Cadillac Escalade: Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
The DSC switch is located on the shift lever.
To enable the DSC feature:
1. Move the column shift lever to the M(Manual) position. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display will show the message MANUAL SHIFT on the first line and the current gear will be displayed on the second line. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available.
2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode .
While using DSC, cruise control and the tow/haul mode can be used.
Grade Braking is not available when DSC is active. See Tow/Haul Mode .
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this
system.
Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats shown
A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
B. AUTO ( ...
Vehicle Features
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See also:
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Maintenance
Schedule .
Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. ...
Clock
The analog clock is not connected with any other vehicle system and runs by itself.
To adjust the clock, do the following:
1. Locate the adjustment button, near the lower left corner of the clock.
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Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified governmen ...
