Cadillac Escalade: Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Safety chains should be attached to holes on the trailer hitch platform. Always leave just enough slack so the combination can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Hitch Cover (with Dual Exhaust)
To remove the hitch cover:
1. Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees counterclockwise.
2. Pull the lower edge of the cover out slightly.
3. Lift the cover up off the upper bracket.
To r ...
Trailer Brakes
A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own
brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions for the trail ...
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Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the system detects that the battery voltage is dropping
below expected levels. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features
of the veh ...
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may
cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such
a condition should use ...
Door Locks
To lock or unlock a door manually:
► From the inside, use the door lock knob on the window sill.
► From the outside, turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press
the ...
