Cadillac 2008 DTS Automobile User Manual


 
StabiliTrak
®
System
Your vehicle may have this feature. The StabiliTrak
®
system is an advanced computer controlled system that
helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle
in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished by
selectively applying any one of the vehicle’s brakes
and reducing engine power.
The StabiliTrak
®
system comes on automatically
whenever you start your vehicle. The system cannot
be turned off.
The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be
displayed in the DIC and the traction control system and
StabiliTrak
®
warning light on the instrument panel cluster
will be on after first driving the vehicle and exceeding
19 mph (30 km/h) for 30 seconds. The StabiliTrak
®
system is off until the light has turned off. This could
take up to 15 minutes.
The traction control system and StabiliTrak
®
warning light
on the instrument panel cluster will flash when the system
is operating. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
Light on page 3-60 and StabiliTrak
®
Indicator Light on
page 3-60 for more information. You may also feel or
hear the system working. This is normal.
The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayed
and the traction control system and StabiliTrak
®
warning
light on the instrument panel cluster will come on if there
is a problem with the system. When this light and the
SERVICE STABILITRAK message are on, the system
is not operational. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Panic Brake Assist
Your vehicle may have a panic brake assist system
that monitors the intention of the driver while braking.
If the system senses that the driver has applied hard/fast
pressure to the brake pedal, the system will generate
additional pressure, making it easier for the driver to
maintain brake application. When this happens the brake
pedal will feel easier to push. Just hold the brake pedal
down firmly and let the system work for you. You may feel
the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise but this
is normal. The brakes will return to normal operation after
the brake pedal has been released.
4-7