Cadillac 2008 Escalade User 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
............................ 1-92
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
...................................... 2-10
Windows
................................................. 2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-20
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-24
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-41
Object Detection Systems
.......................... 2-48
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-50
Universal Home Remote System
................ 2-53
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-60
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-64
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-26
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-33
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-48
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-70
Driving 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 Identification
............................... 5-107
Electrical System
.................................... 5-108
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-115
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information
.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-13
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
........... 7-15
Index
................................................................ 1
2008 Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual M

Cadillac 2008 Escalade Specifications

General

Brand	Cadillac
Model	2008 Escalade
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Child Restraints

Proper use of child seats, LATCH system, and securing children in vehicle seats.

Airbag System

Location, function, and safety precautions for frontal and roof-rail airbags.

Instrument Panel

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Understanding the meaning and function of various warning lights and gauges.

Driving Your Vehicle

Braking

Understanding braking action, reaction time, stopping distances, and ABS.

Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Checking Things Under the Hood

Tires

Tire maintenance, inspection, rotation, inflation, and replacement guidelines.

Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Recommended maintenance intervals for engine oil, filters, tires, and other vehicle systems.

Owner Checks and Services