Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner's Manual page 263

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NOTICE
Damage to your transmission
caused by shifting out of
P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the
engine racing is not covered by
your warranty.
The transmission in your vehicle
uses shift stabilization which
adjusts transmission shifting to the
current driving situation to reduce
rapid upshifts and downshifts. In
some cases, the shift stabilization
feature will prevent upshifting to
maintain the current vehicle speed
which results in what seems to be
a hanging shift. This is normal.
The transmission also uses
adaptive shift controls.
These controls compare key shift
parameters to pre-programmed
ideal shift conditions. The trans-
mission customizes optimum
settings for gear shifting and
each shift may feel different. The
transmission shift schedule is
variable and adjusts to how the
vehicle is being used, providing
improved vehicle performance.
In cold weather, the transmission
operates in warm-up mode until
the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
While the transmission is in
warm-up mode, upshifts may be
delayed.
This is normal.
Section 3
P R N D M
There are several different shift
positions for your gear lever.
P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. Use
this position to park the vehicle
and when starting the engine.
Apply the regular brakes fully
before you shift out of P (Park).
See "Shift Lock Control System"
later in this section for more
information.
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