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2022 Cadillac escalade Owner Manual

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Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

15567102) - 2022 - CRC - 8/16/21

440

VEHICLE CARE

To dinghy tow:

1. Position the vehicle being towed

behind the tow vehicle, facing
forward and on a level surface.

2. Securely attach the vehicle being

towed to the tow vehicle.

3. Apply the parking brake and start

the engine.

4. Shift the transfer case to

N (Neutral). See

Shifting into

N (Neutral)

under

Four-Wheel Drive

0

256

for the proper procedure.

Check that the vehicle is in
N (Neutral) by shifting the
transmission to R (Reverse) and
then to D (Drive). There should be
no movement of the vehicle while
shifting.

5. Shift the transmission to P (Park).

Caution

Failure to tow the vehicle with the
transmission in P (Park) can cause
damage to the transmission.

6. Turn off the engine.

7. Place the vehicle in ACC/

ACCESSORY mode by pressing the
start button without stepping on
the brake pedal.

8. Release the parking brake only

when you are confident it is
secured to tow vehicle and will
not roll.
Before going on to the next step, be
sure to take the mechanical key
with you. It will be needed to
re-enter the vehicle after the power
is disconnected. See

Drive Door

Key Lock Cylinder Access

under

Door Locks

0

14

.

9. Disconnect the negative battery

cable at the battery and secure the
nut and bolt. Cover the negative
battery post with a non-conductive
material to prevent any contact
with the negative battery terminal.

Caution

Failure to disconnect the negative
battery cable or to have it contact
the terminals can cause damage to
the vehicle.

10. Move the steering wheel to make

sure the steering column is
unlocked.

Caution

If the steering column is locked,
vehicle damage may occur.

11. Rock the vehicle to make sure the

parking brake is not set and
transfer case is in N (Neutral).

Caution

Towing the vehicle with the parking
brake set can damage it. Always
release the parking brake prior to
towing the vehicle.

Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle

Before disconnecting the towed
vehicle:

1. Park on a level surface.
2. Connect the battery.
3. Apply the brake pedal.

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  • 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a level surface.
  • 2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle.
  • 3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
  • 4. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral).
  • 5. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
  • 6. Turn off the engine.
  • 7. Place the vehicle in ACC/ ACCESSORY mode by pressing the start button without stepping on the brake pedal.
  • 8. Release the parking brake only when you are confident it is secured to tow vehicle and will not roll.
  • 9. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery and secure the nut and bolt.
  • 11. Rock the vehicle to make sure the parking brake is not set and transfer case is in N (Neutral).
  • 1. Park on a level surface.
  • 2. Connect the battery.
  • 3. Apply the brake pedal.

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