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

Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody or chassis, or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard.

After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.

Check the body structure, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage.

More frequent maintenance service is required. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule   for more information.

    Driving in Water
    WARNING Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water, it can still wash away ...

    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 ...

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    Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi
    Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation  . Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and ...

    Repair and replacement procedure
    The front air bags, side air bags, curtain and rollover air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air ...

    Attaching the roof carrier
    ► Secure the roof carrier to roof rails 1. ► Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions. ...