Cadillac Escalade: Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components - Exterior Care - Appearance Care - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components

Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect the power steering for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks.

    Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome
    Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Keep the wheels clean using ...

    Body Component Lubrication
    Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make th ...

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    Child seat positioning
    When installing a child seat in the rear, the front seat must be moved forward and upwards to install any rear-facing child seat. Care must be taken not to load any part of the child seat when re ...

    System self-test
    After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis. WARNING   A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following conditions occurs: • ...

    Increasing fuel economy
    ► Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ► Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. ► Avoid unnecessary stopping and b ...