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:
Special Application Services
► Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000
km/3,000 mi.
► Have underbody flushing service performed once a year. ...
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
Use a low gear when driving in mud – the deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
Keep the vehicle moving to avoid getting stuck.
Traction changes when driving on sand. On loose sand, such as on beache ...
Child seat positioning
When installing a child seat in the rear, the front seat must be moved forward
and upwards to install any rear-facing child seat.
Care must be taken not to load any part of the child seat when re ...






