brake fluid CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2010 User Guide

Black plate (40,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder
reservoir is filled with
DOT 3 brake fluid. See
Engine Compartment
Overview
on page 7 ‑ 16
for the location of the
reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down: .
The brake fluid level goes down because of normal
brake lining wear. When new linings are installed,
the fluid level goes back up. .
A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also
cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic
system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or
later the brakes will not work well. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not
correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake
linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
{ WARNING: If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the
engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and the vehicle could
be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic system. See
“ Checking Brake Fluid ” in this section.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake
warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning
Light on page 4 ‑ 33 .
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to check the brake fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance
on page 8 ‑ 3 .
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Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir.
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 7 ‑ 16 .
The fluid level should be
above MIN. If it is not,
have the brake hydraulic
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.
What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed
container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on
page 8 ‑ 10 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt
from entering the reservoir.
{ WARNING: With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake hydraulic
system, the brakes might not work well. This could
cause a crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
Notice: .
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake hydraulic system parts. For example,
just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such
as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system
can damage brake hydraulic system parts so
badly that they will have to be replaced. Do
not let someone put in the wrong kind of
fluid. .
If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on the vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately. See Washing Your Vehicle
on
page 7 ‑ 103
.
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Black plate (4,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Every Engine Oil Change .
Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on
page 7 ‑ 17 . An Emission Control Service..
Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant
on page 7 ‑ 29 ..
Windshield washer fluid level check. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 7 ‑ 39 ..
Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure
on page 7 ‑ 65 ..
Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 7 ‑ 71 ..
Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 7 ‑ 71 ..
Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must
be repaired and the fluid level checked. .
Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 7 ‑ 22 ..
Brake system inspection (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first). .
Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage,
and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball
joints are maintenance ‐ free..
Steering and suspension inspection. Visual
inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or
signs of wear. .
Engine cooling system inspection. Visual
inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and
replacement, if needed. .
Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear,
cracking, or contamination and windshield and
wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
on
page 7 ‑ 105 . Worn or damaged wiper blade
replacement. See Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 7 ‑ 57 . .
Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, rear
compartment hinges, outer tailgate handle pivot
points, and folding seat hardware lubrication.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on
page 8 ‑ 10
. More frequent lubrication may be
required when vehicle is exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. .
Restraint system component check. See Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 2 ‑ 91 . .
Automatic transmission fluid level check and
adding fluid, if needed. See Automatic
Transmission Fluid on page 7 ‑ 24 .
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Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop .
Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on
page 7 ‑ 17
..
Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant
on page 7 ‑ 29 ..
Windshield washer fluid level check. See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 7 ‑ 39 .
Once a Month .
Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure
on page 7 ‑ 65 ..
Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and
Rotation on page 7 ‑ 71 .
Once a Year .
Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and
Services on page 8 ‑ 8 ..
Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park)
mechanism check. See Owner Checks and
Services on page 8 ‑ 8 . .
Automatic transmission shiftlock control system
check. See Owner Checks and Services on
page 8 ‑ 8 . .
Ignition transmission lock check. See Owner
Checks and Services on page 8 ‑ 8 . .
Engine cooling system and pressure cap pressure
check. Radiator and air conditioning condenser
outside cleaning. See Cooling System
on
page 7 ‑ 27 . .
Exhaust system and nearby heat shields
inspection for loose or damaged components. .
Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort,
or binding. Replace if needed. .
Hood and liftgate support gas strut inspection for
signs of wear, corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant,
or other damage. Check the hold open ability of
the gas strut. If necessary, replace with genuine
parts from your dealer.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification can be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil The engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be
identified as synthetic, and should
also be identified with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certified for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
However, not all synthetic API oils
with the starburst symbol will meet
this GM standard. Look for and use
only oil that meets GM Standard
GM4718M. For the proper viscosity,
see Engine Oil on page 7 ‑ 17 . Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL ®
Coolant. See Engine Coolant on
page 7 ‑ 29
.
Hydraulic Brake
System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377967, in
Canada 89021320).
Windshield
Washer Optikleen ®
Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
System GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in
Canada 89021186).
Automatic
Transmission DEXRON ®
-VI Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Key Lock
Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-107
Washing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-103
Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-103
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades . . . . . . .7-105
Wood Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-102
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
Assist Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-106
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-60
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-108
Rear Seat (RSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-104
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-106
XM ™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . . . . . . . . .4-109
Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Autoride ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50 B Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43
Electric Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Run-Down Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Bench Seat, Split (60/40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Bluetooth ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-68
Brake
Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Pedal and Adjustable Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Bucket Seats, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-56
Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52
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