2002 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 249

Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles Only) Two-wheel-drive vehicles, should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels off the ground. In rare cases when it's unavoidable that a two-wheel-drive vehicle is to be towed with all four wheels on the ground, the propeller shaft to axle yoke orientation should be marked and the propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removal/installation procedure. Dust or dirt can enter the back of the transmission through the opening created by removing the propeller shaft if proper protection is not provided. Also, check the transmission fluid level before driving the truck. When the vehicle is properly attached to the tow vehicle and is ready to be towed, turn the ignition to OFF. The OFF position unlocks the steering column and will allow the proper movement of the front wheels and tires during towing. To prevent the battery from draining, remove the IGN 0 fuse from the instrument panel fuse block. See "Fuses" in the Index for more information about removing the IGN 0 fuse. NOTICE: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Don't tow an all-wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground. 4-46