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:
Sunroof
A. Open or Close
B. Vent
On vehicles with a sunroof, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is in
the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained ...
Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
A. Yellow: Video Input
B. White: Left Audio Input
C. Red: Right Audio Input
The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment.
The A/V jacks, located on the rear ...
Fluid level checks
NOTICE
Check the engine oil weekly. If any significant or sudden drop in oil level is
noted, seek qualified assistance.
If the message ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW is displayed, stop the engine as ...
