Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual page 314

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Service and Maintenance
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. The level should be within the
hot cross-hatched area.
If the level is not within the hot
cross-hatched area, add or
drain fluid as necessary to
bring the level into the middle
of the hot cross-hatched area.
Reinstall the dipstick.
Note:
• When adding fluid, be careful
not to overfill.
Generally, less than 0.5 L
1 pint) 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.