Black plate (36,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010The DIC display will show the message MANUALSHIFT on the first line and the current gear will bedisplayed on the second line. See Driver InformationCenter (DIC) on page 4‑41 and DIC Operation andDisplays on page 4‑42 for more information. Thenumber displayed in the DIC is the highest gear thatcan be used. However, the vehicle can automaticallyshift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions.This means that all gears below that number areavailable. When 5 (Fifth ) is selected, 1 (First) through5 (Fifth) gears are automatically shifted by the vehicle,but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used until the plus/minus buttonlocated on the steering column lever is used to changeto the gear.Grade Braking is not available when the Driver ShiftControl is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑36 formore information.While using the DSC, cruise control and the tow/haulmode can be used.Tow/Haul ModeThe vehicle has a tow/haul mode. The tow/haul modeadjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shiftcycling, providing increased performance, vehiclecontrol, and transmission cooling when towing orhauling heavy loads.Press the button located on the end of the shift lever toturn the tow/haul on or off. When the tow/haul is on, alight on the instrument panel cluster will come on.See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 4‑40 for moreinformation.3-36
