Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
13690472) - 2021 - CRC - 5/15/20
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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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.
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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Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control
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Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
hard stops, but the brakes should be
applied sooner than when on dry
pavement. See
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Allow greater following distance and
watch for slippery spots. Icy patches
can occur on otherwise clear roads
in shaded areas. The surface of a
curve or an overpass can remain icy
when the surrounding roads are
clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
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Turn off cruise control.
Blizzard Conditions
Stay with the vehicle unless there is
help nearby. If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See
To get help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
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Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
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Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
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Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may cause
exhaust gases to get inside. Engine
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Warning (Continued)
exhaust contains carbon monoxide
(CO), which cannot be seen or
smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
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Clear snow from the base of the
vehicle, especially any blocking
the exhaust pipe.
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Open a window about 5 cm (2 in)
on the vehicle side that is away
from the wind, to bring in
fresh air.
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Fully open the air outlets on or
under the instrument panel.
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Adjust the climate control
system to circulate the air inside
the vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting. See
“
Climate Control Systems.
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For more information about CO, see