2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE low oil pressure

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Vehicle Care 349
Check to see if coolant is visible in the
coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the
coolant surge tank is boiling, wait until it
cools down. The coolant level should be at
or above the indicated mark. If it is not,
there may be a leak in the cooling system.
If coolant is visible but the coolant level is
not at or above the indicated mark, see the
following sections on how to add coolant to
the coolant surge tank following.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see
“Cooling System”in the Duramax diesel
supplement for the proper coolant fill
procedure.
{Warning
Spilling coolant on hot engine parts can
burn you. Coolant contains ethylene
glycol and it will burn if the engine parts
are hot enough.
{Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such as
alcohol, can boil before the proper
coolant mixture will. With plain water or
the wrong mixture, the engine could get
too hot but there would not be an
overheat warning. The engine could catch
fire and you or others could be burned.
{Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system are under pressure.
Turning the pressure cap, even a little,
can cause them to come out at high
speed and you could be burned. Never
turn the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot. Wait
for the cooling system and pressure cap
to cool.
Caution
Failure to follow the specific coolant fill
procedure could cause the engine to
overheat and could cause system
damage. If coolant is not visible in the
surge tank, contact your dealer.
If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add
coolant.
1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including
the coolant surge tank pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about one full turn. If a
hiss is heard, wait for that to stop.
A hiss means there is still some
pressure left.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the full cold mark.

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410 Vehicle Care
Do not directly power wash the transfer
case and/or front/rear axle output seals.
High pressure water can overcome the seals
and contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the transfer
case and/or axles and should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet
metal repair or replacement, make sure the
body repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or replaced to
restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will
provide the corrosion protection while
maintaining the vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and scratches
with touch-up materials available from your
dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of
finish damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack
painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy,
ring-shaped discolorations, and small,irregular dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See
“Finish Care” previously in this
section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly
clean the vehicle's interior. Before using
cleaners, read and follow all safety
instructions on the label. While cleaning the
interior, open the doors and windows to get
proper ventilation. Newspapers or dark
garments can transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior.
Caution
Immediately remove cleaners, hand
lotions, sunscreen, and insect repellent
from all interior surfaces or permanent
damage may result.
Caution
Use cleaners specifically designed for the
surfaces being cleaned to prevent
permanent damage to the vehicle. Apply
all cleaners directly to a cleaning cloth.
Do not spray cleaners on any switches or
controls. When using liquid soap cleaners, follow the
directions on the specific cleaner or soap
solution for dilution instructions.
Caution
To prevent damage:
.Never use a razor or any other sharp
object to remove soil from any interior
surface
.Never use a brush with stiff bristles.
.Never rub any surface aggressively or
with too much pressure.
.Do not get any exposed electrical
components wet.
.Do not use laundry detergents or
dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Do
not use solutions that contain strong
or caustic soap.
.Do not heavily saturate the upholstery
when cleaning.
.Do not use solvents or cleaners
containing solvents.
.Do not use disinfecting wipes that are
scented or contain bleach. Do not use
wipes or cleaners that show a color
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416 Service and Maintenance
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. SeeEngine Oil Life System
0 344.
.When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the next engine oil
change. When the REPLACE ENGINE AIR
FILTER SOON message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced at the
earliest convenience. Reset the engine air
filter life system after the engine air filter
is replaced. See Engine Air Filter Life
System 0345.
Every 36 000 km (22,500 mi)
.Replace passenger compartment air filter.
Or every 24 months, whichever comes
first. More frequent passenger
compartment air filter replacement may
be needed if driving in areas with heavy
traffic, poor air quality, high dust levels,
or environmental allergens. Passenger
compartment air filter replacement may
also be needed if there is reduced airflow, window fogging, or odors. Your GM
dealer can help determine when to
replace the filter.
Every 96 000 km (60,000 mi)
.Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug
wires and/or boots. 6.2L LT4 Supercharged
Engine.
Every 156 000 km (97,500 mi)
.Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug
wires and/or boots. 6.2L L87 Engine.
.Change transfer case fluid, if equipped
with 4WD. Do not directly power wash
the transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate the
transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case and/
or axles and should be replaced.
Every 161 000 km (100,000 mi)
.Replace hood and/or body lift support gas
struts. Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. See Gas Strut(s)0358.
Every 240 000 km (150,000 mi)
.Drain and fill engine cooling system. Or
every six years, whichever comes first.
See Cooling System 0347.
Severe Conditions Requiring More
Frequent Maintenance*
.Public service, military, or commercial use
vehicles to include the following:
‐ Ambulances, police cars, and
emergency rescue vehicles.
‐ Civilian vehicles such as light duty
pick-up trucks, SUVs, and passenger
cars that are used in military
applications.
‐ Recovery vehicles such as tow trucks
and flatbed single vehicle carriers or
any vehicle that is consistently used in
towing trailers or other loads.
‐ High use commercial vehicles such as
courier delivery vehicles, private
security patrol vehicles, or any vehicles
that operate on a 24–hour basis.
‐ Any vehicle consistently operated in a
high sand or dust environment such as
those used on oil pipelines and similar
applications.
.Vehicles that are regularly used for short
trips of 6 km (4 mi) or less.
The oil life indicator will show you when
to change the oil and filter. Under severe
conditions the indicator may come on
before 12 000 km (7,500 mi).

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Service and Maintenance 417
* Footnote: Under extreme driving
conditions listed above, it may be
necessary to replace your spark plugs at
more frequent intervals. For further
assistance in determining the most
suitable service maintenance intervals for
your vehicle, please contact your
authorized GM Dealer.
Extreme service is for vehicles mainly
driven off-road in four-wheel drive or used
in farming, mining, forestry, or snow
plowing.
Additional Required Services—Severe
Service
Every 72 000 km (45,000 mi)
.Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter.
.Change transfer case fluid, if equipped
with 4WD. Do not directly power wash
the transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water can
overcome the seals and contaminate the
transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will
decrease the life of the transfer case and/
or axles and should be replaced.
Owner Checks and Services
Every Five Years
.Replace brake fluid.
Every Seven Years
.Replace Air Conditioning Desiccant every
seven years. The air conditioning system
requires maintenance every seven years.
This service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air conditioning
system. This service can be complex. See
your dealer.
Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection (MPVI)
A Multi Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
completed by a GM dealer technician is a
maintenance assessment of your vehicle.
The benefit of the MPVI is to identify and
inform the customer of service items that
require immediate attention and those that
may require attention in the future. The technician will perform the following
checks on your vehicle. For a complete list
of checks, inspections, and services, see your
dealer.
Some items may not apply to your vehicle
and/or region.
Diagnostics
.OnStar active, if equipped
.Service history/recall check
Engine Oil and Filter
.Engine oil
.Oil life monitor
‐
Reset oil life monitor
Exterior Lights
.Visual inspection
Windshield and Wipers
.Visual inspection
Battery
.Battery visual inspection
.Battery test results
.Battery cables and connections

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Connected Services 445
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for the
Wi-Fi hotspot and myCadillac mobile app.
Make these passwords different from
each other and use a combination of
letters and numbers to increase the
security.
.Change the default name of the SSID
(Service Set Identifier). This is the network
name that is visible to other wireless
devices. Choose a unique name and avoid
family names or vehicle descriptions.
Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the Internet
and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to
seven mobile devices can be connected.
A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi
Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi
or Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on
some vehicles, the connection type (no
Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality (poor, good, excellent). The
LTE icon shows connection to Wi-Fi. It is
possible that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an active
connection.
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some vehicles, the
SSID and password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Wi-Fi
hotspot will connect automatically to your
mobile devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your mobile
device, by using the myCadillac mobile app,
or by contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be managed
from the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyCadillac Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myCadillac mobile app to
compatible Apple and Android smartphones.
Cadillac users can access the following
services from a smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.Lock/unlock doors, if equipped with
automatic locks.
.Activate the horn and lamps.
.Check the vehicle fuel level, oil life, or
tire pressure, if factory-equipped with the
Tire Pressure Monitor System.
.Send destinations to the vehicle.
.Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S.
market only).
.Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot on/off,
manage settings, and monitor data
consumption, if equipped.
.Locate a dealer and schedule service.
.Request Roadside Assistance.
.Set a parking reminder with pin drop,
take a photo, make a note, and set a
timer.
.Connect with Cadillac on social media.
Features are subject to change. For
myCadillac mobile app information and
compatibility, see my.cadillac.com.
An active OnStar or connected service plan
may be required. A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and power
locks are required. Data rates apply. See
www.onstar.com for details and system
limitations.

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FluidAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Four Corner Air Suspension Light . . . . . . . . 120
Four Corner Air Suspension System . . . . . . 243
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231, 355
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . 290
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Dynamic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 304
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Fuel (cont'd)
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 361
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 367
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 106
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 General Information (cont'd)
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . 171
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Guidance Problems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
H
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
HD Radio Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
HeadlampsAdaptive Forward Lighting (AFL) . . . . . . . 138
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . 137
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Leveling Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Index 453
LightsAdaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Automatic Emergency Braking
(AEB) Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Automatic Vehicle Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Four Corner Air Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Lights (cont'd)
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 116
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Lock Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
M
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229, 230
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Massage Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 32
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32