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:
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
► The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park ...
Starting the engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
or N (Neutral) position. (P is recommended.).
The starter is designed not to operate
unless the selector lever is in eith ...
Activating/deactivating DSR
Activating
DSR can only be activated if you are driving
no faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Vehicle without the Off-Road Pro Engineering
package
Vehicle with the Off-Road Pro Engineering package ...






