Cadillac Escalade: Exterior Care
- Washing the Vehicle
- Finish Care
- Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
- Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses and Emblems
- Windshield and Wiper Blades
- Weatherstrips
- Tires
- Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome
- Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
- Body Component Lubrication
- Underbody Maintenance
- Sheet Metal Damage
- Finish Damage
- Chemical Paint Spotting
Appearance Care
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Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Notice: Do not use petroleum based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they
can damage the vehicle's paint, me ...
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When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless there is a leak
suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have
it inspected and repaired.
All axle ...
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started ...
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. It might be diffi ...






