air filter CADILLAC ESCALADE 2022 User Guide

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456 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Engine Air Filter Change
When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
CHANGE message displays, the engine
air filter should be replaced at the
next engine oil change. When the
REPLACE ENGINE AIR FILTER SOON
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the earliest
convenience. Reset the engine air
filter life system after the engine air
filter is replaced. SeeEngine Air Filter
Life System 0377.
Extended Idle Use
When the vehicle is 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) 0133 for
hourmeter.
Air Conditioning Desiccant
(Replace Every Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This
service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and efficient operation of the air
conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
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 Rotation0417.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change
engine oil and filter, and reset oil
life system. See Engine Oil0373 and
Engine Oil Life System 0375.
.Check the air filter life percentage.
If necessary, replace the engine air
filter and reset the engine air filter
life system. See Engine Air Filter Life
System 0377.
.Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0378.
.Check windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0383.
.Check tire inflation pressures,
including the spare. See Tire
Pressure 0409.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 416.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior
Care 0444.
.Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage, including
cracks or tears in the rubber boots,
loose or missing parts, or signs of
wear at least once a year. See
Exterior Care 0444. Lubricate the
suspension and steering
components at least every other oil
change (if equipped with grease
fittings).
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.

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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check
engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change
engine oil and filter, if needed.
Check engine air filter life percentage and status.
Change engine air filter, if needed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (2)@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or
boots.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4)@
Replace brake fluid. (5)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (6)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (7)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (8)

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 459
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Normal
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(2) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
the transfer case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and should
be replaced.
(3) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0378. (4)
Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(5) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0385.
(6) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0388.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0389.
(8) Replace air conditioning desiccant
every seven years.

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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check
engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change
engine oil and filter, if needed.
Check engine air filter life percentage and status.
Change engine air filter, if needed.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@ @@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (2)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or
boots.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4)@
Replace brake fluid. (5)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (6)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (7)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (8)

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 461
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services -
Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement
may be needed if driving in areas with
heavy traffic, poor air quality, high
dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air
filter replacement may also be needed
if there is reduced airf low, window
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer can
help determine when to replace the
filter.
(2) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate
the transfer case fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and should
be replaced.
(3) Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling System0378. (4)
Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage; replace,
if needed.
(5) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0385.
(6) Or every 12 months, whichever
comes first. See Wiper Blade
Replacement 0388.
(7) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0389.
(8) Replace air conditioning desiccant
every seven years.
Special Application
Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles
Only: Lubricate chassis components
every oil change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody
Maintenance" in Exterior Care0444.
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services —their trained
dealer technicians know your vehicle
best. Your dealer can also perform a
thorough assessment with a
multi-point inspection to recommend
when your vehicle may need
attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions to
look for that may indicate services are
required.

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 465
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
IWith high capacity air cleaner 84121219 A3244C
IWithout high capacity air cleaner 84121217 A3246C
Oil Filter 12707246 PF63
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13540923 CF206C
Spark Plugs 12622441 41-114
Wiper Blades IDriver Side –55 cm (22 in) 84278338
—
IPassenger Side –55 cm (22 in) 84278338
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IRear –30 cm (12 in) 84215609
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468 TECHNICAL DATA
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 464.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* 14.3 L 15.1 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 7.6 L 8.0 qt
Fuel Tank
IShort Wheelbase 90.8 L 24.0 gal
ILong Wheelbase 106.0 L 28.0 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt

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494 INDEX
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . 369
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . 367
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . 212
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . 377
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221, 225
Air Filter
Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Air Suspension Four Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . 71
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . 72
What Makes an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Airbags
Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . 122
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 327
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . 262
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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INDEX 497
DiagnosticsConnected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 470
Driver Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 302
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . 129
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 239
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Driving (cont'd)
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Dynamic Fuel Management . . . . . . . . 251
E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . 125
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . 367
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 392
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 397
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Engine (cont'd)
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . 372
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . 118
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . 377
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . 153
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . 159

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F
FanEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . 155
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 376
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Four Corner Air Suspension Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Four Corner Air Suspension System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 481
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Dynamic Management . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . 231
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 131
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 392
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 397
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 118
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . 119
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Warning Lights andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 454
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . 191