Black plate (6,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 20129-6 Driving and OperatingRemember: Antilock brakes helpavoid only the braking skid.Off-Road DrivingAll-wheel-drive vehicles can beused for off-road driving. Vehicleswithout all-wheel drive and vehiclesnot equipped with All Terrain (AT) orOn-Off Road (OOR) tires must notbe driven off-road except on a level,solid surface. To contact the tiremanufacturer for more informationabout the original equipment tires,see the Limited Warranty andOwner Assistance Informationmanual.Controlling the vehicle is the key tosuccessful off-road driving. One ofthe best ways to control the vehicleis to control the speed.{ WARNINGWhen driving off-road, bouncingand quick changes in directioncan easily throw you out ofposition. This could cause you tolose control and crash. You andyour passengers should alwayswear safety belts.Before Driving Off-Road. Have all necessary maintenanceand service work completed.. Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels,and check inflation pressure inall tires, including the spare,if equipped.. Read all the information aboutall-wheel-drive vehicles in thismanual.. Make sure all underbodyshields, if equipped, are properlyattached.. Know the local laws that apply tooff-road driving.To gain more ground clearance ifneeded, it may be necessary toremove the front fascia lowerair dam.Notice: Operating the vehicle forextended periods without thefront fascia lower air daminstalled can cause improper airflow to the engine. Re‐attach thefront fascia air dam after off-roaddriving.InformationProvidedby:
