Cadillac Escalade: Defensive Driving - Driving Information - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts  .

  • Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
  • Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
  • Focus on the task of driving.
    Distracted Driving
    Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governme ...

    Drunk Driving
    Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. WARNING Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be af ...

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    Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
    WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. ► damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a cr ...

    Tray
    To open the tray, push the lid1 . To close, push the lid down. The USB and/or iPod® connector port is located inside the tray. (See “Audio system” in the “4. Monitor, climate, audio, ...

    Phonebook
    Contacts stored in the memory of a paired phone can be automatically downloaded to the vehicle’s phonebook each time the phone is connected to the system. See 138, TELEPHONE COMPATIBILITY. Cert ...