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Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12460268) - 2019 - CRC - 4/18/18
DRIVING AND OPERATING 191
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Know the local laws that apply to
off-road driving.
To gain more ground clearance if
needed, it may be necessar y to remove
the front fascia lower air dam,
if equipped. However, driving without
the air dam reduces fuel economy.
Caution
Operating the vehicle for extended
periods without the front fascia
lower air dam installed can cause
improper airflow to the engine.
Reattach the front fascia air dam
after off-road driving.
Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road
Driving
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Warning
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Unsecured cargo on the load
floor can be tossed about
when driving over rough
terrain. You or your
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Warning (Continued)
passengers can be struck by
flying objects. Secure the
cargo properly.
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Keep cargo in the cargo area
as far forward and as low as
possible. The heaviest things
should be on the floor,
forward of the rear axle.
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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.
For more information about loading
the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits
0 197 and Tires 0 314.
Environmental Concerns
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Always use established trails,
roads, and areas that have been
set aside for public off-road
recreational driving and obey all
posted regulations.
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Do not damage shrubs, flowers,
trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife.
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Do not park over things that burn.
See Parking over Things That Burn
0 209.
Driving on Hills
Driving safely on hills requires good
judgment and an understanding of
what the vehicle can and cannot do.
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Warning
Many hills are simply too steep for
any vehicle. Driving up hills can
cause the vehicle to stall. Driving
down hills can cause loss of control.
Driving across hills can cause a
rollover. You could be injured or
killed. Do not drive on steep hills.
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