Cadillac 2011 Escalade ESC Owner's Manual

Black plate (68,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 20119-68 Driving and OperatingLeaving After Parking on a Hill1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.2. Start the engine.3. Shift into a gear.4. Release the parking brake.5. Let up on the brake pedal.6. Drive slowly until the trailer isclear of the chocks.7. Stop and have someone pick upand store the chocks.Maintenance When TrailerTowingThe vehicle needs service moreoften when pulling a trailer. See thismanual's Maintenance Schedule orIndex for more information. Thingsthat are especially important intrailer operation are automatictransmission fluid, engine oil, axlelubricant, belts, cooling system andbrake system. It is a good idea toinspect these before and duringthe trip.Check periodically to see that allhitch nuts and bolts are tight.Trailer TowingDo not tow a trailer during break‐in.See New Vehicle Break-In onpage 9‑30 for more information.{ WARNINGThe driver can lose control whenpulling a trailer if the correctequipment is not used or thevehicle is not driven properly.For example, if the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not workwell — or even at all. The driverand passengers could beseriously injured. The vehicle mayalso be damaged; the resultingrepairs would not be covered bythe vehicle warranty. Pull a traileronly if all the steps in this sectionhave been followed. Ask yourdealer for advice and informationabout towing a trailer with thevehicle.