Competitive Driving Mode (Cts-V); Limited-Slip Rear Axle; Stabilitrak System - Cadillac 2006 CTS-V Owner's Manual

Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V)

The driver can select this optional handling mode
by pressing the Traction Control button on the steering
wheel twice within five seconds. COMPETITIVE
DRIVING will be displayed in the DIC. Competitive
driving mode allows the driver to have control of
the power applied to the rear wheels, while the
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StabiliTrak system helps steer the vehicle by selective
brake application. In competitive mode, the levels at
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which StabiliTrak is engaged have been modified
to better suit a performance driving environment. When
the traction control warning light is on, the Traction
Control System will not be operating. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
When you press the Traction Control button again, or
turn the ignition to ACCESSORY, the Traction Control
System will be on. The traction engaged symbol will
be displayed temporarily in the DIC and a chime
will be heard.
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Limited-Slip Rear Axle

If your vehicle has this feature, your limited-slip rear
axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice,
sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of
the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no
traction and the other does, this feature will allow the
wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
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StabiliTrak System
Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronic
stability control system called StabiliTrak
advanced computer controlled system that assists you
with directional control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions.
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StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a
discrepancy between your intended path and the
direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak
selectively applies braking pressure at any one of
the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the
direction which you are steering.
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