traction control CADILLAC ESCALADE 2018 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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Review this quick reference guide for an overview of some important feat\
ures 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 a\
t 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/ 5-way Control
Power Tilt/ Telescope Steering Wheel Control
Instrument Cluster/Driver Information Center
Engine Start/Stop Button
4WD Control
Memory Seat Buttons
Cadillac User Experience Touch Screen
Heated/Cooled Seat ButtonsAudio System Controls
Climate Controls
Driver Mode Control/Adjustable Pedals/Traction Control and StabiliTrak Buttons
Glove Box/Lane Keep Assist♦/Parking Assist/Automatic Parking Assist♦
Power Mirror Control/Door Lock Switch/Window Buttons

The Cool Box (Platinum model only) in the center console provides cooled storage for cold beverages or other items. It is not a refrigerator.
Press the Cool Box button on the left side of the front
storage bin to turn the Cool Box on or off.
See Storage in your Owner's Manual.
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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 Driver Mode Control system automatically adjusts steering, auto-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.
COOL BOX♦
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/Haul Mode 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/Haul Mode button (B) on the end of the shift lever.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
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