Cadillac Escalade: 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 fluid reservoir filled.
- Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires .
- Turn off cruise control.
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 vehi ...
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you
become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle ...
See also:
Making adjustments in 5 mph (Canada:10 km/h) increments
► Briefly press the cruise control lever
beyond the pressure point, up 1 for a
higher speed or down 2 for a lower speed.
The last speed stored is increased or
reduced. ...
Please bear the following in mind
The engine oils are matched to the
performance of Mercedes-Benz engines and
service intervals. You should therefore only
use engine oils and oil filters that are
approved for vehicles with mainten ...
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper level is from 15mm to 40mm (0.6
in to 1.6 in) below the bottom of the filler plug ...






