Cadillac Escalade: Pulling a Trailer
Here are some important points:
- There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving.
- Consider using a sway control. See “Hitches” later in this section.
- Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 800 km (500 miles) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
- Then, during the first 800 km (500 miles) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
- Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often under heavy loads and/ or hilly conditions.
- If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system and it doesn't seem to be working properly while pulling a trailer, turn the system off. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) for more information.
Important considerations that have to do with weight:
- The weight of the trailer
- The weight of the trailer tongue
- The weight on the vehicle's tires
- And the weight of the trailering combination
Driving with a Trailer
WARNING
When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and
enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open.
Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide ...
See also:
Topping up the coolant
WARNING
Never remove the filler cap when the engine is hot - escaping steam or scalding
water could cause serious personal injury.
Avoid spilling antifreeze onto a hot engine - a fire may res ...
Cleaning fabric upholstery
WARNING
Do not polish the instrument panel. Polished surfaces are reflective, and may
interfere with the drivers view.
Clean plastic or cloth faced surfaces with warm water and non-detergent ...
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1
L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” in this section fo ...