Cadillac 2011 Escalade Owner's Manual

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Black plate (45,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-45Drive SystemsAll-Wheel DriveIf the vehicle has this feature,engine power is sent to all fourwheels when extra traction isneeded. This is like four-wheeldrive, but there is no separate leveror switch to engage or disengagethe front axle. It is fully automatic,and adjusts itself as needed for roadconditions.If the vehicle is a hybrid, see“Four-Wheel Drive” in the hybridsupplement.BrakesAntilock BrakeSystem (ABS)This vehicle has the AntilockBrake System (ABS), an advancedelectronic braking system that helpsprevent a braking skid.When the engine is started and thevehicle begins to drive away, ABSchecks itself. A momentary motoror clicking noise might be heardwhile this test is going on, and itmight even be noticed that thebrake pedal moves a little. This isnormal.If there is a problem with ABS, thiswarning light stays on. See AntilockBrake System (ABS) Warning Lighton page 5‑22.If driving safely on a wet roadand it becomes necessary to slamon the brakes and continue brakingto avoid a sudden obstacle, acomputer senses that the wheelsare slowing down. If one of thewheels is about to stop rolling,the computer will separately workthe brakes at each wheel.