Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localising-Europe-11374166) -
2018 - crc - 7/14/17
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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or front/rear axle output seals.
High pressure water can overcome
the seals and contaminate the
fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer
case and/or drive axles and should
be replaced.
Check vent hose at transfer case
for kinks and proper installation.
Check to be sure vent hose is
unobstructed, clear, and free of
debris.
Additional Maintenance Every
250 000 km or Every Five Years,
Whichever Occurs First
.
Engine cooling system drain and
refill (or every five years,
whichever occurs first).
Conditions Requiring More
Frequent Maintenance (Severe
Service)
Severe Service is described as:
.
Extreme temperatures
.
Heavy city traffic
.
Hilly or mountainous terrain
.
Dusty, muddy or off-road
conditions
.
Commercial use or trailer towing
.
Most trips less than 6 km
Every 72 000 km or if Necessary
.
Automatic transmission fluid and
filter change (severe service) for
vehicles mainly driven in heavy
city traffic in hot weather, in hilly
or mountainous terrain, when
frequently towing a trailer, or used
for taxi, police, or delivery service.
.
Four-wheel drive only: Transfer
case fluid change (severe service)
for vehicles mainly driven in heavy
city traffic in hot weather, in hilly
or mountainous terrain, when
frequently towing a trailer, or used
for taxi, police, or delivery service.
During any maintenance, if a
power washer is used to clean
mud and dirt from the underbody,
do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid.
Contaminated fluid will decrease
the life of the transfer case and/or
drive axles and should be replaced.
Check vent hose at transfer case
for kinks and proper installation.
Check to be sure vent hose is
unobstructed, clear, and free of
debris.