Cadillac 2016 Escalade Manual page 212

gears are automatically shifted by
the transmission, but 6 (Sixth)
cannot be used until the plus/minus
button on the shift lever is used to
change to the range.
In vehicles with gasoline engines,
when the shift lever is moved from
D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a
downshift may occur. The gear that
the transmission is operating in
when the shift lever is moved from
D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode)
determines if a downshift occurs.
See the following chart.
Gear before
shifting from D
8th
(Drive) to M
(Manual Mode)
Range after
shifting from
D (Drive) to
M6
M (Manual Mode)
Tow/Haul not
engaged
Range after
shifting from
D (Drive) to
M6
M (Manual Mode)
Tow/Haul
engaged
Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active.
See Tow/Haul Mode 0 212.
While using Range Selection Mode,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul
Mode can be used.
Driving and Operating
7th 6th 5th 4th
M6 M5 M4 M3
M5 M4 M3 M3
Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill
using only the accelerator pedal
may damage the transmission.
The repair will not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. If you are
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3rd 2nd 1st
M3 M2 M1
M3 M2 M1
Caution
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