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
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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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Headrest (2nd row center seat) (if so equipped)
Removal and attachment
To remove the headrest, push and hold the
lock knob 1 and pull the headrest up.
If the headrest is removed, store it in a
secure place. Reinstall the headrest when
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Air bag (Amber)
Illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes
when the engine is started.
If the lamp illuminates when driving, there is a fault with the air bag system.
Seek qu ...
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center
mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if available. ...






