Cadillac Escalade: Making Turns
Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn out, the arrows on the instrument panel will still flash for turns. It is important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer
to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move
your hand to the right. Always back up ...
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade.
If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer
work well.
Vehicles can tow in ...
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Switching on the ignition
To turn on the ignition without starting the engine. Ensure the brake pedal is
not depressed, and with a valid Smart Key present in the vehicle, press the START/STOP
button and hold until the warn ...
Setting the specified minimum distance
You can set the specified minimum distance
for DISTRONIC by varying the time span
between one and two seconds. This time span
determines the distance that DISTRONIC
should maintain from the vehicl ...
Adjusting the seats
Vehicles without Memory function: the
seats can be adjusted within three minutes
of a front door being opened.
The time period starts over again if, within
these three minutes, you:
• open o ...
