Manual Mode - Cadillac 2014 Escalade ESV Owner's Manual

a heavy load or when temperature
changes. During this adaptive shift
controls process, shifting may feel
different as the transmission
determines the best settings.
When temperatures are very cold,
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the Hydra-Matic 6L80 automatic
transmission's gear shifting may be
delayed providing more stable shifts
until the engine warms up. Shifts
may be more noticeable with a cold
transmission. This difference in
shifting is normal.
M (Manual Mode): This position
lets drivers select the range of gears
appropriate for current driving
conditions. See Driver Shift Control
(DSC) under Manual Mode on
page 9-27.
Notice: 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.
Normal Mode Grade Braking
Normal Mode Grade Braking is
enabled when the vehicle is started,
but is not enabled in Range
Selection Mode. It assists in
maintaining desired vehicle speeds
when driving on downhill grades by
using the engine and transmission
to slow the vehicle. The first time
the system engages for each
ignition key cycle, a DIC message
will be displayed. See Transmission
Messages on page 5-35.
To disable or enable Normal Mode
Grade Braking within the current
ignition key cycle, press and hold
the Tow/Haul button for
three seconds. A DIC message
displays. See Transmission
Messages on page 5-35.
For other forms of grade braking,
see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-28
and Cruise Control on page 9-36.
Driving and Operating

Manual Mode

Driver Shift Control (DSC)
The vehicle has Driver Shift Control
(DSC). DSC controls the vehicle's
transmission and vehicle speed
while driving down hill or towing a
trailer by allowing you to select a
desired range of gears.
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever to M
(Manual Mode).
2. Press the plus/minus buttons, to
upshift or downshift selecting the
desired range of gears for
current driving conditions.
The DIC display will show the
message MANUAL SHIFT on the
first line and the current gear will be
9-27