Cadillac Escalade: Passing - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips - Towing - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: 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 to the lane.

    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. ...

    Backing Up
    Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up ...

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    Safety Belt Reminders
    Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument panel cluster. When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind ...

    Playing Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
    DISC·AUX button Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front seat occupants to operate the DVD player while watching the images. Insert a DVD into the CD/DVD slot with the labeled sid ...

    Entry and exit mode
    With the steering column control (1) in the AUTO position, the steering column and driver’s seat will move to provide easier entry and exit from the vehicle. On opening the driver’s door the sy ...