Exterior
Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, the Escalade ESV stretches 20.4 inches longer than the regular Escalade. Fourteen of those inches go to extending the wheelbase, which allows for larger rear doors unconstrained by wheel wells. Height increases by 1.2 inches, and width remains about the same. Despite the bigger dimensions, curb weight increases by just 126 pounds.
Exterior details are identical to the regular Escalade's, with jeweled headlights flanking Cadillac's now-familiar grille up front, and large, rectangular taillights in back. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard; 22-inch wheels are optional.
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Turn Signal Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate .
A. Push Pin
B. Taillamp Cover
2. Pull on push pin (A) to release the taillamp cover (B).
3. Remove the taillamp cover ...
Front Seats
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
WARNING!
With head restraints that are
not installed and adjusted
properly, there is a greater
...
Headlamp Aiming
The vehicle has a visual optical
headlamp aiming system. The aim
has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if the vehicle is damaged
in a crash, the headl ...