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 ...
See also:
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)
This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible
aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or
a wheelchair/ scooter lift fo ...
Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)
Unleaded fuel containing an oxygenate known as MTBE can be used provided that
the ratio of MTBE to conventional fuel does not exceed 15%. MTBE is an ether based
compound derived from gasoline, whi ...
Air suspension
WARNING
Ensure that the vehicle is clear of people and obstacles before lowering the
suspension. The difference between Off-road height and Access height is 4.1 in.
(105 mm).
The air suspen ...
