Cadillac Escalade: Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work.
You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate,
but this is normal. ...
Parking Brake
Set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down
the parking brake pedal.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake
System Warn ...
See also:
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the ci ...
Ascending steep slopes
When ascending steep slopes with HDC selected, the vehicle will allow full control
to the driver in the normal manner. If HDC is switched off, the maximum vehicle
speed will be limited to allow mo ...
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square
inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight: Th ...
