Cadillac Escalade: Environmental Concerns - Off-Road Driving - Driving Information - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Environmental Concerns

  • Always use established trails, roads, and areas that have been set aside for public off-road recreational driving and obey all posted regulations.
  • Do not damage shrubs, flowers, trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife.
  • Do not park over things that burn. See Parking over Things That Burn  .
    Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    WARNING Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects. Secure the cargo properly. Keep car ...

    Driving on Hills
    Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do. WARNING Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. Driving up hills can cause th ...

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    Transfer case
    The vehicle has permanent 4-wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is always transmitted to both axles. Performance tests may only be carried out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake system or transfer ca ...

    Driving on Grades
    Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Vehicles can tow in ...

    Easy route
    In Route options, Easy Route can be turned On or Off. When On is selected, Easy Route changes the calculation parameters of Route 3 in order to reduce: • Intersections. • Turns. • Tur ...