1999 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

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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
find. Never use leaded gasoline or any othe

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CAUTION:
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Dont smoke if youre near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, f

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CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This s

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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline

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6-9 Hood Release
To open the hood, first 
pull the handle inside 
the vehicle.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the
secondary hood release, located just to the passen

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ªVORTECº 5700 V8 Engine
When you lift up the hood youll see:
A. Battery
B. Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Radiator Pressure Cap
D. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
E. Air Filter Restriction

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Engine Oil
Its a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Th

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6-12 When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then youll need
to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the
right kind. This part explains what kind of