Cadillac Escalade: Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts .
- Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
- Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
- Focus on the task of driving.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local governme ...
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness,
and judgment can be af ...
See also:
Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or
transporter if you wish to transport it.
► Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
...
Instrument Panel
A. Air Vents .
B. Turn and Lane-Change Lever.
See Turn and Lane-Change Signals .
Windshield Wiper/Washer .
C. Instrument Cluster .
D. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Informa ...
Remote Control Buttons
(Power): Press to turn the video
screen on and off.
(Illumination): Press to turn the
remote control backlight on.
The backlight automatically times out after seven to 10 seconds if no other b ...
