Cadillac Escalade: Passing
More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving
the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns. ...
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 ...
See also:
OnStar®
If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect
to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic
Services. See OnStar Overview&nb ...
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 ...
Driving systems
Display messages
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and ►
Solutions
Risk of accident
The ...






