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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    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 ...