Automatic Transmission; Driver Mode Control - Cadillac XT5 2017 Convenience/Personalization Manual

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The automatic transmission shift pattern is displayed on top of the
shift lever. The selected gear position illuminates in red on the shift
lever. The shift lever always starts in a center position, represented
by a dot on the shift pattern. After shifting, it returns to the center
position.
Park – Press the button on top of the lever to shift into Park.
Reverse – Press the button on the side of the lever and move the
lever forward and then left to shift into Reverse.
Neutral – Move the lever forward to shift into Neutral.
Drive – Move the lever rearward to shift into Drive.
Note: The transmission will not stay in Neutral for an extended period.
It will automatically shift into Park. See Automated Car Wash Mode on
page 19.
Tap Shift Mode – With the transmission in Drive, pull back on the
lever to activate Manual Mode. Press the left steering wheel paddle
to downshift and the right paddle to upshift. Pull back on the lever
again to return to Drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
♦
Optional equipment
TRACTION CONTROL/
STABILITRAK SYSTEMS
®
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak
stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle
in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically
every time the vehicle is started. Turn off traction control if the
vehicle is stuck, and rocking the vehicle is required.
Traction Control/StabiliTrak OFF button on the
Press the
center console to turn traction control off or back on. The
Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the instrument cluster
when the system is off.

DRIVER MODE CONTROL♦

Driver Mode Control automatically adjusts the steering, suspension,
and powertrain tuning in real time.
Press the MODE button
on the center console to
select the Tour, Sport,
Snow/Ice (front-wheel
drive models only), or
AWD (all-wheel drive)
mode.
The AWD indicator below the
Mode button will illuminate
when the Sport or AWD
mode is selected.
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See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.