Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 2011 Escalade Hybrid Cadillac
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Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 201 1 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Performance and Maintenance . .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 ii Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited .
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Introduction iii Using this Supplement This supplement contains information specific to the unique components of the vehicle. It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle. Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle's features and controls.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 iv Introduction 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Initial Drive Information T ransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hybrid Features High V oltage Safety Information . .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 1-2 In Brief Automatic T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster . Y ou can choose among five driving settings: 2 m (T wo-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations.
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 In Brief 1-3 Fuel Economy Gauge United States Canada This gauge shows when the vehicle is operating at a fuel efficient point. Driving behavior that improves fuel efficiency makes the fuel indicator move to the high efficiency band on the fuel gauge.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 1-4 In Brief Engine OFF and AUTO STOP modes are indicated on the tachometer display . When the tachometer needle indicates OFF , the engine is not running and will remain off until the ignition key is placed in the ST ART position or a remote vehicle start is performed.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 In Brief 1-5 Battery This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and a high voltage hybrid battery . When a new standard 12-volt battery is needed, see your dealer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label.
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 1-6 In Brief 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 3-2 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Storage Compartments Rear Storage Power Outlet Alternating Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts.
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 4-2 Storage The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or if no equipment is plugged into the outlet. If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts, or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Fuel Economy Gauge .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 5-2 Instruments and Controls W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster English version shown, Metric similar.
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-3 T achometer English V ersion shown, Metric similar When the gas engine is off and the key is in the ON/RUN position, the tachometer indicates the state of the vehicle: .
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 5-4 Instruments and Controls White Zones: Decreased fuel efficiency driving behavior makes the indicator display in the two white zones. The indicator in the white zone on the left side of the gauge indicates decreased fuel efficiency with a large amount of decelerations.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) T rip/Fuel Menu Items Press the trip/fuel button to display the Trip/Fuel Menu items. For more items see “ Driver Information Center (DIC) ” in the owner manual.
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 5-6 Instruments and Controls Battery V oltage and Charging Messages SERVICE BA TTERY CHARGING SYSTEM If the 12V battery system faults or fails this message will appear on the DIC. The battery/charging system light will appear in the instrument panel cluster .
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Instruments and Controls 5-7 Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE If engine oil pressure is low , this message will be displayed on the DIC. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected.
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 5-8 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction The vehicle has a navigation radio system. See the owner manual for more information.
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 7-2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems For more information on the vehicle's climate control system, see “ Climate Control System ” in the owner manual.
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 8-2 Climate Controls 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Starting and Operating Starting the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Engine Coolant Heater .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-2 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating Starting the V ehicle { W ARNING Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting into P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, and you or others can be seriously injured.
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-3 Engine OFF and AUTO STOP modes are indicated on the tachometer display . When the tachometer needle indicates OFF , the engine is not running and will remain off until the ignition key is placed in the ST ART position or a remote vehicle start is performed.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-4 Driving and Operating Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below − 18°C (0°F).
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-5 Shifting Into Park { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-6 Driving and Operating Leaving the V ehicle with the Engine Running { W ARNING It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-7 Engine Exhaust Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running.
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-8 Driving and Operating When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you may notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 9 ‑ 5 .
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-9 Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle.
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-10 Driving and Operating Manual Mode Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode controls the vehicle's transmission. T o use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus button to upshift or downshift selecting the desired range of gears.
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 Drive Systems Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. Read the following before using four-wheel drive.
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-12 Driving and Operating Y ou can choose among five driving settings: Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on.
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-13 If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-14 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low T o shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or T wo-Wheel Drive High, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph) with the transmission in N (Neutral) and the ignition in ON/RUN.
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-15 7. If the engine is running, verify that the transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmission to R (Reverse) for one second, then shift the transmission to D (Drive) for one second.
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-16 Driving and Operating Brakes Regenerative Braking Regenerative braking is a hybrid technology that enables the electric drive motor to operate as a generator when coasting or braking. Energy from the moving vehicle recharges the hybrid battery .
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Driving and Operating 9-17 Use the following charts to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR* 2WD 6.0 L V8 3.
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 9-18 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Automatic Transmission Fluid .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-2 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING Never try to do your own service on hybrid components. Y ou can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work.
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-3 2 NOTES.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-4 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.0 L V8 Engine.
Black plate (5,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-5 A. See “ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ” in the owner manual. B. Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM). See Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 9 .
Black plate (6,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-6 V ehicle Care Automatic T ransmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic T ransmissio n Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission.
Black plate (7,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-7 Cold Check Procedure Use this procedure only as a reference to determine if the transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot check procedure can be made. The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level.
Black plate (8,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-8 V ehicle Care Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 60°C and 75°C (140°F and 167°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level.
Black plate (9,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-9 Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously . Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level.
Black plate (10,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-10 V ehicle Care When it is safe to lift the hood: A. Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) B. Engine Coolant Surge T ank Pressure Cap C. DMCM Coolant Surge T ank/ Engine Coolant Surge T ank D.
Black plate (11,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 How to Add Coolant to the DMCM Coolant Surge T ank If no problem has been found yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the DMCM coolant surge tank.
Black plate (12,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-12 V ehicle Care 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and turn the vehicle off. Remove the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap when the DMCM cooling system, including the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap and DMCM cooling hoses, are no longer hot.
Black plate (13,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-13 6. Then replace the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Notice: Using tap water , cooling system sealers or conditioners in an attempt to stop coolant leaks can damage the DMCM and engine cooling systems.
Black plate (14,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-14 V ehicle Care V ehicle Storage { W ARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 31 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Black plate (15,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-15 Electrical System High V oltage Devices and Wiring { W ARNING Exposure to high voltage can cause shock, burns, and even death. The high voltage systems in your vehicle can only be serviced by technicians with special training.
Black plate (16,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-16 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage 1 ACPO (SUV Only) 2 BECM F AN 3 ACCM Fuses Usage 4 CAB HTR PMP 5 EMPTY 6 COOL PUMP Fuses Usage 7 EPS 8 Drive Motor/Ge.
Black plate (17,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-17 Relays Usage CAB HTR PUMP Cabin Heater Pump COOL PUMP Coolant Pump F AN LOW Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay F AN MID 1 Cooling Fan Mi.
Black plate (18,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-18 V ehicle Care For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry , and an example of the Tire and Loading Information label, see “ V ehicle Load Limits ” in the owner manual.
Black plate (19,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-19 When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS will illuminate the low tire pressure warning symbol located on the instrument panel cluster .
Black plate (20,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-20 V ehicle Care TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable.
Black plate (21,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-21 The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure. If increasing the tire's air pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire's sidewall.
Black plate (22,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-22 V ehicle Care Tire Rotation T ires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 miles). Any time you notice unusual wear , rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.
Black plate (23,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-23 If a Tire Goes Flat Y our vehicle has a tire inflator kit. There is no spare tire, no tire changing equipment, and no place to store a tire. It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly .
Black plate (24,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-24 V ehicle Care After repairing a tire with the tire inflator kit, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to have the tire inspected and repaired as soon as possible. The tire sealant is a temporary repair only .
Black plate (25,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-25 The kit includes: A. Air Compressor B. T ire Sealant Canister C. Power Plug D. On/Off Button E. Pressure Gauge F . Air Only Hose (Black) G. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the sealant canister .
Black plate (26,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-26 V ehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 23 for other important safety warnings.
Black plate (27,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-27 Notice: If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven farther . The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire.
Black plate (28,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-28 V ehicle Care If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa (10 psi) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure. 19. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire or vehicle.
Black plate (29,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-29 6. Remove the tire valve stem cap by turning it counterclockwise. 7. Attach the air only hose (F) onto the tire valve stem and press the lever down to secure it. 8. Plug the power plug (C) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle.
Black plate (30,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-30 V ehicle Care Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister T o remove the sealant canister: 1. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B) by pulling up on the lever . 2. Pull the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B).
Black plate (31,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-31 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit The tire sealant and compressor kit is located under the storage tray on the driver side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse). T o access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1.
Black plate (32,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-32 V ehicle Care If the vehicle's 12 ‐ volt battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Use the following steps to do it safely . { W ARNING Batteries can hurt you.
Black plate (33,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-33 Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty . Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle.
Black plate (34,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-34 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light.
Black plate (35,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-35 to the remote negative ( − ) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery . 10. Connect the other end of the negative ( − ) cable to the remote negative ( − ) terminal, on the vehicle with the dead battery .
Black plate (36,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-36 V ehicle Care T owing Recreational V ehicle T owing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing.
Black plate (37,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-37 Dinghy T owing T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (38,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-38 V ehicle Care 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. 6. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key — the steering wheel will still turn.
Black plate (39,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 V ehicle Care 10-39 4. Firmly set the parking brake. See “ Parking Brake ” in the owner manual. { W ARNING Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
Black plate (40,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 10-40 V ehicle Care Four ‐ Wheel ‐ Drive V ehicles Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-1 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids identified below are specific to the hybrid vehicle and can be obtained from your dealer .
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities Metric English Automatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 10.9 L 1 1.5 qt Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2.
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 6.0L V8 J Automatic 1.
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 INDEX i-1 A Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Automatic T ransmission . . . . . . . . 9-7 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 Manual Mode .
Black plate (2,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 i-2 INDEX F Flat T ire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Fluid Automatic T ransmission . . . . . . 10-6 Four-Wheel Drive T ransfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 1 Power Steering .
Black plate (3,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 INDEX i-3 P Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 R Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .
Black plate (4,1) Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011 i-4 INDEX U Using this Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . iii V V ehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Starting . . . . . . . .
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