2012 Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual - Page 333

Driving and Operating may be more noticeable with a cold transmission. This difference in shifting is normal. The DIC display will show the message MANUAL SHIFT on the first line and the current gear will be displayed on the second line. The number displayed in the DIC is the highest gear that can be used. However, the vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions. This means that all gears below that number are available. When 5 (Fifth) is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are automatically shifted by the vehicle, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used until the plus/minus button located on the steering column lever is used to change to the gear. Grade Braking is not available when the Driver Shift Control is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑33 for more information. While using the DSC, Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. 9-33 Tow/Haul Mode 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, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus button, to upshift or downshift selecting the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. The vehicle has a Tow/Haul Mode. The Tow/Haul Mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when driving down steep hills and mountain grades, towing, or hauling heavy loads. Press the button located on the end of the shift lever to turn the tow/haul on or off. When the tow/haul is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 5‑20 and Hill and Mountain Roads on page 9‑12 for more information.