Cadillac Escalade: Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Look for the TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets enhanced detergency standards developed by auto companies. A list of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can be found at www.toptiergas.com.
Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel .
Fuel
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Recommended Fuel
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You
can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle's
acceleration could be slight ...
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Operating tips
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air
flow from the foot outlets may not operate.
However, this is not a malfunction. After
the coolant temperature w ...
Battery charge (red)
Illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes
when the engine is started.
If the lamp remains on or illuminates while driving, there is a fault with the
battery ...
Security Light
The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If the system
is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If it does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your deal ...
