Black plate (60,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd CRC - 11/29/119-60 Driving and OperatingThe tow/haul mode may be used ifthe transmission shifts too often.See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑33.When towing at high altitude onsteep uphill grades, consider thefollowing: Engine coolant will boil ata lower temperature than at normalaltitudes. If the engine is turned offimmediately after towing at highaltitude on steep uphill grades, thevehicle may show signs similar toengine overheating. To avoid this,let the engine run while parked,preferably on level ground, with theautomatic transmission in P (Park)for a few minutes before turning theengine off. If the overheat warningcomes on, see Engine Overheatingon page 10‑19.Parking on Hills{ WARNINGParking the vehicle on a hill withthe trailer attached can bedangerous. If something goeswrong, the rig could start to move.People can be injured, and boththe vehicle and the trailer can bedamaged. When possible, alwayspark the rig on a flat surface.If parking the rig on a hill:1. Press the brake pedal, but donot shift into P (Park) yet. Turnthe wheels into the curb if facingdownhill or into traffic if facinguphill.2. Have someone place chocksunder the trailer wheels.3. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the regular brakesuntil the chocks absorb the load.4. Reapply the brake pedal. Thenapply the parking brake and shiftinto P (Park).5. Release the brake pedal.{ WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the shift lever is notfully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. The vehiclecan roll.If the engine has been leftrunning, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure the vehicle willnot move, even when on fairlylevel ground, always put the shiftlever fully in P (Park) with theparking brake firmly set.Leaving After Parking on a Hill1. Apply and hold the brake pedal.2. Start the engine.3. Shift into a gear.
