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Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011
9-2 Driving and Operating
Fuel
Fuel .. ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 9-58
Recommended Fuel .... . . . . . 9-58
Gasoline Specifications .... . . 9-59
California Fuel
Requirements .. .. . .. . . . . . . . 9-59
Fuels in Foreign Countries . .. 9-59
Fuel Additives .... . . . . . . . . . . . 9-59
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) .. .. . 9-60
Filling the Tank .... . . . . . . . . . . 9-62
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container ... ........ ...... .. 9-63
Towing
General Towing
Information . .... .. .. . .. .. .. . 9-64
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips .... . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Trailer Towing ...... ...... .... 9-68
Towing Equipment .... . . . . . . . 9-72
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-75
Driving Information
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always
expect the unexpected.” The
first step in driving defensively
is to wear your safety belt. See
Safety Belts on page 3‑10.
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WARNING
Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other
drivers) are going to be careless
and make mistakes. Anticipate
what they might do and be ready.
In addition:
.
Allow enough following
distance between you and
the driver in front of you.
.
Focus on the task of driving.
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WARNING (Continued)
Driver distraction can cause
collisions resulting in injury or
possible death. These simple
defensive driving techniques
could save your life.
Drunk Driving
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WARNING
Drinking and then driving is
very dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious — or even
fatal — collision if you drive after
drinking. Do not drink and drive or
ride with a driver who has been
drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if
you are with a group, designate a
driver who will not drink.