Black plate (60,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20129-60 Driving and OperatingParking on Hills{ WARNINGParking the vehicle on a hillwith the trailer attached can bedangerous. If something goeswrong, the rig could start to move.People can be injured, and boththe vehicle and the trailer can bedamaged. When possible, alwayspark the rig on a flat surface.If parking the rig on a hill:1. Press the brake pedal, but donot shift into P (Park) yet. Turnthe wheels into the curb if facingdownhill or into traffic if facinguphill.2. Have someone place chocksunder the trailer wheels.3. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the regular brakesuntil the chocks absorb the load.4. Reapply the brake pedal. Thenapply the parking brake and shiftinto P (Park).5. Release the brake pedal.{ WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the shift lever is notfully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. The vehiclecan roll.If the engine has been leftrunning, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure the vehicle willnot move, even when on fairlylevel ground, always put the shiftlever fully in P (Park) with theparking brake firmly set.Leaving 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 the Maintenance Schedulefor 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.
