Cadillac Escalade: Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts .
- Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
- Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
- Focus on the task of driving.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local governme ...
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness,
and judgment can be af ...
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How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 15mm to 40mm (0.6
in to 1.6 in) below the bottom of the filler plug ...
General Information
Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required
maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help protect against major
repair expenses resulting from neglect ...
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
► To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
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