Cadillac Escalade: Hitches
The correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control. Many trailers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to the hitch ball, or a tow eye latched to a pintle hook. Other trailers may require a weight distributing hitch that uses spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue weight among the two vehicle and trailer axles. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” in Trailer Towing for rating limits with various hitch types.
If a step-bumper hitch will be used, the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there is ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper.
Consider using sway controls with any trailer. Ask a trailering professional about sway controls or refer to the trailer manufacturer's recommendations and instructions.
Towing Equipment
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Weight-Distributing Hitch Adjustment
A. Body to Ground Distance
B. Front of Vehicle
When using a weight-distributing hitch, the spring bars should be adjusted so
the distance (A) is the same after coupling the trailer to the tow veh ...
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XM Weather
Press the Weather screen button to display the Current or Extended Forecast Weather.
The Extended Forecast Weather screen displays five days of the forecasted weather
at the vehicle’s current posi ...
Format
Radios that have the capability of playing MP3s can play.mp3 or .wma files that
were recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
The files can be recorded with the following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kb ...
Using TMC
Dynamic route guidance will calculate an alternative route to avoid a traffic
event when the system receives an event warning. The system calculates a new route
for all sections. However, if any w ...
