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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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins ...

General information
WARNING   All categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and, where a malfunction is indicated, addressed as soon as possible at an authorized M ...

Transmission Messages
MANUAL SHIFT This message displays when the automatic transmission is in manual mode. See Manual Mode   for more information. TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: Do not drive the vehicl ...