Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-13566599) -
2020 - CRC - 5/29/19
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VEHICLE CARE
1. Positive (+) Terminal. See
.
2.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure
Cap. See
.
4.
5. Remote Negative (-) Location.
See
.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of
View). See
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
“
When to
Add Engine Oil
”
under
.
8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“
Checking Engine Oil
”
under
.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See
“
Adding Washer
Fluid
”
under
.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
11.
.
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
.
.
Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See
“
What to Do with
Used Oil
”
in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
If equipped, the ENGINE OIL LOW
ADD OIL message displays when the
engine oil level may be too low. Check
the oil level before filling to the
recommended level. If the oil is not
low and this message remains on, see
your dealer.
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
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.
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