Towing; Towing Your Vehicle; Recreational Vehicle Towing - Cadillac 2010 Escalade ESV Owner's Manual

The system is activated when the ignition key is
turned to RUN and will automatically adjust
vehicle height thereafter. The system may exhaust
(lower vehicle height) for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition key has been turned to LOCK. You
may hear the air compressor operating when the
height is being adjusted.
If a weight-distributing hitch is being used, it is
recommended to allow the shocks to inflate,
thereby leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting the
height. See Weight distributing Hitches and
Weight Carrying Hitches under Towing a Trailer
on page 6 42
.

Towing

Towing Your Vehicle

To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed
with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer
or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle
must be towed. See Roadside Service on page 9 8.
To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for
recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),
see Recreational Vehicle Towing following.
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Recreational Vehicle Towing

If the vehicle has a two mode hybrid engine, see the
Two mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle
behind another vehicle
The two most common types of recreational vehicle
towing are known as dinghy towing (towing the vehicle
with all four wheels on the ground) and dolly towing
(towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a dolly ).
Here are some important things to consider before
recreational vehicle towing:
What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's
recommendations.
What is the distance that will be travelled? Some
vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long
they can tow.
Is the proper towing equipment going to be used?
See your dealer or trailering professional for
additional advice and equipment
recommendations.
Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing
the vehicle for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is
prepared to be towed. See Before Leaving on a
Long Trip on page 6 26.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
such as behind a motorhome.