Cadillac Escalade: Trailer Brakes - Towing Equipment - Towing - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: 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 trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly.

Do not tap into the vehicle's hydraulic system.

    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 ...

    Trailer Wiring Harness
    Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package The vehicle has a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector attached to the rear bumper beam next to the integrated trailer hitch. The seven-wire ...

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    Menu overview
    The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. 1 Standard display menu • tire pressure loss warning system (Canada only) • tire pressure monitor (USA only) • ...

    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 ...

    Map Scales
    + / − (Zoom In/Zoom Out): Press the zoom in or out screen buttons or the scale on the bar to change the level of map detail. The scale appears on the screen once the zoom in or zoom out screen ...