Cadillac Escalade: 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 information about all-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual.
- Make sure all underbody shields, if equipped, are properly attached.
- Know the local laws that apply to off-road driving.
To gain more ground clearance if needed, it may be necessary to remove the front fascia lower air dam.
Notice: Operating the vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine. Re-attach the front fascia air dam after off-road driving.
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 exc ...
Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
WARNING
Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over
rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects. Secure
the cargo properly.
Keep car ...
See also:
Locking Rear Axle
Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand,
or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is
low, this feature will allow the rea ...
System fault
If a fault is detected in the HDC system, HDC FAULT SYSTEM NOT AVAILABLE will
appear in the message center.
If the fault is detected while the system is operating, HDC assistance will fade
out.
...
General maintenance
General maintenance includes those items
which should be checked during normal
day-to-day operation. They are essential for
proper vehicle operation. It is your responsibility
to perform these ...
