Cadillac Escalade: Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done.
The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview for more information on location.
The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it is not, the vehicle may have a leak in the cooling system.
What to Use
WARNING
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous.
Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
The coolant warning ...
How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank
WARNING
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.
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See also:
Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level.
► transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take
the vehicle to the dealer and have it repaired a ...
Satellite radio controls
WARNING
Do not adjust the touch screen controls, or allow the system to distract the
driver, while the vehicle is moving. Driver distraction can lead to accidents, causing
serious injury o ...
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working
normally, the indicator light then goes off.
Press and re ...
