Cadillac Escalade: When to Check and Change Lubricant - Front Axle - Vehicle Checks - Vehicle Care - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: When to Check and Change Lubricant

It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.

    How to Check Lubricant
    To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0mm (0 in) to 3.2 ...

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    Driving on Grades
    Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Vehicles can tow in ...

    Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to detect objects while parking the vehicle. It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible ...

    Indicator lights
    Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indicator light (if so equipped) When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON position, the Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) indicator light will ill ...