Cadillac Escalade: StabiliTrak® System - Performance and Maintenance - In Brief - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: StabiliTrak® System

The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

  • To turn off traction control, press and release g on the instrument panel. The appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages  .
  • To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold g until g illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages  .
  • Press and release g again to turn on both systems. For more information, see StabiliTrak® System  .
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