2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV lane assist

Steering Power Steering If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode
Hybrid manual for more information.
If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops
or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be
steered but it will take more effort.
Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires
and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is
banked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed is
the one factor that can be controlled.
If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering
the curve, while the front wheels are straight.
Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through
the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to
accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate
gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than
braking. For example, you come over a hill and nd a
truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out
from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked
cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can
be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. But
sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no
room. That is the time for evasive action — steering
around the problem.
The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like
these. First, apply the brakes. See Braking on page 5-4 .
It is better to remove as much speed as possible
from a collision. Then steer around the problem,
to the left or right depending on the space available.
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Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on at or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Check all uid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
Going down steep or long hills, shift to a
lower gear.
{ CAUTION: If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so
hot that they would not work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. { CAUTION: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition
off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the
work of slowing down and they could get so hot
that they would not work well. You would then
have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
You could crash. Always have the engine running
and the vehicle in gear when going downhill.
Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds
that let you stay in your own lane.
Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your
lane (stalled car, accident).
Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks
area, winding roads, long grades, passing or
no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
See Off-Road Driving on page 5-13 for information
about driving off-road.
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Seats (cont.)
Head Restraints ............................................ 1-2
Heated and Cooled Seats .............................. 1-6
Heated Seats ............................................... 1-5
Heated Seats - Rear .................................... 1-10
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Reclining Seatbacks ............................. 1-8
Power Seats ................................................. 1-3
Third Row Seat ........................................... 1-25
Secondary Latch System ................................. 6-89
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-75
Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-71
Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-76
Security
Light .......................................................... 3-45
Service ........................................................... 6-3
Accessories and Modications ......................... 6-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle ..................................................... 6-5
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 6-4
Engine Soon Lamp ...................................... 3-42
Parts Identication Label ............................. 6-105
Publications Ordering Information ................... 8-15
Scheduling Appointments .............................. 8-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-93 Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 6-103
Shifting
Out of Park ................................................ 2-37
Shifting Into Park ............................................ 2-36
Side Blind Zone Alert ...................................... 2-44
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8
Spare Tire ..................................................... 6-96
Installing .................................................... 6-84
Removing ................................................... 6-79
Storing ....................................................... 6-92
Specications and Capacities .......................... 6-113
Speedometer .................................................. 3-35
Split Bench Seat (60/40) .................................. 1-11
StabiliTrak ®
Indicator Light ............................... 3-40
StabiliTrak ®
System .......................................... 5-6
Start Vehicle, Remote ....................................... 2-8
Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-26
Steering ........................................................ 5-10
Steering Wheel
Heated ........................................................ 3-6
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-115
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6
Steps
Power Assist ............................................... 2-16
Storage
Garment Hooks ........................................... 2-63
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Tow/Haul Mode ............................................... 2-33
Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-46
Towing
Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 5-40
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 5-44
Trailer Recommendations .............................. 5-57
Your Vehicle ............................................... 5-40
Traction
Magnetic Ride Control ................................... 5-9
Road Sensing Suspension .............................. 5-9
StabiliTrak ®
System ....................................... 5-6
Trailer
Towing Recommendations ............................. 5-57
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 6-20
Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-29
Transportation Program, Courtesy ...................... 8-10
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-35
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 U Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ............... 2-42
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 6-73
Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-55
Operation ................................................... 2-55
V Vehicle
Control ........................................................ 5-3
Loading ...................................................... 5-33
Remote Start ................................................ 2-8
Running While Parked .................................. 2-39
Symbols ......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-65
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 8-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN) ............................................ 6-104
Service Parts Identication Label .................. 6-105
Vehicle Positioning .......................................... 4-60
Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-31
Visors ........................................................... 2-20
Voice Recognition ........................................... 4-86
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