Black plate (76,1)Cadillac 2015i Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/149-76 Driving and OperatingParking on Hills{ WarningParking the vehicle on a hill withthe 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.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. SeeMaintenance Schedule onpage 11-3. Things that areespecially important in traileroperation 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 9-19.{ WarningThe driver can lose control whenpulling a trailer if the correctequipment is not used or thevehicle is not driven properly. Forexample, 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 by(Continued)
