Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-13566599) -
2020 - CRC - 5/29/19
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
2. Slowly back down the boat ramp
until the boat is floating, but no
further than necessary.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal,
but do not shift into P (Park) yet.
4. Have someone place chocks
under the front wheels of the
vehicle.
5. Gradually release the brake pedal
to allow the chocks to absorb the
load of the trailer.
6. Reapply the brake pedal. Then
apply the parking brake and shift
into P (Park).
7. Release the brake pedal.
Pulling the Trailer from the Water
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine and shift into
a gear.
3. Release the parking brake.
4. Let up on the brake pedal.
5. Drive slowly until the tires are
clear of the chocks.
6. Stop and have someone pick up
and store the chocks.
7. Slowly pull the trailer from the
water.
8. Once the vehicle and trailer have
been driven from the sloped part
of the boat ramp, the vehicle can
be shifted from four-wheel-drive
high. Shift into the drive mode
that is appropriate for the road
conditions.
Caution
If the vehicle tires begin to spin and
the vehicle begins to slide toward
the water, remove your foot from
the accelerator pedal and apply the
brake pedal. Seek help to have the
vehicle towed up the ramp.
Maintenance when Trailer
Towing
The vehicle needs service more often
when used to tow trailers. See
. It is
especially important to check the
automatic transmission fluid, engine
oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling
system, and brake system before and
during each trip.
Check periodically that all nuts and
bolts on the trailer hitch are tight.
Engine Cooling when Trailer
Towing
The cooling system may temporarily
overheat during severe operating
conditions. See
Trailer Towing
Caution
Towing a trailer improperly can
damage the vehicle and result in
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. To tow a trailer
correctly, follow the directions in
this section and see your dealer for
important information about
towing a trailer with the vehicle.