Cadillac Escalade: Steering in Emergencies
- There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.
- Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand.
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.
Curve Tips
Take curves at a reasonable speed.
Reduce speed before entering a curve.
Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve
Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating ge ...
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the
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See also:
Trip computer
Switches for the trip computer are located
on the right side of the combination meter
panel. To operate the trip computer, push
the switches as shown above.
When the ignition switch is push ...
Seat belt checks
Note: If the vehicle is parked on an incline, the seat belt mechanism may lock.
This is not a fault and the belt should be gently eased out from the upper anchorage.
The seat belts should be inspec ...
Changing the set speed whilethe vehicle is in motion
When DSR is activated, the control speed can
be changed to a value between 3 mph and
10 mph (Canada: between 4 km/h and
18 km/h) during the journey.
► To increase or decrease in 1 mph
(Ca ...