Cadillac Escalade: Tow/Haul Mode
Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow/haul mode.
This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/haul mode is on.
Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Mode for more information.
Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See “Weight of the Trailer” in Trailer Towing . Tow/Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions:
- When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain.
- When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in stop and go traffic.
- When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired.
Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage. However, there is no benefit to the selection of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/ Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions
These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer
wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake controller. The instrument
panel contains blunt cut wires near ...
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature.
If the vehicle is towing a trailer and the system detects that the trailer is swaying,
the vehicle brakes are applied ...
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Important safety notes
WARNING
Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence
of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:
• frontal impacts (driver's and
frontpassenger
front air bags and driver's k ...
Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod®
To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port located in
the instrument panel storage area. See Instrument Panel Storage for more information.
The USB port can be used ...
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan.
Push to receive directions or have
them sent to the vehicle navigation screen. Destinations can also be forwarded to
the v ...