Hill Start Assist (Hsa); Ride Control Systems - Cadillac 2015 Escalade Owner's Manual

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).
There may be situations on minor
hills (less than 5% gradient) with a
loaded vehicle or while pulling a
trailer where HSA may activate.
If you release the brake pedal and
then reapply the brake pedal while
HSA is activated, the brake pedal
typically feels firmer with less
pedal travel.
Driving and Operating

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and StabiliTrak
electronic stability control system.
These systems help limit wheel spin
and assist the driver in maintaining
control, especially on slippery road
conditions.
TCS activates if it senses any of the
drive wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, TCS applies the brakes to
the spinning wheels and reduces
engine power to limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak activates when the
vehicle senses a difference between
the intended path and the direction
the vehicle is actually travelling.
StabiliTrak selectively applies
braking pressure to any one of the
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