Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9659146) - 2017 - crc - 11/20/15Driving and Operating 2053. To exit, pull back on the shiftlever a second time. The D inthe shift pattern will illuminatein red, and the M will switch towhite.With the transmission in D (Drive)and not in Permanent Tap ShiftMode, the Tap Shift controls willactivate a temporary tap manualshift mode, allowing thetransmission to be manually shifted.Automatic shifts return after nomanual shifts have been done forseven to 10 seconds. TheTemporary Tap Shift Mode can alsobe deactivated by holding the rightupshift control briefly.While using Tap Shift, the vehiclewill have firmer, quicker shifting.This can be used for sport driving orwhen climbing or descending hills,to stay in gear longer, or todownshift for more power or enginebraking.The transmission will only allowshifting into gears appropriate forthe vehicle speed and enginerevolutions per minute (rpm). Thetransmission will not automaticallyshift to the next lower gear if theengine rpm is too high, nor to thenext higher gear when the maximumengine rpm is reached.If shifting is prevented for anyreason, a SHIFT DENIED messagewill be displayed in the instrumentcluster. See TransmissionMessages 0 152.When accelerating the vehicle froma stop in snowy and icy conditions,it is suggested to shift into secondgear. A higher gear allows thevehicle to gain more traction onslippery surfaces.Drive SystemsAll-Wheel DriveVehicles with this feature canoperate in All-Wheel Drive (AWD)Mode. See Driver ModeControl 0 211.Press MODE to activate AWD. AWDis active in both AWD and SportModes.The AWD system delivers power toall four wheels and the systemadjusts as needed to improvetraction.
