🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Cadillac Model: Escalade Year: 2015-2017 Codes Platform: GMT K2XX 👋 Introduction Market Position Segment: Full-size Luxury SUV Target Audience: Discerning buyers seeking luxury, capability, and advanced technology Competitive Analysis Key Competitors: Lincoln Navigator, Lexus LX, Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Key Features Design: Bold, chiseled exterior styling, luxurious interior appointments Powertrain: Powerful V8 engine, advanced automatic transmission Technology: Cadillac User Experience (CUE) infotainment, Magnetic Ride Control, extensive driver assistance features Capability: Strong towing capacity, available AWD for enhanced all-weather performance 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Scope: Comprehensive factory workshop service and repair Page Count Estimated: Thousands of pages (typical for factory manuals of this era) Manual Type Type: Factory Workshop Service Manual (FSM) Language Language: English Format Format: Digital (CD-ROM), likely in PDF or proprietary viewer format 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: 6.2L V8 (LT4, L86 variants), including diagnosis, repair, and overhaul Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission (8L90), including diagnosis, repair, and control module procedures Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, transfer case, differentials, driveshafts, axles Suspension: Magnetic Ride Control (MRC), independent front and rear suspension, chassis components Brakes: ABS, Traction Control, StabiliTrak, electronic parking brake, hydraulic system, rotor/pad replacement Steering: Electric Power Steering (EPS) system, steering column, linkages Electrical: Complete 12V system, battery, alternator, starter, wiring diagrams, body control modules (BCM), powertrain control modules (PCM), infotainment wiring HVAC: Climate control system, refrigerant handling, component replacement, diagnostics Body: Exterior body panels, interior trim, doors, windows, liftgate, roof system, frame and structure Restraints: Airbag system (SRS), seat belts, pretensioners, module diagnostics Infotainment: CUE system, navigation, audio, Bluetooth, connectivity diagnostics Procedures Included Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, lubrication Diagnostics: Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), symptom-based diagnosis Repair: Component replacement, system overhauls, detailed step-by-step repair instructions Calibration: Sensor calibration (e.g., ABS sensors, steering angle sensor), module programming Specifications: Torque specifications, electrical specifications, fluid capacities, pressure specifications Wiring Diagrams: Detailed electrical schematics for all vehicle systems Technical Depth Depth: Factory-level, covering basic maintenance to complex system overhauls and diagnostics 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Readability: Hi-resolution illustrations, photos, and diagrams Print Quality Printability: Printable pages directly from CD Binding Type Binding: N/A (Digital format) Paper Type Paper Quality: N/A (Digital format) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Code: L86 Displacement: 6.2 Liters (376 cu in) Configuration: V8, Naturally Aspirated Bore X Stroke: 4.065 in x 3.622 in (103.25 mm x 92 mm) Compression Ratio: 11.5:1 Valve Train: Overhead Valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded Gasoline (91 octane or higher recommended) Performance Horsepower: 420 hp @ 5600 rpm Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm Fuel System Injection: Direct Injection (DI), E85 capable Fuel Pump: High-pressure direct injection pump Fuel Capacity: 26.0 gallons 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 8-speed automatic with overdrive and manual mode Transmission Code: 8L90 Optional Optional Transmission: N/A (8L90 standard across the range) Features Features: Driver Shift Control, Tow/Haul Mode, Grade Braking Transmission Fluid Type: Dexron-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) 📐 Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase: 116.0 inches (2946 mm) Length: 203.9 inches (5179 mm) Width: 80.5 inches (2045 mm) Height: 74.4 inches (1890 mm) Interior Passenger Volume: 157.1 cu ft (4.45 m³) Cargo Cargo Volume Behind 3Rd Row: 15.2 cu ft (0.43 m³) Cargo Volume Behind 2Nd Row: 51.6 cu ft (1.46 m³) Cargo Volume Behind 1St Row: 94.2 cu ft (2.67 m³) Weights Curb Weight: Approx. 5,600 - 5,900 lbs (2540 - 2676 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: Approx. 7,300 lbs (3311 kg) Towing Capacity: Up to 8,300 lbs (3765 kg) (properly equipped) Payload Capacity: Approx. 1,400 - 1,700 lbs (635 - 771 kg) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Overall: 5-Star Safety Rating (model dependent, typical for this generation) IIHS Top Safety Pick: Typically a Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick Plus recipient Active Features Driver Assistance: Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Front/Rear Park Assist Stability Control: StabiliTrak with Traction Control Passive Features Airbags: Frontal, side-impact, curtain airbags, front knee airbags Seat Belts: 3-point seat belts with pretensioners Child Anchors: LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system 💡 Technology Features Infotainment System Name: Cadillac User Experience (CUE) Display Size: 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen Features: Voice recognition, Bluetooth streaming, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility (later models/updates), navigation, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Driver Assistance Adaptive Cruise Control: Available, with Stop and Go functionality Parking Assistance: Surround Vision (360-degree camera system), front and rear park assist Lane Keeping: Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning Collision Avoidance: Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Connectivity Connectivity Options: Bluetooth, USB ports, available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Up to 7,500 miles or 12 months, or when prompted by the Oil Life System Tire Rotation: Every 7,500 miles Engine Air Filter: Inspect every 15,000 miles, replace as needed Cabin...