Black plate (24,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 201110-24 Vehicle CareWasher FluidWhat to UseWhen windshield washer fluid needsto be added, be sure to read themanufacturer's instructions beforeuse. Use a fluid that has sufficientprotection against freezing in anarea where the temperature may fallbelow freezing.Adding Washer FluidThe vehicle has a low washer fluidmessage on the DIC that comeson when the washer fluid is low.The message is displayed for15 seconds at the start of eachignition cycle. When the WASHERFLUID LOW ADD FLUID messagedisplays, washer fluid will need tobe added to the windshield washerfluid reservoir.Open the cap with the washersymbol on it. Add washer fluiduntil the tank is full. See EngineCompartment Overview onpage 10‑6 for reservoir location.Notice. When using concentratedwasher fluid, follow themanufacturer's instructionsfor adding water.. Do not mix water withready-to-use washer fluid.Water can cause the solutionto freeze and damage thewasher fluid tank and otherparts of the washer system.Also, water does not clean aswell as washer fluid.. Fill the washer fluid tankonly three-quarters fullwhen it is very cold. Thisallows for fluid expansionif freezing occurs, whichcould damage the tank if itis completely full.. Do not use engine coolant(antifreeze) in the windshieldwasher. It can damage thewindshield washer systemand paint.BrakesThis vehicle has disc brakes. Discbrake pads have built-in wearindicators that make a high-pitchedwarning sound when the brake padsare worn and new pads are needed.The sound can come and go or beheard all the time the vehicle ismoving, except when applying thebrake pedal firmly.InformationProvidedby:
