Cadillac Escalade: 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 information about all-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual.
- Make sure all underbody shields, if equipped, are properly attached.
- Know the local laws that apply to off-road driving.
To gain more ground clearance if needed, it may be necessary to remove the front fascia lower air dam.
Notice: Operating the vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine. Re-attach the front fascia air dam after off-road driving.
Off-Road Driving
All-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without all-wheel
drive and vehicles not equipped with All Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) tires
must not be driven off-road exc ...
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 car ...
See also:
Reading Lamps
For vehicles with front reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button
located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps c ...
Engine oil viscosity
Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an S ...
Ascending steep slopes
When ascending steep slopes with HDC selected, the vehicle will allow full control
to the driver in the normal manner. If HDC is switched off, the maximum vehicle
speed will be limited to allow mo ...
