Cadillac Escalade: Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how the rig is used. Speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry. See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” later in this section for more information.
Trailer weight rating (TWR) is calculated assuming the tow vehicle has only the driver but all required trailering equipment. Weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the trailer weight rating.
Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options.
Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) for more information.
Trailer Towing
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New Vehicle Break-In for
more information.
WARNING
The driver ...
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part
of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of
the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, a ...
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Rolling re-start
A rolling restart can be initiated by selecting N (neutral) and pressing the
engine START/STOP button. ...
Checking the coolant level
Only check the coolant level when the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has cooled
down.
► Turn the SmartKey to position
2 in the ignition lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, ...
Adjusting the steering wheel
WARNING
Never adjust the steering column while the vehicle is in motion. Doing so may
cause a loss of control, potentially resulting in an accident.
1. Electric adjustment: Move the control ...
