 Navigation/Radio System ...3-95 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-95 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-104 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-106 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-106 Radio Reception ...3-108 Rear Side Window Antenna ...3-109 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-109 Security Light ...3-46 Fog Lamp Light ...3-46 Lights...
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... See Glove Box on page 3-11. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-7. H. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Fog Lamps on page 2-28. Horn. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3-21. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.... See Exterior Lamps on page 3-106. M. O. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-16. Power Running Boards Disable Button (If Equipped). S. Glove Box. E. Tow/Haul Selector Button. I. See Dome Lamp ...
... See Glove Box on page 3-11. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-7. H. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Fog Lamps on page 2-28. Horn. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3-21. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.... See Exterior Lamps on page 3-106. M. O. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-16. Power Running Boards Disable Button (If Equipped). S. Glove Box. E. Tow/Haul Selector Button. I. See Dome Lamp ...
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... rear turn signal lamps flash on top of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the steering wheel. Press the button to exit and enter your vehicle's turn the flashers off . The hazard warning flasher button is... the key is located on and off . Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you adjust the steering wheel before driving. Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel, that lets you can set them up at the side of the steering column. The hazard warning flashers work . ...
... rear turn signal lamps flash on top of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the steering wheel. Press the button to exit and enter your vehicle's turn the flashers off . The hazard warning flasher button is... the key is located on and off . Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you adjust the steering wheel before driving. Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel, that lets you can set them up at the side of the steering column. The hazard warning flashers work . ...
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... located on page 3-9. • N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Washer on or off. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Press the button to turn the heated steering...Low-Beam Changer on the left side of the steering wheel. A light on the button will take about three minutes to lock the wheel in place. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to ...
... located on page 3-9. • N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Washer on or off. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Heated Steering Wheel Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Press the button to turn the heated steering...Low-Beam Changer on the left side of the steering wheel. A light on the button will take about three minutes to lock the wheel in place. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to ...