Cadillac Escalade: California Fuel Requirements - Fuel - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: California Fuel Requirements

If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California Emissions Standards, the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance might be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle might fail a smog-check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp  . If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

    Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
    At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadieny ...

    Fuels in Foreign Countries
    Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. To check the fu ...

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    Stationary range changing
    With the vehicle stationary, select N. Move the transfer gearbox switch towards the range required and release. The switch returns to the default position and range change status will be confirmed ...

    Remote operation
    WARNING The Smart Key can be operated from inside or outside the vehicle. It is therefore important that it is kept out of the reach of children at all times. WARNING When operating the ...

    Xenon headlamp bulb replacement
    1. Twist and lift off the domed cap. 2. Rotate the collar securing the bulb to the lamp and release the bulb. 3. Pull off the electrical connector and remove the bulb unit. 4. Insert the new bulb ...