Cadillac Escalade: 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, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information .
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Check .
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records .
Vehicle Checks
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Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to
the lower left of the steering wheel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the seco ...
See also:
Safety in the garage
WARNING
If the vehicle has been driven recently, do not touch the engine, exhaust and
cooling system components until the engine has cooled.
Never leave the engine running when the vehicle is ...
Battery charge (red)
Illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes
when the engine is started.
If the lamp remains on or illuminates while driving, there is a fault with the
battery ...
Power Steering Fluid
See Engine Compartment Overview for reservoir location. ...