2002 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 255

Three important considerations have to do with weight: D the weight of the trailer, D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the weight on your vehicle's tires. Tow/Haul Mode The tow/haul feature assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the tow/haul mode is to: Tow/haul may be turned off by pressing the button again, at which time the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off. The vehicle will automatically turn off tow/haul every time it is started. Tow/haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See "Weight of the Trailer" later in this section. Tow/haul is most useful under the following driving conditions: D Reduce the frequency and improve the predictability D Provide the same solid shift feel when pulling a D When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load through rolling terrain. in stop and go traffic. of transmission shifts when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. heavy trailer or a large or heavy load as when the vehicle is unloaded. throttle pedal activity when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. D When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load D When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is desired. Operating the vehicle in tow/haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage. However, there is no benefit to the selection of tow/haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. D Improve control of vehicle speed while requiring less Your vehicle is provided with a button at the end of the shift lever which when pressed enables tow/haul. When the button is pressed, a light on the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate that tow/haul has been selected. 4-52