Black plate (5,1)Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011
In Brief 1-5
Battery This vehicle has a standard
12-volt battery and a high voltage
hybrid battery. When a new
standard 12-volt battery is needed,
see your dealer for one that has the
replacement number shown on the
original battery's label. Only a
trained service technician with the
proper knowledge and tools should
inspect, test, or replace the hybrid
battery. See your dealer if the hybrid
battery needs service. See Battery
on page 10 ‑ 13 .
Service Never try to do your own service on
hybrid components. You can be
injured and the vehicle can be
damaged if you try to do your own
service work. Service and repair of
these hybrid components should
only be performed by a trained
service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools. See Doing
Your Own Service Work on
page 10 ‑ 2 . Performance and
Maintenance Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit This vehicle has a tire sealant and
compressor kit that can be used to
seal small punctures in the tread
area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit on page 10 ‑ 24 for complete
operating information.
If the vehicle came with a jack and
spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10 ‑ 23 .
Black plate (13,1)Cadillac Escalade Hybrid - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-13
6. Then replace the DMCM coolant
surge tank pressure cap. Be
sure the pressure cap is
hand-tight and fully seated.
Notice: Using tap water, cooling
system sealers or conditioners in
an attempt to stop coolant leaks
can damage the DMCM and
engine cooling systems. Never
use tap water, cooling system
sealers or conditioners in your
cooling system.
Power Steering Fluid The vehicle has electric power
steering and does not use power
steering fluid. Battery This vehicle has a standard 12 ‐ volt
battery and a high voltage hybrid
battery.
Refer to the replacement number on
the original battery label when a
new standard 12 ‐ volt battery is
needed.
Only a trained service technician
with the proper knowledge and tools
should inspect, test, or replace the
hybrid battery. See your dealer if the
hybrid battery needs service. The
dealer has information on how to
recycle the hybrid battery . There is
also information available at
http://www.recyclemybattery.com. If an airbag inflates or the vehicle
has been in a crash, the vehicle's
sensing system might command the
automatic hybrid battery disconnect
to open. See Replacing Airbag
System Parts After a Crash on
page 3 ‑ 1 for more information.
{ DANGERBattery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
