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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    Video Screen
    The video screen is located in the overhead console. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its locked position. To use the video screen: 1. Push the release button located on the ov ...

    Hints on driving with ACC
    The system acts by regulating the speed of the vehicle, using engine control and the brakes. Gear changes may occur in response to deceleration or acceleration while in ACC. ACC is not a collisio ...

    Maintenance Schedule
    Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil  . Once a Month . Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure  . . Inspect the tires f ...