Off-Road Recovery; Loss of Control; Steering in Emergencies- Page 234

2022 Cadillac escalade Owner Manual

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Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

15567102) - 2022 - CRC - 8/16/21

DRIVING AND OPERATING

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Steering in Emergencies

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There are some situations when
steering around a problem may be
more effective than braking.

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Holding both sides of the steering
wheel allows you to turn
180 degrees without removing
a hand.

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows
steering while braking.

Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can drop off
the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:

1. Ease off the accelerator and then,

if there is nothing in the way, steer
the vehicle so that it straddles the
edge of the pavement.

2. Turn the steering wheel about

one-eighth of a turn, until the right
front tire contacts the
pavement edge.

3. Turn the steering wheel to go

straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding

There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:

.

Braking Skid

wheels are not

rolling.

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Steering or Cornering Skid

too

much speed or steering in a curve
causes tires to slip and lose
cornering force.

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Acceleration Skid

too much

throttle causes the driving wheels
to spin.

Defensive drivers avoid most skids by
taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.

If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:

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Ease your foot off the accelerator
pedal and steer the way you want
the vehicle to go. The vehicle may
straighten out. Be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.

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Slow down and adjust your driving
according to weather conditions.
Stopping distance can be longer and
vehicle control can be affected when
traction is reduced by water, snow,
ice, gravel, or other material on the
road. Learn to recognize warning
clues

such as enough water, ice,

or packed snow on the road to
make a mirrored surface

and

slow down when you have any
doubt.

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Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking, including
reducing vehicle speed by shifting
to a lower gear. Any sudden changes
could cause the tires to slide.

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  • 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
  • 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
  • 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.

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