Driving Uphill - Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual

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Starting and Operating Instructions

Driving Uphill

Once you decide you can safely
drive up the hill, you need to take
some special steps.
• Use a low gear and get a firm
grip on the steering wheel.
• Get a smooth start up the hill
and try to maintain your speed.
Don't use more power than
you need, because you don't
want your wheels to start
spinning or sliding.
• Try to drive straight up the hill
if at all possible. If the path
twists and turns, you might
want to find another route.
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CAUTION
Turning or driving across
steep hills can be dangerous.
You could lose traction, slide
sideways, and possibly roll over.
You could be seriously injured
or killed. When driving up hills,
always try to go straight up.
• Ease up on your speed as you
approach the top of the hill.
• Attach a flag to the vehicle to
make you more visible to
approaching traffic on trails or
hills.
• Sound the horn as you
approach the top of the hill to
let opposing traffic know
you're there.
• Use your headlamps even
during the day. They make you
more visible to oncoming
traffic.
CAUTION
Driving to the top (crest) of a
hill at full speed can cause an
accident. There could be a
drop-off, embankment, cliff, or
even another vehicle. You could
be seriously injured or killed. As
you near the top of a hill, slow
down and stay alert.