Cadillac Escalade: Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy - Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy - Customer Information - Cadillac Escalade Owner's ManualCadillac Escalade: Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

This GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash, and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer technician service the vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio presets, seat positions, and temperature settings.

    Event Data Recorders
    This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data ...

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    Trailer stability assist (TSA)
    Note: This feature may not operate with all trailer designs. NOTICE Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) will not operate in the event of the trailer jack-knifing. NOTICE The ability of the sy ...

    Information and assistance
    NOTICE It is recommended that when you sell or dispose of the vehicle, the programed transceiver buttons be erased for security purposes. For information on the range of available compatible ...

    Increasing fuel economy
    ► Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain cruising speeds with a constant accelerator position. ► Drive at moderate speeds on the highway. ► Avoid unnecessary stopping and b ...