Cadillac 2010 Escalade EXT Automobile User Manual


 
There is also important loading information for
off-road driving in this manual. See Loading Your
Vehicle for Off-Road Driving under Off-Road
Driving
on page 613
.
Add-On Equipment
When you carry removable items, you may need
to put a limit on how many people you can carry
inside the vehicle. Be sure to weigh the vehicle
before you buy and install the new equipment.
Notice : Overloadin g the vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not overload the vehicle.
Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle.
The Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) is the maximum
weight of the load the vehicle can carry. It does
not include the weight of the people inside. But
you can figure about 150 lbs (68 kg) for each seat.
The total cargo load must not be more than the
vehicle's CWR.
Automatic Level Control
The automatic level control rear suspension
comes as a part of the Road Sensing Suspension.
See Road Sensing Suspension
on page 69
.
This type of level control is fully automatic and will
provide a better leveled riding position as well as
better handling under a variety of passenger and
loading conditions. An air compressor connected
to the rear shocks will raise or lower the rear of
the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height.
The system is activated when the ignition key is
turned to ON/RUN and will automatical ly adjust
vehicle height thereafter. The system may exhaust
(lower vehicle height) for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition key has been turned to OFF/LOCK.
You may hear the air compressor operating when
the height is being adjusted.
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