Cadillac Escalade: Steering in Emergencies - Steering - Driving Information - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Steering in Emergencies

  • There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.
  • Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand.
  • Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.
    Curve Tips
    Take curves at a reasonable speed. Reduce speed before entering a curve. Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating ge ...

    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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    Dual head restraint DVD system (if so equipped)
    If your vehicle is equipped with the Dual Head Restraint DVD System, you can enjoy playing video files via a DVD, CD or USB memory that provides images and sound both from the front and rear d ...

    Raising the vehicle
    WARNING   When jacking up the vehicle, only use the jack which has been specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehi ...

    Lashing points
    A. Front lashing points. B. Rear lashing points. WARNING The front and rear lashing points must be used only securing the vehicle during transportation. If they are used for any other purp ...