Cadillac Escalade: Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size spare tire, it was fully inflated when new, however, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. See Tire Pressure and Vehicle Load Limits for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading the vehicle. For instructions on how to remove, install, or store a spare tire, see Tire Changing .
After installing the spare tire on the vehicle, stop as soon as possible and check that the spare is correctly inflated. The spare tire is made to perform well at speeds up to 112 km/h (70 mph) at the recommended inflation pressure, so you can finish your trip.
Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced and installed back onto the vehicle as soon as possible so the spare tire will be available in case it is needed again. Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes, because they will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together.
Secondary Latch System
This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary
latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your
vehicle. For the secondary latc ...
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Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are
unable to wait, GM helps to minimize inconvenience by providing several transportation
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Important safety notes
WARNING
For reasons of safety, have the NECK-PRO
head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head
restraints checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end
collision.
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Tow hitch
WARNING
When handling the tow hitch, hold the bottom of the component. Locking into position
occurs automatically and causes the locking lever to rotate under spring pressure.
The tow hitch i ...