Cadillac CTS 2018 Owner's Manual page 208

wheel. See Limited-Slip Differential
(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)
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) integrates the Traction Control,
StabiliTrak, and Selective 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 on the center
console 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 centre console.
To experience the performance benefit
of this system, after entering a bend
and at the point where normal
acceleration occurs, fully push the
accelerator pedal. The PTM system
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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 centre console. Scroll up or
down through modes 1 5 by pressing
the MODE up and down buttons The
following is a DIC display description
and the recommended usage of
each mode:
PERF TRAC 1 - WET ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
Intended for all driver skill levels.
Wet or damp conditions only - not
intended for use in heavy rain or
standing water.
StabiliTrak is on and engine power
is reduced based on conditions.
PERF TRAC 2 DRY ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
For use by less experienced drivers
or while learning a new track.
Dry conditions only.
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