Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner's Manual page 283

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• If you are using a weight-dis-
tributing hitch, do not go
over the rear axle limit
before applying the weight
distribution spring bars.
• Consider using a sway control.
See "Hitches" later in this
section.
• When towing a trailer with an
automatic transmission, oper-
ate your vehicle in D (Drive).
You may want to shift into a
lower gear if the transmission
shifts too often.
• Reduce speed and shift to a
lower gear before starting
down a long or steep down-
grade. If you do not shift to a
lower gear, the brakes could
overheat and you could have
an accident.
• You should not park vehicles
with trailers on a grade (hill).
However, if you must park on a
grade, have someone place
wheel chocks under the trailer
wheels.
For more information, see
"Parking On Hills" later in this
section.
Section 3
• Your vehicle may show signs of
overheating if you turn your
engine off immediately after
towing at high altitudes on
steep uphill grades.
If possible, park on a level
surface. Set the parking brake
firmly. Shift the automatic
transmission into P (Park).
Allow the engine to idle for a
few minutes before turning the
engine off.
If you do get an overheat warn-
ing, see "Engine Overheating"
in Section 5 for instructions.
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