Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localising-Europe-11374166) -
2018 - crc - 7/14/17
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
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Slow down and adjust your driving
according to weather conditions.
Stopping distance can be longer
and vehicle control can be affected
when traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other material
on the road. Learn to recognise
warning clues - such as enough
water, ice, or packed snow on the
road to make a mirrored surface -
and slow down when you have any
doubt.
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Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking, including
reducing vehicle speed by shifting
to a lower gear. Any sudden
changes could cause the tyres to
slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid
only the braking skid.
Off-Road Driving
Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used
for off-road driving. Vehicles without
four-wheel drive and vehicles not
equipped with All Terrain (AT) or
On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not be
driven off-road except on a level, solid
surface. For contact information about
the original equipment tyres, see the
warranty manual.
One of the best ways for successful
off-road driving is to control the
speed.
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Warning
When driving off-road, bouncing
and quick changes in direction can
easily throw you out of position.
This could cause you to lose control
and crash. You and your passengers
should always wear seat belts.
Before Driving Off-Road
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Have all necessary maintenance
and service work completed.
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Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels,
and check inflation pressure in all
tyres, including the spare,
if equipped.
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Read all the information about
four-wheel-drive vehicles in this
manual.
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Remove any underbody air
deflector, if equipped. Re-attach
the air deflector after off-road
driving.
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Know the local laws that apply to
off-road driving.
To gain more ground clearance if
needed, it may be necessary to remove
the front fascia lower spoiler,
if equipped. However, driving without
the front spoiler reduces fuel
economy.
Caution
Operating the vehicle for extended
periods without the front fascia
lower air dam installed can cause
improper airflow to the engine.
Reattach the front fascia air dam
after off-road driving.