Cadillac Escalade: Cruise Control
WARNING
Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). When the brakes are applied, cruise control is turned off.
This vehicle has a Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission, see Grade Braking under Tow/Haul Mode for an explanation of how cruise control interacts with the Range Selection Mode, tow/haul and grade braking systems.
This vehicle has StabiliTrak and when the system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See StabiliTrak® System . When road conditions allow the cruise control to be safely used again, it can be turned back on.
Cruise Control Shown with Heated Steering Wheel Button
The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel.
(On/Off): Press to turn the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.
SET − (Set/Coast): Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate.
(Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
- Setting Cruise Control
- Resuming a Set Speed
- Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
- Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
- Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
- Using Cruise Control on Hills
- Ending Cruise Control
- Erasing Speed Memory
Cruise Control
...Setting Cruise Control
If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used. The cruise control light on the ...See also:
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If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a stuck vehicle.
Refer to the vehi ...
Warning and information messages
WARNING
Do not ignore warning messages. Take appropriate action and, when necessary,
seek qualified assistance before driving the vehicle. Failure to do so could result
in failure of vehicle ...