Black plate (10,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20129-10 Driving and OperatingTraction is reduced on hard packedsnow and ice and it is easy to losecontrol. Reduce vehicle speedwhen driving on hard packed snowand ice.{ WARNINGDriving on frozen lakes, ponds,or rivers can be dangerous. Iceconditions vary greatly and thevehicle could fall through the ice;you and your passengers coulddrown. Drive your vehicle on safesurfaces only.Driving in Water{ WARNINGDriving through rushing water canbe dangerous. Deep water cansweep your vehicle downstreamand you and your passengerscould drown. If it is only shallowwater, it can still wash away the(Continued)WARNING (Continued)ground from under your tires.Traction could be lost, and thevehicle could roll over. Do notdrive through rushing water.Notice: 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 exhaust pipe under water.While the exhaust pipe is underwater, you will not be able to startthe engine. When going throughwater, the brakes get wet, and itmight take longer to stop. SeeDriving on Wet Roads onpage 9‑10.After Off-Road DrivingRemove any brush or debris thathas collected on the underbody orchassis, or under the hood. Theseaccumulations can be a fire hazard.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, tires, andexhaust system for damage andcheck the fuel lines and coolingsystem for any leakage.More frequent maintenanceservice is required. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule onpage 11‑4 for more information.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.
