2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner Manual - Page 23

1-16 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case Do not use AUTO mode to park on a steep grade with poor traction such as ice, snow, mud, or gravel. In AUTO mode only the rear wheels will hold the vehicle from sliding when parked. If parking on a steep grade, use 4 m to keep all four wheels engaged. 4 m : Use the Four-Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is to the left of the instrument cluster. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. 2 m : This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. AUTO: This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9-32. 1. To enable the Range Selection feature, move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range with all lower gears accessible. As an example, when 5 (Fifth) gear is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are available. 2. Press the plus/minus buttons on the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9-30. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-31. Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction.