2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner Manual - Page 320

9-32 Driving and Operating See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 5-18 and Hill and Mountain Roads on page 9-11 for more information. Also see "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing Equipment on page 9-60 for more information. when driving on downhill grades by using the engine and transmission to slow the vehicle. To disable or enable Tow/Haul Grade Braking within the current ignition key cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul button for three seconds. A DIC message will be displayed. See Transmission Messages on page 5-34. See Towing Equipment on page 9-60 for more information. For other forms of grade braking, see Automatic Transmission on page 9-28 and Cruise Control on page 9-40. Tow/Haul Mode 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. The Tow/Haul Mode works with the Autoride® feature, if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See Continuous Damping Control (CDC) on page 9-39. Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking (6-Speed Automatic Transmission) This feature is only enabled while the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and the vehicle is not in the Range Selection Mode. See "Tow/Haul Mode" listed previously and Manual Mode on page 9-31. Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds