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:
Keyless locking
The vehicle will not lock automatically.
To lock the vehicle press the keyless locking button (arrowed) on the door handle
once. The hazard warning lamps will flash once to confirm. In some marke ...
Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
WARNING
Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over
rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects. Secure
the cargo properly.
Keep car ...
Child Restraint Systems
(A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat
► rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against
the back of the infant.
The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a ...






