traction control CADILLAC ATS 2014 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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Electric Park Brake Switch♦
Instrument Panel Brightness
Control
Turn Signal Lever/Exterior
Lamps Control
Instrument Cluster/Driver Information
Center
Cruise Control/Phone Buttons
Rake/Telescope Steering Column Adjuster
Windshield Wipers
Lever
Audio Steering Wheel Controls/ 5-way Controller
Head-Up Display
Controls♦
Power Mirrors Control
Review this guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac ATS. Some optional equipment (denoted by ♦) described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual.
Instrument Panel
CUE Touch
Screen♦
Traction Control and StabiliTrak/Driving Mode Buttons
Heated Seat Buttons♦/Climate Controls
Storage Compartment Access♦ (behind control panel)
Engine Start/Stop
Button
Audio System
Controls♦
CD Player♦ (in Glove
Box)
Hazard Warning Flashers
Lane Departure Warning♦/
Park Assist Buttons♦

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Instrument Cluster
Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster.
StabiliTrak Off
Low Tire Pressure
Electric Parking Brake Service
Antilock Brake System Warning
Airbag Readiness
Brake System Warning
High Beam Headlamps
Lane Departure Warning
Forward Collision Alert
StabiliTrak/Traction Control Engaged
Engine Oil Pressure Warning
Security Notification
Lights On Reminder
Charging System Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Engine Coolant Temperature
Safety Belt Reminder
Adaptive Forward Lighting Activated
PARK Electric Parking Brake Set
Check Engine Warning
Traction Control Off
Cruise Control Activated
Adaptive Cruise Control Activated
Symbols
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.

The traction control
system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak
system assists with the stability of the vehicle in difficult 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 on the instrument cluster will illuminate.
Press the button again to turn on traction control.
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. Pull 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 select Touring (default at each ignition cycle), Sport, or Snow/Ice♦ modes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.