Introduction

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

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WARNING messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

WARNING

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.: This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.

to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.: This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

Test yourself

A quick Cadillac Escalade quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.