Cadillac Escalade: Off-Road Driving
All-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without all-wheel drive and vehicles not equipped with All Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. To contact the tire manufacturer for more information about the original equipment tires, see the Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information manual.
Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed.
WARNING
When driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to lose control and crash. You and your passengers should always wear safety belts.
- Before Driving Off-Road
- Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
- Environmental Concerns
- Driving on Hills
- Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
- Driving in Water
- After Off-Road Driving
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in ...Before Driving Off-Road
Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed. Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, and check inflation pressure in all tires, including the spare, if equipped. Read all the infor ...See also:
Storage Compartments
For vehicles with a second row center console, press the buttons (B) or (C) to
access storage areas.
Lift up on (A) for additional storage area.
See Floor Console Storage . ...
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If available, the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system uses sensors on
the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse).
WARNING
The URPA system does not ...
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wea ...