Cadillac Escalade: How to Check Lubricant

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
- For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 15mm to 40mm (0.6 in to 1.6 in) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level.
- For All-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 1.0mm to 19.0mm (0.04 in to 0.75 in) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level.
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear 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.
All axle ...
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants to determine what kind
of lubricant to use. ...
See also:
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change
the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. See Engine
Oil Life System ...
Adjusting the head restraints manually
The head restraints must only be removed
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Center for this purpose.
► If the head restraint is f ...
Lamp check
A bulb check is initiated for some warning lamps when the ignition is switched
on and lasts for 3 seconds (except for the air bag warning lamp which remains illuminated
until the engine is started ...






