Cadillac escalade 2002 User Manuals

User Manual (English)

User Manual

Table of Contents

2002 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual
1
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
13
Section 2 Features and Controls
80
- Windows
  81
  - Power Windows
    82
    - Express- Down Window
      82
    - Rear Window Lockout
      82
- Keys
  83
- Door Locks
  85
  - Power Door Locks
    86
  - Lockout Prevention
    87
  - Child Security Locks
    87
- Keyless Entry System
  87
  - Operation
    88
  - Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
    89
  - Battery Replacement
    89
- Liftgate/Liftglass
  91
- Theft
  92
  - Key in the Ignition
    92
  - Parking at Night
    92
  - Parking Lots
    92
- Content Theft-Deterrent
  93
  - Testing the Alarm
    94
- Passlock
  94
- New Vehicle Break-In
  95
- Ignition Positions
  95
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    96
- Starting Your Engine
  96
- Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
  98
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    98
- Automatic Transmission Operation
  99
  - Tow/Haul Mode Button
    102
- Parking Brake
  103
- Shifting Into PARK (P)
  104
  - Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
    105
  - Torque Lock
    106
- Shifting Out of PARK (P)
  106
- Parking Over Things That Burn
  107
- Engine Exhaust
  107
- Running Your Engine While You re Parked
  108
  - Autoride
    109
- Locking Rear Axle
  109
- Horn
  109
- Tilt Wheel
  109
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
  110
  - Turn and Lane Change Signals
    110
    - Turn Signal On Chime
      111
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    111
  - Flash-To-Pass Feature
    111
  - Windshield Wipers
    111
  - Windshield Washer
    112
    - Rear Window Washer/Wiper
      112
  - Cruise Control
    113
- Exterior Lamps
  116
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    117
  - Lamps On Reminder
    118
  - Puddle Lamps
    118
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    118
  - Fog Lamps
    120
- Interior Lamps
  120
  - Instrument Panel Intensity Control
    120
  - Exit Lighting
    120
  - Illuminated Entry
    121
  - Front Reading Lamps
    121
  - Dome Lamps
    122
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    122
- Mirrors
  122
  - Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
    122
    - Temperature Display
      123
    - Electrochromic Mirror Operation
      123
    - Compass Operation
      124
    - Compass Calibration
      124
    - Compass Variance
      124
  - Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (Heated)
    125
  - Curb View Assist Mirror
    126
  - Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
    126
  - Power Folding Mirrors
    127
  - Convex Outside Mirror
    127
- Storage Compartments
  128
  - Glove Box
    128
  - Center Console Storage Area
    128
    - Center Console Storage Area Access Door
      129
  - Rear Storage Compartment
    130
  - Rear Armrest/Storage Compartment
    130
  - Cupholders
    130
  - Cargo Security Shade
    131
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    132
  - Convenience Net
    132
  - Luggage Carrier
    132
- Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
  134
  - Front Ashtray
    134
  - Accessory Power Outlets
    135
- Analog Clock
  136
- Sun Visors
  136
  - Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
    136
- OnStar System (If Equipped)
  137
  - Safety and Security Services
    138
  - Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)
    139
  - OnStar System Limitations
    139
- Sunroof (If Equipped)
  140
- HomeLink Transmitter
  141
  - Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
    142
  - Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)
    143
  - Canadian Programming
    144
  - Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
    144
  - Erasing Channels
    144
  - Resetting Defaults
    144
  - Accessories
    144
- The Instrument Panel - Your Information System
  145
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  147
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    148
    - Trip Odometer
      148
    - Engine Hour Meter Display
      148
  - Tachometer
    148
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  148
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    149
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    149
  - Voltmeter
    150
  - Brake System Warning Light
    151
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    152
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    153
  - Transmission Temperature Gage
    153
  - Low Traction Light (If Equipped)
    155
  - Traction Off Light (If Equipped)
    155
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
    156
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    160
  - Cruise Light
    161
  - Tow/Haul Light
    161
  - Fuel Gage
    161
- Message Center
  162
  - Battery Message
    162
  - TRANS FLUID HOT Message
    163
  - TRANS HOT...IDLE ENGINE Message
    164
  - LOW COOLANT Message
    165
  - CHECK COOLANT TEMP Message
    165
  - ENGINE OVERHEATED Message
    165
  - REDUCED ENGINE POWER Message
    165
  - CHECK ENG OIL PRESSURE Message
    166
  - CHECK ENG OIL Message
    166
  - CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message
    167
  - SECURITY Message
    167
  - LOW WASHER FLUID Message
    167
  - SERVICE RIDE CONTROL Message
    167
  - CARGO DOOR AJAR Message
    168
  - LOW FUEL Message
    168
  - SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM Message
    168
  - STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE Message
    169
  - STABILITY SYSTEM LIMITED Message
    169
  - STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED Message
    170
- Secondary Information Center (SIC)
  170
  - Fuel
    170
  - Trip
    171
    - Personal Trip Computer and Business Trip Computer
      171
    - Timer
      171
    - Vehicle History Last 15 Days
      171
    - Annual Mileage
      172
  - Menu
    172
    - Automatic Door Lock
      172
    - Automatic Door Unlock
      173
    - Remote Lock Feedback
      173
    - Remote Unlock Feedback
      173
    - Headlamp Delay
      173
    - Perimeter Lamps
      173
    - Seat and Mirror Recall
      174
    - Exit Position of Seat
      174
    - Mirror Reverse Tilt
      174
    - Alarm Warning
      174
    - Language
      175
    - Display Units
      175
    - Day/Date/Time
      175
    - Language and Personalization Reset
      175
- Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
  176
  - How the System Works
    176
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
178
- Comfort Controls
  179
- Audio Systems
  187
  - AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Bose)
    188
    - Playing the Radio
      188
    - Finding a Station
      189
    - Setting Preset Stations
      189
    - Setting the Tone
      190
    - Adjusting the Speakers
      190
    - Playing a Cassette Tape
      190
    - CD Adapter Kits
      192
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    192
  - Compact Disc Changer
    194
    - Compact Disc Changer Errors
      197
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    197
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    199
  - Understanding Radio Reception
    200
    - AM
      200
    - FM Stereo
      200
  - Tips About Your Audio System
    200
  - Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    201
  - Care of Your Compact Discs
    203
  - Care of Your Compact Disc Changer
    203
  - Diversity Antenna System
    203
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
204
- Defensive Driving
  205
- Drunken Driving
  206
- Control of a Vehicle
  209
- Braking
  209
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    210
    - Using Anti- Lock
      212
  - Braking in Emergencies
    212
- Traction Control System (TCS) (2- Wheel Drive)
  212
- Stabilitrak System (All- Wheel Drive)
  214
- Steering
  215
  - Power Steering
    215
    - Speed- Sensitive Steering
      215
  - Steering Tips
    216
    - Driving on Curves
      216
  - Steering in Emergencies
    217
- Off-Road Recovery
  218
- Passing
  218
- Loss of Control
  220
  - Skidding
    220
- Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
  221
  - Before You Go Off-Roading
    221
  - Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    221
  - Environmental Concerns
    222
  - Traveling to Remote Areas
    223
  - Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    223
  - Scanning the Terrain
    224
  - Driving on Off-Road Hills
    225
  - Approaching a Hill
    225
  - Driving Uphill
    226
  - Driving Downhill
    228
  - Driving Across an Incline
    230
  - Stalling on an Incline
    231
  - Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
    232
  - Driving in Water
    232
  - After Off-Road Driving
    233
- Driving at Night
  234
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
  235
  - Hydroplaning
    237
  - Driving Through Deep Standing Water
    237
  - Driving Through Flowing Water
    238
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    238
- City Driving
  239
- Freeway Driving
  240
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
  241
- Highway Hypnosis
  242
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  242
- Winter Driving
  244
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    245
  - If You re Caught in a Blizzard
    246
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
  248
  - Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Only)
    249
  - Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Only)
    250
- Loading Your Vehicle
  251
  - Level Control
    253
- Towing a Trailer
  253
  - If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
    254
    - Tow/Haul Mode
      255
  - Weight of the Trailer
    256
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    256
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
    257
  - Hitches
    257
  - Safety Chains
    258
  - Trailer Brakes
    258
  - Driving with a Trailer
    259
  - Following Distance
    260
  - Passing
    260
  - Backing Up
    260
  - Making Turns
    260
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    261
  - Driving On Grades
    261
  - Parking on Hills
    262
  - When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
    262
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    262
  - Trailer Wiring Harness
    263
Section 5 Problems on the Road
265
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
302
- Service
  303
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    303
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    304
- Fuel
  304
  - Gasoline Octane
    304
  - Gasoline Specifications
    305
  - California Fuel
    305
  - Additives
    306
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  306
- Filling Your Tank
  307
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  309
- Checking Things Under the Hood
  309
  - Hood Release
    310
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    311
- Engine Oil
  312
  - Checking Engine Oil
    313
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    314
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    315
  - Engine Oil Additives
    316
  - When to Change Engine Oil
    316
    - How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message
      317
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    317
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  318
- Passenger Compartment Air Filter
  320
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  321
  - When to Check and Change
    321
  - How to Check
    321
    - Checking the Fluid Level
      322
  - How to Add Fluid
    324
- Rear Axle
  325
  - When to Check Lubricant
    325
  - How to Check Lubricant
    325
  - What to Use
    325
- All-Wheel Drive
  325
  - Transfer Case
    325
    - When to Check Lubricant
      325
    - How to Check Lubricant
      326
    - What to Use
      326
  - Front Axle
    326
    - When to Check and Change Lubricant
      326
    - How to Check Lubricant
      327
    - What to Use
      327
- Engine Coolant
  328
  - What to Use
    329
  - Checking Coolant
    330
    - Adding Coolant
      331
- Power Steering Fluid
  331
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    332
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    332
  - What to Use
    332
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  332
  - What to Use
    332
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    333
- Brakes
  334
  - Brake Fluid
    334
    - Checking Brake Fluid
      335
    - What to Add
      335
  - Brake Wear
    336
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    337
  - Brake Adjustment
    337
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    337
- Battery
  337
  - Vehicle Storage
    338
- Bulb Replacement
  338
  - Halogen Bulbs
    338
  - Headlamps
    339
    - Headlamp Aiming
      342
    - Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
      344
    - Headlamp Vertical Aiming
      344
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    347
  - Center High Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
    347
  - Taillamps
    348
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  349
- Tires
  350
  - Inflation -- Tire Pressure
    351
    - When to Check
      351
    - How to Check
      351
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    352
    - When It s Time for New Tires
      353
  - Buying New Tires
    354
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    355
    - Treadwear
      355
    - Traction -- AA, A, B, C
      355
    - Temperature -- A, B, C
      356
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    356
  - Wheel Replacement
    357
    - Used Replacement Wheels
      358
  - Tire Chains
    358
- Appearance Care
  359
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
  359
  - Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
    359
  - Cleaning Vinyl
    360
  - Cleaning Leather
    360
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    360
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    360
  - Cleaning Wood Panels
    360
  - Cleaning Speaker Covers
    360
- Care of Safety Belts
  361
- Cleaning Glass Surfaces
  361
- Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
  362
- Weatherstrips
  362
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
  362
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    362
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    363
  - Finish Care
    363
  - Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    363
- Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels
  364
- Cleaning Tires
  364
- Sheet Metal Damage
  364
- Finish Damage
  365
- Underbody Maintenance
  365
- Chemical Paint Spotting
  365
- GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
  366
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  367
  - Engine Identification
    367
- Service Parts Identification Label
  367
- Electrical System
  368
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    368
  - Windshield Wipers
    368
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    368
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    368
- Replacement Bulbs*
  376
- Capacities and Specifications
  377
  - Wheels and Tires
    377
  - Cooling System Capacity
    377
  - Crankcase Capacity
    377
  - Fuel Tank Capacity
    377
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  378
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
379
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
405

Size:

3.18 MB
Pages:

417
Language:

English