Cadillac Escalade: 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 cargo in the cargo area as far forward and as low as possible. The heaviest things should be on the floor, forward of the rear axle.
- Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over. You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof.
For more information about loading the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits .
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 infor ...
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 grass ...
See also:
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions
that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the ...
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square
inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight: ...
Transfer gearbox
1. High range (Hi):
Hi should be used for all normal road driving and also for off-road driving across
dry, level terrain.
2. Low range (Lo):
Lo should only be used in situations where low spee ...
