Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9159314) - 2016 - crc - 6/25/15Vehicle Care 2691. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America0 329.2. Battery - North America 0 282.3. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap. See CoolingSystem 0 274.4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 273.5. Remote Negative (–) Location(Out of View). See JumpStarting - North America 0 329.6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out ofView). See Cooling System0 274.7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “Whento Add Engine Oil” underEngine Oil 0 269.8. Engine Oil Dipstick. See“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil 0 269.9. Windshield Washer FluidReservoir. See “Adding WasherFluid” under Washer Fluid0 279.10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. SeeBrake Fluid 0 281.11. Engine Compartment FuseBlock 0 289.Engine OilTo ensure proper engineperformance and long life, carefulattention must be paid to engine oil.Following these simple, butimportant steps will help protectyour investment:. Always use engine oil approvedto the proper specification and ofthe proper viscosity grade. See“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”in this section.. Check the engine oil levelregularly and maintain theproper oil level. See “CheckingEngine Oil” and “When to AddEngine Oil” in this section.. Change the engine oil at theappropriate time. See Engine OilLife System 0 271.. Always dispose of engine oilproperly. See “What to Do withUsed Oil” in this section.Checking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engineoil level at each fuel fill. In order toget an accurate reading, the vehiclemust be on level ground. Theengine oil dipstick handle is a loop.See Engine Compartment Overview0 268 for the location of the engineoil dipstick.Obtaining an accurate oil levelreading is essential:1. If the engine has been runningrecently, turn off the engine andallow several minutes for the oilto drain back into the oil pan.Checking the oil level too soonafter engine shutoff will notprovide an accurate oil levelreading.{ WarningThe engine oil dipstick handlemay be hot; it could burn you.Use a towel or glove to touch thedipstick handle.
