suspension CADILLAC ESCALADE 2021 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
Electric Parking Brake Button/Integrated Trailer Brake Control♦/Instrument Panel Illumination Control
4WD♦/Driver Mode Selector/Air Suspension♦ Controls
Turn Signal Lever/Exterior Lamps/IntelliBeam Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment Control
Cruise Control/Forward Collision Alert/Heated Steering Wheel/Voice Recognition/Conversation Enhancement/Super Cruise♦ButtonsTap Shift Controls
Audio/Phone Steering Wheel ControlsControl PanelCluster Display
Driver’s Heated/Ventilated Seat Buttons♦Infotainment Screen
Engine Start/Stop Button
Infotainment Controls/ Hazard Warning Flashers Button
Auto Hold/Engine Stop-Start Disable/ Lane Keep Assist♦ Buttons
Electronic Precision Shift Lever
Windshield Wipers Lever
Climate ControlsPower Windows/Power Mirrors/Memory Seat Controls
NFC Pairing Hotspot

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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.
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4
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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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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.