Cadillac Escalade: Underbody Maintenance - Exterior Care - Appearance Care - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Underbody Maintenance

Use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop.

    Body Component Lubrication
    Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and steel fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make th ...

    Sheet Metal Damage
    If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection ...

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    Running out of fuel
    Avoid running out of fuel. Doing so can cause damage to the vehicle's engine, fuel, and emission control systems. If the vehicle does run out of fuel, a minimum of 1.1 U.S. gallons (4 liters) ...

    StabiliTrak® System
    The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on ...

    Owner Checks and Services
    At Each Fuel Stop ► Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil . Once a Month ► Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure . ► Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire I ...