Cadillac Escalade: Driving for Better Fuel Economy - Performance and Maintenance - In Brief - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

  • Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
  • Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
  • Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
  • When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
  • Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
  • Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
  • Combine several trips into a single trip.
  • Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
  • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
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    Roadside Service
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    The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. : Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control ...

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    The air-conditioning system is filled with R134a refrigerant and a special PAG lubricant. Never use refrigerant R 12 (CFC) or mineral lubricants. Otherwise, you could damage the air-condition ...