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2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual M
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Canadian Owners
How to Use This Manual
Index
Safety Warnings and Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Symbols
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Front Seats
Power Seats
Power Lumbar
Heated Seats
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Heated and Cooled Seats
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Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals
Easy Exit Seat
Power Reclining Seatbacks
Head Restraints
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
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Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
Why Safety Belts Work
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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
Rear Seat Passengers
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
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Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Extender
Child Restraints
Older Children
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Infants and Young Children
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Child Restraint Systems
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Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in the Vehicle
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Lower Anchors
Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Airbag System
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Where Are the Airbags?
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When Should an Airbag Inate?
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What Makes an Airbag Inate?
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?
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Passenger Sensing System
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Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
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Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Keys
Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Battery Replacement
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Remote Vehicle Start
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Remote Start Ready
Doors and Locks
Door Locks
Power Door Locks
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Delayed Locking
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Rear Door Security Locks
Lockout Protection
Midgate
Midgate
Operation
Rear Glass Removal and Storage
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Reinstalling the Rear Glass
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Lowering the Midgate
with the Rear Glass in Place
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Raising the Midgate
Tailgate
Tailgate Removal
Power Running Boards
Windows
Power Windows
Express-Down Windows
Window Lockout o
Sun Visors
Sun Visors with Slide Rod
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Content Theft-Deterrent
Testing the Alarm
PASS-Key
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PASS-Key
III+ Operation
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Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Ignition Positions
Key In the Ignition
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Starting the Engine
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Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
Engine Coolant Heater
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transmission Operation
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Driver Shift Control (DSC)
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Tow/Haul Mode
Grade Braking
Parking Brake
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Shifting Into Park (P)
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
Torque Lock
Shifting Out of Park (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running the Engine While Parked
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Intellibeam, OnStar
, Compass, and Temperature Display
Automatic Dimming
Compass Operation
Compass Variance
Outside Temperature
Cleaning the Mirror
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar
, Compass and Temperature Display
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Temperature and Compass Display
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Compass Variance
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Compass Calibration
Cleaning the Mirror
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Curb View Assist
Heated Mirrors
Convex Mirror
OnStar
System
Services
Hands-Free Calling
Steering Wheel Controls
Universal Home Remote System
(With Three Round LED)
(With One Triangular LED)
Operation (With Three Round LED)
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Programming Universal Home Remote Fixed Code
Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code
Using Universal Home Remote
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)
Programming Universal Home Remote
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
Using Universal Home Remote
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Cupholder(s)
Instrument Panel Storage Area
Center Console Storage Area
Luggage Carrier
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Rear Seat Armrest
Cargo Cover Panels
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Cargo Panel Storage System
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Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
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Cargo Tie Downs
All-Weather Cargo Area
Maintenance and Cleaning
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Side Rail Channels
Midgate
Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning
Cargo Area Floor Drains
Top-Box Storage
Sunroof
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Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Other Warning Devices
Horn
Tilt Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass
Windshield Wipers
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Rainsense II Wipers
Windshield Washer
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Heated Windshield Washer
Cruise Control
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Exterior Lamps
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IntellliBeam Intelligent High-Beam Headlamp Control System
Turning On and Enabling IntellliBeam
Driving with IntellliBeam
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Disabling and Resetting IntellliBeam at the Rearview Mirror
Cleaning the IntellliBeam Light Sensor
Headlamps on Reminder
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Automatic Headlamp System
Fog Lamps
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Exterior Cargo Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
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Dome Lamps
Dome Lamp Override
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Entry/Exit Lighting
Reading Lamps
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
How the System Works
How the System Works when Backing
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
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Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
Analog Clock
Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate Control
Drivers Side Temperature Knob
Passengers Side Temperature Knob
Automatic Operation
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger
Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
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Speedometer and Odometer
Trip Odometer
Tachometer
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Airbag Readiness Light
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
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Charging System Light
Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
StabiliTrak
Indicator Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Tire Pressure Light
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
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If the Light is Flashing
If the Light Is On Steady
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Oil Pressure Light
Security Light
Fog Lamp Light
Lights On Reminder
Cruise Control Light
Highbeam On Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light
Fuel Gage
Driver Information Center (DIC)
DIC Operation and Displays
DIC Buttons
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Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3
Fuel Range
Average Economy
Fuel Used
Timer
Transmission Temperature
Vehicle Information Menu Items T
Oil Life
Units
Tire Pressure
Relearn Tire Positions
Relearn Remote Key
Blank Display
DIC Warnings and Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) TURNED OFF
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
FUEL LEVEL LOW
HOOD OPEN
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
MANUAL SHIFT X
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
PARKING ASSIST OFF
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
SERVICE AIR BAG
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES SOON
SERVICE PARKING ASSIST
SERVICE STABILITRAK
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
STABILITRAK OFF
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE
TURN SIGNAL ON
DIC Vehicle Customization
Entering the Feature Settings Menu
Feature Settings Menu Items
DISPLAY IN ENGLISH
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
REMOTE DOOR LOCK
REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK
DELAY DOOR LOCK
EXIT LIGHTING
APPROACH LIGHTING
AUTO HIGH BEAMS
CHIME VOLUME
PARK TILT MIRRORS
EASY EXIT SEAT
MEMORY SEAT RECALL
REMOTE START
DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED
FACTORY SETTINGS
EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS
Exiting the Feature Settings Menu
Audio System(s)
Setting the Time
Setting the Date
Radio with CD and DVD
Playing the Radio O
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble)
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
XM Satellite Radio Service
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Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS Messages
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Activating Program Type (PTY) Stations (RDS and XM)
Radio Message
Radio Messages for XM Only
Using the Six-Disc CD Changer
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Using an MP3 CD
MP3 Format
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Empty Directory or Folder
No Folder
Order of Play
File System and Naming
Preprogrammed Playlists
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CD Messages
Using the DVD Player
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DVD Messages
Playing a DVD Video
Playing a DVD Audio Disc
Playing a CD in the DVD Drive
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Playing an MP3 Formatted Disc
Using the AUX Display (If Equipped)
Congurable Radio Display Keys
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XM Radio Messages
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Navigation/Radio System
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Driver Control of the Audio System
Before You Drive
Headphones
Battery Replacement
Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
How to Change the RSE Video Screen Settings
Audio Output
Video Screen
Remote Control
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DVD Display Error Messages
DVD Distortion
Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console
Cleaning the Video Screen
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
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Radio Reception
AM
FM Stereo
XM Satellite Radio Service
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Care of the CD and DVD Player
Fixed Mast Antenna
XM Satellite Radio Antenna
Chime Level Adjustment
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Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Defensive Driving
Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
Braking
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
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Using ABS
Braking in Emergencies
Locking Differential
Road Sensing Suspension
StabiliTrak
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Traction Control Operation
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
Steering
Power Steering
Steering Tips
Steering in Emergencies
Off-Road Recovery
Passing
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Loss of Control
Skidding
Off-Road Driving
Before You Go Off-Roading
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
Environmental Concerns
Traveling to Remote Areas
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
Scanning the Terrain
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Driving on Off-Road Hills
Approaching a Hill
Driving Uphill
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Driving Across an Incline
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Stalling on an Incline
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
Driving in Water
After Off-Road Driving
Driving at Night
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Flowing Water
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
City Driving
Freeway Driving
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Highway Hypnosis
Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
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If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
Recovery Hooks
Loading Your Vehicle
Tire and Loading Information Label
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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Certication/Tire Label
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Add-On Equipment
Automatic Level Control
Truck-Camper Loading Information
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Autoride
Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing
All-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Towing a Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicles Tires
Hitches
Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches
Safety Chains
Trailer Brakes
Driving with a Trailer
Following Distance
Passing
Backing Up
Making Turns
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Driving On Grades
Parking on Hills
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Trailer Wiring Harness
Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions
Trailer Recommendations
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Service
Accessories and Modications
California Proposition 65 Warning
Doing Your Own Service Work
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
Fuel
Gasoline Octane
Gasoline Specications
California Fuel
Additives
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling the Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
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Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
Engine Oil Additives
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
What to Do with Used Oil
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
Cold Check Procedure
Hot Check Procedure
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Consistency of Readings
Engine Coolant
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Checking Coolant
Adding Coolant
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Engine Overheating
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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Engine Fan Noise
Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid
What to Add
Brake Wear
Brake Pedal Travel
Brake Adjustment
Replacing Brake System Parts
Battery
Vehicle Storage
Jump Starting
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All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
How to Check Lubricant
What to Use
Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
How to Check Lubricant
Front Axle
Headlamp Aiming
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Bulb Replacement
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
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License Plate Lamp
Replacement Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
22-Inch Tires
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Size
Tire Terminology and Denitions
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Ination - Tire Pressure
When to Check
How to Check
High-Speed Operation
Tire Pressure Monitor System
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Resetting the TPMS Identication Codes
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry and Science Canada
Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It Is Time for New Tires
Buying New Tires
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Different Size Tires and Wheels
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
Temperature A, B, C
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Wheel Replacement
Used Replacement Wheels
Tire Chains
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Secondary Latch System
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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Spare Tire
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Fabric/Carpet
Leather
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
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Weatherstrips
Washing Your Vehicle
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Finish Care
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Tires
Sheet Metal Damage
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identication Label
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Windshield Wiper Fuses
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Top View
Underhood Fuse Block
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Capacities and Specications
Engine Specications
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Maintenance Requirements
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Using the Maintenance Schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services (contd)
Maintenance Footnotes
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Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level Check
Engine Coolant Level Check
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Tire Wear Inspection
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
Hood Support Gas Strut Service
Underbody Flushing Service
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record
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Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance and Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center (United States only)
My GM Canada (Canada only)
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
Customer Assistance Offices
United States Customer Assistance
Canada Customer Assistance
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
Roadside Service
Who Is Covered?
Cadillac Owner Privileges
Additional Services for Canadian Customers
Roadside Service Availability
Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Courtesy Transportation
Scheduling Service Appointments
Transportation Options
Shuttle Service
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Additional Program Information
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
Collision Damage Repair
Collision Parts
Repair Facility
Insuring Your Vehicle
If an Accident Occurs
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Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
Service Bulletins
Owner Information
Current and Past Model Order Forms
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