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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    Driver Information Center (DIC)
    The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu. The DIC buttons are located ...

    Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: Audio System Power Windows OnStar System (if equipped) Sunroof (if equipped) These fea ...

    Trunk Release
    The remote trunk release button is on the driver door, inside the storage compartment under the armrest. Vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) or N ...