Black plate (29,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-29All axle assemblies are filled byvolume of fluid during production.They are not filled to reach a certainlevel. When checking the fluid levelon any axle, variations in thereadings can be caused by factoryfill differences between the minimumand the maximum fluid volume.Also, if a vehicle has just beendriven before checking the fluidlevel, it may appear lower thannormal because fluid has traveledout along the axle tubes and hasnot drained back to the sump area.Therefore, a reading takenfive minutes after the vehicle hasbeen driven will appear to have alower fluid level than a vehicle thathas been stationary for an hour ortwo. Remember that the rear axleassembly must be supported to geta true reading.How to Check LubricantTo get an accurate reading, thevehicle should be on a levelsurface.The proper level is from 1.0 mm to19 mm (0.04 inch to 0.75 inches)below the bottom of the filler plughole, located on the rear axle. Addonly enough fluid to reach theproper level.What to UseRefer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of lubricantto use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 11‑12.Starter Switch Check{ WARNINGWhen you are doing thisinspection, the vehicle couldmove suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could beinjured.1. Before starting this check, besure there is enough roomaround the vehicle.2. Firmly apply both the parkingbrake and the regular brake.See Parking Brake onpage 9‑37.InformationProvidedby:
