Cadillac Escalade: 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 latched to a pintle hook. Other trailers may require a weight distributing hitch that uses spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue weight among the two vehicle and trailer axles. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” in Trailer Towing for rating limits with various hitch types.
If a step-bumper hitch will be used, the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there is ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper.
Consider using sway controls with any trailer. Ask a trailering professional about sway controls or refer to the trailer manufacturer's recommendations and instructions.
Towing Equipment
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Weight-Distributing Hitch Adjustment
A. Body to Ground Distance
B. Front of Vehicle
When using a weight-distributing hitch, the spring bars should be adjusted so
the distance (A) is the same after coupling the trailer to the tow veh ...
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Intelligent Key operation
You can lock or unlock the doors without
taking the key out from your pocket or bag.
When you carry the Intelligent Key with
you, you can lock or unlock all doors by
pushing the door handle ...
Checking engine coolant level
Check the coolant level in the reservoir
when the engine is cold. If the coolant
level is below MIN 2 , open the reservoir
tank cap and add coolant up to the MAX1
level. If the reservoir tan ...
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer):
To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument
panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you ...
