Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-9369153) -
2016 - crc - 6/19/15
Driving and Operating
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gears are automatically shifted by
the transmission, but 6 (Sixth)
cannot be used until the plus/minus
button on the shift lever is used to
change to the range.
In vehicles with gasoline engines,
when the shift lever is moved from
D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a
downshift may occur. The gear that
the transmission is operating in
when the shift lever is moved from
D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode)
determines if a downshift occurs.
See the following chart.
Gear before
shifting from D
(Drive) to M
(Manual Mode)
8th
7th
6th
5th
4th
3rd
2nd
1st
Range after
shifting from
D (Drive) to
M (Manual Mode)
–
Tow/Haul not
engaged
M6
M6
M5
M4
M3
M3
M2
M1
Range after
shifting from
D (Drive) to
M (Manual Mode)
–
Tow/Haul
engaged
M6
M5
M4
M3
M3
M3
M2
M1
Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active.
See
While using Range Selection Mode,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul
Mode can be used.
Caution
Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill
using only the accelerator pedal
may damage the transmission.
The repair will not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. If you are
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