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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
10-30 Vehicle Care
Battery
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see
the hybrid supplement for more
information.
Refer to the replacement number
on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed.
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10‑6 for battery location.
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DANGER
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
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WARNING
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting on
page 10‑89 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
If the vehicle is equipped with
All-Wheel Drive, be sure to perform
the lubricant checks described in
this section.
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on
page 11‑2 to determine how often to
check the lubricant.