Cadillac Escalade: Battery - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Battery

If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.

Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview   for battery location.

WARNING WARNING

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Checking Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview  . The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to se ...

Vehicle Storage
WARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting   for tips on working around a battery without ...

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Decoupling a trailer
WARNING   While you are coupling or decoupling a trailer, make sure nobody locks or unlocks the vehicle and/or opens or closes doors or the tailgate. The vehicle's level could change an ...

Warning systems switch (if so equipped)
The warning systems switch is used to turn on and off the warning systems (Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Blind Spot Warning (BSW) systems) that are activa ...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Metric English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Under normal driving conditions the gauge will read 100°C (210°F) or less. If the gauge pointer is near 125°C (260°F), the ...