Cadillac Escalade: When to Check and Change Lubricant - Front Axle - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: When to Check and Change Lubricant

It is not necessary to regularly check front 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.

    How to Check Lubricant
    To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0mm (0 in) to 3.2 ...

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    Hill descent
    With Hill Descent Control (HDC) selected in either automatic, Sport or CommandShift modes, a low gear will be selected and maintained to provide maximum engine braking. Should the gear lever be mo ...

    Emergency engine shut off
    To shut off the engine in an emergency situation while driving, perform the following procedure: ► Rapidly push the push-button ignition switch 3 consecutive times in less than 1.5 sec ...

    Mirror dip when reversing
    Selecting reverse gear will cause the door mirrors to automatically adjust, providing an improved viewing angle for reversing. The exact dipped position can be adjusted when the mirrors are dipped. ...