Cadillac Escalade: Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
Use a low gear when driving in mud – the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck.
Traction changes when driving on sand. On loose sand, such as on beaches or sand dunes, the tires tend to sink into the sand. This affects steering, accelerating, and braking. Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Traction is reduced on hard packed snow and ice and it is easy to lose control. Reduce vehicle speed when driving on hard packed snow and ice.
WARNING
Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers can be dangerous. Ice conditions vary greatly and the vehicle could fall through the ice; you and your passengers could drown. Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only.
Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the
vehicle can and cannot do.
WARNING
Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. Driving up hills can cause th ...
Driving in Water
WARNING
Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle
downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water,
it can still wash away ...
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Convex Mirrors
WARNING
A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle
on the right. Check the ...
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the
safety belt is not attached, see “Returning the Seat ...
Voltmeter Gauge
When the engine is not running, but the ignition is on, this gauge shows the
battery's state of charge in DC volts.
When the engine is running, this gauge shows the condition of the charging ...
