Cadillac Escalade: Engine Compartment Overview
6.2L V8 Engine
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System .
C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting .
D. Battery .
E. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting .
F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking the Fluid Level”
under Automatic Transmission Fluid .
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil .
H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil
.
I. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System .
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid .
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Brake Fluid .
L. Engine Compartment Fuse Block .
M. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid
.
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to
the lower left of the steering wheel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the seco ...
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect
your investment:
Always use engine ...
See also:
Important – use of spare tire
WARNING
Adhere to the instructions on the temporary spare warning label, affixed to the
wheel.
Where fitted the temporary use spare wheel is FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY. Drive with
caution while ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system. Do not park the
vehicle on dry grassland or harvested grain
fi ...
Engine protection mode
The engine has an engine protection mode
to reduce the chance of damage if the
coolant temperature becomes too high (for
example, when climbing steep grades in
high temperature with heavy load ...