Driving Impressions
Functions on the Escalade EXT work as promised, and its performance rivals that of the regular Escalade. But the utility of the pickup bed at the back is debatable. Even more than a standard Escalade, the EXT comes across as an example of sheer excess at a time when oversize vehicles are losing favor.
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Manual Transmission
Skip Shift (CTS–V)
Under light acceleration, the
transmission will only allow
shifting from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth).
This helps improve fuel mileage.
Under harder acceleration, Skip
Shift is ...
Battery Power Protection
This feature shuts off the dome lamps if they are left on for more than 10 minutes
when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF. This helps to prevent the battery from running
down. ...
Power Lumbar
To adjust the lumbar support,
if equipped:
- Press and hold the top of the
control (B) to increase support to
the top of the seatback and
decrease support to the bottom
of the seatback.
- ...