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Pulling A Trailer
Here are some important points:
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There are many different laws, including speed limit
restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure
the rig will be legal, not only where you live but
also where you will be driving. A good source for
this information can be state or provincial police.
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Consider using a sway control. See “Hitches” later
in this section.
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Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(800 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine,
axle or other parts could be damaged.
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Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps
the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at
the heavier loads.
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Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift the transmission
to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often
under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions.
Three important considerations have to do with weight:
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The weight of the trailer
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The weight of the trailer tongue
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And the weight on the vehicle’s tires
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Summary of Contents for 2009 ESCALADE EXT
Page 20: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop 1 14 ...
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Page 164: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...
Page 252: ...Overview Navigation System Overview Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted 4 2 ...
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