Cadillac escalade ext 2002 User Manuals

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User Manual

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2002 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner’s Manual
1
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Section 2 Features and Controls
67
- Windows
  68
  - Power Windows
    69
    - Driver's Express-Down Window
      69
    - Window Lockout Switch
      69
- Keys
  70
- Door Locks
  72
  - Power Door Locks
    73
    - Programmable Locks
      73
  - Lockout Prevention
    73
  - Child Security Locks
    74
- Keyless Entry System
  74
  - Operation
    75
    - Remote Panic Alarm
      75
  - Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
    76
  - Battery Replacement
    76
- Midgate
  77
  - Midgate Operation
    78
- Tailgate
  88
  - Tailgate Removal
    88
- Theft
  89
  - Key in the Ignition
    89
  - Parking at Night
    90
  - Parking Lots
    90
- Content Theft-Deterrent
  90
  - Testing the Alarm
    91
- Passlock
  92
- New Vehicle "Break-In"
  92
- Ignition Positions
  93
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    94
- Starting Your Engine
  94
- Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
  95
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    96
- Automatic Transmission Operation
  97
  - Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button
    100
- Parking Brake
  101
- Shifting Into PARK (P)
  102
  - Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
    103
  - Torque Lock
    104
- Shifting Out of PARK (P)
  104
- Parking Over Things That Burn
  105
- Engine Exhaust
  105
- Running Your Engine While You're Parked
  106
- Road Sensing Suspension
  107
- Locking Rear Axle
  107
- All-Wheel Drive
  107
- Horn
  107
- Tilt Wheel
  108
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
  108
  - Turn Signal and Lane-Change Signals
    109
    - Turn Signal On Chime
      109
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    109
  - Flash-To-Pass Feature
    110
  - Windshield Wipers
    110
  - Windshield Washer
    110
  - Cruise Control
    111
- Exterior Lamps
  115
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    116
  - Lamps On Reminder
    116
  - Puddle Lamps
    116
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    117
  - Fog Lamps
    118
  - Cargo Lamps
    119
- Interior Lamps
  119
  - Instrument Panel Brightness Control
    119
  - Exit Lighting
    119
  - Illuminated Entry
    119
  - Front Reading Lamps
    120
  - Dome Lamps
    121
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    121
- Mirrors
  121
  - Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
    121
    - Temperature Display
      122
    - Electrochromic Mirror Operation
      122
    - Compass Operation
      123
    - Compass Calibration
      123
    - Compass Variance
      124
  - Power Outside Rearview Mirrors
    125
  - Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
    125
  - Curb View Assist Mirrors
    126
    - Adjusting the Tilt Angle of the Mirrors
      126
  - Convex Outside Mirror
    127
  - Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors
    127
  - Power Folding Outside Rearview Mirrors
    127
- Storage Compartments
  128
  - Glove Box
    128
  - Center Console Storage Area
    128
  - Rear Armrest/Storage Compartment
    129
  - Cupholders
    129
  - Top-Box Storage
    130
  - Cargo Cover Panels
    130
    - Cargo Panel Storage System
      133
    - Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels
      137
  - All-Weather Cargo Area
    141
  - Maintenance and Cleaning
    142
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    145
  - Luggage Carrier
    146
- Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
  147
- Sun Visors
  148
  - Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
    148
- Accessory Power Outlets
  148
- Analog Clock
  149
- OnStar System (If Equipped)
  150
  - OnStar Services
    151
  - OnStar System Limitations
    152
- Sunroof (If Equipped)
  153
- HomeLink Transmitter
  154
  - Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
    154
  - Training a Garage Door Opener with "Rolling Codes" (If Equipped)
    155
  - Canadian Programming
    156
  - Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
    157
  - Erasing Channels
    157
  - Resetting Defaults
    157
  - Accessories
    157
- The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
  158
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  160
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    161
    - Trip Odometer
      161
    - Engine Hour Meter Display
      161
  - Tachometer
    161
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
  162
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    162
  - Air Bag Readiness Light
    163
  - Voltmeter
    164
  - Brake System Warning Light
    165
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    166
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    166
  - Transmission Temperature Gage
    167
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
    169
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    172
  - Cruise Light
    173
  - Tow/Haul Light
    173
  - Fuel Gage
    174
- Message Center
  175
  - Battery Message
    175
  - TRANS FLUID HOT Message
    176
  - TRANS HOT...IDLE ENGINE Message
    177
  - LOW COOLANT Message
    178
  - CHECK COOLANT TEMP Message
    178
  - ENGINE OVERHEATED Message
    178
  - REDUCED ENGINE POWER Message
    178
  - CHECK ENG OIL PRESSURE Message
    179
  - CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL Message
    179
  - CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message
    180
  - SECURITY Message
    180
  - LOW WASHER FLUID Message
    180
  - SERVICE RIDE CONTROL Message
    180
  - CARGO LAMP ON Message
    181
  - LOW FUEL Message
    181
  - SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM Message
    181
  - STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE Message
    182
  - STABILITY SYSTEM LIMITED Message
    182
  - STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED Message
    183
- Secondary Information Center (SIC)
  183
  - Fuel
    184
  - Trip
    184
    - Personal Trip Computer and Business Trip Computer
      184
    - Timer
      185
    - Vehicle History Last 15 Days
      185
    - Annual Mileage
      185
  - Menu
    186
    - Automatic Door Lock
      186
    - Automatic Door Unlock
      186
    - Remote Lock Feedback
      187
    - Remote Unlock Feedback
      187
    - Headlamp Delay
      187
    - Perimeter Lamps
      187
    - Seat and Mirror Recall
      188
    - Exit Position of Seat
      188
    - Reverse Mirror Tilt
      188
    - Alarm Warning
      189
    - Language
      189
    - Display Units
      189
    - Day/Date/Time
      189
    - Language and Personalization Reset
      190
- Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)
  190
  - How the System Works
    191
    - If the URPA Display Flashes Red
      192
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
193
- Comfort Controls
  194
  - Electronic Climate Control System
    194
    - Fan Knob
      194
    - Temperature Knob
      194
    - Mode Knob -- Manual Operation
      195
    - Mode Buttons
      196
    - Mode Knobs -- Automatic Operation
      197
  - Air Conditioning
    198
    - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
      198
  - Heating
    198
  - Defogging and Defrosting
    199
  - Rear Window Defogger
    199
  - Ventilation System
    200
    - Ventilation Tips
      201
- Audio Systems
  201
  - AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (Bose)
    202
    - Playing the Radio
      202
    - Finding a Station
      203
    - Setting Preset Stations
      203
    - Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
      204
    - Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
      204
    - Playing a Cassette Tape
      204
    - Cassette Tape Messages
      206
    - CD Adapter Kits
      206
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    207
  - Compact Disc Changer
    209
    - CD Functions
      210
    - Compact Disc Changer Errors
      211
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    212
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    214
  - Understanding Radio Reception
    215
    - AM
      215
    - FM Stereo
      215
  - Tips About Your Audio System
    215
  - Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
    216
  - Care of Your Compact Discs
    217
  - Care of Your Compact Disc Player
    217
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    217
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
218
- Defensive Driving
  219
- Drunken Driving
  220
- Control of a Vehicle
  223
- Braking
  223
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    224
    - Using Anti-Lock
      226
  - Braking in Emergencies
    226
- Stabilitrak System
  226
- Steering
  227
  - Power Steering
    227
  - Steering Tips
    227
    - Driving on Curves
      227
  - Steering in Emergencies
    229
- Off-Road Recovery
  230
- Passing
  230
- Loss of Control
  232
  - Skidding
    232
- Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
  233
  - Before You Go Off-Roading
    233
  - Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    234
  - Environmental Concerns
    235
  - Traveling to Remote Areas
    235
  - Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
    236
  - Scanning the Terrain
    237
  - Driving on Off-Road Hills
    238
  - Approaching a Hill
    238
  - Driving Uphill
    239
  - Driving Downhill
    241
  - Driving Across an Incline
    242
  - Stalling on an Incline
    243
  - Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
    244
  - Driving in Water
    245
  - After Off-Road Driving
    246
- Driving at Night
  246
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
  248
  - Hydroplaning
    249
  - Driving Through Deep Standing Water
    250
  - Driving Through Flowing Water
    250
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    250
- City Driving
  251
- Freeway Driving
  252
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip
  253
- Highway Hypnosis
  254
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  255
- Winter Driving
  257
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    258
  - If You're Caught in a Blizzard
    259
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
  261
- Loading Your Vehicle
  261
  - Trailer Recommendations
    263
  - Truck Camper Loading Information
    264
  - Automatic Level Control
    264
- Towing a Trailer
  265
  - If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
    266
    - Tow/Haul Mode
      267
  - Weight of the Trailer
    268
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    269
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    269
  - Hitches
    270
  - Safety Chains
    270
  - Trailer Brakes
    270
  - Driving with a Trailer
    271
  - Following Distance
    271
  - Passing
    271
  - Backing Up
    271
  - Making Turns
    272
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    272
  - Driving On Grades
    272
  - Parking on Hills
    273
  - When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
    273
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    273
  - Trailer Wiring Harness
    274
Section 5 Problems on the Road
276
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  277
- Other Warning Devices
  278
- Jump Starting
  278
- Towing Your Vehicle
  284
- Engine Overheating
  284
- Cooling System
  287
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    289
- Engine Fan Noise
  294
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  294
- Changing a Flat Tire
  295
- Spare Tire
  310
- If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
  310
  - Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
    311
  - Using the Recovery Hooks
    311
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
313
- Service
  314
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    314
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    315
- Fuel
  315
  - Gasoline Octane
    315
  - Gasoline Specifications
    316
  - California Fuel
    316
  - Additives
    317
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  317
- Filling Your Tank
  318
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  320
- Checking Things Under the Hood
  320
  - Hood Release
    321
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    322
- Engine Oil
  323
  - Checking Engine Oil
    324
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    325
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    326
  - Engine Oil Additives
    327
  - When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)
    327
    - How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message
      328
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    328
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  329
- Passenger Compartment Air Filter
  331
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  331
  - When to Check and Change
    331
  - How to Check
    332
    - Checking the Fluid Level
      333
  - How to Add Fluid
    334
- Rear Axle
  335
  - When to Check Lubricant
    335
  - How to Check Lubricant
    335
  - What to Use
    335
- All-Wheel Drive
  335
  - Transfer Case
    335
    - When to Check Lubricant
      335
    - How to Check Lubricant
      336
    - What to Use
      336
  - Front Axle
    336
    - When to Check Lubricant
      336
    - How to Check Lubricant
      337
    - What to Use
      337
- Engine Coolant
  338
  - What to Use
    339
  - Checking Coolant
    340
    - Adding Coolant
      341
- Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
  341
- Power Steering Fluid
  342
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    342
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    342
  - What to Use
    342
- Windshield Washer Fluid
  343
  - What to Use
    343
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    343
- Brakes
  344
  - Brake Fluid
    344
    - Checking Brake Fluid
      345
    - What to Add
      346
  - Brake Wear
    347
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    347
  - Brake Adjustment
    347
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    348
- Battery
  348
  - Vehicle Storage
    348
- Bulb Replacement
  349
  - Halogen Bulbs
    349
  - Headlamps
    349
    - Headlamp Aiming
      353
    - Headlamp Horizontal Aiming
      355
    - Headlamp Vertical Aiming
      356
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    358
  - Center High Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
    359
  - Taillamps
    359
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  361
- Tires
  362
  - Inflation -- Tire Pressure
    363
    - When to Check
      363
    - How to Check
      363
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    364
    - When It's Time for New Tires
      365
  - Buying New Tires
    366
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    367
    - Treadwear
      367
    - Traction -- AA, A, B, C
      367
    - Temperature -- A, B, C
      368
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    368
  - Wheel Replacement
    368
    - Used Replacement Wheels
      369
  - Tire Chains
    370
- Appearance Care
  370
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
  371
  - Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
    371
  - Cleaning Vinyl
    371
  - Cleaning Leather
    372
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
    372
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
    372
  - Cleaning Wood Panels
    372
  - Cleaning Speaker Covers
    372
- Care of Safety Belts
  372
- Cleaning Glass Surfaces
  373
- Weatherstrips
  373
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
  373
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    374
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    374
  - Finish Care
    374
  - Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    375
- Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
  375
- Cleaning Tires
  375
- Sheet Metal Damage
  376
- Finish Damage
  376
- Underbody Maintenance
  376
- Chemical Paint Spotting
  376
- GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
  377
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  378
  - Engine Identification
    378
- Service Parts Identification Label
  378
- Electrical System
  379
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    379
  - Windshield Wipers
    379
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    379
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    379
- Replacement Bulbs
  387
- Capacities and Specifications
  388
  - Wheels and Tires
    388
  - Capacities
    388
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
  388
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  389
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
390
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
416

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3.21 MB
Pages:

427
Language:

English