Cadillac Escalade: Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
WARNING
- Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain. You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects. Secure the cargo properly.
- Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible. The heaviest things should be on the floor, forward of the rear axle.
- Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over. You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof.
For more information about loading the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits .
Before Driving Off-Road
Have all necessary maintenance and service work completed.
Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, and check inflation pressure in all
tires, including the spare, if equipped.
Read all the infor ...
Environmental Concerns
Always use established trails, roads, and areas that have been set aside
for public off-road recreational driving and obey all posted regulations.
Do not damage shrubs, flowers, trees, or grass ...
See also:
Service data recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially includes information
about the performance or status of var ...
Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the following
procedure:
► Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch 3 consecutive times in less than
1.5 sec ...
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the
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