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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
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WARNING:
.
Poorly maintained and improperly used
tires are dangerous.
.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
flexing. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. See
Loading the Vehicle
on page 6
‑
32
.
.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting
accident could cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently to maintain the
recommended pressure. Tire pressure
should be checked when your tires are
cold. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 7
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65
.
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WARNING: (Continued)
.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden
impact
—
such as when you hit a
pothole. Keep tires at the recommended
pressure.
.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires
have been damaged, replace them.
See
High-Speed Operation on page 7
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66
for
inflation pressure adjustment for high speed
driving.
22
‐
Inch Tires
If your vehicle has the optional 22
‐
inch
P285/45R22 size tires, they are classified as
touring tires and are designed for on
‐
road use.
The
low
‐
profile, wide tread design is not recommended
for off
‐
road driving. See
Off-Road Driving on
page 6
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13
, for additional information.
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