2003 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 419

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Lubricate chassis components with each oil change. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts shouldbe replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. This schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle's Certificationflire label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-48. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. 0 Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want help you keep your vehicle to in good working condition. But we don't know exactlyhow you'll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances the all time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or youmay drive it to work, to do errands or in many other ways. Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your dealer. are driven off-road in the recommended manner. See Operating Your All- Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4-17. use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. 6-4