Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual page 282

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Starting and Operating Instructions
• Trailering may be limited by
the vehicle's ability to carry
tongue weight.
Tongue weight must not cause
the vehicle to exceed the gross
vehicle weight rating or the
rear gross axle weight ratings.
The effect of additional weight
may reduce your trailering
capacity more than the total of
the additional weight.
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• Do not exceed your vehicle's
Cargo Weight Rating. This
figure is the maximum weight
of the load your vehicle can
carry, not including the weight
of passengers.
The only way to be sure you
are not exceeding any weight
ratings is to weigh your vehicle
and trailer.
If you are using a weight-dis-
tributing hitch, weigh the
vehicle without the spring bars
in place.
• Don't tow a trailer at all during
the first 800 km your new
vehicle is driven. The engine,
axle or other parts could be
damaged.
• During the first 800 km of
trailer towing, don't drive over
80 km/h and don't make full-
throttle starts.
• Be sure your vehicle's tires are
inflated to the proper pressure.
See the tire information label
for your vehicle's tire inflation
specifications.
Also, see "Vehicle Loading"
earlier in this section for more
information.