traction control CADILLAC CTS 2014 Convenience & Personalization Guide

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Cruise Control/Voice Recognition/Heated Steering Wheel♦ Buttons
Memory Seat
Buttons
Turn Signal Lever/Exterior Lamps
Control
Manual Shift
Paddles
Audio Steering Wheel Controls/ 5-way Control
Power Rake/ Telescope Steering Wheel Control♦
Instrument Cluster/Driver Information
Center
Engine Start/Stop Button
Electric Parking Brake
Switch
Power Mirror Controls
Review this guide for an overview of some important features in your Cadillac CTS. 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
Hazard Warning Flashers/Lane Departure
Warning Buttons
Heated/ Ventilated Seat Buttons♦
Climate ControlsTraction Control and StabiliTrak Button/Driver Mode Control
Windshield Wipers
Lever
CUE Touch
Screen
Audio System
Controls
Glove Box/Parking Assist/Automatic Parking Assist♦ Buttons
Head-Up Display
Controls♦

The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system assists with directional control 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 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.