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 ...
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Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats Only)
On vehicles with second row bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined.
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, ...
Power steering fluid
Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
The fluid level should be checked using the
HOT range (1 : HOT MAX., 2 : HOT MIN.).
at fluid temperatures of 122 to 1768F (50
to 808C) or using the CO ...
Hiding a service message
► Press the R reset button on the
instrument cluster. ...
