open gas tank CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2004 2.G Owners Manual

General Motors recommends that you buy gasolines
that are advertised to help keep fuel injectors and intake
valves clean. If your vehicle experiences problems
due to dirty injectors or valves, try a different brand of
gasoline.
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and
ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in
your area to contribute to clean air. General Motors
recommends that you use these gasolines, particularly if
they comply with the speci®cations described earlier.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel
system and also damage the plastic and rubber
parts. That damage would not be covered under
your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive
called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline
whether the fuel contains MMT. General Motors does
not recommend the use of such gasolines. Fuels
containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and
the performance of the emission control system may
be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on.
If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for
service.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside the
United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard
to ®nd. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel
not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly
repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not
be covered by your warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business in the
country where you will be driving.
Filling Your Tank
{CAUTION:
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ®re can
cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to
you and others, read and follow all the
instructions on the pump island. Turn off your
engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke
if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-16
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XMŸ).........................................3-72
Finding a Station............................................3-70
Finish Care..................................................5-106
Finish Damage.............................................5-108
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-102
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-82
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-83
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-35
Windshield Washer......................................5-36
FM Stereo....................................................3-100
Fog Lamps....................................................3-18
Following Distance..........................................4-62
Front Axle......................................................5-50
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-5
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-8
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-48
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-48
Fuel Information Button....................................3-52
FUEL LEVEL LOW.........................................3-62
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-111
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-111
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-42
Fuel..........................................................3-48
Oil Pressure...............................................3-46
Speedometer..............................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-35
Transmission Temperature.............................3-43
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-39
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-50
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-52
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-20
Glove Box.....................................................2-54
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
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