Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual page 281

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CAUTION
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If exhaust does come into your
vehicle through a window in
the rear or another opening,
drive with your front, main
heating or cooling system on
with the fan on any speed and
using any setting that brings in
outside air. This will bring
fresh air into your vehicle. See
"Heating and Air Conditioning
System" in Section 1.
NOTICE
Do not use a fifth-wheel or
gooseneck hitch device. Doing
so could damage the vehicle.
The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
NOTICE
Making very sharp turns while
trailering could cause the trailer
to come into contact with your
vehicle. To avoid vehicle
damage, do not make very
sharp turns while trailering.
The maximum loaded trailer
weight you can pull with your
vehicle depends on your intended
use and what special equipment
has been installed on the vehicle.
Information on trailer towing
ability, special equipment
required, and optional equipment
available should be obtained from
your dealer.
Installation of trailering equipment
should be carried out only by your
dealer. Your dealer has the proper
installation specifications and is
aware of any necessary vehicle
modifications.
Section 3
If you do decide to pull a trailer,
here are some important points:
• The gross axle weight ratings
and the gross vehicle weight
rating must not be exceeded.
Trailer tongue weight must be
included in the total vehicle
weight.
See "Vehicle Loading" earlier
in this section for more
information.
• The Gross Combination
Weight Rating is the maximum
permissible total loaded weight
of both the vehicle and the
trailer. Remember to include
the weights of the people that
will ride inside the vehicle.
The total of the vehicle weight
and the trailer weight must not
exceed the Gross Combination
Weight Rating.
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