Cadillac 2015 Escalade Owner's Manual page 241

9-30 Driving and Operating
In vehicles with petrol engines,
when the gear lever is moved from
D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a
downshift may occur. The gear that
the transmission is operating in
when the gear lever is moved from
D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode)
determines if a downshift occurs.
See the following chart.
Gear before shifting from
D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode)
Range after shifting from
D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode)
Grade Braking is not available when
Range Selection Mode is active.
See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-31.
While using Range Selection Mode,
cruise control and the Tow/Haul
Mode can be used.
Shift Indicator
The shift indicator illuminates in the
instrument cluster when a gear shift
is recommended for best fuel
economy. When the arrow is pointed
up, an upshift is recommended.
6th 5th 4th 3rd
M4 M4 M3 M2
When the arrow is pointed down, a
downshift is recommended. The
number displayed with the arrow
indicates the recommended gear.
Caution
Spinning the tyres 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
stuck, do not spin the tyres. When
stopping on a hill, use the brakes
to hold the vehicle in place.
2nd 1st
M2 M1