Black plate (9,1)Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-7132796) -2014 - CRC - 7/12/13Driving and Operating 9-9Notice: Do not drive throughstanding water if it is deepenough to cover the wheel hubs,axles or exhaust pipe. Deep watercan damage the axle and othervehicle parts.If the standing water is not too deep,drive slowly through it. At fasterspeeds, water splashes on theignition system and the vehicle canstall. Stalling can also occur if youget the tailpipe under water. Whilethe tailpipe is under water, you willnot be able to start the engine.When going through water, thebrakes get wet, and it might takelonger to stop. See Driving on WetRoads.After Off-Road DrivingRemove any brush or debris thathas collected on the underbody,or chassis, or under the bonnet.These accumulations can be a firehazard.After operation in mud or sand,have the brake linings cleaned andchecked. These substances cancause glazing and uneven braking.Check the body structure, steering,suspension, wheels, tyres, andexhaust system for damage andcheck the fuel lines and coolingsystem for any leakage.More frequent maintenance serviceis required. Refer to the ScheduledMaintenance on page 11-1.Driving on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can reducevehicle traction and affect yourability to stop and accelerate.Always drive slower in these typesof driving conditions and avoiddriving through large puddles anddeep-standing or flowing water.{ WarningWet brakes can cause crashes.They might not work as well in aquick stop and could causepulling to one side. You couldlose control of the vehicle.After driving through a largepuddle of water or a car/vehiclewash, lightly apply the brakepedal until the brakes worknormally.Flowing or rushing water createsstrong forces. Driving throughflowing water could cause thevehicle to be carried away. If thishappens, you and other vehicleoccupants could drown. Do notignore police warnings and bevery cautious about trying to drivethrough flowing water.
