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:
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages
if a system problem is detected.
All messages will appear in ...
Cleaning the rear view camera
► Use clear water and a soft cloth to
clean
camera lens 1.
Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the rear view camera with a power
washer. ...
Engine compartment overview
1. Dynamic response fluid reservoir cap.
2. Brake fluid reservoir cap.
3. Engine oil filler cap.
4. Engine coolant filler cap.
5. Windshield washer fluid filler cap.
6. Power steering fluid fil ...
