Brake Assist; Hill Start Assist (Hsa) - Cadillac 2016 Escalade Owner's Manual

handbrake status light is off. If either
light stays on after release is
attempted, see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on
can overheat the brake system
and cause premature wear or
damage to brake system parts.
Make sure that the parking brake
is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if
the vehicle is running, placed into
gear and an attempt is made to
drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration
when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake lining life.
If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle
is pulling a trailer, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing Tips
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Brake Assist

The Brake Assist feature is
designed to assist the driver in
stopping or decreasing vehicle
speed in emergency driving
conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brake
control module to supplement the
power brake system under
conditions where the driver has
quickly and forcefully applied the
brake pedal in an attempt to quickly
stop or slow down the vehicle. The
stability system hydraulic brake
control module increases brake
pressure at each corner of the
vehicle until the ABS activates.
Minor brake pedal pulsation or
pedal movement during this time is
normal and the driver should
continue to apply the brake pedal as
the driving situation dictates.
The Brake Assist feature will
automatically disengage when the
brake pedal is released or brake
pedal pressure is quickly
decreased.
Driving and Operating

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

This vehicle has an HSA feature,
which may be useful when the
vehicle is stopped on a gradient.
This feature is designed to prevent
the vehicle from rolling, either
forward or rearward, during vehicle
drive off. After you completely stop
and hold the vehicle at a complete
standstill on an incline, HSA will
automatically activate. During the
transition period between when you
release the brake pedal and start to
accelerate to drive off on an incline,
HSA holds the brake pressure for a
maximum of two seconds to ensure
that there is no rolling. The brakes
will automatically release when the
accelerator pedal is applied within
the two-second window. If the
vehicle is equipped with the
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
(ITBC) system, HSA may also apply
the trailer brakes. It will not activate
if the vehicle is in a drive gear and
facing downhill or if the vehicle is
facing uphill and in R (Reverse).
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