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:
Touch screen setup
Select Setup using the SETUP button on the fascia.
Setup is divided into categories:
• Screen.
• System.
• Voice.
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Important information
WARNING
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Never allow the vehicle to coast (freewheel) with the engine turned off. The
engine must be runn ...
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
WARNING messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards
and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in seri ...
