Cadillac Escalade: Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop
and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles and de ...
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:
Allow extra following distance.
Pass with caution.
Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
Keep the windshield washer fl ...
See also:
Easy Exit Positions
This feature can move the driver seat rearward and the power steering column
up and forward to allow extra room to exit the vehicle.
: Press to recall the easy exit positions.
The vehicle must be i ...
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses and Emblems
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean
exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" later
in this section. ...
Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without
antifreeze, drain the cooling system, including
the engine block. Refill before
operating the vehicle. For details, see
“Engine cooling system” ...
