Cadillac Escalade: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating .
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
A. Coolant Surge Tank
B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
C. Engine Cooling Fan(s) (Out of View)
WARNING
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What to Use
WARNING
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous.
Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
The coolant warning ...
See also:
Instrument Panel Storage
This vehicle has an instrument panel storage area (A). To open the cover, press
the button.
The vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side
of the faceplate and for ...
4WD warning light
The 4WD warning light is located in the
meter.
The 4WD warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
It turns off soon after the engine is
started.
If any ...
Warning displays
The warning displays show the distance
between the sensors and the obstacle. The
warning display for the front area is located
on the dashboard above the center air vents.
The warning display fo ...
