Winter Driving - GMC Cadillac CT5 2021 Manual

Warning (Continued)
transmission to a lower gear to let
the engine assist the brakes on a
steep downhill slope.
Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or
with the ignition off is dangerous.
This can cause overheating of the
brakes and loss of steering assist.
Always have the engine running
and the vehicle in gear.
Drive at speeds that keep the
vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the center line.
Be alert on top of hills; something
could be in your lane (e.g., stalled
car, crash).
Pay attention to special road signs
(e.g., falling rocks area, winding
roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take
appropriate action.

Winter Driving

Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and the
road creates less traction or grip, so
drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at
about 0 °C (32 °F) when freezing rain
begins to fall. Avoid driving on wet ice
or in freezing rain until roads can be
treated.
For slippery road driving:
Accelerate gently. Accelerating too
quickly causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under the
tires slick.
Turn on Traction Control. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0 239.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
hard stops, but the brakes should be
applied sooner than when on dry
pavement. See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) 0 236.
See Driver Mode Control 0 241.
Allow greater following distance and
watch for slippery spots. Icy patches
can occur on otherwise clear roads
DRIVING AND OPERATING
in shaded areas. The surface of a
curve or an overpass can remain icy
when the surrounding roads are
clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
Turn off cruise control.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle
unless there is help nearby. If possible,
use Roadside Service. See Roadside
Service 0 404. To get help and keep
everyone in the vehicle safe:
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may cause
exhaust gases to get inside. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide
(CO), which cannot be seen or
smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
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