Cadillac Escalade: Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle can put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. It might be difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park .
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before releasing the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you might need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission. Then you should be able to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
WARNING
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle
could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set. And, if ...
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift
lock release is designed to:
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with
the shift l ...
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Air quality sensor
Press once to activate air recirculation. Press again to activate automatic air
recirculation.
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Radio controls
WARNING
Do not adjust the touch screen controls, or allow the system to distract the
driver, while the vehicle is moving. Driver distraction can lead to accidents, causing
serious injury o ...
Ride Control System Messages
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak® system. If
this message appears, try to reset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at
least 15 seconds; ...