Cadillac Escalade: Following Distance - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips - Towing - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns.

    Driving with a Trailer
    WARNING When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide ...

    Passing
    More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning t ...

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    Transporting the vehicle
    Recovery by trailer is the recommended method for transporting the vehicle. Always use qualified persons to perform recovery and to ensure the vehicle is secured correctly. WARNING Use extrem ...

    Auto closure
    If the lift gate is pulled down to a partly open position, the lift gate will pull itself to the closed position. Do not apply excessive force when the auto closure is operating. Excessive for ...