Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
15567102) - 2022 - CRC - 8/16/21
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
intended for towing. If the vehicle
needs to be towed, see
To shift into N (Neutral):
1. Move the shift lever forward to the
first detent from the center
position.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), apply
the brake pedal and press the shift
lock release button while moving
the shift lever forward. N will
illuminate in red.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral):
1. Bring the vehicle to a
complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear. If shifting
from N (Neutral) to R (Reverse),
press the shift lock release button.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it
will return to the center position.
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car Wash
Mode that allows the vehicle to
remain in N (Neutral) for use in
automatic car washes.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off
–
Driver
in Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine off and the vehicle
occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the engine and release the
brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to
show N. If it does not, repeat
Steps 2
–
4.
6. The vehicle is now ready for the
car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Engine Off
–
Driver
Out of Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine off and the vehicle
unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral).
5. Turn off the engine and release the
brake pedal.
6. The indicator should continue to
show N. If it does not, repeat
Steps 2
–
5.
7. Exit the vehicle and close the door.
The vehicle is now ready for the
car wash.
8. The vehicle may automatically shift
to P (Park) upon re-entry.
Car Wash Mode (Engine On
–
Driver
in Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine on and the vehicle
occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the
car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Release the brake pedal. The
vehicle is now ready for the
car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Engine On
–
Driver
Out of Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral)
with the engine on and the vehicle
unoccupied: