Before Leaving On A Long Trip - Cadillac 2009 Escalade EXT Owner's Manual

CAUTION: (Continued)
Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
Driving through flowing water could cause your
vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you
and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be very cautious about
trying to drive through flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under
your vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the
water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and
you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The
best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips
include:
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Allow extra following distance.
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Pass with caution.
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Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
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Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled.
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Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires
on page 6-54.
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Turn off cruise control.

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
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Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
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Wiper Blades: In good shape?
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Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?
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Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean?
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Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to
recommended pressure?
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Weather and Maps: Safe to travel?
Have up-to-date maps?
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