Cadillac Escalade: Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Safety chains should be attached to holes on the trailer hitch platform. Always leave just enough slack so the combination can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Hitch Cover (with Dual Exhaust)
To remove the hitch cover:
1. Turn the fasteners on the lower tabs 90 degrees counterclockwise.
2. Pull the lower edge of the cover out slightly.
3. Lift the cover up off the upper bracket.
To r ...
Trailer Brakes
A loaded trailer that weighs more than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own
brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions for the trail ...
See also:
Center console, upper section
Vehicles with the Off-Road Pro
engineering package
1 Audio system/COMAND;
see separate operating
instructions
2 Hazard warning
lamps
3 Indicator
lamp
4 Seat heating
5 Seat ventila ...
Security
OnStar provides services like Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition Block,
and Roadside Assistance, if the vehicle is equipped with these services. OnStar
can unlock the vehicle doors remotely, ...
Opening and closing the tailgate
NOTICE
Ensure there is minimum space of 39 in (1.0 m) above the rear of the vehicle
before operating the tailgate. Insufficient space may result in damage to the vehicle.
Do not operate the ...
