Cadillac Escalade: Following Distance - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips - Towing - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Following Distance

Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns.

    Driving with a Trailer
    WARNING When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide ...

    Passing
    More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning t ...

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    Tilt/telescopic steering
    WARNING ► Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. ► Do not adjust the steering wheel any closer to you than ...

    Selecting vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
    To choose the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode1 , quickly push and release the MAIN switch A . ...

    Locking and arming the alarm
    WARNING Before exiting the vehicle, always ensure that the gear selector is in the Park (P) position, the engine is turned off, the parking brake is applied and the Smart Key is removed from ...