Prohibited Fuels; Fuels In Foreign Countries; Fuel Additives; Filling The Tank - Cadillac Escalade 2022 Owner's Manual

332 DRIVING AND OPERATING
used, but will result in reduced
performance and driveability. If heavy
knocking is heard when using gasoline
rated at 91 or greater, the engine
needs service.
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with
ethanol levels greater than 15% by
volume.

Prohibited Fuels

Caution
Do not use fuels with any of the
following conditions; doing so may
damage the vehicle and void its
warranty:
For vehicles that are not
FlexFuel, fuel labeled greater
than 15% ethanol by volume,
such as mid-level ethanol blends
(16 50% ethanol), E85,
or FlexFuel.
Fuel with any amount of
methanol, methylal, ferrocene,
and aniline. These fuels can
Caution (Continued)
corrode metal fuel system parts
or damage plastic and rubber
parts.
Fuel containing metals such as
methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT),
which can damage the emissions
control system and spark plugs.
Fuel with a posted octane rating
of less than the recommended
fuel. Using this fuel will lower
fuel economy and performance,
and may decrease the life of the
emissions catalyst.

Fuels in Foreign Countries

The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
fuel octane ratings in anti-knock index
(AKI). For fuel not to use in a foreign
country, see Prohibited Fuels 0 332.

Fuel Additives

TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is highly
recommended for use with your
vehicle. If your country does not have
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, add
ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus
Gasoline to the vehicle s gasoline fuel
tank at every oil change or 15 000 km
(9,000 mi), whichever occurs first. TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline and ACDelco
Fuel System Treatment Plus Gasoline
will help keep your vehicle s engine
fuel deposit free and performing
optimally.

Filling the Tank

If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see
the Duramax diesel supplement.
An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates
which side of the vehicle the fuel door
is on. See Fuel Gauge 0 116.
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
Follow these guidelines to help
avoid injuries to you and others:
Read and follow all the
instructions on the fuel pump
island.