Cadillac Escalade: Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
- Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
- Avoid needless heavy braking.
- Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control
a vehicle while driving. ...
Steering
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Under hood covers - refitting
NOTICE
Before refitting the underhood covers, ensure that no pipes, cables or other
items, have been trapped between the cover and casing.
1. Slide the rear edge of the cover under the rubber ...
Using the Uplevel RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus
Use the OSD setup display menus for:
. General Setup
. Audio Setup
. Quality Setup
. Preference Setup
To use the OSD menus while using the DVD player or an auxiliary device:
1. Press the SETUP b ...
Liftgate
To open the liftgate the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the touch pad under
the liftgate handle. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an
aid.
Power Liftgate
On vehicles w ...