Cadillac Escalade: Making Turns - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips - Towing - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: 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 turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.

If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn out, the arrows on the instrument panel will still flash for turns. It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.

    Backing Up
    Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up ...

    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 ...

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    Chrome parts
    Clean chrome parts regularly with a nonabrasive chrome polish to maintain the finish. ...

    Replacing
    Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Pull the wiper arm. 2. Push the release tab A , and then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm 1 while pushing the release tab to remove. ...

    Automatic transmission
    1. To select Drive (D) when the vehicle is stationary, apply the foot brake and press the gear selector release button. Note: If pressure is applied to the selector lever before the foot brake is ...