Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
13690472) - 2021 - CRC - 5/15/20
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
Caution
Shifting the transmission into gear
before the requested mode indicator
light has stopped flashing could
damage the transfer case.
If the transmission is not shifted into
N (Neutral) or the vehicle has not
slowed to 5 km/h (3 mph) within
20 seconds, the transfer case will
remain in its original state. This will
be indicated in the instrument cluster.
With the vehicle moving less than
5 km/h (3 mph), and the transmission
in N (Neutral), attempt the shift again.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
To shift into N (Neutral):
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).
3. Shift the transfer case to 2
m
.
4. Apply the parking brake and/or
brake pedal.
5. Press 2
m
five times in 10 seconds
until the N (Neutral) symbol starts
flashing in the instrument cluster.
When the shift is complete, the
symbol stops flashing. If the
parking brake and/or brake pedal is
not applied within 20 seconds, the
transfer case will remain in the
original state.
6. If the transmission is not shifted
into N (Neutral) or the vehicle has
not slowed to 5 km/h (3 mph) the
transfer case will remain in its
original state. This will be indicated
in the instrument cluster.
Shifting Out of N (Neutral)
To shift out of N (Neutral):
1. Turn the ignition on with the
engine off. See
2. Set the parking brake. See
3. Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).
4. Shift the transfer case to 2
m
.
Transfer case shifts out of
N (Neutral) can only be made into
2
m
. When the shift to 2
m
is
complete, the symbol in the
instrument cluster will stop
flashing. If the transfer case cannot
complete a shift, the symbol will
return to the previously selected
setting.
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost
Vehicles equipped with electric brake
boost have hydraulic brake circuits
that are electronically controlled when
the brake pedal is applied during
normal operation. The system
performs routine tests and turns off
within a few minutes after the vehicle
is turned off. Noise may be heard
during this time. If the brake pedal is
pressed during the tests or when the
electric brake boost system is off, a
noticeable change in pedal force and
travel may be felt. This is normal.
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
helps prevent a braking skid and
maintain steering while braking hard.