Cadillac 2011 Escalade ESC Owner's Manual

Black plate (21,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-21{ WARNINGAn electric engine cooling fanunder the hood can start up evenwhen the engine is not runningand can cause injury. Keephands, clothing, and tools awayfrom any underhood electric fan.{ WARNINGSteam and scalding liquids from ahot cooling system can blow outand burn you badly. They areunder pressure, and if you turnthe surge tank pressurecap — even a little — they cancome out at high speed. Neverturn the cap when the coolingsystem, including the surge tankpressure cap, is hot. Wait for thecooling system and surge tankpressure cap to cool if you everhave to turn the pressure cap.If no coolant is visible in the surgetank, add coolant as follows:1. Remove the coolant surge tankpressure cap when the coolingsystem, including the coolantsurge tank pressure cap andupper radiator hose, is nolonger hot.Turn the pressure cap slowlycounterclockwise about one fullturn. If a hiss is heard, wait forthat to stop. A hiss means thereis still some pressure left.2. Keep turning the pressure capslowly and remove it.3. Fill the coolant surge tank withthe proper mixture to the FULLCOLD mark.