Cadillac Escalade: Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
- Pulling a Trailer
- Driving with a Trailer
- Following Distance
- Passing
- Backing Up
- Making Turns
- Driving on Grades
- Parking on Hills
- Leaving After Parking on a Hill
- Maintenance When Trailer Towing
General Towing Information
Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your
dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing
a trailer. See the following trailer t ...
Pulling a Trailer
Here are some important points:
There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having
to do with trailering. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live
but al ...
See also:
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
OnStar System (if equipped)
Sunroof (if equipped)
These feat ...
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the
seats.
► (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when
starting the eng ...
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the
safety belt is not attached, see “Returning the Seat ...






