Cadillac Escalade: California Fuel Requirements
If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California Emissions Standards, the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance might be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle might fail a smog-check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp . If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States
or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive
called methylcyclopentadieny ...
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text
on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
To check the fu ...
See also:
Displaying the current fuelconsumption
► Press
on the steering wheel
to select the trip computer menu.
► Press
to select
Consumption.
The current fuel consumption is displayed.
...
Armrest Storage
For vehicle with an armrest/storage compartment located by the second row seat,
pull the loop at the top of the armrest out to lower the armrest.
Push the button on the front of the armrest and pull ...
Full size spare and tire change
The system will automatically recognize any changes in wheel positions. The vehicle
must be stationary for 15 minutes during the wheel and tire change (see 212, WHEEL
CHANGING), to ensure that the ...
