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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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate .
2. Press on the bottom of the handle assembly to unlatch it and lift up on
the handle.
The prop rod locks into pl ...
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless there is a
leak suspected in the system or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss in this
system could indicate a problem. Have ...
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights and steering wheel controls
can be adjusted.
(Instrument Panel Brightness): Move and hold the thumbwheel up or down
to brighten or dim the lights ...