Loss Of Control; Track Events And Competitive Driving (V-Series And V-Series Blackwing) - Cadillac CT4 2023 Owner's Manual

2. Turn the steering wheel about
one-eighth of a turn, until the right front
tire contacts the pavement edge.
3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight
down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid
speed or steering in a curve causes tires
to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid too much throttle
causes the driving wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking
reasonable care suited to existing conditions,
and by not overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these
suggestions:
Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal
and steer the way you want the vehicle
to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be
ready for a second skid if it occurs.
Slow down and adjust your driving
according to weather conditions. Stopping
distance can be longer and vehicle control
can be affected when traction is reduced
by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to recognize
warning clues
ice, or packed snow on the road to make
a mirrored surface
when you have any doubt.
Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing vehicle
speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause the tires to
too much
slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only
the braking skid.
Track Events and Competitive
Driving (V-Series and V-Series
Blackwing)
Before any track event, there are three
features that should be turned off:
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). See
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
0 266.
Lane Keep Assist. See Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) 0 271.
such as enough water,
and slow down
Driving and Operating
Adaptive Cruise Control. See Adaptive
Cruise Control (Advanced) 0 234.
Danger
High-performance features are intended
for use only on closed tracks by
experienced and qualified drivers and
should not be used on public roads.
High-speed driving, aggressive cornering,
hard braking, and other high-performance
driving can be dangerous. Improper driver
inputs for the conditions may result in
loss of control of the vehicle, which could
injure or kill you or others. Always drive
safely.
Track events and competitive driving may
affect the vehicle warranty. See the
warranty manual before using the vehicle
for competitive driving.
Warning
Some of the adjustments and procedures
specified in this section may require
specialized skill, training, and equipment.
Failure to perform these procedures
properly could cause malfunction,
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