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:
System operation
The automatic drive positioner system will
not work or will stop operating under the
following conditions:
► When the vehicle speed is above 4 MPH
(7 km/h).
► When the adjusting s ...
Off-road menu
Depending on your vehicle's optional
equipment, you can set the following current
settings to be shown in the Off-road menu:
• Level control
• compass
• differential locks
Large buildings ...
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the engine air
cleaner/filter.
Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace
it at the first oil ...