brake fluid CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2007 3.G Owners Manual

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 224.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 196.
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 194.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 226.
E. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on
page 129andTow/Haul Mode on page 135.
F. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 218.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 267. Navigation/Radio System (if
equipped). SeeNavigation/Radio System on
page 302.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 204.
I. Dome Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 212.
J. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 201.
K. Tilt Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 195.L. Horn. SeeHorn on page 194.
M. Audio Steering Wheel Buttons. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 316.
N. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 243.
O. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal on page 128. Heated
Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped).
SeeWindshield Washer on page 200. Power
Running Boards Disable Button (If Equipped).
SeePower Running Boards on page 114.
P. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 219. Heated Seats (If Equipped). See
Heated Seats on page 10. Heated and Cooled
Seats (If Equipped). SeeHeated and Cooled
Seats on page 11.
Q. StabiliTrak
®Disable Button. See.StabiliTrak®
System on page 330.Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist Disable Button. See.Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA) on page 213.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 165.
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Service........................................................ 396
Accessories and Modications................... 397
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 397
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 398
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 399
Fuel............................................................. 399
Gasoline Octane........................................ 399
Gasoline Specications.............................. 399
California Fuel........................................... 400
Additives................................................... 400
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 401
Filling the Tank......................................... 402
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 404
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 404
Hood Release........................................... 405
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 406
Engine Oil................................................. 407
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 410
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 412
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 415
Engine Coolant.......................................... 419Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 422
Engine Overheating................................... 422
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 425
Cooling System......................................... 426
Engine Fan Noise..................................... 431
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 431
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 432
Brakes...................................................... 433
Battery...................................................... 437
Jump Starting............................................ 438
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 443
Rear Axle.................................................... 444
Front Axle................................................... 446
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 447
Bulb Replacement....................................... 450
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting..... 450
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps.............. 450
License Plate Lamp................................... 452
Replacement Bulbs................................... 452
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 412.
B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped).
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 412.
C. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
SeeCooling System on page 426andCoolant
Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 422.
D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 438.
E. Battery. SeeBattery on page 437.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 407.
G. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View).
See “Checking the Fluid Level” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 415.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND) (Out of
View). SeeJump Starting on page 438.
I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See
“Checking Engine Oil” underEngine Oil on
page 407.
J. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). SeeCooling
System on page 426.
K. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View).
SeePower Steering Fluid on page 431.L. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake
Fluid” underBrakes on page 433.
M. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 513.
N. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 432.
Engine Oil
If the ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL message
appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), it
means you need to check your engine oil level
right away. For more information, see ENGINE OIL
LOW ADD OIL underDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 248.
You should check your engine oil level regularly;
this is an added reminder.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every
time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate
reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must
be on level ground.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change Automatic
Transmission Fluid
It is usually not necessary to check the
transmission uid level. A transmission uid leak is
the only reason for uid loss. If you suspect a
small leak, then use the following checking
procedures to check the uid level. However, if
there is a large leak, then it may be necessary to
have the vehicle towed to a dealership service
department and have it repaired before driving the
vehicle further.
Notice:Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission uid may damage your vehicle,
and the damages may not be covered by
your warranty. Always use the automatic
transmission uid listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 533.
Change the uid and lter at the intervals listed in
the Maintenance Schedule. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 523. Be sure to use the
transmission uid listed inRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 533.
How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
Notice:Too much or too little uid can
damage your transmission. Too much can
mean that some of the uid could come out
and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system
parts, starting a re. Too little uid could
cause the transmission to overheat. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transmission uid.
Before checking the uid level, prepare your
vehicle as follows:
1. Start the engine and park your vehicle on a
level surface. Keep the engine running.
2. Apply the parking brake and place the shift
lever in PARK (P).
3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the
shift lever through each gear range, pausing
for about three seconds in each range.
Then, move the shift lever back to PARK (P).
4. Allow the engine to idle (500 – 800 rpm) for at
least one minute. Slowly release the brake
pedal.
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Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it.
Add washer uid
until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 406
for reservoir location.
Notice:
When using concentrated washer uid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for adding water.
Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer
uid. Water can cause the solution to
freeze and damage your washer uid tank
and other parts of the washer system.
Also, water does not clean as well
as washer uid.
Fill your washer uid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very cold.
This allows for expansion if freezing
occurs, which could damage the tank if it
is completely full.
Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
your windshield washer. It can damage
your washer system and paint.
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master
cylinder reservoir is
lled with DOT-3 brake
uid. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 406for the
location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake uid
level in the reservoir might go down. The rst
is that the brake uid goes down to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are put in, the uid level goes back
up. The other reason is that uid is leaking out of
the brake system. If it is, you should have your
brake system xed, since a leak means that
sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or
will not work at all.
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So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake uid.
Adding brake uid will not correct a leak. If you
add uid when your linings are worn, then you will
have too much uid when you get new brake
linings. You should add or remove brake uid, as
necessary, only when work is done on the
brake hydraulic system.
{CAUTION:
If you have too much brake uid, it can
spill on the engine. The uid will burn if
the engine is hot enough. You or others
could be burned, and your vehicle could
be damaged. Add brake uid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system. See “Checking Brake Fluid” in
this section.
When the brake uid falls to a low level, the brake
warning light will come on. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 232.Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to check your brake uid. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 523.
Checking Brake Fluid
You can check the brake uid without taking off
the cap.
Look at the brake uid
reservoir. The uid level
should be above
MIN. If it is not, have
your brake system
checked to see if there
is a leak.
After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure the level is above the MIN but not
over the MAX mark.
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What to Add
When you do need brake uid, use only DOT-3
brake uid. Use new brake uid from a sealed
container only. SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 533.
Always clean the brake uid reservoir cap and the
area around the cap before removing it. This
will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of uid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or
they may not even work at all. This could
cause a crash. Always use the proper
brake uid.Notice:
Using the wrong uid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a
few drops of mineral-based oil, such
as engine oil, in your brake system can
damage brake system parts so badly that
they will have to be replaced. Do not
let someone put in the wrong kind of uid.
If you spill brake uid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint nish can
be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake
uid on your vehicle. If you do, wash it
off immediately. SeeWashing Your Vehicle
on page 501.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets
GM Standard GM6094M and
displays the American Petroleum
Institute Certied for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol.
GM Goodwrench
®oil meets all the
requirements for your vehicle. To
determine the proper viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil on page 407.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 419.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips........................................... 501
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 503
Wood Panels........................................... 500
Ashtray(s).................................................... 218
Audio System(s).......................................... 267
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 316
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 318
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 318
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 319
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 318
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual................................................. 302
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 270
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 313
Setting the Time...................................... 269
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 315
Understanding Radio Reception............... 317
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 319
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 210
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 415
Operation................................................. 129
Autoride
®..................................................... 379
B
Battery........................................................ 437
Run-Down Protection............................... 212
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 362
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 327
Emergencies............................................ 329
Parking.................................................... 136
System Warning Light.............................. 232
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 128
Brakes........................................................ 433
Braking....................................................... 326
Braking in Emergencies............................... 329
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 123
Bulb Replacement....................................... 450
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 447
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 450
License Plate Lamps................................ 452
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 452
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps........... 450
Buying New Tires........................................ 470
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