manual transmission CADILLAC ESCALADE 2021 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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KEYLESS START
The Remote Keyless Entry trans-mitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
START
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP
button to start the engine. The green indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key fob in the front cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the key fob\
bat-tery as soon as possible.
STOP/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn off the engine.
Retained Accessory Power will be available for 10 minutes to
operate the audio system until the driver’s door is opened and to operate the windows and sunroof♦ until any door is opened.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal NOT depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the ignition system in the Accessory mode to operate the radio, windows and other accessories with the engine off. The amber indicator on the but-ton will illuminate.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START
Auto Stop is a fuel-saving feature that automatically turns off the engine when the brake pedal is pressed, the vehicle is at a complete stop, and operating conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, an AUTO STOP message will display. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will automatically restart.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed was not reached prior to stopping.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating tem-perature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START DISABLE
Press the $ Auto Stop button on the center console when the engine is running to turn off the stop/start system. The button indicator turns off when the system is disabled.
Auto Stop is turned on each time the vehicle is started.
Note: Disable Auto Engine Stop/Start when using the Rear Seat Media System for continuous play while driving.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
♦ Optional equipment

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ELECTRONIC PRECISION SHIFTDRIVER MODE SELECTOR
The automatic transmission shift pattern is displayed on top of the shift lever with the selected gear position illuminated in red. The shift lever always starts in the center position and, after shifting, returns to the center position.
Park – Press the button (A) on top of the lever to shift into Park. To shift out of Park, press the brake pedal and then press and hold the shift lock button (B) while selecting the desired gear.
Reverse – Press the brake pedal and then press and hold the shift lock button (B) while moving the lever for-ward completely (pass the detent) to shift into Reverse.
Neutral – Move the lever forward (to the detent) to shift into Neutral.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for an extended period. It will automatically shift into\
Park. See Car Wash Mode.
Drive – From Park, press the brake pedal and then press and hold the shift lock button (B) while moving the lever rearward to shift into Drive. From Reverse, move the lever rearward to shift into Drive.
Tap Shift Mode – With the transmission in Drive, pull back on the shift lever to shift manually. Pull the left steering wheel paddle to downshift and the right paddle to upshift. Pull back on the shift lever again to return to Drive.
Car Wash Mode – When entering an automatic car wash, press the brake pedal and move the lever forward (to the detent) to shift into Neutral. Release the brake pedal.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Driver Mode Selector settings automatically adjust various vehi-cle control systems based on driving preferences, weather and road conditions. The modes are displayed on the Cluster Display.
Press the MODE button on the left side of the instrument panel to select a different driving mode.
Available modes may include:
Tour – Use in normal
driving for a smooth ride.
Sport – Use for enhanced responsiveness. Performance Shift Features are enabled when spirited driving is detected.
Snow/Ice (2WD only) – Use for enhanced acceleration on slippery surfaces.
Off-Road (4WD♦ only) – Use for enhanced control on unpaved roads or trails at moderate speeds. Accelerator pedal mapping, steering, ride height and other systems are modified.
Tow/Haul – Use to reduce shift cycling when towing or hauling heavy loads in stop-and-go traffic or rolling hills.
TERRAIN MODE (4WD SINGLE-SPEED TRANSFER CASE ONLY)♦
Press the button for enhanced control in low-speed off-road conditions. The transmission will hold a lower gear longer to maximize engine torque. The system automatically provides light vehicle braking to simulate engine vehicle braking. Only available with the single-speed transfer case when in 4
4
2
.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
♦ Optional equipment
A
B

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE♦AIR RIDE ADAPTIVE SUSPENSION♦
Use the four-wheel drive buttons on the left side of the instru-ment panel to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. The icon on the Cluster Display will flash when the shift is in progress and will remain illuminated when the shift is completed.
AUTO Automatic 2WD High/4WD High – Use when traction con-ditions vary; engages the front and rear wheels automatically based on driving conditions.
4
4
2
2WD High – Use for most streets and highways.
4
4
2
4WD High – Use when extra traction is needed or in most off-road driving.
Shift between
4
4
2
, 4
4
2
, and AUTO at normal driving speeds.
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2
4WD Low (2-Speed Transfer Case♦) – Use when driving off-road in deep sand, mud or snow, or on steep hills. Shift into or out of this mode when the vehicle is stopped or moving less than 3 mph with the transmission in Neutral.
N Neutral (2-Speed Transfer Case♦) – Use to dolly or dinghy tow the vehicle. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for the shift procedure.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual
The Air Ride Adaptive Suspension offers load-leveling and adjust-able ride height capabilities.
1. Press either Ride Height button to display the menu on the Cluster Display.
2. Press the Up or Down Ride Height button to select a ride height.
3. To save the selection, press the button again or wait for the menu to time out.
Available modes may include:
Normal Ground Clearance – Use for normal driving.
Entry/Exit Ground Clearance – Lowers the vehicle for easy entry and exit.
Increased Ground Clearance – Raises the vehicle 1 inch from Normal. 4WD♦ models only.
Maximum Ground Clearance – Raises the vehicle 2 inches from Normal. 4WD♦ models only; available only in 4WD Low.
Aero – Automatically lowers the vehicle when vehicle speed exceeds 65 mph for a period of time to improve aerodynamics. This feature cannot be user selected.
To have the vehicle automatically lower to the Entry/Exit height when the vehicle is shifted to Park, go to Settings > Vehicle > Ride Height > Automatic Entry/Egress.
Note: Heavy use of the air suspension may cause the system to temporarily suspend all height changes to allow the air compressor to cool down.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.