Cadillac Escalade: Vehicle Storage - Battery - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Vehicle Storage

WARNING WARNING

Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting   for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.

Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.

Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.

    Battery
    If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overvie ...

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    General information
    If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, either the battery in the SmartKey is discharged, the SmartKey is faulty or the starter battery is discharged. ► Check the battery ...

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    Engine malfunction (amber)
    Illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes when the engine is started. If the lamp flashes or illuminates at any other time, there is a fault with the engine. ...