Black plate (32,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20129-32 Driving and OperatingIf the shift stabilization featuredetermines that a current vehiclespeed cannot be maintained, thetransmission does not upshift andinstead holds the current gear. Insome cases, this may appear tobe a delayed shift, however thetransmission is operating normally.The vehicle's transmission usesadaptive shift controls thatcompares key shift parameters topre-programmed ideal shifts storedin the transmissions computer. Thetransmission constantly makesadjustments to improve vehicleperformance according to how thevehicle is being used, such as witha heavy load or when temperaturechanges. During this adaptive shiftcontrols process, shifting may feeldifferent as the transmissiondetermines the best settings.When temperatures are very cold,the Hydra-Matic ® 6L80 automatictransmission's gear shifting may bedelayed providing more stable shiftsuntil the engine warms up. Shiftsmay be more noticeable with a coldtransmission. This difference inshifting is normal.Manual ModeDriver Shift Control (DSC)The vehicle has Driver ShiftControl (DSC). DSC controls thevehicle's transmission and vehiclespeed while driving down hill ortowing a trailer by allowing you toselect a desired range of gears.To use this feature, do the following:1. Move the shift lever to theM (Manual Mode).2. Press the plus/minus button, toupshift or downshift selectingthe desired range of gears forcurrent driving conditions.The DIC display will show themessage MANUAL SHIFT on thefirst line and the current gear willbe displayed on the second line.The number displayed in the DICis the highest gear that can beused. However, the vehicle canautomatically shift to lower gears asit adjusts to driving conditions. Thismeans that all gears below thatnumber are available. When 5 (Fifth)is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth)gears are automatically shifted bythe vehicle, but 6 (Sixth) cannot beused until the plus/minus buttonlocated on the steering column leveris used to change to the gear.Grade Braking is not available whenthe Driver Shift Control is active.See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑33for more information.While using the DSC, CruiseControl and the Tow/Haul Modecan be used.
