Cadillac Escalade: How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.

A. Fill Plug
B. Drain Plug
- When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0mm (0 in) to 3.2mm (1/8 in) below the fill plug hole.
- When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
When to Check and Change Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless there is a leak
suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have
it inspected and repaired. ...
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants to determine what kind
of lubricant to use. ...
See also:
Cleaning the windows
WARNING
Before cleaning the windshield or wiper
blades, switch off the windshield wipers and
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/S ...
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
WARNING
Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. With the engine
not running, there is no power assistance for
the brake and s ...
Anti-theft Alarm System
Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
This is the security light.
To arm the theft-deterrent system:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) tra ...






