Cadillac XT6 Owner's Manual page 206

Cadillac XT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-14574703) - 2021 -
CRC - 7/15/20
206 DRIVING AND OPERATING
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
All-Wheel Drive vehicles in this
manual.
Make sure all underbody shields,
if equipped, are properly attached.
Know the local laws that apply to
off-road driving.
To gain more ground clearance if
needed, it may be necessary to remove
the front fascia lower air dam.
However, driving without the air dam
reduces fuel economy.
Caution
Operating the vehicle for extended
periods without the front fascia
lower air dam installed can cause
improper airflow to the engine.
Reattach the front fascia air dam
after 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
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
0 212.
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
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.