Cadillac Escalade: Doing Your Own Service Work - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Doing Your Own Service Work

If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.

WARNING WARNING

It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work.

If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information  .

This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Check  .

Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records  .

    Hood
    To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the seco ...

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    Lumbar Adjustment
    Manual Lumbar   If available, move the handle forward or rearward to increase or decrease lumbar support. Power Lumbar If available, press and hold the front or rear of control to incre ...

    Tire Chains
    WARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle pa ...

    Spark plugs
    WARNING Be sure the engine and the ignition switch are off and that the parking brake is engaged securely. CAUTION Be sure to use the correct socket to remove the spark plugs. An incorre ...