Ride Control Systems; Traction Control/Electronic Stability; Control - Cadillac CT4 2023 Owner's Manual

panel will come on while AVH is actively
holding the vehicle. See Automatic Vehicle
Hold (AVH) Light 0 95.

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
The vehicle has a Traction Control System
(TCS) and StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC). These systems help limit
wheel slip and assist the driver in
maintaining control, especially on slippery
road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that any of the
drive wheels are spinning or beginning to
lose traction. When this happens, the
system brakes the spinning wheel(s) and/or
reduces engine power to limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the computer
senses a difference between the intended
path and the direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies
braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's
brakes to help steer the vehicle in the
intended direction.
If cruise control is being used and TCS or
StabiliTrak/ESC begins to limit wheel spin,
cruise control will disengage. Cruise control
may be turned back on when road
conditions allow.
Both systems come on automatically when
the vehicle is started and begins to move.
The systems may be heard or felt while
they are operating or while performing
diagnostic checks. This is normal and does
not mean there is a problem with the
vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both systems on
for normal driving conditions, but It may be
necessary to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0 196 and Turning the
Systems Off and On later in this section.
The indicator light for both systems is in the
instrument cluster. This light will:
Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin.
Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is activated.
Driving and Operating
Turn on and stay on when either system
is not working.
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message may display in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), and
comes on and stays on to indicate that the
system is inactive and is not assisting the
driver in maintaining control. The vehicle is
safe to drive, but driving should be adjusted
accordingly.
If comes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
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.
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