Cadillac Escalade: Following Distance - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips - Towing - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: 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.

    Driving with a Trailer
    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 ...

    Passing
    More passing 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 t ...

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    Lift gate
    WARNING ► Always be sure the lift gate has been closed securely to prevent it from opening while driving. ► Do not drive with the lift gate open. This could allow dangerous exha ...

    Windows
    POWER WINDOWS WARNING ► Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle while it is in motion and before closing the windows. Use the window lock switch to pr ...

    Seat belt retractor
    The inertia reel can be used to secure light loads against the side wall of the cargo compartment to prevent them from moving around. ► Insert two mounting elements 2 into a loading rai ...