Cadillac Escalade: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Shift into a gear.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. Let up on the brake pedal.
6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. ...
Trailer Towing
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New Vehicle Break-In for
more information.
WARNING
The driver ...
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Cargo net
Important safety notes
WARNING
Make sure the cargo net is properly engaged
at top and bottom position and the tightening
belts are securely fastened.
Never use a damaged cargo net.
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High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
WARNING
The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high
voltage.
If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured.
Have your deale ...
HDC operation
With HDC engaged, the speed of descent can be altered using the cruise control
steering wheel switches, as follows:
• To increase speed press and hold the + switch (2) until the desired speed ...
