Cadillac Escalade: Engine Compartment Overview
6.2L V8 Engine
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System .
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting .
D. Battery .
E. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting .
F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking the Fluid Level”
under Automatic Transmission Fluid .
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil .
H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil
.
I. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System .
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid .
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Brake Fluid .
L. Engine Compartment Fuse Block .
M. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid
.
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
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 ...
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect
your investment:
Always use engine ...
See also:
Operating the jack
1. Locate the jack under the recommended jacking point.
2. Attach the cranking lever to the jack using the adaptor. Fit the wheel nut
brace to the end of the cranking lever and rotate clockwise t ...
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn
or lane change.
Move the turn signal lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until th ...
Windshield wiper and washer switch
WARNING
In freezing temperatures the washer solution
may freeze on the window and obscure
your vision which may lead to an accident.
Warm the window with the defroster before
you wash the w ...