Cadillac 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Owner'S Manual

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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
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Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
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You may want to put winter emergency supplies
in your vehicle.
Also see Tires on page 5-60.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a
supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter
outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red
cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And,
if you will be driving under severe conditions, include
a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of
burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet
the road probably have good traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You
will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be
very careful.
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