coolant reservoir CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2004 2.G Owners Manual

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The
cord is located on the driver's side of the engine
compartment, near the power steering ¯uid
reservoir.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
{CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord could overheat
and cause a ®re. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will
not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be
damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you'll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-16.
B. Coolant Surge Tank. See
Cooling System on
page 5-28andCoolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
on page 5-25.
C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped).
See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-16.
D. Engine Oil Fill. See
Engine Oil on page 5-11.
E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
Engine Oil on page 5-11.
F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See
Automatic
Transmission Fluid on page 5-19.
G. Fan. See
Cooling System on page 5-28andEngine
Fan Noise on page 5-34.
H. Remote Negative (-) Terminal (GND). See
Jump
Starting on page 5-42.
I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See
Jump Starting on
page 5-42.
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View).
See
Power Steering Fluid on page 5-35.
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brakes on page 5-38.
L. Underhood Fuse Block. See ªUnderhood Fuse Blockº
under
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-111.
M. Battery. See
Battery on page 5-41.
N. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
Windshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-36.
Engine Oil
If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the
instrument cluster, it means you need to check
your engine oil level right away.
For more information, see ªCHECK OIL LEVELº under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-60.
You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is
an added reminder.
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Adding Washer Fluid
Your vehicle has a low washer ¯uid message that
comes on when the washer ¯uid is low. The message is
displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition
cycle. When the LOW WASHER FLUID message
is displayed, you will need to add washer ¯uid to the
windshield washer ¯uid reservoir.
The windshield washer
¯uid reservoir is located in
the engine compartment
toward the front of the
vehicle on the driver's side.
Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer
¯uid until the tank is full.
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.
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