Cadillac Escalade: Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop
and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and de ...
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:
Allow extra following distance.
Pass with caution.
Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
Keep the windshield washer fl ...
See also:
Cadillac Owner Privileges™
Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get
to the nearest service station.
Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out.
A remote unlock ...
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator
light goes off.
If it stays on, ...
Topping up the coolant
WARNING
Never remove the filler cap when the engine is hot - escaping steam or scalding
water could cause serious personal injury.
Avoid spilling antifreeze onto a hot engine - a fire may res ...
