Black plate (25,1)Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-7132796) -2014 - CRC - 7/12/13Driving and Operating 9-25AutomaticTransmissionThe vehicle has a Hydra-Matic ®6L80 automatic transmission, andhas an electronic shift positionindicator within the instrument panelcluster. The electronic shift positionindicator displays when the shiftlever is moved out of P (Park).There are several different positionsfor the shift lever.P (Park): This position locks therear wheels. It is the best position touse when you start the enginebecause the vehicle cannot moveeasily.When parked on a hill, especiallywhen the vehicle has a heavy load,you may notice an increase in theeffort to shift out of P (Park). See“Torque Lock” under Shifting IntoPark on page 9-21 for moreinformation.{ WarningIt is dangerous to get out of thevehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with the parking brakefirmly applied. The vehiclecan roll.Do not leave the vehicle when theengine is running. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehiclecan move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured. To be sure thevehicle will not move, even whenyou are on fairly level ground,always set the parking brake andmove the shift lever to P (Park).(Continued)Warning (Continued)See Shifting Into Park onpage 9-21 and DrivingCharacteristics and Towing Tipson page 9-48.R (Reverse): Use this gear toreverse.Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse)while the vehicle is movingforward could damage thetransmission. The repairs wouldnot be covered by the vehiclewarranty. Shift to R (Reverse)only after the vehicle is stopped.To rock the vehicle back and forth toget out of snow, ice, or sand withoutdamaging the transmission, see Ifthe Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-13.N (Neutral): In this position, theengine does not connect with thewheels. To restart when you arealready moving, use N (Neutral)only. Also, use N (Neutral) when thevehicle is being towed.
