Stabilitrak ® System - Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

Adding non-dealer accessories can
affect your vehicle's performance.
See Accessories and Modifications
on page 10 3 for more information.
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StabiliTrak System
The vehicle has an electronic
stability control system called
StabiliTrak. It is an advanced
computer controlled system that
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the
system senses a discrepancy
between the intended path and the
direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak selectively
applies braking pressure at any one
of the vehicle's brakes to help steer
the vehicle in the direction which
you are steering.
When the system activates, this
warning light flashes on the
instrument panel. A noise may be
heard or a vibration may be felt in
the brake pedal. This is normal.
Continue to steer the vehicle in the
intended direction.
If there is a problem detected
with StabiliTrak, SERVICE
STABILITRAK displays on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) and
the TCS/StabiliTrak light comes on
the instrument panel cluster. When
this message and light displays, the
system is not operational. Driving
should be adjusted accordingly.
Driving and Operating
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5 28 and Messages and
Traction Control System (TCS)/
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StabiliTrak Light on page 5 25.
The TCS/StabiliTrak button is
located on the instrument panel
(CTS) or the steering
wheel (CTS-V).
StabiliTrak comes on automatically
whenever the vehicle is started.
The system should be left on to help
assist with directional control of the
vehicle.
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