Cadillac 2016 CTS Manual page 214

StabiliTrak is off and available
engine power is the same as
mode 3.
PERF TRAC 5 RACE ACTIVE
HANDLING OFF
For use by experienced drivers
who are familiar with the track.
Dry conditions only.
Requires more driving skill than
in other modes.
StabiliTrak is off and engine
power is available for maximum
cornering speed.
Press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak button to turn off
PTM and return to the traction
control and StabiliTrak systems. The
traction off light and StabiliTrak
OFF light will go out.
Launch Control (V-Series Only)
A Launch Control feature is
available, within Competitive Driving
Mode or Performance Traction
Management (V-Series), to allow the
driver to achieve high levels of
vehicle acceleration in a straight
line. Launch Control is a form of
traction control that manages tire
spin while launching the vehicle.
This feature is intended for use
during closed course race events
where consistent zero to
60 and quarter mile times are
desirable.
Launch Control is only available
when the following criteria are met:
Competitive Driving Mode is
selected or any of the
Performance Traction
Management modes are
selected (V-Series). The TCS
light comes on the instrument
panel and the appropriate DIC
message displays.
The vehicle is not moving.
The steering wheel is pointing
straight.
The brake pedal must be firmly
pressed to the floor, equivalent
to a panic brake event.
The accelerator pedal is rapidly
applied to wide open throttle. (If
the vehicle rolls due to wide
open throttle, release the
Driving and Operating
throttle, press the brake pedal
more firmly, and re-apply the
accelerator to wide open
throttle.)
The Launch Control feature will
initially limit engine speed as the
driver rapidly applies the accelerator
pedal to wide open throttle. Allow
the engine rpm to stabilize.
A smooth, quick release of the
brake pedal, while maintaining the
fully pressed accelerator pedal, will
manage wheel slip.
After the vehicle is launched, the
system continues in Competitive
Driving Mode or Performance
Traction Management (V-Series).
Competitive Driving Mode, PTM,
and Launch Control are systems
designed for a closed course race
track and not intended for use on
public roads. The systems are not
intended to compensate for lack of
driver experience or familiarity with
the race track.
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