2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV hood open

Hood and Liftgate Support Gas Strut
Service
Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear,
corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant, or other
damage. Check the hold open ability of gas strut.
If necessary, replace with genuine GM parts.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained
from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 407.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 419.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Engine (cont.)
Overheating............................................. 422
Starting.................................................... 141
Entry Lighting.............................................. 213
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 551
Exit Lighting................................................ 213
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 59
Exterior Lamps............................................ 205
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 412
Finish Damage............................................ 504
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 194
Flat Tire...................................................... 476
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 476
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 492
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 415
Power Steering........................................ 430
Windshield Washer.................................. 431
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 243
Fog Lamps.................................................. 212
Front Axle................................................... 445Fuel............................................................ 398
Additives.................................................. 399
California Fuel.......................................... 399
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 403
Filling Your Tank...................................... 401
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 400
Gage....................................................... 244
Gasoline Octane...................................... 398
Gasoline Specications............................ 398
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 510
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 507
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 507
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 511
Windshield Wiper..................................... 507
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 238
Fuel......................................................... 244
Speedometer........................................... 230
Tachometer.............................................. 230
Garage Door Opener..........................167, 168
Garment Hooks........................................... 179
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