Cadillac Escalade Quiz
Driving and Operating

Locking Rear Axle

In this manual: Driving and Operating
Introduction — 5In Brief — 64Keys, Doors, and Windows — 50Seats and Restraints — 75Storage — 10Instruments and Controls — 74Lighting — 21Infotainment System — 129Climate Controls — 10Driving and Operating — 143Vehicle Care — 165Service and Maintenance — 16Technical Data — 8Customer Information — 40OnStar — 13
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Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle.

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