2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT transmission

To use this feature, do the following:
1. Move the shift lever to the
MANUAL MODE (M).
2. Press the plus/minus button, to upshift or
downshift selecting the desired range of
gears for your current driving conditions.
When in the MANUAL MODE (M) a number will
display next to the M, indicating the current
gear that has been selected. The DIC display will
show the message MANUAL SHIFT on the
rst line and the current gear will be displayed on
the second line. SeeDriver Information Center
(DIC) on page 243andDIC Operation and
Displays on page 243for more information.
The number displayed in the DIC is the highest
gear that can be used. However, your vehicle can
automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts
to driving conditions. This means that all gears
below that number are available. When FIFTH (5)
is selected, FIRST (1) through FIFTH (5) gears
are automatically shifted by the vehicle, but
SIXTH (6) cannot be used until the plus/minus
button located on the steering column lever is used
to change to the gear.The transmission will prevent a gear range until
a speed that is appropriate for current driving
conditions is achieved. If shifting is prevented for
any reason, the current selected gear will ash
multiple times in the DIC.
Grade Braking is not available when the Driver
Shift Control is active. SeeTow/Haul Mode
on page 135for more information.
While using the DSC, cruise control and the
tow/haul mode can be used.
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Tow/Haul Mode
Your vehicle has a tow/haul mode. The tow/haul
mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to
reduce shift cycling, providing increased
performance, vehicle control, and transmission
cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads.Press the button located on the end of the shift
lever to turn the tow/haul on or off. When the
tow/haul is on, a light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on.
SeeTow/Haul Mode Light on page 242for more
information.
Also see “Tow Haul Mode” underTowing a Trailer
on page 380for more information.
The tow/haul mode works with the Autoride
®
feature, if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride
when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See
Autoride
®on page 379.
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Grade Braking
Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill
grade. It maintains the vehicle’s speed by
automatically implementing a shift schedule that
uses the engine and the transmission to slow
the vehicle. This reduces wear on the brakes
system and increases control of the vehicle. The
system constantly monitors the vehicle’s speed,
acceleration, throttle position, and whether
the brake pedal is being pressed, and determines
when to keep the current vehicle speed or to
slow down. The system will then automatically
command downshifts that reduces the vehicles
speed, until the brake pedal is no longer
being pressed. This indicates the desired vehicle
speed has been reached.The tow/haul mode and grade braking shift modes
can be activated by pressing the button on the
end of the shift control stalk. While in the
DSC mode, grade braking is deactivated, allowing
the driver to select a gear.
SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation on
page 129for more information.
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake
pedal down with your right foot. Push down
the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle
could move suddenly if the shift lever is
not fully in PARK (P) with the parking
brake rmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch re. You or
others could be injured. Do not leave your
vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P)
and the parking brake is rmly set before
you leave it. After you move the shift lever into
PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Then, see if you can move the shift lever away
from PARK (P) without rst pulling it toward you.
If you can, it means that the shift lever was
not fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift
your transmission into PARK (P) properly,
the weight of the vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in the transmission. You
may nd it difficult to pull the shift lever out
of PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent
torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat. To nd out how, seeShifting Into
Park (P) on page 138.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever
out of PARK (P) before you release the parking
brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have
another vehicle push yours a little uphill to
take some of the pressure from the parking pawl
in the transmission, then you will be able to
pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
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Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift
lock control system which locks the shift lever
in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK.
You have to fully apply your regular brakes
rst and then press the shifter lever button before
you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition
is in RUN. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 129.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the
way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake
application. Then press the shift lever button and
move the shift lever into another gear.
Parking Over Things That Burn
{CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under your vehicle and
ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,
dry grass, or other things that can burn.
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Universal Home Remote
System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)
Your vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote
System. If there is one triangular LED above the
Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the
instructions below. If your vehicle has three round
LED above the Universal Home Remote buttons,
follow the instructions under Universal Home
Remote System Operation (with three round LED).
Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any
garage door opener that does not have the stop
and reverse feature. This includes any garage door
opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling
codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to
complete the programming of your Universal Home
Remote Transmitter.Read the instructions completely before attempting
to program the Universal Home Remote.
Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to
have another person available to assist you in
the programming steps.
Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in
other vehicles as well as for future Universal
Home Remote programming. It is also
recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle,
the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons
should be erased for security purposes. See
“Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in
this section or, for assistance, seeCustomer
Assistance Offices on page 546.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the
garage door or gate operator you are
programming. When programming a garage door,
it is advised to park outside of the garage.
It is recommended that a new battery be installed
in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and
more accurate transmission of the radio-frequency
signal.
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6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener
receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn”
or “Smart” button. This can usually be
found where the hanging antenna wire is
attached to the motor-head unit.
7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button. The name and color of
the button may vary by manufacturer.
You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8.
8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold
the programmed Universal Home Remote
button for two seconds, then release. Repeat
the press/hold/release sequence a second
time, and depending on the brand of the
garage door opener or other rolling code
device, repeat this sequence a third time to
complete the programming.
The Universal Home Remote should now
activate the rolling-code device.
To program the remaining two Universal Home
Remote buttons, begin with Step 2 of
“Programming Universal Home Remote.” Do not
repeat Step 1, as this will erase all previous
programming from the Universal Home Remote
buttons.Gate Operator and Canadian
Programming
Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter
signals to time out or quit after several seconds
of transmission. This may not be long enough
for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal
during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate
operators are manufactured to time out in
the same manner.
If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty
programming a gate operator or garage door
opener by using the “Programming Universal
Home Remote” procedures, regardless of where
you live, replace Step 3 under “Programming
Universal Home Remote” with the following:
Continue to press and hold the Universal Home
Remote button while you press and release every
two seconds (cycle) the hand-held transmitter
button until the frequency signal has been
successfully accepted by the Universal Home
Remote. The Universal Home Remote indicator
light will ash slowly at rst and then rapidly.
Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming
Universal Home Remote” to complete.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 224.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 196.
C. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 194.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 226.
E. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See
Automatic Transmission Operation on
page 129andTow/Haul Mode on page 135.
F. Analog Clock. SeeAnalog Clock on page 218.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 267. Navigation/Radio System (if
equipped). SeeNavigation/Radio System on
page 302.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 204.
I. Dome Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 212.
J. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 201.
K. Tilt Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 195.L. Horn. SeeHorn on page 194.
M. Audio Steering Wheel Buttons. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 316.
N. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 243.
O. Pedal Adjust Button. SeeAdjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal on page 128. Heated
Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped).
SeeWindshield Washer on page 200. Power
Running Boards Disable Button (If Equipped).
SeePower Running Boards on page 114.
P. Dual Automatic Climate Controls. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 219. Heated Seats (If Equipped). See
Heated Seats on page 10. Heated and Cooled
Seats (If Equipped). SeeHeated and Cooled
Seats on page 11.
Q. StabiliTrak
®Disable Button. See.StabiliTrak®
System on page 330.Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist Disable Button. See.Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA) on page 213.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 165.
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