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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-
6963932) - 2014 - crc - 5/21/13
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Vehicle Care
Battery
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 10-5
for battery location.
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Warning
Do not use a match or flame near
a vehicle's battery. If you need
more light, use a flashlight.
Do not smoke near a vehicle's
battery.
When working around a vehicle
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s
battery, shield your eyes with
protective glasses.
Keep children away from vehicle
batteries.
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Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be hurt badly if you are
not careful.
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Warning (Continued)
Follow instructions carefully when
working around a battery.
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds which can
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (
−
) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (
−
) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.