Cadillac Escalade: Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer work well.
Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions.
The tow/haul mode may be used if the transmission shifts too often. See Tow/Haul Mode .
When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If the engine is turned off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, the vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating. To avoid this, let the engine run while parked, preferably on level ground, with the automatic transmission in P (Park) for a few minutes before turning the engine off. If the overheat warning comes on, see Engine Overheating .
Making Turns
Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come
in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp
turns while trailering. When turni ...
Parking on Hills
WARNING
Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If
something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both
the vehicle and the trail ...
See also:
Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door.
To adjust each mirror:
1. Press (A) or (B) to select the mirror.
2. Press on the control pad to adjust the mirror.
3. Press ...
Roof Rack System
WARNING
If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the
roof rack—like paneling, plywood, or a mattress—the wind can catch it while the
vehicle is being driven. ...
Checking the coolant level
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
► Turn the SmartKey to position
2 in the ignition lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, ...