Cadillac Escalade: Curve Tips - Steering - Driving Information - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Curve Tips

  • Take curves at a reasonable speed.
  • Reduce speed before entering a curve.
  • Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve
  • Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway.
    Hydraulic Power Steering
    Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid Power Steering Fluid  . If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power st ...

    Steering in Emergencies
    There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking. Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand. ...

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    Hill descent
    With Hill Descent Control (HDC) selected in either automatic, Sport or CommandShift modes, a low gear will be selected and maintained to provide maximum engine braking. Should the gear lever be mo ...

    Topping up the brake fluid
    NOTICE Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Soak up any spillage with an absorbent cloth immediately and wash the area with a mixture of car shampoo and water. Only use new fluid from an ...

    Menu options
    The start menu can be displayed using the menu control switch on the steering-wheelmounted controls. 1. While the MAP or STATUS screen is displayed, push and hold the menu control switch u ...