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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Range change indicators
In Hi, the Hi range switch indicator is illuminated. In Lo, the green warning lamp in the instrument pack and the Lo range switch indicator are illuminated. While a range change is in progress, ...

Different Size Tires and Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, a ...

Vehicle recovery (freeing a stuck vehicle)
WARNING ► Stand clear of a stuck vehicle. ► Do not spin your tires at high speed. This could cause them to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of your vehicle could also ...