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:
Parking brake
WARNING
► Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
► Do not release the parking brake from
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Changing the cruise speed
Decreasing speed
To decrease the cruising speed, press and hold the - switch (3). Release the
switch when the desired speed is reached, the new speed will be set and maintained.
The set speed can ...
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)
Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However,
if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter should be addressed
to:
United States
Cadillac Cust ...
