Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localising-Europe-11374166) -
2018 - crc - 7/14/17
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist
(HSA) feature, which may be useful
when the vehicle is stopped on a
grade. This feature is designed to
prevent the vehicle from rolling, either
forward or rearward, during vehicle
drive off. After you completely stop
and hold the vehicle at a complete
standstill on an incline, HSA will
automatically activate. During the
transition period between when you
release the brake pedal and start to
accelerate to drive off on an incline,
HSA holds the brake pressure for a
maximum of two seconds to ensure
that there is no rolling. The brakes
will automatically release when the
accelerator pedal is applied within the
two-second window. If the vehicle is
equipped with the Integrated Trailer
Brake Control (ITBC) system, HSA
may also apply the trailer brakes.
It will not activate if the vehicle is in a
drive gear and facing downhill or if
the vehicle is facing uphill and in
R (Reverse). There may be situations
on minor hills (less than 5% gradient)
with a loaded vehicle or while pulling
a trailer where HSA may activate.
If you release the brake pedal and
then reapply the brake pedal while
HSA is activated, the brake pedal
typically feels firmer with less pedal
travel.
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and StabiliTrak
®
, an
electronic stability control system.
These systems help limit wheel spin
and assist the driver in maintaining
control, especially on slippery road
conditions.
TCS activates if it senses any of the
drive wheels are spinning or beginning
to lose traction. When this happens,
TCS applies the brakes to the spinning
wheels and reduces engine power to
limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak activates when the vehicle
senses a difference between the
intended path and the direction the
vehicle is actually travelling.
StabiliTrak selectively applies braking
pressure to any one of the vehicle
wheel brakes to assist the driver in
keeping the vehicle on the intended
path. Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is