Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner's Manual page 265

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R (Reverse)
Use this to back up.
At low vehicle speeds you can use
R (Reverse) to rock your vehicle
back and forth if your vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow.
See "If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck" in
Section 5.
NOTICE
Shift to R (Reverse) only after
your vehicle is stopped. Shifting
to Reverse while your vehicle is
moving could damage your
transmission.
The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.
N (Neutral)
In this position, the engine doesn't
connect with the wheels. You can
use N (Neutral) to restart a stalled
engine while your vehicle is
moving.
CAUTION
Do not shift out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) with the engine
racing.
Section 3
D (Drive)
Use this position for normal
driving in most street and highway
situations.
This position provides the best fuel
economy.
If you need more power and are:
• going less than about 55 km/h,
push your accelerator pedal
about halfway down.
• going more than about
55 km/h, push the accelerator
all the way down.
This position can also be used
when:
• driving on hilly, winding roads
• towing a trailer
• carrying a heavy load
• off-road driving
You may want to shift into a lower
gear if the transmission shifts too
often.
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