Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV
Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV
AKENG44_Escalade Page 270 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Brake Assist Your vehicle is equipped with a brake assist feature. During a hard brake application, the system automatically delivers extra braking pressure to the wheels and activates the antilock brake system. You may feel some vibration or hear a noise when the system is active. The brake pedal may move slightly. This is normal. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let the system work for you. The brakes will return to normal operation when the brake pedal is released or pedal pressure decreases rapidly. ■ SUSPENSION The suspension system in your vehicle is designed to provide a smooth and controlled ride. Automatic Level Control This rear suspension level control system automatically adjusts your ride and handling under a variety of vehicle load conditions. The system is fully automatic. Once the ignition is turned to ON, an air compressor connected to the rear shocks will automatically raise or lower the rear of the vehicle to maintain proper vehicle height while you drive. When the ignition is turned to LOCK, it may take up to ten minutes for the system to lower the vehicle. It is normal to hear the compressor operate as vehicle height is being adjusted. . . . 270
AKENG44_Escalade Page 271 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 3 Magnetic Ride Control Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. Each corner of the vehicle is continuously adjusted to an appropriate damping level based on vehicle speed, wheel-to-body position, steering position and the vehicle's lift/dive characteristics. This system also interacts with the Tow/Haul Mode (when active) to provide better ride and handling when the vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer. See "Tow/Haul Mode" under "Trailer Towing" for additional information. Road Sensing Suspension Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. The Road Sensing Suspension system provides optimum ride and handling under a variety of vehicle load conditions. The system is fully automatic. Each corner of the vehicle is continuously adjusted to an appropriate damping level based on vehicle speed, wheel-to-body position, steering position and the vehicle’s lift/dive characteristics. This system also interacts with the Tow/Haul Mode (when active) to provide better ride and handling when the vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer. See "Tow/Haul Mode" under "Trailer Towing" for additional information. Also, see "Automatic Level Control" earlier in this section. – – – 271 . . .
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AKENG44_<strong>Escalade</strong> Page 270 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM<br />
Starting and Operating Instructions<br />
Brake Assist<br />
Your vehicle is equipped with a<br />
brake assist feature. During a hard<br />
brake application, the system<br />
automatically delivers extra<br />
braking pressure to the wheels and<br />
activates the antilock brake<br />
system.<br />
You may feel some vibration or<br />
hear a noise when the system is<br />
active. The brake pedal may move<br />
slightly. This is normal.<br />
Just hold the brake pedal down<br />
firmly and let the system work for<br />
you.<br />
The brakes will return to normal<br />
operation when the brake pedal<br />
is released or pedal pressure<br />
decreases rapidly.<br />
■ SUSPENSION<br />
The suspension system in your<br />
vehicle is designed to provide a<br />
smooth and controlled ride.<br />
Automatic Level Control<br />
This rear suspension level control<br />
system automatically adjusts your<br />
ride and handling under a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> vehicle load conditions.<br />
The system is fully automatic.<br />
Once the ignition is turned to ON,<br />
an air compressor connected to<br />
the rear shocks will automatically<br />
raise or lower the rear <strong>of</strong> the<br />
vehicle to maintain proper vehicle<br />
height while you drive.<br />
When the ignition is turned<br />
to LOCK, it may take up to<br />
ten minutes for the system to<br />
lower the vehicle.<br />
It is normal to hear the compressor<br />
operate as vehicle height is being<br />
adjusted.<br />
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