Cadillac Escalade: Drive Systems - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Drive Systems

Grade Braking
The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the end of the shift control lever. While in Range Selection Mode, Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select ...

All-Wheel Drive
If the vehicle has this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage ...

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Folding armrest
The folding armrest may be stowed by moving to the vertical position. Use the adjuster wheel (arrowed) to set the required height. ...

Overinflated tires
WARNING   Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping dista ...

Deactivating DISTRONIC
There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC: ► Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards 1. or ► Brake. The last speed stored remains stored until you switch off the ...