traction control CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV 2019 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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Review this quick reference guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac
Escalade. Some optional equipment described in this guide (denoted by ♦) may not be included in
your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner's Manual and at my.cadillac.com.Certain restrictions, precautions and safety
procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read
your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.
INSTRUMENT PANEL



Cruise Control/
Voice Recognition/ Heated Steering Wheel Buttons
Instrument
Panel/Exterior Lamp Controls Head-Up
Display
Controls
♦
Windshield Wipers Lever
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls/
Driver Information Center Controls
Power Tilt/
Telescope Steering Wheel Control Instrument
Cluster/Driver Information Center
Engine Start/Stop Button
4WD
Control
Memory
Seat
Buttons Infotainment
System Touch
Screen
Heated/Cooled Seat Buttons Audio
System
Controls
Climate
Controls
Driver Mode Control/
Adjustable Pedals/
Traction Control and StabiliTrak Buttons Glove Box/Lane Keep
Assist♦/Park Assist/
Automatic Parking Assist♦
Power Mirror Control/ Door Lock Switch/Window Buttons

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STABILITRAK®/TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEMS
The Traction Control system limits
wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability
control system assists with directional
control of the vehicle in difficult driv -
ing conditions. Both systems turn on
automatically every time the vehicle is
started.
Turn off Traction Control if the

vehicle is stuck and rocking the

vehicle is required.
Press the Traction Control/
StabiliTrak OFF button on the left side of the infotainment
screen to turn Traction Control off or back on. The
Traction
Control Off light will illuminate on the instrument
cluster when
the system is off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
DRIVER MODE CONTROL SYSTEM
The \b0'4#0-"#-,20-*1712#+32-+2'!**7"(312112##0',%A32o -
matic transmission and Magnetic Ride Control settings in real time.
Press the Mode button on the left side of the infotainment
screen to view the menu on the Driver Information Center.
Press the
button again to select the Tour or Sport mode.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RANGE SELECTION MODE
Range Selection Mode allows the driver to select the range of gears
for the current driving conditions.
1. Move the shift lever to the L (Manual) position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button (A) on the shift lever to
select a lower or higher gear. The current gear is displayed next
to the L on the Driver Information Center.
The transmission will be
limited to the gear selected
and lower gears. If vehicle
speed is too high or too low
for the requested gear, the
shift will not occur.
TOW/HAUL MODE
The Tow/\f3*-"#
adjusts the transmission shifts to reduce shift cycling, such as
when towing or hauling heavy loads or driving on steep grades.
To turn the system on or off, press the Tow/\f3*-"e
button (B) on the end of the shift lever.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
The
Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster
illuminates when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly
underinflated. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures listed on
the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s
door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the \b0'4#0
Information Center. The Tire Fill Alert provides visual and audible
alerts to help when inflating a tire to the recommended tire
pressure.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for information about normal monthly tire
maintenance.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner's Manual.
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