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Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
14590481) - 2021 - CRC - 6/2/20
216 DRIVING AND OPERATING
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
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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.
Before driving on a hill, assess the
steepness, traction, and obstructions.
If the terrain ahead cannot be seen,
get out of the vehicle and walk the hill
before driving further.
When driving on hills:
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Use a low gear and keep a firm grip
on the steering wheel.
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Maintain a slow speed.
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When possible, drive straight up or
down the hill.
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Slow down when approaching the
top of the hill.
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Use headlamps even during the day
to make the vehicle more visible.
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Warning
Driving to the top of a hill at high
speed can cause a crash. There
could be a drop-off, embankment,
cliff, or even another vehicle. You
could be seriously injured or killed.
As you near the top of a hill, slow
down and stay alert.
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Never go downhill forward or
backward with the transmission in
N (Neutral). The brakes could
overheat and you could lose control.
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When driving down a hill, keep the
vehicle headed straight down. Use a
low gear because the engine will
work with the brakes to slow the
vehicle and help keep the vehicle
under control.
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Warning
Heavy braking when going down a
hill can cause your brakes to
overheat and fade. This could cause
loss of control and you or others
could be injured or killed. Apply the
brakes lightly when descending a
hill and use a low gear to keep
vehicle speed under control.
If the vehicle stalls on a hill:
1. Apply the brakes to stop the
vehicle, and then apply the parking
brake.
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