Black plate (31,1)Cadillac 2015i Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-8431501) - 2015 - crc - 8/1/14Driving and Operating 9-31M (Manual Mode): This positionallows selection of a range of gearsappropriate for current drivingconditions. If equipped, see “RangeSelection Mode” under ManualMode on page 9-31.{ CautionSpinning the tires or holding thevehicle in one place on a hillusing only the accelerator pedalmay damage the transmission.The repair will not be covered bythe vehicle warranty. If you arestuck, do not spin the tires. Whenstopping on a hill, use the brakesto hold the vehicle in place.Normal Mode Grade BrakingThis mode is enabled when thevehicle is started, but is not enabledin Range Selection Mode. It assistsin maintaining desired vehiclespeeds when driving on downhillgrades by using the engine andtransmission to slow the vehicle.The first time the system engagesfor each ignition cycle, a DICmessage will be displayed. SeeTransmission Messages onpage 5-44.To disable or enable Normal ModeGrade Braking within the currentignition cycle, press and hold theTow/Haul button for five seconds.When the button is released, therequested mode change is made.A DIC message displays. SeeTransmission Messages onpage 5-44.For other forms of grade braking,see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-33and Cruise Control on page 9-45.Kickdown ModeThe accelerator pedal provides anadditional downshift after pressingthrough the kickdown feature.It requires extra pedal pressure nearthe end of its travel to engage.Manual ModeRange Selection ModeIf equipped, Range Selection Modehelps control the vehicle'stransmission and vehicle speedwhile driving downhill or towing atrailer by letting you select a desiredrange of gears.To use this feature:1. Move the shift lever toM (Manual Mode).2. Tap the plus/minus buttons onthe shift lever to select thedesired range of gears forcurrent driving conditions. Or,hold the plus/minus buttons toselect the highest or lowestrange available for the currentvehicle speed.
