2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE brakes

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Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake
cooling, speedometer or odometer
calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one
is dangerous. How it has been used
or how far it has been driven may
be unknown. It could fail suddenly
and cause a crash. When replacing
wheels, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
{Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is not
enough clearance. Tire chains used
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amount of clearance can cause
damage to the brakes, suspension,
or other vehicle parts. The area
damaged by the tire chains could
cause loss of control and a crash.
Use another type of traction device
only if its manufacturer
recommends it for the vehicle's tire
size combination and road
conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive slowly
and readjust or remove the traction
device if it contacts the vehicle. Do
not spin the wheels. If traction
devices are used, install them on
the rear tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout
while driving, especially if the tires are
maintained properly. If air goes out of
a tire, it is much more likely to leak
out slowly. But if there ever is a
blowout, here are a few tips about
what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates
a drag that pulls the vehicle toward
that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering
wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a
stop, well off the road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and may
require the same correction as used in
a skid. Stop pressing the accelerator
pedal and steer to straighten the
vehicle. It may be very bumpy and
noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off
the road, if possible.
{Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash. Never
attempt to re-inflate a tire that has
been driven on while severely
underinflated or flat. Have your
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Service and
Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Special Application Services
Special Application Services . . . . . 448
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Additional Maintenanceand Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 453
General Information
Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes the
required maintenance for the vehicle.
Follow this schedule to help protect
against major repair expenses
resulting from neglect or inadequate
maintenance. It may also help to
maintain the value of the vehicle if it
is sold. It is the responsibility of the
owner to have all required
maintenance performed.
Your dealer has trained technicians
who can perform required
maintenance using genuine
replacement parts. They have
up-to-date tools and equipment for
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many
dealers have extended evening and
Saturday hours, courtesy
transportation, and online scheduling
to assist with service needs.
Your dealer recognizes the importance
of providing competitively priced
maintenance and repair services. With
trained technicians, the dealer is the
place for routine maintenance such as
oil changes and tire rotations and additional maintenance items like
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
blades.
Caution
Damage caused by improper
maintenance can lead to costly
repairs and may not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Maintenance
intervals, checks, inspections,
recommended fluids, and lubricants
are important to keep the vehicle in
good working condition.
Do not have chemical flushes that
are not approved by GM performed
on the vehicle. The use of flushes,
solvents, cleaners, or lubricants that
are not approved by GM could
damage the vehicle, requiring
expensive repairs that are not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
The Tire Rotation and Required
Services are the responsibility of the
vehicle owner. It is recommended to
have your dealer perform these
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to

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Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power to
start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories.
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a battery
with full cranking power.
.Trained dealer technicians have the
diagnostic equipment to test the
battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
.Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of cracking or
splitting.
.Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the belts and recommend
adjustment or replacement when
necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial
to safe driving.
.Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping.
.Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment to
inspect the brakes and recommend
quality parts engineered for the
vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved fluids
protect the vehicle’s systems and
components. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0451 for GM approved
fluids.
.Engine oil and windshield washer
fluid levels should be checked at
every fuel fill.
.Instrument cluster lights may come
on to indicate that fluids may be
low and need to be filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should be
regularly inspected to ensure that
there are no cracks or leaks. With a
multi-point inspection, your dealer
can inspect the hoses and advise if
replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage. The
brake lamps need to be checked
periodically to ensure that they light
when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can check the lamps and
note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include steering
wheel vibration, bounce/sway while
braking, longer stopping distance,
or uneven tire wear.
.As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect the
shocks and struts for signs of
leaking, blown seals, or damage, and
can advise when service is needed.

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If another party's insurance company
is paying for the repairs, you are not
obligated to accept a repair valuation
based on that insurance company's
collision policy repair limits, as you
have no contractual limits with that
company. In such cases, you can have
control of the repair and parts choices
as long as the cost stays within
reasonable limits.
Publication Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the engine,
transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical system, steering system,
body, etc.
Customer Literature
Owner’s manuals are written
specifically for owners and are
intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The
owner’s manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.Customer literature publications
available for purchase include owner’s
manuals, warranty manuals, and
portfolios. Portfolios include an
owner’s manual, warranty manual,
if applicable, and zip lock bag or
pouch.
Current and Past Models
Service manuals and customer
literature are available for many
current and past model year GM
vehicles.
To order, call 1-800-551-4123
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
eastern time
For credit card orders only (VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover), see Helm,
Inc. at: www.helminc.com.
To order by mail, write to:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Make checks payable in U.S. funds.
Radio Frequency
Statement
This vehicle uses license-exempt
transmitters / receivers / systems that
operate on a radio frequency that
complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) rules and with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development
(ISED) Canada's license-exempt RSS(s)
/ RSP-100 / ICES-GEN.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. The device may not cause harmful interference.
2. The device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to any of
these systems by other than an
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.

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Appearance CareExterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Armrest Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . 313
Assistance Systems for Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . 315
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Vehicle Hold Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) . . . . 263
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381B
Battery Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Battery - North America . . . . . .380, 425
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 382
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196, 197
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Brake Electric Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . 315
Braking System
Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Bulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .363, 380, 425, Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 455
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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FluidAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 370
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Four Corner Air Suspension Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Four Corner Air Suspension System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256, 380
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Front Seats Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Dynamic Management . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . 230
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Fuel (cont'd)
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 130
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 385
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 389
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 117
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . 118 Gauges (cont'd)
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . 441
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
Guidance
Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . 190
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 153
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384