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 ...
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Waxing
Regular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove builtup
wax residue and to avoid a weathered
appearance before reapplying ...
Active Fuel Management®
Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management™. This system allows
the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving
conditions. When less power is ...
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Under normal driving conditions
the gauge will read 100°C (210°F) or less.
If the gauge pointer is near 125°C (260°F), the ...






