Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15567102) - 2022 - CRC - 8/16/21
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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The GAWR-RR for the vehicle is on
the Trailering Information Label.
Ask your dealer for trailering
information or assistance.
Towing Equipment
Hitches
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Warning
In order to avoid serious injury or
property damage, always follow the
hitch manufacturer's instructions
when securing your draw bar/
coupling device to the vehicle's
hitch receiver.
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Warning (Continued)
Ensure that the draw bar/coupling
device is secured with a locking
retainer pin or other means such
that rotation of the pin or locking
mechanism will not cause the pin
to back out or loosen during use.
Failure to correctly secure the draw
bar/coupling device to the receiver
can result in separation of the
hitch/receiver while towing.
Conventional Hitch
A conventional hitch is bolted to the
frame or cross member of the tow
vehicle, and is generally rated Class 2,
3, or 4.
Always use the correct hitch
equipment for your vehicle.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and
rough roads can affect the trailer and
the hitch.
Proper hitch equipment for your
vehicle helps maintain control of the
vehicle-trailer combination. Many
trailers can be towed using a
weight-carrying hitch which has a
coupler latched to the hitch ball, or a
tow eye latched to a pintle hook.
Other trailers may require a
weight-distributing hitch that uses
spring bars to distribute the trailer
tongue weight between your vehicle
and trailer axles. See
“
Maximum
Trailer Tongue Weight Rating
”
under
for weight limits
with various hitch types.
Avoid sharp turns when using a
step-bumper hitch to prevent damage.
Make wider turns to prevent contact
between your trailer and your bumper.
