Cadillac Escalade: Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction or stability system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. Recovery hooks can be used, if the vehicle has them. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle .
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out” later in this section.
If the vehicle has a traction sys ...
Recovery Hooks
WARNING
Never pull on recovery hooks from the side. The hooks could break and you and
others could be injured. When using recovery hooks, always pull the vehicle straight
out.
Notice: Never ...
See also:
Checking the power steering fluid level
WARNING
Power steering fluid is highly toxic. Keep containers sealed and out of reach
of children. If accidental consumption of fluid is suspected, seek medical attention
immediately.
If th ...
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call 1-800-252-1112; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438).
For Canadian-purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Steps for determining correct load limit
WARNING
Do not exceed the vehicle capacity weight (the total weight of driver, passengers
and cargo) given on the tire information label.
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occ ...