Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions241 . . .New Vehicle Break-In Period.........................243Keys................................................................243PASS-Key® III Plus Electronic ImmobilizerSystem .......................................................244Theft Deterrent System ................................246Remote Keyless Entry ....................................248Operation ....................................................248Transmitter Range .......................................250Battery Replacement....................................251Matching Transmitters.................................252Vehicle Remote-Start....................................252Ignition Switch ..............................................255Retained Accessory Power............................257Starting Instructions......................................257Engine Starting ............................................258Computer Controlled Cranking System........259Engine Starting Problems.............................259Adjustable Accelerator and Brake Pedals......261Active Fuel Management™ ............................261Transmission..................................................262Automatic Transmission ...............................262All-Wheel Drive .............................................269Driving Guidelines ForAll-Wheel Drive Vehicles .............................. 269Off-Road Driving ......................................... 270Before You Go Off-Roading.......................... 271Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving... 272Environmental Concerns.............................. 273Traveling to Remote Areas ........................... 273Getting Familiar withOff-Road Driving ........................................ 274Driving Off-Road ......................................... 274Driving on Hills............................................ 275Approaching a Hill....................................... 275Driving Uphill .............................................. 276Driving Downhill ......................................... 277Driving Across an Incline.............................. 278Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice .............. 279Driving in Water .......................................... 280After You Go Off-Roading ............................ 281Vehicle Parking.............................................. 281Shifting Into P (Park).................................... 281Shifting Out of P (Park)................................ 282Torque Lock ................................................ 283Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist....................... 283Rear Vision Camera...................................... 284–––3StartingandOp-er-ating$10araEscalade.fm Page 241 Wednesday, October 14, 2009 9:52 AM