Black plate (41,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-41Cruise Control{ WARNINGCruise control can be dangerouswhere you cannot drive safely ata steady speed. So, do not usethe cruise control on windingroads or in heavy traffic.Cruise control can be dangerouson slippery roads. On such roads,fast changes in tire traction cancause excessive wheel slip, andyou could lose control. Do not usecruise control on slippery roads.With cruise control, a speed ofabout 40 km/h (25 mph) or more canbe maintained without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator. Cruisecontrol does not work at speedsbelow about 40 km/h (25 mph).When the brakes are applied, cruisecontrol is turned off.This vehicle has a Hydra‐Matic 6‐speed automatic transmission, seeGrade Braking under Tow/HaulMode on page 9‑33 for anexplanation of how cruise controlinteracts with the Range SelectionMode, tow/haul and grade brakingsystems.This vehicle has StabiliTrak andwhen the system begins to limitwheel spin, the cruise control willautomatically disengage. SeeStabiliTrak ® System on page 9‑37.When road conditions allow thecruise control to be safely usedagain, it can be turned back on.Cruise Control Shown with HeatedSteering Wheel Button(If Equipped)The cruise control buttons arelocated on the left side of thesteering wheel.I (On/Off): Press to turn thesystem on or off. The indicator lightis on when cruise control is on andturns off when cruise control is off.+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press briefly to make the vehicleresume to a previously set speed,or press and hold to accelerate.
