Cadillac Escalade: Locking Rear Axle - Ride Control Systems - Driving and Operating - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Locking Rear Axle

Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle.

    Traction Control Operation
    TCS is part of the StabiliTrak system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) and by applying brakes to each individual wheel (brake-trac ...

    Road Sensing Suspension
    The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature provides superior vehicle ride and handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. The system is fully automatic and uses a computer controlle ...

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    Dashboard fuse box
    Do not use a pointed object such as a screwdriver to open the cover in the dashboard. You could damage the dashboard or the cover. ► To open: pull cover 1 outwards in the direction ...

    Safety Belts
      Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: ► Safety Belts. ► How to Wear Safety Belts Properly. ► Lap-Shoulder Belt ...

    Exterior Lighting
    The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. : Turns the automatic light control on or off. AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at ...