Tow/Haul Mode; Four-Wheel Drive - Cadillac Escalade 2020 Owner's Manual

Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-13566599) -
2020 - CRC - 5/29/19
194 DRIVING AND OPERATING

Tow/Haul Mode

The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the
transmission shift pattern to reduce
shift cycling. This provides increased
performance, vehicle control, and
enhanced transmission and engine
cooling when driving down steep hills
or mountain grades, towing,
or hauling heavy loads.
The selector button is on the end of
the shift lever. Turn the Tow/Haul
Mode on and off by pressing the
button. When the Tow/Haul Mode is
enabled, a light on the instrument
cluster will come on.
See Tow/Haul Mode Light 0 124 and
Hill and Mountain Roads 0 175.
Also see Tow/Haul Mode under
Driver Mode Control 0 203.
Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking
Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is only
enabled while the Tow/Haul Mode is
selected and the vehicle is not in the
Range Selection Mode. See Tow/Haul
Mode listed previously and Manual
Mode 0 191. Tow/Haul Mode Grade
Braking assists in maintaining desired
vehicle speeds when driving on
downhill grades by using the engine
and transmission to slow the vehicle.
To disable or enable Tow/Haul Grade
Braking within the current ignition
cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul
button for five seconds. When the
button is released, the requested mode
change is made. A DIC message is
displayed.
See Towing Equipment 0 244.
For other forms of grade braking, see
Automatic Transmission 0 189 and
Cruise Control 0 206.
Drive Systems

Four-Wheel Drive

If equipped, four-wheel drive engages
the front axle for extra traction.
Caution
Do not drive on clean, dry
pavement in 4 and 4 (if
equipped) for an extended period of
time. These conditions may cause
premature wear on the vehicle s
powertrain.
Driving on clean, dry pavement in 4
or 4 may:
Cause a vibration to be felt in the
steering system.
Cause tires to wear faster.
Make the transfer case harder to
shift, and cause it to run noisier.