Cadillac Escalade: Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Dinghy Towing
Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed.
To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly. See “Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground)” following.
All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Dinghy and Dolly Towing
Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,
or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components.
Do no ...
Dolly Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground)
Notice: If a two-wheel drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground,
the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Never tow the vehicle ...
See also:
Tire pressure label
The recommended tire pressures are listed on a label located in the driver’s
door opening. These pressures provide optimum ride and handling characteristics
for all normal operating conditions ...
Transfer case
The vehicle has permanent 4-wheel drive
(4MATIC). Power is always transmitted to
both axles.
Performance tests may only be carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
system or transfer ca ...
Accessories and Modifications
Adding non-dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect
vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions s ...