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 ...
See also:
Engine coolant temperature gauge
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature.
The engine coolant temperature is within
the normal range when the gauge needle
points within the zone 1 shown in the
illustration.
The ...
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
Note: This feature may not operate with all trailer designs.
NOTICE
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) will not operate in the event of the trailer jack-knifing.
NOTICE
The ability of the sy ...
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop
and accelerate.
Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through
large puddles and ...
