Cadillac 2011 Escalade ESC Owner's Manual

Black plate (29,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-29Automatic Level ControlThe automatic level control rearsuspension comes as a partof the Continuous DampingControl (CDC). See ContinuousDamping Control (CDC) onpage 9‑48.This type of level control is fullyautomatic and will provide abetter leveled riding position aswell as better handling under avariety of passenger and loadingconditions. An air compressorconnected to the rear shockswill raise or lower the rear ofthe vehicle to maintain propervehicle height. The system isactivated when the ignition keyis turned to ON/RUN and willautomatically adjust vehicleheight thereafter. The systemmay exhaust (lower vehicleheight) for up to 10 minutes afterthe ignition key has been turnedto OFF/LOCK. You may hear theair compressor operating whenthe height is being adjusted.If a weight-distributing hitch isbeing used, it is recommendedto allow the shocks to inflate,thereby leveling the vehicle priorto adjusting the height. See“Weight Distributing Hitchesand Weight Carrying Hitches”under Towing Equipment onpage 9‑72.Truck-Camper LoadingInformationThe vehicle was neitherdesigned nor intended to carrya slide-in type camper.Notice: Adding a slide-incamper or similar equipmentto the vehicle can damage it,and the repairs would not becovered by the vehiclewarranty. Do not install aslide-in camper or similarequipment on the vehicle.