Cadillac Escalade: Brake Assist
This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake pressure at each corner of the vehicle until the ABS activates. Minor brake pedal pulsation or pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates. The brake assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is quickly decreased.
Parking Brake
Set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down
the parking brake pedal.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake
System Warn ...
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature,
which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling, ...
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Safety Belts
This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also
describes some things not to do with safety belts.
WARNING
Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn ...
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking
system that helps prevent a braking skid.
When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS check ...
Lighting control
1. Headlamps/side lamps off.
2. Side lamps on.
3. Low beam headlamps on.
4. Autolamps on: With the switch in this position and the ignition on, the side
lamps, low beam headlamps and license pl ...