Cadillac 2012 Escalade - Manuel (Page 358)

Black plate (58,1) Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/11
9-58 Driving and Operating
(50 mph) and do not make starts
at full throttle. This helps the
engine and other parts of the
vehicle wear in at the heavier
loads.
. 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.
. If the vehicle has the Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system and it
doesn't seem to be working
properly while pulling a trailer,
turn the system off. See Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on
page 9‑45 for more information.
Important considerations that have
to do with weight:
. The weight of the trailer
. The weight of the trailer tongue
. The weight on the vehicle's tires
. And the weight of the trailering
combination
Driving with a Trailer
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WARNING
When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of
the vehicle and enter if the
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window is open.
Engine exhaust contains Carbon
Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
To maximize safety when towing
a trailer:
. Have the exhaust system
inspected for leaks and make
necessary repairs before
starting a trip.
. Never drive with the liftgate,
trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window open.
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WARNING (Continued)
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
. Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air and
set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
For more information about
Carbon Monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑29.
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.