Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-15440913) - 2022 -
CRC - 5/13/21
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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Pay attention to special road signs
(e.g., falling rocks area, winding
roads, long gradients, overtaking or
no-overtaking zones) and take
appropriate action.
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Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mode.
See
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Caution
To avoid damage to the wheels and
brake components, always clear
snow and ice from inside the
wheels and underneath the vehicle
before driving.
Snow or ice between the tyres 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
tyres slick.
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The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
hard stops, but the brakes should be
applied sooner than when on dry
surfaces. 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
manoeuvres and braking while
on ice.
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Turn off cruise control.
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Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Mode
for vehicles equipped with AWD.
Select Snow/Ice Mode for FWD only
vehicles. See
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Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby.
To get help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
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Turn on the hazard warning lights.
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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
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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