Cadillac Escalade: Off-Road Driving
All-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for off-road driving. Vehicles without all-wheel drive and vehicles not equipped with All Terrain (AT) or On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. To contact the tire manufacturer for more information about the original equipment tires, see the Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information manual.
Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed.
WARNING
When driving off-road, bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position. This could cause you to lose control and crash. You and your passengers should always wear safety belts.
- Before Driving Off-Road
- Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
- Environmental Concerns
- Driving on Hills
- Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
- Driving in Water
- After Off-Road Driving
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in ...
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 ...
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What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin
and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Clean your skin and nails with soap an ...
Delayed Headlamps
Delayed headlamps provide a period of exterior lighting as you leave the area
around the vehicle.
This feature is activated when the headlamps are on due to the automatic headlamps
control featur ...
Tire markings
1. P indicates that the tire is for passenger vehicle use.
2. The width of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge in millimeters.
3. The aspect ratio, also known as the profile, gives the si ...