Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-9369153) -
2016 - crc - 6/19/15
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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:
.
Always 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.
See
Check the oil level before filling to
the recommended level. If the oil is
not low and this message remains
on, see your dealer.
It is also a good idea to check the
engine oil level at each fuel fill. In
order to get an accurate reading,
the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a
loop. See
for the location of
the engine oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running
recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.