2000 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 4-10
Suppose youre steering through a sharp curve. Then you
suddenly accelerate. Both control systems 
-- steering and
acceleration 
-- have to do their work where the tires meet
the road. Adding the

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 4-11
An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 oclock positions, you can
turn it a full 180 degrees very q

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 4-12
Passing
The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a
two
-lane highway waits for just the right moment,
accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes
back into the right lane again

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 4-13
Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and
start your left lane change signal before moving out
of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough
ahead of the passed vehicle to see its f

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 4-14
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 4-15
CAUTION:
Cargo on the load floor piled higher than
the seatbacks can be thrown forward
during a sudden stop. You or your
passengers could be injured. Keep cargo
below the top of the seatbacks.


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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 4-16 Traveling to Remote Areas
It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going
to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route.
You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get
accura

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CADILLAC ESCALADE 2000 1.G Owners Manual 4-17 Scanning the Terrain
Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds
of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its
many different features. Here are some things to consider