Cadillac 2014 Automobile User Manual


 
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak
stability control system assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difcult driving conditions. Both systems turn on
automatically every time the vehicle is started.
Turning Off Traction Control
Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the
vehicle is required.
Press the Traction
Control/StabiliTrak
button on the center
console. The
Traction Control
Off light will illuminate
on the instrument
cluster.
Press the button
again to turn on
traction control.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission♦ StabiliTrak
®
/Traction Control Systems
The automatic transmission has
paddle shifters on the steering wheel
and a Manual mode that allow you
to shift gears similar to a manual
transmission.
Temporary Tap Mode
While in Drive (D), use either paddle behind the steering wheel
to temporarily take control of gear selection. Automatic shifting
returns if no manual shifts have been made after 10 seconds.
Pull the right paddle to upshift or the left paddle to downshift.
The current gear will be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Permanent Tap Mode
Press the M (Manual) button on top of the shift lever to enable
the Manual mode. Use the paddles to manually shift the
transmission.
If current vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested
gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Drive Mode Control System
The Drive Mode Control System automatically adjusts steering,
automatic transmission and Magnetic Ride Control (if equipped)
settings in real time.
Press the MODE button on the center console to select the
Tour (default at each ignition cycle), Sport, Snow/Ice, or
Track♦ mode.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.