Cadillac Escalade 2020 Owner's Manual page 171

Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-13566599) -
2020 - CRC - 5/29/19
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Environmental Concerns
Always use established trails,
roads, and areas that have been
set aside for public off-road
recreational driving and obey all
posted regulations.
Do not damage shrubs, flowers,
trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife.
Do not park over things that burn.
See Parking over Things That Burn
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Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good
judgment and an understanding of
what the vehicle can and cannot do.
Warning
Many hills are simply too steep for
any vehicle. Driving up hills can
cause the vehicle to stall. Driving
Warning (Continued)
down hills can cause loss of control.
Driving across hills can cause a
rollover. You could be injured or
killed. Do not drive on steep hills.
Before driving on a hill, assess the
steepness, traction, and obstructions.
If the terrain ahead cannot be seen,
get out of the vehicle and walk the hill
before driving further.
When driving on hills:
Use a low gear and keep a firm
grip on the steering wheel.
Maintain a slow speed.
When possible, drive straight up
or down the hill.
Slow down when approaching the
top of the hill.
Use headlamps even during the
day to make the vehicle more
visible.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
Warning
Driving to the top of a hill at high
speed can cause a crash. 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.
Never go downhill forward or
backward with either the
transmission or transfer case in
N (Neutral). The brakes could
overheat and you could lose
control.
Warning
If the vehicle has the two-speed
automatic or electronic transfer
case, shifting the transfer case to
N (Neutral) can cause your vehicle
to roll even if the transmission is in
P (Park). This is because the
N (Neutral) position on the transfer
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