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Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV

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AKENG44_<strong>Escalade</strong> Page 256 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM<br />

Starting and Operating Instructions<br />

CAUTION<br />

When you’re driving <strong>of</strong>f-road,<br />

bouncing and quick changes in<br />

direction can easily throw you<br />

out <strong>of</strong> position. This could<br />

cause you to lose control and<br />

crash. So, whether you’re<br />

driving on or <strong>of</strong>f the road, you<br />

and your passengers should<br />

wear safety belts.<br />

When you drive over obstacles or<br />

rough terrain, keep a firm grip on<br />

the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs<br />

or other surface features can jerk<br />

the wheel out <strong>of</strong> your hands if<br />

you’re not prepared.<br />

When you drive over bumps,<br />

rocks, or other obstacles, your<br />

wheels can leave the ground. If<br />

this happens, even with one or<br />

two wheels, you can’t control the<br />

vehicle as well or at all.<br />

Because you will be on an unpaved<br />

surface, it’s especially important to<br />

avoid sudden acceleration, sudden<br />

turns or sudden braking.<br />

Driving on Hills<br />

Off-road driving <strong>of</strong>ten takes you<br />

up, down or across a hill. Driving<br />

safely on hills requires good<br />

judgement and an understanding<br />

<strong>of</strong> what your vehicle can and can’t<br />

do. There are some hills that<br />

simply can’t be driven, no matter<br />

how well built the vehicle.<br />

CAUTION<br />

Many hills are simply too steep<br />

for any vehicle. If you drive up<br />

them, you will stall. If you drive<br />

down them, you can’t control<br />

your speed. If you drive across<br />

them, you will roll over. You<br />

could be seriously injured or<br />

killed. If you have any doubt<br />

about the steepness, don’t<br />

drive the hill.<br />

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