Cadillac Escalade: Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down:
- The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up.
- A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well.
Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
WARNING
If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. See “Checking Brake Fluid” in this section.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on. See Brake System Warning Light .
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid. See Maintenance Schedule .
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top
quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The
vehicle was designed and tested with to ...
Checking Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment
Overview .
The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system
checked to se ...
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Front
The front seats can be warmed by built-in
heaters. The switches located on the
instrument panel can be operated independently
of each other.
1. Start the engine.
2. Select heat range.
&# ...
Park Tilt Mirrors
If the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets
the driver view the curb when parallel ...
Returning the Seat to the Sitting Position
To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position:
1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised
if the seat is not latched to the floor.
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