washer fluid CADILLAC ESCALADE 2018 User Guide

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soon as possible. If necessary, use
non-abrasive cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces to remove
foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild
polishing should be done to remove
residue from the paint finish. See your
dealer for approved cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals,
simulated wood, or flat paint as
damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or
aggressive polishing on a basecoat/
clearcoat paint finish may damage
it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and
polishes that are made for a
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on
the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new,
keep the vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the
bright metal moldings can result in
a hazy white finish or pitting. This
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on the
vehicle are aluminum, chrome or
stainless steel. To prevent damage
always follow these cleaning
instructions:
. Be sure the molding is cool to the
touch before applying any cleaning
solution.
. Use only approved cleaning
solutions for aluminum, chrome or
stainless steel. Some cleaners are
highly acidic or contain alkaline
substances and can damage the
moldings.
. Always dilute a concentrated
cleaner according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. .
Do not use cleaners that are not
intended for automotive use.
. Use a nonabrasive wax on the
vehicle after washing to protect
and extend the molding finish.Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses,
Emblems, Decals, and Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a
soft cloth, and a car washing soap to
clean exterior lamps, lenses, emblems,
decals, and stripes. Follow instructions
under "Washing the Vehicle"
previously in this section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic, and
some have a UV protective coating. Do
not clean or wipe them when dry.
Do not use any of the following on
lamp covers:
.Abrasive or caustic agents.
. Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations
than suggested by the
manufacturer.
. Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other
harsh cleaners.
. Ice scrapers or other hard items.

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.Aftermarket appearance caps or
covers while the lamps are
illuminated, due to excessive heat
generated.
Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly can
cause damage to the lamp cover
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black finish
stripes can increase the gloss level
and create a non-uniform finish.
Clean low gloss stripes with soap
and water only.
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes,
between the hood and windshield,
when washing the vehicle.
Windshield and Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
with glass cleaner.
Clean rubber blades using a lint-free
cloth or paper towel soaked with
windshield washer fluid or a mild
detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the blades.
Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildup
of vehicle wash/wax treatments may
cause wiper streaking.
Replace the wiper blades if they are
worn or damaged. Damage can be
caused by extreme dusty conditions,
sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice.
Weatherstrips
Apply weatherstrip lubricant on
weatherstrips to make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at
least once a year. Hot, dry climates
may require more frequent
application. Black marks from rubber
material on painted surfaces can be
removed by rubbing with a clean
cloth. See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0355.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on the vehicle may
damage the paint finish and/or
tires. When applying a tire dressing,
always wipe off any overspray from
all painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Wheels and Trim —Aluminum or
Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap
and water to clean the wheels. After
rinsing thoroughly with clean water,
dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax
may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome
trim may be damaged if the vehicle
is not washed after driving on roads
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Cadillac Premium Care
Maintenance
This vehicle comes with Cadillac
Premium Care Maintenance. It is a
maintenance program that covers
select services, when scheduled in
accordance with the owner’s manual,
including:
.Oil changes based on the vehicle's
oil life monitor system.
. Tire rotation every 12 000 km
(7,500 mi).
. Passenger compartment air filter
replacement.
. Multi-point vehicle inspection
(MPVI) performed by a qualified
technician.
Cadillac requires that all Cadillac
Premium Care Maintenance services
be performed by a Cadillac authorized
service dealer.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
. Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil 0268.
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0305.
. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0312.
. Check the windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0278.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the engine
oil life system may not indicate the
need for vehicle service for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and the
oil life system must be reset. Your
trained dealer technician can perform
this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the
vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since
the last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life System
0270.
Power Take Off (PTO) and
Extended Idle Use
When the vehicle is used with the
PTO equipment or used in a way that
requires extended idle time, one hour
of use shall be deemed the same as
53 km (33 mi). See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0145 for hourmeter.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the following
services. See Tire Rotation0312.
. Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system.
See Engine Oil 0268 and Engine Oil
Life System 0270.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0273.

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.Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0278.
. Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0337. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See Wiper
Blade Replacement 0284.
. Check tire inflation pressures. See
Tire Pressure 0305.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0312.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0272.
. Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0337.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear.
See Exterior Care 0337.
. Lubricate the suspension and
steering components at least every
other oil change (if equipped with
grease fittings). .
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 083.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for loose
or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0337.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0283.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check 0283.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check 0284.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed. .
Visually inspect gas strut for signs
of wear, cracks, or other damage.
Check the hold open ability of the
strut. If the hold open is low,
service the gas strut. See Gas
Strut(s) 0285.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof056.
. Verify spare tire key lock operation
and lubricate as needed. See Tire
Changing 0320.

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.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of cracking
or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or replacement when
necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial
to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping. .
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the brakes and recommend
quality parts engineered for the
vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0355 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they
light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway
while braking, longer stopping
distance, or uneven tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Transfer Case DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Canada 10953437).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22845992 A3181C
Oil Filter 19330000 PF63E
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 23281440 CF188
Spark Plugs 12622441 41-114
Wiper Blades Front Driver Side –55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 —
Front Passenger Side –55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 —
Rear –33 cm (13.0 in) 22956295 —

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E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 139
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 262
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 288
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293, 296
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 267
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 134
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 166
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 171
F
Fan Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 168
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 271
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Four-Wheel DriveTransfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . . . . 242
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211, 281
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Front Seats Heated and Cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 143
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . 249

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PersonalizationVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . . . . . . 203
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . 82
Premium Care Maintenance
Cadillac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . . . . 374
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . 368
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264, 280, 329, Back Cover
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . . . . . 372
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Rear Axle (cont'd)
Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Rear Climate Control System . . . . . . 178
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 233
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . . . . 123
Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . 333
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacement Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Replacing LATCH System Parts
after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Ride Control Systems Magnetic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Roads
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 361
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

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Universal Remote System (cont'd)Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 358
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning (cont'd)
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 317
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 313
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . 102
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Winter Driving Mode Light . . . . . . . . 140
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 284
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127