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:
Brake Assist
This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping
or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brake ...
Exterior front
1. Hood (P.3-18)
2. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P.2-33)
— Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(P.2-34)
— Wiper blade replacement (P.8-20)
— Window washer fluid (P. ...
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-fourt ...
