Cadillac Escalade: Environmental Concerns - Off-Road Driving - Driving Information - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: 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 grasses or disturb wildlife.
  • Do not park over things that burn. See Parking over Things That Burn  .
    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 ...

    Driving on Hills
    Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle can and cannot do. WARNING Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle. Driving up hills can cause th ...

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    Mud-ruts
    This program should be used for crossing terrain that is muddy, rutted, soft or uneven. Low range is recommended for this program and if not selected, the message center will prompt you. If th ...

    Closing the hood
    WARNING Do not drive with the hood retained by the safety catch alone. 1. Lower the hood until the safety catch engages. Using both hands, press the hood down until the catches click. 2. Che ...

    Deactivating/activating ESP®
    Observe the "Important safety notes" section. WARNING   ESP® should not be deactivated during normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling the ...