Competitive Driving Mode - Cadillac CTS 2012 Owner's Manual

Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Mid-East) - 2012
8-42 Driving and Operating
If there is a problem detected
with StabiliTrak, SERVICE
STABILITRAK displays on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) and
the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light
comes on the instrument panel
cluster. When this message and
light displays, the system is not
operational. Driving should be
adjusted accordingly. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 4 31 and Messages and
Traction Control System (TCS)/
®
StabiliTrak Light on page 4 28
for more information.
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.
If StabiliTrak needs to be
turned off, press and hold the
TCS/StabiliTrak button until the
StabiliTrak Off light comes on and
STABILITRAK OFF comes on the
DIC. More steering effort is required
when the system is turned off. Press
the TCS/StabiliTrak button again to
turn both systems back on.
If cruise control is being used
when the StabiliTrak activates,
the cruise control will automatically
disengage. When road conditions
allow, reengage the cruise control.
See Cruise Control on page 8 44 for
more information.
Black plate (42,1)

Competitive Driving Mode

To select this optional
handling mode, press the
TCS/StabiliTrak button quickly
two times and STABILITRAK
COMPETITIVE MODE displays in
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
While in the StabiliTrak Competitive
Mode, the StabiliTrak Off light
comes on, TCS does not limit wheel
spin, and more effort is required to
turn the steering wheel. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button
again, or turn the ignition to
ACC/ACCESSORY and restart the
vehicle, to turn TCS back on and
turn the TCS/StabiliTrak warning
light off.