Transmission; Traction & Stability - Cadillac 2008 CTS Customer Convenience/Personalization Manual

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TRANSMISSION

Automatic Overdrive
Automatic Overdrive is best used for
normal driving. To activate passing
gear when going less than 35 mph
(56 km/h), push the accelerator
about halfway down; when doing
more than 35 mph (56 km/h), push
the accelerator all the way down. For
further information regarding gear
selection for various driving
conditions, refer to your Owner
Manual.
Driver Shift Control (automatic
transmission only)
The Driver Shift Control (DSC) mode
allows you to change gears similar to
a manual transmission. To use the
DSC mode:
1. Slide the gearshift lever from
Drive (D) to the right to Manual
Mode (M).
2. Press the gearshift lever forward to
upshift or rearward to downshift.
Activation of the DSC mode is
indicated in the DIC. The display
above the (M) in the cluster will
change to a number indicating the
requested gear range.
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When in DSC mode, if you do not
move the gearshift lever forward or
rearward to shift, the transmission
will be in sport mode and will still
shift automatically.
The transmission will only allow
shifting into gears
appropriate for the
vehicle speed and
engine rpm. The
transmission will not
automatically shift to
the next higher gear if
the rpm is too high.
TRACTION & STABILITY
Traction Control System
The Traction Control System is
enabled every time you start your
vehicle. When one or more of the
drive wheels begin to spin from
traction loss, the Traction Control
System will apply braking to the
spinning wheel(s) and may reduce
engine power until traction is
regained.
If your vehicle becomes stuck, and
rocking the vehicle is required, the
system should be turned off.
Press the button located on the
instrument panel to turn the system
off or back on.
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StabiliTrak – Stability Control
System
StabiliTrak ® is an advanced computer-
controlled system that assists with
directional control of the vehicle
during sudden maneuvers or low-
traction situations. It is normal to
hear the system working, and the
system will automatically disengage
cruise control when activated.