Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localising-Europe-11374166) -
2018 - crc - 7/14/17
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
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The Forward Automatic Braking
System should be set to Off when
towing. See
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Warning
When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of the
vehicle and enter if the tailgate,
boot/hatch, or rear-most window
is open.
When towing a trailer:
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Do not drive with the tailgate,
boot/hatch, or rear-most
window open.
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Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
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Also adjust the climate
control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air.
See
“
Climate Control Systems
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in the Index.
For more information about carbon
monoxide, see
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. The
combination you are driving is longer
and not as responsive as the vehicle
itself. Get acquainted with the
handling and braking of the rig before
setting out for the open road.
The structure, tyres, and brakes of the
trailer must be rated to carry the load.
Inadequate trailer equipment can
cause the combination to operate in
an unexpected or unsafe manner.
Before starting, check all trailer hitch
parts and attachments, safety chains,
electrical connectors, lamps, tyres, and
mirrors. Get familiar with the
handling and braking of the rig. If the
trailer has electric brakes, start the
combination moving and then apply
the trailer brake controller by hand to
be sure the brakes work.
During the trip, check occasionally to
be sure that the load is secure and the
lamps and any trailer brakes
still work.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Overtaking
More overtaking distance is needed
when towing a trailer. The
combination will not accelerate as
quickly and is longer so it is necessary
to go much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before returning to the lane.
Reversing
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. 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 reverse
slowly and, if possible, have someone
guide you.