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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    Fitting the detachable tow hitch
    1. Remove the protective cover from the tow hitch and stow it in the tow hitch stowage area. 2. The tow hitch can only be installed when the green locking lever is in the unlocked position. 3. ...

    System settings
    • Button feedback: Soft key confirmation tone on or off. • Clock adjust: Select 12 and 24 hour clock. Use the arrow soft keys to alter the time. Select Date to change the date, or to alter ...

    4WD shift indicator
    The 4WD shift indicator is displayed in the vehicle information display. The indicator should turn off within 1 second after placing the ignition switch in the ON position. While the engin ...