Black plate (34,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V (Europe LHD) Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/26/129-34 Driving and OperatingIf StabiliTrak needs to be turned off,press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrakbutton until the StabiliTrak Off lightcomes on and the appropriate DICmessage displays. Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn bothsystems back on.If cruise control is being used whenthe StabiliTrak activates, the cruisecontrol will automatically disengage.When road conditions allow,reengage the cruise control. SeeCruise Control on page 9‑35.Competitive Driving ModeTo select this optional handlingmode, press the TCS/StabiliTrakbutton quickly two times andSTABILITRAK COMPETITIVEMODE displays in the DriverInformation Centre (DIC). While inthe StabiliTrak Competitive Mode,the StabiliTrak Off light comes on,TCS does not limit wheel spin, andmore effort is required to turn thesteering wheel. Adjust your drivingaccordingly.Press the TCS/StabiliTrak buttonagain or turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY and restart thevehicle, to turn TCS back on andturn the TCS/StabiliTrak warninglight off.Notice: When traction control isturned off or Competitive DrivingMode is active, it is possible tolose traction. If you attempt toshift with the drive wheelsspinning with a loss of traction, itis possible to cause damage tothe transmission. Do not attemptto shift when the drive wheels donot have traction. Damage causedby misuse of the vehicle is notcovered. See the warranty bookfor additional information.Magnetic Ride ControlWith this feature on the CTS-V, theMagnetic Ride Control systemadjusts the ride of the vehicle toTour or Sport modes. Magnetic RideControl monitors the suspensionsystem to determine the propersystem response.TOUR: Use for normal city andhighway driving. This settingprovides a smooth, soft ride.SPORT: Use where road conditionsor personal preference demandmore control. This setting providesmore “feel,” or response to roadconditions.The setting can be changed at anytime. Based on road conditions,steering wheel angle and thevehicle speed, the systemautomatically adjusts to provide thebest handling while providing asmooth ride. The Tour and Sportmodes will feel similar on a smoothroad. Select a new setting wheneverdriving conditions change.
