traction control CADILLAC LYRIC 2023 User Guide

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the road. Learn to recognize
warning clues—such as
enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface —and slow
down when you have any
doubt.
.Try to avoid sudden
steering, acceleration,
or braking, including
reducing vehicle speed by
shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes
help avoid only the
braking skid.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can
reduce vehicle traction and
affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive
slower in these types of
driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles
and deep-standing or flowing
water.
{Warning
Wet brakes can cause
crashes. They might not
work as well in a quick stop
and could cause pulling to
one side. You could lose
control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large
puddle of water or a car/
vehicle wash, lightly apply
the brake pedal until the
brakes work normally.
Flowing or rushing water
creates strong forces.
Driving through flowing
water could cause the
vehicle to be carried away.
If this happens, you and
other vehicle occupants
could drown. Do not ignore
police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to
drive through flowing water.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous.
Water can build up under the
vehicle's tires so they actually
ride on the water. This can
happen if the road is wet
enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is
hydroplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule
about hydroplaning. The best
advice is to slow down when
the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other
wet weather driving tips
include:
.Allow extra following
distance.
.Pass with caution.
.Keep windshield wiping
equipment in good shape.
.Keep the windshield washer
fluid reservoir filled.
.Have good tires with proper
tread depth. See Tires 0334.

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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or IceCaution
To avoid damage to the
wheels and brake
components, always clear
snow and ice from inside the
wheels and underneath the
vehicle before driving.
Snow or ice between the tires
and the road creates less
traction or grip, so drive
carefully. Wet ice can occur at
about 0°C (32°F) when
freezing rain begins to fall.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in
freezing rain until roads can be
treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.Turn off cruise control.
.If enabled, turn off
One-Pedal Driving. See
One-Pedal Driving 0214
.If turned off, turn on the
Traction Control and the
Electronic Stability Control systems. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control
0221.
.Select the Snow/Ice driver
mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0223.
.Accelerate gently.
Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under
the tires slick.
.Allow greater following
distance and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches
can occur on otherwise clear
roads in shaded areas. The
surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy
when the surrounding roads
are clear. Avoid sudden
steering maneuvers and
braking while on ice.
.Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability
during hard stops, but the
brakes should be applied
sooner than when on dry
pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0216.
Blizzard Conditions
If you become stranded or
cannot continue driving due to
winter storm conditions, stop
the vehicle in a safe place and
signal for help. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help
nearby.
If you stay in your vehicle
while waiting, signal for help
and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe by turning on the
hazard warning flashers and
tying a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
To conserve battery energy
while waiting for help, run the
vehicle for only short periods
as needed to warm the vehicle
and then shut the vehicle off
and partially close the window.
Moving about to keep warm
also helps. For additional tips
to help conserve battery
energy in cold weather, see
Driving for Better Energy
Efficiency 0193.

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If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle
when stuck in sand, mud, ice,
or snow. See "Rocking the
Vehicle to Get It Out" later in
this section.
The Traction Control System
(TCS) can often help to free a
stuck vehicle. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control0221. If stuck too
severely for the TCS to free
the vehicle, turn off the TCS
and use the rocking method.
See "Rocking the Vehicle to
Get It Out" later in this section.
{Warning
If the vehicle’s tires spin at
high speed, they can
explode, and you or others
could be injured. Spin the
wheels as little as possible
and avoid going above
56 km/h (35 mph).
Rocking the Vehicle to Get
it Out
Turn the steering wheel left
and right to clear the area
around the front wheels. Turn
off the TCS. Shift back and
forth between R (Reverse) and
a forward gear, spinning the
wheels as little as possible. To
prevent electric drive unit
wear, wait until the wheels
stop spinning before shifting
gears. Slowly spinning the
wheels in the forward and
reverse directions causes a
rocking motion that could free
the vehicle. If that does not
get the vehicle out after a few
tries, it might need to be
towed out. See Transporting a
Disabled Vehicle 0359.
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know
how much weight the
vehicle can carry. This
weight is called the vehicle
capacity weight and
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed
options. Two labels on the
vehicle may show how
much weight it may
properly carry, the Tire and
Loading Information label
and the Certification/Tire
label.
{Warning
Do not load the vehicle
any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR), or either
the maximum front or
rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). This can
cause systems to break
and change the way the
vehicle handles. This
could cause loss of
control and a crash.
Overloading can also
reduce stopping
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If the vehicle is brought to a
complete stop while the
Regen on Demand paddle is
applied, the vehicle will not
creep forward when the
paddle is released. The
accelerator pedal must be
pressed to move the vehicle
forward.
If the vehicle is on a steep
grade, the brake pedal must
be used to hold the vehicle.
When available regenerative
braking power is limited, the
hydraulic brakes may be
applied to make up the
difference.
Cruise control will turn off and
the brake lamps may come on
when this feature is activated.
Avoid using Regen on Demand
under slippery road conditions.
Use the brake pedal as the
primary braking device.Ride Control
Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction
Control System (TCS) and
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC). These systems
help limit wheel spin and assist
the driver in maintaining
control, especially on slippery
road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses any
of the drive wheels are
spinning or beginning to lose
traction. When this happens,
TCS applies the brakes to the
spinning wheels and reduces
vehicle power to limit
wheel spin.
StabiliTrak/ESC activates
when the vehicle senses a
difference between the
intended path and thedirection the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC
selectively applies braking
pressure to one or more of
the vehicle wheel brakes to
assist the driver in keeping the
vehicle on the intended path.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is
also on automatically when the
vehicle is started. See Trailer
Sway Control (TSC)
0304.
If cruise control is being used
and traction control or
StabiliTrak/ESC begins to limit
wheel spin, cruise control will
disengage. Cruise control may
be turned back on when road
conditions allow.
Both systems come on
automatically when the vehicle
is started and begins to move.
The systems may be heard or
felt while they are operating
or while performing diagnostic
checks. This is normal and
does not mean there is a
problem with the vehicle.

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It is recommended to leave
both systems on for normal
driving conditions, but it may
be necessary to turn TCS off
if the vehicle gets stuck in
sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If
the Vehicle Is Stuck0202 and
“Turning the Systems Off and
On” later in this section.
The indicator light for both
systems is in the instrument
cluster. This light:
.Flashes when TCS is limiting
wheel spin
.Flashes when StabiliTrak/
ESC is activated
.Turns on and stay on when
either system is not working
See Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light 0119. If either system fails to turn on
or to activate, a message
displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), and
dcomes on and stays on to
indicate that the system is
inactive and is not assisting
the driver in maintaining
control. Adjust driving
accordingly.
If
dcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the vehicle off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the vehicle.
4. Drive the vehicle.
If
dcomes on and stays on,
see your dealer as soon as
possible.
Turning the Systems Off
and On
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS
is off. The vehicle driveline
could be damaged.
To turn Traction (TCS) on and
off, in the virtual controls app
on the infotainment home
screen, select Virtual Controls
> DRIVE & PARK > Traction
Control. To turn StabiliTrak/
ESC on or off, select
Tnext to
the Traction Control menu.
The following options appear:
.Traction Control Off
.Traction Control and
ESC Off
.Traction Control and
ESC On
The traction off light
i
displays in the instrument
cluster when the traction
control is turned off. When the
traction control is turned back

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on, the traction off lighti
displayed in the instrument
cluster will turn off. See
Traction Off Light0119.
If TCS is actively limiting wheel
spin when disabled, the
system will not turn off until
the wheels stop spinning.
To turn StabiliTrak/ESC off,
select
Tnext to the Traction
Control menu. Select the
Traction Control and ESC Off
option. The StabiliTrak/ESC
off light
gwill display in the
instrument cluster. See
StabiliTrak OFF Light 0119.
TCS cannot be on when
StabiliTrak/ESC is off.
StabiliTrak/ESC will
automatically turn on if the
vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
(35 mph) and cannot be turned
off again until speed is
reduced. Traction control will
remain off.
The vehicle has a Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) feature and a
Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature. See Trailer Sway Control
(TSC)
0304 or
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 0218.
Entering Teen Driver will
automatically enable both TCS
and StabiliTrak/ESC, and
prevent these safety features
from being turned off. See
Teen Driver 0178.
Adding accessories can affect
the vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications
0 308.Driver Mode Control
Driver Mode Control allows
the driver to adjust the overall
driving experience by selecting
different modes. Driver Mode
Control has the following
modes: Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice,
and a customizable mode: My
mode. Driver mode availability
and affected vehicle
subsystems are dependent
upon trim level, region, and
optional features. If the vehicle is in Tour mode,
My mode, or Sport mode it will
stay in that mode through
future on/off cycles. If the
vehicle is in Snow/Ice mode, it
will return to Tour mode when
the vehicle is restarted. When
each mode is selected, a
unique and persistent
indicator is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Mode Activation
To activate each mode, open
the Drive Mode App on the
infotainment home screen.
Activate each mode by
selecting the mode icon.
Mode Descriptions
Tour Mode :
Use for normal
city and highway driving to
provide a smooth ride. This
setting provides balance
between comfort and
handling.
Sport Mode : Use where road
conditions or personal
preference demand a more
controlled response. Sport

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mode improves vehicle
handling and acceleration on
dry pavement. When active,
Sport mode modifies steering
efforts, pedal tuning, electric
vehicle sound enhancement
(EVSE), adaptive cruise
control, and suspension
tuning, if equipped.
Snow/Ice Mode :Snow/Ice
mode improves vehicle
acceleration on snow covered
roads. When active, Snow/Ice
mode adjusts pedal tuning to
optimize traction on slippery
surfaces. This can affect the
acceleration on dry asphalt.
Snow/Ice mode also modifies
electric All-Wheel Drive
(eAWD) and steering.
My Mode : My mode is used to
personalize everyday driving.
This mode allows the driver to
configure the vehicle
subsystem settings to their
driving preferences. My mode
remains active across on/off
cycles. Through the infotainment
display, the following vehicle
subsystems may be available
for customization in this mode:
Acceleration Feel :
Relaxed,
Tour, Sport
Brake Feel : Tour, Sport
Steering : Tour, Sport
Motor Sound : Tour, Sport
For a more detailed
description of each selectable
option, refer to “Drive Mode
Customization.”
Drive Mode Customization
The vehicle is equipped to
modify the following settings
based on vehicle content.
Through the infotainment
home screen, select Settings >
Vehicle > Drive Mode
Customization to personalize
My mode. These settings will
be retained over each on/off
cycle, and do not have to be
reset each time the vehicle is
started. Acceleration Feel :
Choose
how responsive you want
acceleration to feel. You can
adjust the accelerator pedal to
provide increased power.
Brake Feel : Brake response
settings adjust the brake
pedal response. Brake pedal
feel is less sensitive at lower
settings and more sensitive at
higher settings.
Motor Sound : Customize how
your vehicle sounds when you
are accelerating. Your electric
motor remains quiet outside
but the sound you hear inside
changes as you drive faster or
slower.
Steering : Choose how
responsive you want the
steering to feel. You can set
the steering wheel to provide
more feedback, which requires
more steering effort.

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Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise
Control (Advanced)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
allows the cruise control set
speed and following gap to be
selected. Read this entire
section before using this
system. The following gap is
the following time (or distance)
between your vehicle and a
vehicle detected directly
ahead in your path, moving in
the same direction. If no
vehicle is detected in your
path, ACC works like regular
cruise control. ACC uses a
camera and radar sensor(s) to
detect other vehicles. See
Radio Frequency Statement
0395.
If a vehicle is detected in your
path, ACC can apply
acceleration or limited,
moderate braking to maintain
the selected following gap. To
disengage ACC, apply the
brake. If ACC is controlling the vehicle speed when the
Traction Control System (TCS)
or StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system
activates, ACC may
automatically disengage. See
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
0221. When
road conditions allow ACC to
be safely used, ACC can be
turned back on.
Disabling the TCS or
StabiliTrak/ESC system will
disengage and prevent
engagement of ACC.
ACC can reduce the need for
you to frequently brake and
accelerate, especially when
used on expressways,
freeways, and interstate
highways. When used on other
roads, you may need to take
over the control of braking or
acceleration more often.
{Warning
ACC has limited braking
ability and may not have
time to slow the vehicle
down enough to avoid a
collision with another vehicle
you are following. This can
occur when vehicles
suddenly slow or stop
ahead, or enter your lane.
Also see “Alerting the
Driver” later in this section.
Complete attention is
always required while driving
and you should be ready to
take action and apply the
brakes. See Defensive
Driving 0196.
{Warning
ACC will not detect or brake
for children, pedestrians,
animals, or other objects.
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braking when passing a
vehicle or performing a lane
change. Always be ready to
manually accelerate or brake
to complete the pass or lane
change.
Stationary or Very
Slow-Moving Objects
{Warning
ACC may not detect and
react to stopped or
slow-moving vehicles ahead
of you. For example, the
system may not brake for a
vehicle it has never detected
moving. This can occur in
stop-and-go traffic or when
a vehicle suddenly appears
due to a vehicle ahead
changing lanes. Your vehicle
may not stop and could
cause a crash. Use caution
when using ACC. Your (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
complete attention is always
required while driving and
you should be ready to take
action and apply the brakes.
Irregular Objects
Affecting ACC
ACC may have difficulty
detecting the following
objects:
.Vehicles with cargo
extending from the back end.
.Non-standard shaped
vehicles, such as vehicle
transport, vehicles with a
side car fitted, or horse
carriages.
.Objects that are close to the
front of your vehicle.
ACC Automatically
Disengages
ACC may automatically
disengage and the driver will
need to manually apply the
brakes to slow the vehicle if:
.The sensors are blocked.
.The Traction Control System
(TCS) or StabiliTrak/ESC
system has activated or
been disabled.
.There is a fault in the
system.
.The radar falsely reports
blockage when driving in a
desert or remote area with
no other vehicles or
roadside objects.
.A DIC message may display
to indicate that ACC is
temporarily unavailable.
The ACC indicator will turn
white when ACC is no longer
active.
In some cases, when ACC is
temporarily unavailable,
regular cruise control may be
used. See “Switching Between
ACC and Regular Cruise
Control” previously in this
section. Always consider
driving conditions before using
either cruise control system.

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If TSC is enabled, the Traction
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak warning light will
flash on the instrument
cluster. Reduce vehicle speed
by gradually removing your
foot from the accelerator.
If trailer sway continues,
StabiliTrak can help slow the
vehicle down. TSC will not
function if StabiliTrak is turned
off. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0221.
{Warning
Trailer sway can result in a
crash and in serious injury or
death, even if the vehicle is
equipped with TSC.
If the trailer begins to sway,
reduce vehicle speed by
gradually removing your foot
from the accelerator. Then
pull over to check the trailer
and vehicle to help correct
possible causes, including an
improperly or overloaded
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Warning (Continued)
trailer, unrestrained cargo,
improper trailer hitch
configuration, or improperly
inflated or incorrect vehicle
or trailer tires. See Towing
Equipment0303 for trailer
ratings and hitch setup
recommendations.
Trailer Tires
Special Trailer (ST) tires differ
from vehicle tires. Trailer tires
are designed with stiff
sidewalls to help prevent sway
and to support heavy loads.
These features can make it
difficult to determine if the
trailer tire pressures are low
only based on a visual
inspection.
Always check all trailer tire
pressures before each trip
when the tires are cool. Low
trailer tire pressure is a
leading cause of trailer tire
blow-outs. Trailer tires deteriorate over
time. The trailer tire sidewall
will show the week and year
the tire was manufactured.
Many trailer tire
manufacturers recommend
replacing tires more than six
years old.
Overloading is another leading
cause of trailer tire blow-outs.
Never load your trailer with
more weight than the tires are
designed to support. The load
rating is located on the trailer
tire sidewall.
Always know the maximum
speed rating for the trailer
tires before driving. This may
be significantly lower than the
vehicle tire speed rating. The
speed rating may be on the
trailer tire sidewall. If the
speed rating is not shown, the
default trailer tire speed rating
is 105 km/h (65 mph).