2012 Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual - Page 41

Driving and Operating Vehicle 2WD 6.0L V8 4WD 6.0L V8 Axle Ratio 3.08 3.08 Maximum Trailer Weight 2 631 kg (5,800 lbs) 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) GCWR* 9-17 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded. Towing Equipment Trailer Brakes If a trailer is being towed that has trailer brakes and the trailer brakes are manually applied while driving slower than 40 km/h (25 mph), the vehicle may go into Auto Stop mode even if the brakes are not being pressed. Using the trailer brake system manually can make the hybrid vehicle perform as if the brake pedal in the vehicle is being pressed. The trailer brake operation check will still work. If the trailer brakes are manually applied for an extended period of time, the SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM message comes on in the Driver Information Center. The message goes off after the trailer brakes have been released. No other action is necessary. For more information, see "Towing Equipment" in the owner manual.