Black plate (35,1)Cadillac ATS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-6441895) - 2014 -CRC - 8/7/13Driving and Operating 9-35Snow/Ice ModeUse when more traction is neededduring slippery conditions. Thetransmission will use 2 (Second)gear instead of 1 (First) gear whenaccelerating from a stop. Thevehicle will upshift normally whenthe vehicle is moving.When selected, the Snow/Ice modeindicator will display in the DIC.This feature is not intended for usewhen the vehicle is stuck in sand,mud, ice, snow or gravel. If thevehicle becomes stuck, see If theVehicle Is Stuck on page 9-9.Limited-Slip Rear AxleVehicles with a limited-slip rear axlecan give more traction on snow,mud, ice, sand or gravel. Whentraction is low, this feature allowsthe drive wheel with the mosttraction to move the vehicle. Thelimited-slip rear axle also gives thedriver enhanced control whencornering hard or completing amanoeuvre, such as a lane change.Limited-slip rear axle fluid should bechanged at intervals listed inScheduled Maintenance onpage 11-1.Cruise Control{ WarningCruise control can be dangerouswhere you cannot drive safely ata steady speed. Do not use thecruise control on winding roads orin heavy traffic.Cruise control can be dangerouson slippery roads. On such roads,fast changes in tyre traction cancause excessive wheel slip, andyou could lose control. Do not usecruise control on slippery roads.With cruise control, a speed ofabout 40 km/h (25 mph) or morecan be maintained without keepingyour foot on the accelerator. Cruisecontrol does not work at speedsbelow about 40 km/h (25 mph).If the brakes are applied, the cruisecontrol disengages.
