Competitive Driving Mode; (Fe3 Only) - Cadillac ATS 2018 Owner's Manual

214 DRIVING AND OPERATING

Competitive Driving Mode

(FE3 Only)

To select this optional handling mode,
press quickly two times and the
DIC will display the appropriate
message. While in the Competitive
Driving Mode, the traction off light
and StabiliTrak OFF light
on in the instrument cluster. TCS does
not limit wheel spin, the Electronic
Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) allows
increased vehicle agility, and more
effort is required to turn the steering
wheel. See Limited-Slip Axle (V-Series
Only) later in this section. Adjust
your driving accordingly.
Press again, or turn the ignition to
ACC/ACCESSORY and restart the
vehicle, to turn TCS back on. The
traction off light and StabiliTrak
OFF light will go out in the
instrument cluster.
Caution
When traction control is turned off,
or Competitive Driving Mode is
active, it is possible to lose traction.
Performance Traction
Management (V-Series Only)
will come
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) integrates the Traction Control,
StabiliTrak, and Magnetic Ride
Control systems to provide improved
and consistent performance when
cornering. The amount of available
engine power is based on the mode
selected, track conditions, driver skill,
and the radius of each corner.
This light is on when the vehicle is in
the PTM mode.
To select this optional handling mode,
the vehicle mode must be Track. Then
quickly press the on the steering
wheel two times. PERF TRAC 1 - WET
ACTIVE HANDLING ON displays in
the DIC.
When PTM is active, the up and down
buttons will no longer change Drive
Modes, but instead change PTM
modes.
To select a mode while in PTM, press
the Driver Mode Control/PTM buttons
on the center console.
To experience the performance benefit
of this system, after entering a curve
and at the point where normal
acceleration occurs, fully push the
accelerator pedal. The PTM system
will modify the level of engine power
for a smooth and consistent
corner exit.
The PTM system contains five modes.
These modes are selected by pressing
the Driver Mode Control/PTM buttons
on the center console. Scroll up or
down through modes 1-5 by pressing
the MODE up and down button. The