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 ...
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Installing top tether strap (2nd row captain’s seats or 2nd row bench seat)
2nd row bench seat
First, secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors (2nd row captain’s or
bench outboard seating positions only) or
the seat belt, as applicable.
1. If ...
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the engine air
cleaner/filter.
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace
it at the first oil ...
Telephone safety
WARNING
Use of your mobile telephone while you are driving is dangerous as it diverts
attention from the traffic situation. If you wish to use your telephone, stop at
an appropriate place wh ...