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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    Drive-away locking
    Drive-away locking automatically locks all the doors when the vehicle is in motion. This feature can be enabled/disabled via the Vehicle Set-up menu (see 55, INTERACTIVE CONTROLS. Note: Pressing ...

    Map
    After selecting map, the local area map is displayed. Drag the circle to the area for your destination or waypoint, zooming in if required. This location can be stored as a destination or waypoint ...

    Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. ► The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park ...