Cadillac Escalade: Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work.
You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate,
but this is normal. ...
Parking Brake
Set the parking brake by holding the regular brake pedal down, then pushing down
the parking brake pedal.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake
System Warn ...
See also:
Seat belt adjustment
The seat-belt adjustment function adjusts the
driver's and front-passenger seat belt to the
upper body of the occupants.
The belt strap is tightened slightly when:
• you engage the belt tongue ...
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
WARNING
► The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a
sophisticated device, but it cannot prevent
accidents resulting from careless or
dangerous driving techniques. It can
help maintain v ...
Gradient release control (GRC)
With HDC activated, if the vehicle is stopped on a slope using the foot brake,
GRC will become active (except in Terrain response Sand program). During a hill
ascent when the foot brake is release ...