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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Storing and maintaining the currentspeed
You can store the current speed if you are driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h). ► Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed. ► Briefly press the cruise control lever up 1 or down ...

After towing on four wheels
1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Switch on the ignition and apply the foot brake. 3. Place the auto selector lever in the park position. 4. Switch off the ignition and remove the Smart Key from the v ...

Opening and closing windows with the mechanical key
The driver’s door key operation also allows you to open and close all door windows. To open the windows, turn the driver’s door key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for longer than 1 se ...