Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (5,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/22/12Driving and Operating 9-52. Turn the steering wheel aboutone-eighth of a turn, until theright front tire contacts thepavement edge.3. Turn the steering wheel to gostraight down the roadway.Loss of ControlSkiddingThere are three types of skids thatcorrespond to the vehicle's threecontrol systems:. Braking Skid — wheels are notrolling.. Steering or Cornering Skid —too much speed or steering in acurve causes tires to slip andlose cornering force.. Acceleration Skid — too muchthrottle causes the drivingwheels to spin.Defensive drivers avoid most skidsby taking reasonable care suited toexisting conditions, and by notoverdriving those conditions. Butskids are always possible.If the vehicle starts to slide, followthese suggestions:. Ease your foot off theaccelerator pedal and steer theway you want the vehicle to go.The vehicle may straighten out.Be ready for a second skid if itoccurs.. Slow down and adjust yourdriving according to weatherconditions. Stopping distancecan be longer and vehiclecontrol can be affected whentraction is reduced by water,snow, ice, gravel, or othermaterial on the road. Learn torecognize warning clues — suchas enough water, ice, or packedsnow on the road to make amirrored surface — and slowdown when you have any doubt.. Try to avoid sudden steering,acceleration, or braking,including reducing vehicle speedby shifting to a lower gear. Anysudden changes could causethe tires to slide.Remember: Antilock brakes helpavoid only the braking skid.Competitive DrivingCompetitive driving may affect thevehicle warranty. See the warrantybook before using the vehicle forcompetitive driving.Notice: If you use your vehiclefor competitive driving, theengine may use more oil than itwould with normal use. Low oillevels can damage the engine. Besure to check the oil level oftenduring competitive driving andkeep the level at or near theupper mark that shows the properoperating range on the engine oildipstick. For information on howto add oil, see Engine Oil onpage 10‑9.