Cadillac Escalade 2019, Owner'S Manual

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Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12460268) - 2019 - CRC - 4/25/18
282 VEHICLE CARE
1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump
Starting - North America 0 345 .
2. Battery - North America 0 295 .
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure
Cap. See Cooling System 0 287 .
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 286 .
5. Remote Negative ( – ) Location
(Out of View). See Jump Starting -
North America 0 345 .
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See Cooling System 0 287 .
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “ When to
Add Engine Oil ” under Engine Oil
0 282 .
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“ Checking Engine Oil ” under
Engine Oil 0 282 .
9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “ Adding Washer
Fluid ” under Washer Fluid 0 292 .
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0 294 .
11. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0 304 .
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance
and long life, careful attention must
be paid to engine oil. Following these
simple, but important steps will help
protect your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“ Selecting the Right Engine Oil ” in
this section.
.
Check the engine oil level regularly
and maintain the proper oil level.
See
“ Checking Engine Oil ” and
“ When to Add Engine Oil ” in this
section.
.
Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See
Engine Oil
Life System 0 284 .
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See
“ What to Do with
Used Oil ” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior
to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick
handle is a loop. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0 281 for the
location.
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Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may
be hot; it could burn you. Use a
towel or glove to touch the dipstick
handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the oil
level.
Follow these guidelines:
.
To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground. Check
the engine oil level after the
engine has been off for at least
two hours. Checking the engine oil
level on steep grades or too soon
after engine shutoff can result in
incorrect readings. Accuracy
improves when checking a cold
engine prior to starting. Remove
the dipstick and check the level.