Cadillac Escalade: Parking on Hills
WARNING
Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface.
If parking the rig on a hill:
1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park).
5. Release the brake pedal.
WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
If the engine has been left running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when on fairly level ground, always put the shift lever fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
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.
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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. ...
See also:
Change of address or ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Change of Address Notice" found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assista ...
Mirror dip when reversing
Selecting reverse gear will cause the door mirrors to automatically adjust, providing
an improved viewing angle for reversing.
The exact dipped position can be adjusted when the mirrors are dipped. ...
Releasing the cargo net
Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
► Pull belt adjuster 1 upwards in the
direction of the arrow to reduce the tension
on the tensioning strap.
► Unhook belt hook 2 from car ...