Cadillac 2010 Escalade EXT User Manual

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This light comes on during a malfunction in one of
two ways:

Light Flashing : A misfire condition has been detected.
A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could
damage the emission control system on the vehicle.
Diagnosis and service might be required.

To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle:

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Reduce vehicle speed.

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Avoid hard accelerations.

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Avoid steep uphill grades.

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If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled as soon as it is possible.

If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle.
Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart
the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the
previous steps and see your dealer/retailer for service
as soon as possible.

Light On Steady : An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on the vehicle.
Diagnosis and service might be required.

An emission system malfunction might be corrected by
doing the following:

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Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling
the Tank on page 7‑10
. The diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap
allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. A few
driving trips with the cap properly installed should
turn the light off.

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If the vehicle has been driven through a deep
puddle of water, the vehicle's electrical system
might be wet. The condition is usually corrected
when the electrical system dries out. A few driving
trips should turn the light off.

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