Battery - North America; Four-Wheel Drive - Cadillac Escalade 2021 Manual

the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 433.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4 brake
fluid from a clean, sealed container.
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 441.
Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint
finish can be damaged. Immediately
wash off any painted surface.

Battery - North America

The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove the
cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview 0 357
for battery location.
Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. WASH
HANDS AFTER HANDLING. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition 65 Warning
0 354 and the back cover.
VEHICLE CARE
Vehicle Storage
Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode. You
can be badly hurt if you are not
careful. See Jump Starting - North
America 0 416 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,
negative ( ) cable from the battery to
keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black,
negative ( ) cable from the battery or
use a battery trickle charger.

Four-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case
If the vehicle is equipped with
Four-Wheel Drive, be sure to perform
the lubricant checks described in this
section.
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