Cadillac escalade 2002 ユーザーズマニュアル

Two

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wheel

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drive vehicles, should not be towed with 

all four wheels on the ground. Two

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wheel

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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

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wheel

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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.