Cadillac Escalade 2020 Owner's Manual page 204

Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-13566599) -
2020 - CRC - 5/29/19
204 DRIVING AND OPERATING
Press the MODE switch on the center
console to select Tour, Sport, or Snow/
Ice. Pressing the switch will display a
mode menu selection screen in the
instrument cluster with all available
modes. First switch press will display
and highlight current active mode and
any subsequent switch press (while
the mode menu is still up) will display
and activate the next available mode.
The Tour and Sport Modes will feel
similar on a smooth road. Select a
new setting whenever driving
conditions change.
Tour Mode
Use for normal city and highway
driving to provide a smooth, soft ride.
When selected, there will be no
indication in the DIC.
Sport Mode
Use where road conditions or personal
preference demand a more controlled
response.
The steering will change to provide
more precise control. The Magnetic
Ride Control will change to provide
better cornering performance.
When selected, the Sport Mode
indicator will display in the DIC.
Snow/Ice Mode
Use when more traction is needed
during slippery conditions.
The vehicle will upshift normally
when the vehicle is moving. The
acceleration will adjust to help provide
a smoother launch.
When selected, the Snow/Ice Mode
indicator will display in the DIC.
Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul is a feature that assists
when pulling a heavy trailer or a large
or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Mode
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Tow/Haul is designed to be most
effective when the vehicle and trailer
combined weight is at least 75 percent
of the vehicle s Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR). See Weight
of the Trailer under Trailer Towing
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Tow/Haul is most useful under the
following conditions:
When pulling a heavy trailer or a
large or heavy load through rolling
terrain
When pulling a heavy trailer or a
large or heavy load in stop-and-go
traffic
When pulling a heavy trailer or a
large or heavy load in busy
parking lots where improved low
speed control of the vehicle is
desired