Cadillac CTS Automobile Accessories User Manual


 
If you press the TC button once, the traction
control system will turn off and the TCS warning
light will come on. If you press the TC button again
within five seconds, the traction control system
will remain off, the warning light will stay on, and
the stability system will enter Competitive
Driving Mode. Competitive Driving will be displayed
on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See
Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V) on page 298
and “Driver Information Center (DIC)” in the
Navigation Supplement for more information.
Press the TC button again to turn the system
back on. If you press and hold the TC button for
five seconds, the StabiliTrak
®
and Traction Control
systems will turn off. Press the TC button again
to turn StabiliTrak
®
and Traction Control back on.
For more information, see StabiliTrak
®
System
on page 299.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and
Modifications on page 332 for more information.
Competitive Driving Mode (CTS-V)
The driver can select this optional handling
mode by pressing the Traction Control (TC) button
on the steering wheel twice within five seconds.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING will be displayed in
the DIC. Competitive driving mode allows
the driver to have control of the power applied to
the rear wheels, while the StabiliTrak
®
system
helps steer the vehicle by selective brake
application. In competitive mode, the levels at
which StabiliTrak
®
is engaged have been modified
to better suit a performance driving environment.
When the traction control warning light is on,
the Traction Control System will not be operating.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
When you press the TC button again, or turn the
ignition to ACCESSORY, the TCS will be on.
The traction engaged symbol will be displayed
temporarily in the DIC and a chime will be heard.
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