2002 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 215

If your vehicle is in cruise control when the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message appears, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. See "Cruise Control" in the Index. The Stabilitrak button, located to the right steering wheel, on the instrument panel can be pressed to put the Stabilitrak system in LIMITED mode. system is less likely to activate. The stability system can still activate in LIMITED mode if the vehicle starts to spin, but it will not activate as quickly as when the system is not in LIMITED mode. You should put Stabilitrak in the LIMITED mode if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow and you want to "rock" your vehicle to attempt to free it. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Speed-Sensitive Steering The Stabilitrak system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. When the switch is pressed, the STABILITY SYSTEM LIMITED message is displayed in the message center. While in LIMITED mode, traction control is disabled and the stability This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your vehicle speed. Steering is easier at lower speeds for maneuvering and parking ease. As your vehicle speed increases, the steering effort also increases. At highway speeds, the amount of steering effort is increased. 4-12