Driver Mode Control - Cadillac CTS 2018 Owner's Manual

Drive the vehicle. if comes on and
stays on, the vehicle may need more
time to diagnose the problem. If the
condition persists, see your dealer.
Turning the Systems Off and On
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is off.
The vehicle driveline could be
damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and
release . The traction off light
displays in the instrument cluster.
A DIC message may display.
To turn TCS on again, press and
release . The traction off light
displayed in the instrument cluster
will turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
is pressed, the system will not turn off
until the wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
press and hold until the traction
off light and StabiliTrak OFF light
come on and stay on in the
instrument cluster. A DIC message
may display.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again,
press and release . The traction off
light and StabiliTrak OFF light
in the instrument cluster turn off.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle's performance. See Accessories
and Modifications 0 246.
DRIVING AND OPERATING

Driver Mode Control

Driver Mode Control attempts to add
a sportier feel, provide a more
comfortable ride, or assist in different
weather conditions or terrain. This
system simultaneously changes the
software settings of various
sub-systems. Depending on the option
package, available features and mode
selected, the suspension, steering and
powertrain will change settings in
order to achieve the desired mode
characteristics. If the vehicle is
equipped with Magnetic Ride Control,
selecting the various Driver Modes
adjusts the ride of the vehicle to
enhance the ride performance for the
road conditions and the
selected mode.
While in the Sport and/or Track
Modes, the vehicle monitors driving
behaviour and automatically enables
Performance Shift Features when
spirited driving is detected. These
features maintain lower transmission
gears to increase available engine
braking and improve acceleration
response. The vehicle will exit these
features and return to normal Sport or
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