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

Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.

WARNING WARNING

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking.

Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

    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, b ...

    Control of a Vehicle
    Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. ...

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    Side and curtain air bags
    The seat mounted side air bags are designed to protect the thorax region of the torso and will deploy only in the event of a side impact and then, only on the side of the impact. The curtain air ...

    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 ...

    Releasing the cargo net
    Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats ► Pull belt adjuster 1 upwards in the direction of the arrow to reduce the tension on the tensioning strap. ► Unhook belt hook 2 from car ...