Cadillac Escalade: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during the trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine. 3. Shift into a gear. 4. Release the parking brake. 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. ...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 ...See also:
Belt height adjustment
You can adjust the seat belt height on the
driver's seat and the front-passenger seat.
Adjust the height so that the upper part of the
seat belt is routed across the center of your
shoulder.
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Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
• fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
• additives for exhaust gas aftertreatment
(DEF)
• lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission
oil)
• coolant
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Ascending steep slopes
When ascending steep slopes with HDC selected, the vehicle will allow full control
to the driver in the normal manner. If HDC is switched off, the maximum vehicle
speed will be limited to allow mo ...