Highway Hypnosis; Hill And Mountain Roads - Cadillac 2009 Escalade EXT Owner's Manual

Highway Hypnosis

Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
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Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
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Keep interior temperature cool.
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Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead
and to the sides.
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Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments
often.
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Hill and Mountain Roads

Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
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Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
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Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
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Going down steep or long hills, shift to a
lower gear.
CAUTION:
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If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so
hot that they would not work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.