Cadillac 2010 CTS, Owner'S Manual

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Driving and Operating 8-39
When the system activates, the
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak warning light flashes on
the instrument panel. A noise may
be heard or a vibration may be felt
in the brake pedal. This is normal.
Continue to steer the vehicle in the
intended direction.
If there is a problem detected
with StabiliTrak, SERVICE
STABILITRAK displays on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) and
the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light
comes on the instrument panel
cluster. When this message and
warning light displays, the system is
not operational. Driving should be
adjusted accordingly. See
Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 4
‑ 31 and Messages and
Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
®
Light on page 4 ‑ 28 for
more information.
The TCS/StabiliTrak button is
located on the instrument
panel (CTS) or the steering
wheel (CTS-V).
StabiliTrak comes on automatically
whenever the vehicle is started.
The system should be left on to help
assist with directional control of the
vehicle. If StabiliTrak needs to be
turned off, press and hold the
TCS/StabiliTrak button until the
TCS/StabiliTrak warning light comes
on and STABILITRAK OFF comes
on the DIC. More steering effort is
required when the system is
turned off.
If cruise control is being used when
the StabiliTrak activates, the cruise
control will automatically disengage.
When road conditions allow,
reengage the cruise control.
See
Cruise Control on page 8 ‑ 41
for more information.