Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-14584650) - 2021 -
CRC - 7/15/20
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
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Pass with caution.
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Keep windshield wiping equipment
in good shape.
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Keep the windshield washer fluid
reservoir filled.
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Have good tires with proper tread
depth. See
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Turn off cruise control.
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Activate All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
mode. See
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Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving on
flat or rolling terrain. Tips include:
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Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
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Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
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Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
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Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle
on a long downhill slope can cause
brake overheating, can reduce brake
performance, and could result in a
loss of braking. Shift the
transmission to a lower gear to let
the engine assist the brakes on a
steep downhill slope.
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Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or
with the ignition off is dangerous.
This can cause overheating of the
brakes and loss of steering assist.
Always have the engine running
and the vehicle in gear.
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Drive at speeds that keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the center line.
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Be alert on top of hills; something
could be in your lane (e.g., stalled
car, crash).
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Pay attention to special road signs
(e.g., falling rocks area, winding
roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take
appropriate action.
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Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mode.
See
and
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and the
road creates less traction or grip, so
drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at
about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain
begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice
or in freezing rain until roads can be
treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
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Accelerate gently. Accelerating too
quickly causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under the
tires slick.
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The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
hard stops, but the brakes should be
