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:
Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
► To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
...
Engine block heater (if so equipped)
Engine block heaters are used to assist in
cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used
when the outside temperature is 208F
(−78C) or lower.
To use the engine bloc ...
Before changing a fuse
► Park the vehicle and apply the parking
brake.
► Switch off all electrical consumers.
► Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes: ...
