Black plate (43,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010Trailering is different than just driving the vehicle byitself. Trailering means changes in handling,acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy.Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be used properly.The following information has many time-tested,important trailering tips and safety rules. Many ofthese are important for your safety and that of yourpassengers. So please read this section carefully beforepulling a trailer.Pulling A TrailerHere are some important points:. There are many different laws, including speedlimit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Makesure the rig will be legal, not only where you livebut also where you will be driving. A good sourcefor this information can be state or provincialpolice.. Consider using a sway control. See “Hitches” laterin this section.. Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles(800 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine,axle or other parts could be damaged.. Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that atrailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)and do not make starts at full throttle. This helpsthe engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in atthe heavier loads.. Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift thetransmission to a lower gear if the transmissionshifts too often under heavy loads and/or hillyconditions.. If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system and it doesn't seem to be working properlywhile pulling a trailer, turn the system off. See SideBlind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3‑48 for moreinformation.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 combination6-43InformationProvidedby:
