Cadillac Escalade: Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label.
WARNING
Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle.
- Tire and Loading Information Label
- There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification/Tire label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rea
- Add-On Equipment
- Automatic Level Control
Recovery Hooks
WARNING
Never pull on recovery hooks from the side. The hooks could break and you and
others could be injured. When using recovery hooks, always pull the vehicle straight
out.
Notice: Never ...
Tire and Loading Information Label
Label Example
A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center
pillar (B-pillar). With the driver door open, you will find the label attached below
the door lock po ...
See also:
Air bags
1. Passenger front air bag.
2. Main curtain air bag.
3. Side air bags.
4. Driver’s front air bag.
Note: The general location of air bags fitted to the vehicle are marked by the
word AIR BAG. ...
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system.
Have your dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light
and Airbag System for m ...
Time/date
This submenu is only available on vehicles
with no navigation module. To set the time
and the date for vehicles with a navigation
module, see the separate operating
instructions.
In the Time/da ...