Running the Vehicle While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.
WARNING!
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. Never run the
engine in an enclosed area that
has no fresh air ventilation.
For more information, see Engine
Exhaust.
WARNING!
It can be dangerous to get out
of the vehicle if the automatic
transmission shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running unless you
have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to P (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move.
See Shifting Into Park.
If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips.
See also:
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays when the
driver door is not closed completely.
Close the door completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message displays when the
hood is not closed completely.
Make s ...
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance
Schedule for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation
are automatic transmission ...
Exterior
Built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL, the
Escalade ESV stretches 20.4 inches longer than the regular Escalade. Fourteen of
those inches go to extending the wheelba ...






