Cadillac Escalade: Vehicle Checks
- Doing Your Own Service Work
- Hood
- Engine Compartment Overview
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Life System
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Cooling System
- Engine Coolant
- Engine Overheating
- Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
- Engine Fan
- Power Steering Fluid
- Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Brake Fluid
- Battery
- All-Wheel Drive
- Front Axle
- Rear Axle
- Starter Switch Check
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
- Wiper Blade Replacement
- Glass Replacement
Accessories and Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect
vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions sys ...
Doing Your Own Service Work
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
WARNING
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge,
service manual, tools, o ...
See also:
Trailer load/noseweight
The trailer load/noseweight affects the gross
weight of the vehicle. If a trailer is attached,
the trailer load/noseweight is included in the
load along with occupants and luggage. The
trailer loa ...
Before changing a fuse
► Park the vehicle and apply the parking
brake.
► Switch off all electrical consumers.
► Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes: ...
Checking the washer fluid level
WARNING
Some windshield washer products are inflammable, particularly if high or undiluted
concentrations are exposed to sparking. Do not allow washer fluid to come into contact
with naked f ...