Cadillac Escalade: Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect the power steering for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, ...
Underbody Maintenance
Use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer
or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion
can develop. ...
See also:
Child restraint check list
Every time a child travels in the vehicle observe the following:-
Non-LATCH child restraints
• Carefully follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
restraint system.
• A ...
Unlocking the driver's door(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be trigge ...
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Some local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control
equipment. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to
the vehicle’s Data Link Connec ...
