Black plate (38,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20119-38 Driving and OperatingParking Over ThingsThat Burn{ WARNINGThings that can burn could touchhot exhaust parts under thevehicle and ignite. Do not parkover papers, leaves, dry grass,or other things that can burn.Active Fuel Management ®Vehicles with V8 engines may haveActive Fuel Management™. Thissystem allows the engine to operateon either all or half of its cylinders,depending on the driving conditions.When less power is required, suchas cruising at a constant vehiclespeed, the system will operate inthe half cylinder mode, allowing thevehicle to achieve better fueleconomy. When greater powerdemands are required, such asaccelerating from a stop, passing,or merging onto a freeway, thesystem will maintain full-cylinderoperation.If the vehicle has an Active FuelManagement™ indicator, seeDriver Information Center (DIC) onpage 5‑26 for more information onusing this display.Engine Exhaust{ WARNINGEngine exhaust contains carbonmonoxide (CO) which cannot beseen or smelled. Exposure to COcan cause unconsciousness andeven death.Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:. The vehicle idles in areaswith poor ventilation (parkinggarages, tunnels, deep snowthat may block underbodyairflow or tail pipes).. The exhaust smells orsounds strange or different.. The exhaust system leaksdue to corrosion or damage.. The vehicle exhaust systemhas been modified, damagedor improperly repaired.(Continued)
