Cadillac Escalade: Passing - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips - Towing - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac 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 ...

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    Even if you have calculated the total load carefully, you should still make sure that the gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weight rating are not exceeded. Details can be found on the ...

    Charging the vehicle battery
    WARNING Ensure that the correct type and rating of charger used. Using an unsuitable charger may damage the battery, and could cause the battery to explode. Always charge the battery in a wel ...

    Child safety rear door lock
    Child safety rear door locks help prevent doors from being opened accidentally, especially when small children are in the vehicle. When the levers are in the lock position 1 , the rear door ...