2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Owner Manual - Page 235

9-30 Driving and Operating To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus buttons on the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. When the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a number displays next to the M, indicating the current transmission range. This number is the highest gear that the transmission will command while operating in M (Manual Mode). All gears below that number are available. As driving conditions change, the transmission can automatically shift to lower gears. For example, when 5 (Fifth) is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are automatically shifted by the transmission, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used until the plus/minus button on the shift lever is used to change to the range. In vehicles with gasoline engines, when the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a downshift may occur. The gear that the transmission is operating in when the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) determines if a downshift occurs. See the following chart. When the button is released, the requested mode change is made. A DIC message displays. See Transmission Messages on page 5-43. For other forms of grade braking, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-31 and Cruise Control on page 9-41. Manual Mode Range Selection Mode If equipped, Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears.