Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-13566599) -
2020 - CRC - 5/29/19
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
automatically based on driving
conditions. This setting provides
slightly lower fuel economy than 2
m
.
Do not use AUTO mode, if equipped,
to park on a steep grade with poor
traction such as ice, snow, mud,
or gravel. In AUTO mode only the rear
wheels will hold the vehicle from
sliding when parked. If parking on a
steep grade, use 4
m
to keep all four
wheels engaged.
4
m
(Four-Wheel Drive High) :
Use
this position when extra traction is
needed, such as when driving on
snowy or icy roads, when off-roading,
or when plowing snow.
4
n
(Four-Wheel Drive Low) :
This
setting engages the front axle and
delivers extra torque. Choose 4
n
when
driving off-road in deep sand, deep
mud, or deep snow, and while
climbing or descending steep hills.
Shifting into 4
n
will turn Traction
Control and StabiliTrak off. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control
Shifting Into 4
m
or AUTO
Turn the knob to the 4
m
or AUTO
position at any speed, except from 4
n
.
The indicator light will flash while
shifting and will remain on when the
shift is completed.
Shifting Into 2
m
Turn the knob to 2
m
at any speed,
except when shifting from 4
n
. The
indicator light will flash while shifting
and will remain on when the shift is
completed.
Shifting Into 4
n
When 4
n
is engaged, keep vehicle
speed below 72 km/h (45 mph).
To shift:
1. The ignition must be on and the
vehicle must be stopped or
moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph)
with the transmission in
N (Neutral). It is best for the
vehicle to be moving
1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph).
2. Turn the knob to 4
n
. Wait for
the 4
n
indicator light to stop
flashing before shifting the
transmission into gear.
Caution
Shifting the transmission into gear
before the requested mode indicator
light has stopped flashing could
damage the transfer case.
If the transmission is in gear and/or
moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), the
4
n
indicator light will flash for
30 seconds and not complete the shift.
After 30 seconds the transfer case will
shift to 4
m
. Turn the knob to 4
m
to
display the indicator. With the vehicle
moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph), and
the transmission in N (Neutral),
attempt the shift again.