Off-Road Driving - Cadillac Escalade 2021 Manual

230 DRIVING AND OPERATING
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid
only the braking skid.

Off-Road Driving

Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used
for off-road driving. Vehicles without
four-wheel drive and vehicles not
equipped with All Terrain (AT) or
On-Off Road (OOR) tires must not be
driven off-road except on a level, solid
surface. For contact information about
the original equipment tires, see the
warranty manual.
One of the best ways for successful
off-road driving is to control the
speed.
Warning
When driving off-road, bouncing
and quick changes in direction can
easily throw you out of position.
This could cause you to lose control
and crash. You and your passengers
should always wear seat belts.
Before Driving Off-Road
Have all necessary maintenance and
service work completed.
Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, and
check inflation pressure in all tires,
including the spare, if equipped.
Read all the information about
four-wheel-drive vehicles in this
manual.
Know the local laws that apply to
off-road driving.
Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road
Driving
Warning
Unsecured cargo on the load
floor can be tossed about when
driving over rough terrain. You or
your passengers can be struck by
flying objects. Secure the cargo
properly.
Keep cargo in the cargo area as
far forward and as low as
possible. The heaviest things
should be on the floor, forward
of the rear axle.
Heavy loads on the roof raise the
vehicle's center of gravity,
making it more likely to roll over.
You can be seriously or fatally
Warning (Continued)
injured if the vehicle rolls over.
Put heavy loads inside the cargo
area, not on the roof.
For more information about loading
the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits
0 236 and
Tires 0 384.
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
0 246.
Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good
judgment and an understanding of
what the vehicle can and cannot do.