Cadillac CT4 2023 Owner's Manual page 232

WET
Intended for all driver skill levels.
Wet or damp conditions only
intended for use in heavy rain or standing
water.
StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine power is
reduced based on conditions.
DRY
For use by less experienced drivers or
while learning a new track.
Dry conditions only.
StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine power is
slightly reduced.
SPORT
For use by drivers who are familiar with
the track.
Dry conditions only.
Requires more driving skill than DRY.
StabiliTrak/ESC is on and more engine
power is available than in DRY.
RACE 1
For use by drivers who are familiar with
the track.
Dry conditions only.
Requires more driving skill than modes
DRY or SPORT.
StabiliTrak/ESC is off and available engine
power is the same as SPORT.
not RACE 2
For use by experienced drivers who are
familiar with the track.
Dry conditions only.
Requires more driving skill than in other
modes.
StabiliTrak/ESC is off and engine power is
available for maximum cornering speed.
In any PTM Mode, Launch Control is
available. Use PTM Race 2 for the most
consistent performance during drag strip
use. See Custom Launch Control in Track
Events and Competitive Driving (V-Series and
V-Series Blackwing) 0 183.
Launch Control
If equipped, Launch Control is available
within Competitive Driving Mode and PTM
to allow high levels of vehicle acceleration in
a straight line. Launch Control is a form of
traction control that manages tire spin while
launching the vehicle. This feature is
intended for use during closed course race
events where consistent zero to
60 and quarter mile times are desirable.
Driving and Operating
Launch Control is only available when the
following criteria are met:
Competitive Driving Mode is selected or
any of the PTM modes are selected. The
traction off light comes on in the
instrument cluster and the appropriate
DIC message displays.
The vehicle is not moving.
The steering wheel is pointing straight.
Automatic Transmissions
The brake pedal is firmly pressed to the
floor, equivalent to a panic brake event.
The accelerator pedal is rapidly applied to
wide open throttle. If the vehicle rolls due
to wide open throttle, release the
throttle, press the brake pedal more
firmly, and reapply the accelerator to
wide open throttle.
Launch Control will initially limit engine
speed as you rapidly apply the accelerator
pedal to wide open throttle. Allow the
engine rpm to stabilize. A smooth, quick
release of the brake pedal, while
maintaining the fully pressed accelerator
pedal, will manage wheel slip.
After the vehicle is launched, the system
continues in Competitive Driving Mode
or PTM.
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