Cadillac 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 ...
See also:
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver
inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain
driving conditions, the VDC system helps
to perform the following funct ...
Transmission
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS mode allows you to choose the top-gear limit of the transmission and the
vehicle's speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer.
The vehicle has an e ...
Notes on towing a trailer
Important safety notes
WARNING
When towing a trailer, incorrect equipment
and driving style could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
Towing incorrectly or not observing this
O ...






