2000 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 98

Four-Wheel Drive Your vehicle has four-wheel drive. You can send your engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the section that follows before using four-wheel drive. You should use 2HI for most normal driving conditions. Automatic Transfer Case NOTICE: Driving in the 4HI or 4LO positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle's drivetrain. Front Axle Locking Feature The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to lock or unlock is normal. 2-30