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:
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) system
warns the driver by a warning light and
chime when there is a risk of a collision
with the vehicle ahead in the traveling lane
and the driver must tak ...
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government ...
Brake fluid
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air; this lowers its boiling point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapor pockets may form in the brake ...
