Cadillac Escalade: Towing Equipment
- Hitches
- Weight-Distributing Hitch Adjustment
- Hitch Cover (without Dual Exhaust)
- Hitch Cover (with Dual Exhaust)
- Safety Chains
- Trailer Brakes
- Trailer Wiring Harness
- Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions
- Tow/Haul Mode
Weight of the Trailering Combination
It is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not
exceed any of its weight ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Trailer Weight Rating or Tongue
Weight. The only way to be sure i ...
Hitches
The correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control. Many trailers
can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched
to the hitch ball, or a tow eye latche ...
See also:
Security Light
The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If the system
is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If it does not come on, have
the vehicle serviced by your deal ...
Trailer Towing
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
► The weight of the trailer
► The weight of the trailer tongue
► The total weight on the vehicle's tires
Weight of the ...
Correct use of the seat belts
WARNING
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
• Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any other
way than as described in this section, as
that could result in seri ...






