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  Use the four-wheel-drive buttons on the left side of the 

instrument panel to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. 

Shift between 

, and 

AUTO at normal driving 

speeds. The current status 

of the transfer case is 

displayed on the Driver 

Information Center. 
AUTO Automatic 2WD 

High/4WD High – Use 

when traction conditions 

vary; engages the front 

and rear wheels automatically based on driving conditions.

 2WD High – Use for most streets and highways. 

 4WD High – Use when extra traction is needed or in most 

off-road driving. 

 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.

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. Only available when in 

.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual

The Air Ride Adaptive Suspension offers load-leveling and 

adjustable ride height capabilities. 
1.  Press either Ride Height button on the left side of the 

instrument panel to display the menu on the Cluster Display. 

2.  Press the 

 Up or 

 Down Ride Height button to 

select a ride height. 

3.  After a brief pause, the menu will time out and the selection 

will be saved. 

Ride heights that are unavailable for selection will be grayed 

out in the menu. Available modes may include:
Normal Ground Clearance – Use for normal driving. 
Entry/Exit Ground Clearance – Lowers the vehicle for easy 

entry/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 temporar-

ily suspend all height changes to allow the air compressor to cool down.

See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

Summary of Contents for ESCALADE 2023

Page 1: ...luded in your vehicle Contact your dealer for details on a specific vehicle All information contained in this guide is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject...

Page 2: ...D 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 Voic...

Page 3: ...navigation Augmented Reality AR Camera front camera view or Night Vision SELECT VEHICLE INFORMATION GAUGE VIEW LEFT RECONFIGURABLE ZONE 1 Press the button on the multi function controller on the cente...

Page 4: ...nual R E M OT E K E Y L E S S E N T R Y T R A N S M I T T E R K E Y FO B K E Y L E S S ACC E S S S YS T E M The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors and liftgate without removing the R...

Page 5: ...TA R T I F E Q U I P P E D Automatic Stop Start 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 condit...

Page 6: ...chscreen such as tap drag pinch and spread to interact with the system Link a compatible smartphone or portable audio player to the system using a Bluetooth or USB connection For assistance call 1 855...

Page 7: ...ve to the USB port 2 Touch Audio and then select the USB device APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the Apple Car...

Page 8: ...Owner s Manual C A D I L L AC O L E D I N FOTA I N M E N T S YS T E M F E AT U R E S B LU E TO OT H S YS T E M Read your Owner s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system whil...

Page 9: ...ernet For information on use and system limitations visit cadillac com support To retrieve the name and password for the hotspot select the Wi Fi Hotspot icon on the Infotainment Screen or go to Setti...

Page 10: ...hicle features can be turned on off and customized using the Settings menus on the Infotainment Screen including Remote Start Power Liftgate Auto Heated Ventilated Seats Safety Alert Seat Mirror Foldi...

Page 11: ...de See Driving and Operating in your Owner s Manual B HEATED STEERING WHEEL On Off See Instruments and Controls in your Owner s Manual C VOICE RECOGNITION BLUETOOTH Push to Talk Press to answer a call...

Page 12: ...lly controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation to reach the set temperature REAR CLIMATE CONTROLS Use the rear climate control switches or select the Rear Climate icon on t...

Page 13: ...the seat to the upright position pull down the seat and lift the seatback until it locks in place Slide the seat rearward by using the lever E on the seat cushion Note Do not slide the 2nd row seat w...

Page 14: ...estraints in your Owner s Manual OPEN CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE Press the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter key fob twice to open or close Press the Power Liftgate knob A on...

Page 15: ...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 lev...

Page 16: ...t vehicle braking Only available when in See Driving and Operating in your Owner s Manual The Air Ride Adaptive Suspension offers load leveling and adjustable ride height capabilities 1 Press either R...

Page 17: ...httime and low visibility performance are limited REAR PEDESTRIAN ALERT During daytime driving with the vehicle in Reverse the system can detect pedestrians directly behind the vehicle and will displa...

Page 18: ...in either direction by displaying a red alert on the Infotainment Screen and pulsing the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat or sounding beeps if selected REVERSE AUTOMATIC BRAKING In detected...

Page 19: ...han 25 mph See Lighting in your Owner s Manual 19 L I G H T I N G The Rear Camera Mirror provides a wider less obstructed field of view than a traditional mirror to assist when driving changing lanes...

Page 20: ...ide Assistance provides every Cadillac owner with the advantage of contacting a Cadillac advisor and when appropriate a Cadillac trained dealer technician who can provide on site services including to...

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