Cadillac Escalade: Trailer Brakes - Towing Equipment - Towing - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: 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 trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly.

Do not tap into the vehicle's hydraulic system.

    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 ...

    Trailer Wiring Harness
    Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package The vehicle has a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector attached to the rear bumper beam next to the integrated trailer hitch. The seven-wire ...

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    Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Stoplamps
    A. Taillamp B. Sidemarker Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate . 2. Remove the black cuff from the lamp assembly by pulling rearward from the top to unfasten ...

    Parking Brake
    To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning ...

    DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons
    Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio display menu shows several icons. Press the softkeys under any icon during DVD playback. See the icon list below for more information. ► rear seat passeng ...