Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV
Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV
AKENG44_Escalade Page 252 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that’s why it’s very important that you read this guide. You’ll find many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. If you think you will need extra ground clearance at the front of the vehicle, you can easily remove the front bumper lower air dam. The air dam is held in place by two bolts and 10 snaps located along the lower edge of the front bumper. The bolts and snaps are accessible from underneath the bumper. To remove the lower air dam, do the following: 1. Remove the two bolts. 2. Insert the edge of a flat-head screwdriver into each snap and pull downward to disengage the snaps. 3. Once the bolts are removed and the snaps are released, push forward on the air dam assembly until the air dam is free. Make sure to replace the air dam when you return to regular driving conditions. To reinstall the lower air dam: 1. Line up each snap and push the air dam rearward to engage the snaps. 2. Install the two bolts. NOTICE Operating the vehicle for an extended period of time without the front bumper lower air dam can cause improper air flow to the engine. Things on the front of the vehicle such as fog lights or tow hooks may be damaged. Make sure to replace the air dam when you are finished off-road driving. . . . 252
AKENG44_Escalade Page 253 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. Be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to make sure all underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly attached. Is there enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid levels up where they should be? What are the local laws that apply to off-roading where you’ll be driving? If you don’t know, you should check with law enforcement people in the area. Will you be on someone’s private land? If so, be sure to get the necessary permission. Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. • Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain doesn’t toss things around. CAUTION • Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. • 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. • 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. Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible. – – – 253 . . .
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AKENG44_<strong>Escalade</strong> Page 253 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM<br />
Section 3<br />
Before You Go Off-Roading<br />
There are some things to do before<br />
you go out. Be sure to have all<br />
necessary maintenance and<br />
service work done. Check to<br />
make sure all underbody shields<br />
(if so equipped) are properly<br />
attached. Is there enough fuel? Is<br />
the spare tire fully inflated? Are the<br />
fluid levels up where they should<br />
be? What are the local laws that<br />
apply to <strong>of</strong>f-roading where you’ll<br />
be driving? If you don’t know,<br />
you should check with law<br />
enforcement people in the area.<br />
Will you be on someone’s private<br />
land? If so, be sure to get the<br />
necessary permission.<br />
Loading Your Vehicle for<br />
Off-Road Driving<br />
There are some important things<br />
to remember about how to load<br />
your vehicle.<br />
• The heaviest things should be<br />
on the load floor and forward<br />
<strong>of</strong> your rear axle. Put heavier<br />
items as far forward as you can.<br />
• Be sure the load is secured<br />
properly, so driving on the<br />
<strong>of</strong>f-road terrain doesn’t toss<br />
things around.<br />
CAUTION<br />
• Cargo on the load floor piled<br />
higher than the seatbacks can<br />
be thrown forward during a<br />
sudden stop. You or your<br />
passengers could be injured.<br />
• Unsecured cargo on the load<br />
floor can be tossed about<br />
when driving over rough<br />
terrain. You or your<br />
passengers can be struck by<br />
flying objects. Secure the<br />
cargo properly.<br />
• Heavy loads on the ro<strong>of</strong> raise<br />
the vehicle’s center <strong>of</strong> gravity,<br />
making it more likely to roll<br />
over. You can be seriously or<br />
fatally injured if the vehicle<br />
rolls over. Put heavy loads<br />
inside the cargo area, not on<br />
the ro<strong>of</strong>. Keep cargo in the<br />
cargo area as far forward and<br />
low as possible.<br />
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