Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual page 241

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Cold Weather Starting
When starting the engine in very
cold weather (below -18°C) (0°F),
turn the ignition key to START and
hold it there for up to 15 seconds.
Let go of the key when the engine
starts.
Wait about 15 seconds between
each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your
starter.
If the engine starts, let it warm up
before you drive. Do not race the
engine when it is cold.
Allow enough time for the engine
to warm up and deliver oil to the
various parts of the engine requir-
ing lubrication.
Engine Flooding
If the engine doesn't start within
ten seconds, the engine could be
flooded with too much gasoline.
Push your accelerator pedal all the
way down and continue holding
your key in START for up to five
more seconds.
When the engine starts, let go of
the key and the accelerator pedal.
If the engine starts briefly but then
stops again, do the same thing.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.
Wait about 15 seconds between
each try to help avoid draining
your battery or damaging your
starter.
Section 3
If the engine starts, let it warm up
before you drive. Do not race the
engine when it is cold.
Allow enough time for the engine
to warm up and deliver oil to the
various parts of the engine requir-
ing lubrication.
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