Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9659146) - 2017 - crc - 11/20/15188 Driving and OperatingWinter DrivingDriving on Snow or IceSnow or ice between the tires andthe road creates less traction orgrip, so drive carefully. Wet ice canoccur at about 0 °C (32 °F) whenfreezing rain begins to fall. Avoiddriving on wet ice or in freezing rainuntil roads can be treated.For Slippery Road Driving:. Accelerate gently. Acceleratingtoo quickly causes the wheels tospin and makes the surfaceunder the tires slick.. Turn on Traction Control. SeeTraction Control/ElectronicStability Control 0 209.. Antilock Brake System (ABS)improves vehicle stability duringhard stops, but the brakesshould be applied sooner thanwhen on dry pavement. SeeAntilock Brake System(ABS) 0 206.. Allow greater following distanceand watch for slippery spots. Icypatches can occur on otherwiseclear roads in shaded areas.The surface of a curve or anoverpass can remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear.Avoid sudden steeringmaneuvers and braking whileon ice.. Turn off cruise control.. Select All-Wheel Drive (AWD)mode. See Driver Mode Control0 211 and All-WheelDrive 0 205.Blizzard ConditionsStop the vehicle in a safe place andsignal for help. Stay with the vehicleunless there is help nearby.If possible, use RoadsideAssistance. See Roadside Service0 353. To get help and keepeveryone in the vehicle safe:. Turn on the hazard warningflashers.. Tie a red cloth to an outsidemirror.{ WarningSnow can trap engine exhaustunder the vehicle. This maycause exhaust gases to getinside. Engine exhaust containscarbon monoxide (CO), whichcannot be seen or smelled. It cancause unconsciousness and evendeath.If the vehicle is stuck in snow:. Clear snow from the base ofthe vehicle, especially anyblocking the exhaust pipe.. Open a window about 5 cm(2 in) on the vehicle sidethat is away from the wind,to bring in fresh air.. Fully open the air outlets onor under the instrumentpanel.. Adjust the climate controlsystem to circulate the airinside the vehicle and set(Continued)
