Cadillac Escalade: Towing Equipment
- Hitches
- Weight-Distributing Hitch Adjustment
- Hitch Cover (without Dual Exhaust)
- Hitch Cover (with Dual Exhaust)
- Safety Chains
- Trailer Brakes
- Trailer Wiring Harness
- Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions
- Tow/Haul Mode
Weight of the Trailering Combination
It is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not
exceed any of its weight ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Trailer Weight Rating or Tongue
Weight. The only way to be sure i ...
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 latche ...
See also:
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when
the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle
from rolling, either forward or rear ...
Avoiding flat spots
In order to minimize flat spotting, the tire pressures can be increased to the
maximum as stated on the tire sidewall, for the period when the vehicle is stationary.
Tires must be returned to the ...
Checking bulbs
With all doors closed, apply the parking
brake and push the ignition switch to the
ON position without starting the engine.
The following lights will come on (if so
equipped):
The following ...






