Black plate (4,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
11-4 Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Change When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
SOON message displays, have the
engine oil and filter changed within
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
under the best conditions, the
engine oil life system might not
indicate the need for vehicle service
for more than a year. The engine oil
and filter must be changed at least
once a year and the oil life system
must be reset. Your trained dealer
technician can perform this work.
If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
last service. Reset the oil life
system when the oil is changed.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10 ‑ 9 . Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation on page 10 ‑ 58 . .
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10 ‑ 7 and Engine Oil
Life System on page 10 ‑ 9 ..
Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10 ‑ 16 ..
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10 ‑ 23 . .
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10 ‑ 96 . Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10 ‑ 32 . .
Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10 ‑ 52 . .
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10 ‑ 57 . .
Visually check for fluid leaks. .
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10 ‑ 13 . .
Inspect brake system.
Black plate (5,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
Service and Maintenance 11-5.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care on
page 10 ‑ 96 ..
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check on page 3 ‑ 24 ..
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks. .
Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts. .
Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care on page 10 ‑ 96 . .
Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check on page 10 ‑ 30 ..
Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check on
page 10 ‑ 30 . .
Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10 ‑ 31 . .
Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check on
page 10 ‑ 31 . .
Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed. .
Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. See your
dealer if service is required. .
Check tire sealant expiration
date, if equipped. See Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit on
page 10 ‑ 67 . .
Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof on
page 2 ‑ 21 . .
Check hybrid low pressure
coolant level, if equipped.
