Cadillac Escalade: Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) - Fuel - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: 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 methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT. See Fuel Additives   for additional information.

    Recommended Fuel
    Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle's acceleration could be slight ...

    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 ...

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    Engine coolant temperature gauge
    The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature. The engine coolant temperature is within the normal range when the gauge needle points within the zone 1 shown in the illustration. The ...

    Jump starting
    To start your engine with a booster battery, the instructions and precautions below must be followed. WARNING ► If done incorrectly, jump starting can lead to a battery explosion, resu ...

    Headrest
    WARNING The adjustable headrests supplement the other vehicle safety systems. They may provide additional protection against injury in certain rear end collisions. Adjust the headrests prop ...