2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE oil

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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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418 Service and Maintenance
Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak
Inspection
.Engine oil
.Transmission
.Drive axle
.Transfer case
.Engine cooling system
.Power steering, if equipped
.Fuel system
.Windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection
.Tire pressure, tread depth, and wear
.Rotation, if applicable
.Alignment check, optional
.Reset tire pressure monitor
.Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped
.Check spare tire, if equipped
Brakes
.Check brake system
Visible and Functional Inspections
.Seat belt components
.Exhaust system
.Accelerator pedal
.Passenger compartment air filter,
if equipped
.Engine air filter
.Hoses
.Belts
.Shocks and struts
.Steering components
.Axle boots or driveshaft and u-joints
.Compartment lift struts, if equipped
.Floor mats secured, no interference with
pedals
.Horn
.Ignition lock, if equipped
.Starter switch
.Evaporative control system
Lubricate
.Chassis components
Special Application Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody Maintenance"
in Exterior Care 0406.

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Service and Maintenance 419
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication Lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System
0 347.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1
full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0342.
Front Axle (4WD Only) and Rear Axle. See your dealer. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door
Hinge Pins, Power Assist Steps, Liftgate Hinge, and Fuel Door Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer.
Transfer Case (4WD Only) See your dealer.
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip lubricant. See your dealer. Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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420 Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification, can be obtained from your dealer.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
I6.2L (L87) with high capacity air cleaner 84121219 A3244C
I6.2L (L87) without high capacity air cleaner 84121217 A3246C
I6.2L (LT4) 84989107 A3295C
Oil Filter I6.2L V8 Engine (L87) 12707246 PF63
I6.2L V8 Supercharged Engine (LT4) 12707246 PF63
Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13540923 CF206C

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424 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants0419.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
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*
I6.2L (L87) 14.3 L
15.1 qt
I6.2L (LT4 Supercharged Engine) Engine Cooling System 14.6 L
15.4 qt
I6.2L (LT4 Supercharged Engine) Low Temperature Coolant System 5.3 L
5.6 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 7.6 L8.0 qt
Fuel Tank
IShort Wheelbase 90.8 L
24.0 gal

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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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450 Index
Drive SystemsFour-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 305
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Distracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . 197
Dynamic Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224E
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 361
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 367
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 114
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 119
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Engine (cont'd)
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Exterior
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
F
FanEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Filter Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413

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Index 451
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