Cadillac Escalade: Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish. See your dealer for approved cleaning products.
Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Notice: Do not use petroleum based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they
can damage the vehicle's paint, me ...
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Regularly clean bright metal parts with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless
steel trim, if necessary.
For aluminum, never use auto or chrome polish, steam, or caustic soap to clean.
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Security Light
The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started.
If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If it does
not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dea ...
Engine oil pressure gauge
The gauge indicates the engine lubrication
system oil pressure while the engine is
running. When the engine speed is high,
the engine oil pressure is also high. When
it is low, the gauge ind ...
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
A. Drain Plug
B. Fill Plug
If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer
case, some lubric ...