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:
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room aroun ...
Winter driving
Important safety notes
WARNING
If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow,
ensure that snow is kept away from the
exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as
long as the engine is running ...
Luggage anchor points
To assist in safely securing large items of luggage, four fixing points are located
in the rear loadspace floor.
WARNING
All items carried in the loadspace area should be properly secured. ...
