2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE engine oil

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilThe engine requires a special
engine oil meeting GM Standard
GM4718M. Oils meeting this
standard can be identied as
synthetic, and should also be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied
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, seeEngine Oil on
page 6-16.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 6-26.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
U.S. 12377985, in Canada
88901242) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI #2, Category
LB or GC-LB.
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Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15908916 A3086C
Oil Filter 89017524 PF48
Spark Plugs 12609877 41-985
Wiper Blades
Front – 21.6 in (55.0 cm) 25877402 —
Rear – 11.8 in (30.0 cm) 25820122 —
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Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key®III+...........................................2-22
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-23
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................6-19
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-40
Coolant......................................................6-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-28
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-39
Drive Belt Routing.......................................7-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................6-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-38
Fan Noise..................................................6-33
Oil .............................................................6-16
Oil Life System...........................................6-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........6-33
Overheating................................................6-30
Starting......................................................2-26
Entry Lighting.................................................3-21
Event Data Recorders.....................................8-17
Exit Lighting...................................................3-21
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-50
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Features
Memory ....................................................... 1-7
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................6-19
Finish Damage.............................................6-101
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-5
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................6-76
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................6-76
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................6-89
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................6-21
Power Steering...........................................6-34
Windshield Washer......................................6-35
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-20
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-44
Front Axle......................................................6-47
Fuel............................................................... 6-5
Additives...................................................... 6-6
California Fuel.............................................. 6-6
Driving for Better Economy............................. 5-2
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 6-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................6-11
Filling the Tank............................................. 6-9
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Navigation.................................................4-2, 4-4
Using the System........................................4-12
Navigation System, Privacy..............................8-18
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-24
O
Odometer......................................................3-33
Odometer, Trip...............................................3-33
Off-Road Driving.............................................5-13
Off-Road Recovery..........................................5-11
Oil
Engine.......................................................6-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-43
Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................6-18
Older Children, Restraints................................1-50
Online Owner Center........................................ 8-4
OnStar, Privacy..............................................8-18
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-52
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-55
Ordering
Map DVDs .................................................4-59
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-29
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-23Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-41
Heated Mirrors............................................2-42
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-40
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode.....6-33
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 7-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
P
Paint, Damage..............................................6-101
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-36
Shifting Out of............................................2-37
Park Aid................................................2-42, 2-48
Park Brake....................................................2-34
Park Tilt Mirrors..............................................2-41
Parking
Assist........................................................2-42
Over Things That Burn.................................2-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-35
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-85
Passing.........................................................5-12
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-22
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation . . . 2-23
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 6-4
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