Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner's Manual page 332

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Service and Maintenance
4. Wait for 3 seconds, remove
the dipstick again and check
the fluid level.
Keep the dipstick pointed
down to get an accurate
reading.
Check both sides and read the
lower level.
5. Always recheck the fluid level.
If inconsistent readings persist,
check the transmission
breather to be sure it is clean
and unclogged. If readings are
still inconsistent, see your
dealer.
If readings are consistent,
continue with the procedure.
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6. If the level is within the cold
area, reinstall the dipstick. You
may operate the transmission
until the fluid is hot enough to
perform a hot check.
If the level is not within the
cold area, add or drain fluid as
necessary to bring the level
into the middle of the cold
area. Reinstall the dipstick.
Then, operate the transmission
until the fluid is hot enough to
perform a hot check.
Note:
• When adding fluid, be careful
not to overfill.
Generally, less than 0.5 L of
fluid is needed.
• When fluid is added, it may
take 15 minutes or more
before an accurate reading is
obtained.
• When reinstalling the dipstick,
make sure to flip the handle
back down to lock the
dipstick in place.
After a cold check, perform a hot
check at the first opportunity,
once the fluid reaches normal
operating temperature.