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:
Parking brake
WARNING
► Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
► Do not release the parking brake from
...
Accessories and Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect
vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions s ...
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
OnStar System (if equipped)
Sunroof (if equipped)
These feat ...






