Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
11349344) - 2018 - crc - 6/21/17
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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Warning
Things you put inside the
vehicle can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop or turn,
or in a crash.
.
Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. Try to
spread the weight evenly.
.
Never stack heavier things,
like suitcases, inside the
vehicle so that some of
them are above the tops of
the seats.
.
Do not leave an unsecured
child restraint in the
vehicle.
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When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure it
whenever you can.
.
Do not leave a seat folded
down unless you need to.
There is also important loading
information for off-road driving in
this manual. See
“
Loading the
Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
”
under
Add-On Equipment
There may be a limit on how
many people can be inside the
vehicle when carrying removable
items. Be sure to weigh the vehicle
before buying and installing the
new equipment.
Caution
Overloading the vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do
not overload the vehicle.
Remember not to exceed the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
of the front or rear axle.
Automatic Level Control
See
If a weight-distributing hitch is
being used, it is recommended to
allow the shocks to inflate,
thereby leveling the vehicle prior
to adjusting the height. See
“
Hitches
”
under
.