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 ...
See also:
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness,
and judgment can be af ...
Active Fuel Management®
Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management™. This system allows
the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving
conditions. When less power is ...
Snow chains
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use snow chains
which have been specially approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a
corresponding standard of quality.
...
