Cadillac Escalade: Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work. You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking
system that helps prevent a braking skid.
When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks ...
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies,
steering can help more than even the very best braking. ...
See also:
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature,
which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling, ...
Stability control warning lamps
The DSC warning lamp in the instrument pack illuminates briefly when the ignition
is turned on.
If the warning lamp flashes rapidly during driving, the system is active.
A fault with the DSC sys ...
Cruise control
Important safety notes
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially i ...
