Cadillac 2013 Escalade Owner's Manual page 366

proper service manual, see
.
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see
.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
.
To open the hood:
1. Pull the handle with this symbol
on it. It is inside the vehicle to
the lower left of the steering
wheel.
2. Then go to the front of the
vehicle and locate the secondary
hood release, near the center of
the grille.
3. Push the secondary hood
release to the right.
4. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure
all the filler caps are on properly.
Then bring the hood from full
open to within 152 mm (6 in)
from the closed position, pause,
then push the front center of the
hood with a swift, firm motion to
fully close the hood.