2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE technical data

Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . 28
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . 120
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 345
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 372
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387

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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . 359
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . 361
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and certificates of title and
registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See “Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0359 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
Label
There may be a label on the inside of
the glove box that contains the
following information:
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Model designation
. Paint information
. Production options and special
equipment
If there is no label, there is a barcode
on the certification label on the
center (B) pillar to scan for this same
information.

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TECHNICAL DATA 359
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 355 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and
charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System 16.8 L17.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 7.6 L8.0 qt
Fuel Tank Short Wheelbase 98.4 L26.0 gal
Long Wheelbase 119.2 L31.5 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L1.6 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.

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Engine Specifications
EngineVIN CodeSpark Plug Gap
6.2L V8 J0.95–1.10mm (0.037–
0.043 in)

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TECHNICAL DATA 361
Engine Drive Belt Routing