Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15567102) - 2022 - CRC - 8/16/21
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VEHICLE CARE
1. Remote Negative (
–
) Location. See
.
2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover).
See
.
3.
4.
.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“
Checking
Engine Oil
”
under
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View).
See
.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See
“
When to
Add Engine Oil
”
under
.
8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure
Cap. See
9.
10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
See
“
Adding Washer Fluid
”
under
.
Engine Oil
For diesel engine vehicles, see
“
Engine
Oil
”
in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
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
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.
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