Cadillac 2010 Escalade Manual

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Regenerative BrakingRegenerative braking is a hybrid technology thatenables the electric drive motor to operate as agenerator when coasting or braking. Energy from themoving vehicle recharges the hybrid battery.The hydraulic disc brakes work with the regenerativebraking to insure effective braking, such as when a highbraking demand is requested.The braking system is computer controlled and blendsthe regenerative braking with the conventional hydraulicdisc brakes to meet any requirements for deceleration.The controller interprets the braking request and usesregenerative braking, conventional hydraulic braking ora combination of both as necessary. Because thecontroller applies the hydraulic brakes through its highpressure accumulator, you may occasionally hear themotor driven pump when it recharges the system. Thisis normal.In the event of a controller problem, the brake pedalmay be harder to push and the stopping distance maybe longer.Running the Vehicle While ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know.{ WARNING:Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting intoP (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, and youor others can be seriously injured. Because thevehicle has the Automatic Engine Start/Stopfeature, the vehicle’s engine might seem to beshut off when you come to a complete stop.However, once the brake pedal is released, thevehicle can move. The vehicle’s engine can alsorestart at any time.Shift to P (Park) and turn the ignition toLOCK/OFF, before exiting the vehicle.Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will notmove. See “Shifting Into Park” in the owner manual formore information.If pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑8 formore information.3-17