Cadillac Escalade: Engine Compartment Overview - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Engine Compartment Overview

6.2L V8 Engine

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter  .

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 ...

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    Driving on Snow or Ice
    Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even ...

    Towing safety
    Trailer hitch Your vehicle is equipped with a trailer tow package. The trailer tow package includes a receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This hitch is rated for the maximum towing capacity of ...

    Backing Up
    Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up ...