Cadillac 2013 Automobile User Manual


 
The traction control
system limits wheelspin
and the StabiliTrak
system assists with
the stability of the
vehicle in difcult driving
conditions. Both systems
turn on automatically
every time the vehicle is
started.
Turning the Systems Off/On
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak button on the
center console to turn off traction control. The Traction
Control Off light on the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press and hold the
button to turn off StabiliTrak. The
StabiliTrak Off light on the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the
button again to turn on either system.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Steering Wheel Tap Shift StabiliTrak
®
/Traction Control Systems
The 6-speed automatic transmission
has a Tap Shift mode that allows
you to shift gears similar to
a manual transmission.
Using Tap Shift
1. While in Drive (D), use either paddle behind the steering wheel
to temporarily take control of gear selection.
2. Press the right paddle to upshift or the left paddle to downshift.
If current vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested
gear, the shift will not occur. When coming to a stop, the transmis-
sion will automatically shift to 1st gear.
The automatic transmission also can be manually controlled by
moving the shift lever to the left gate; tap the lever forward to
upshift and rearward to downshift.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Drive Mode Control System
The Drive Mode Control System automatically adjusts steering,
automatic transmission (if equipped) and Magnetic Ride Control
(if equipped) settings in real time.
Press the MODE button on the center console to toggle
through Touring (default at each ignition cycle), Sport, and
Snow/Ice modes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.