Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9159276) - 2016 - crc - 10/5/15
Driving and Operating
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Ride Control systems to provide
improved and consistent
performance when cornering. The
amount of available engine power is
based on the mode selected, track
conditions, driver skill, and the
radius of each corner.
This light is on when the vehicle is
in the PTM mode.
To select this optional handling
mode, the vehicle mode must be
Track. Then quickly press the TCS/
StabiliTrak
Y
button on the center
console two times.
PERFORMANCE TRACTION 1 -
WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON
displays in the DIC.
When PTM is active, the up and
down buttons will no longer change
Drive Modes, but instead change
PTM modes.
To select a mode while in PTM,
press the Driver Mode Control/PTM
buttons on the center console.
To experience the performance
benefit of this system, after entering
a curve and at the point where
normal acceleration occurs, fully
push the accelerator pedal. The
PTM system will modify the level of
engine power for a smooth and
consistent corner exit.
The PTM system contains five
modes. These modes are selected
by pressing the Driver Mode
Control/PTM buttons on the center
console. Scroll up or down through
modes 1-5 by pressing the MODE
SELECT up and down buttons The
following is a DIC display
description and the recommended
usage of each mode:
PERFORMANCE TRACTION 1
–
WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON
.
Intended for all driver skill levels.
.
Wet or damp conditions only
—
not intended for use in heavy
rain or standing water.
.
StabiliTrak is on and engine
power is reduced based on
conditions.
PERFORMANCE TRACTION 2
–
DRY ACTIVE HANDLING ON
.
For use by less experienced
drivers or while learning a new
track.
.
Dry conditions only.
.
StabiliTrak is on and engine
power is slightly reduced.
PERFORMANCE TRACTION 3
–
SPORT ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
.
For use by drivers who are
familiar with the track.
.
Dry conditions only.
.
Requires more driving skill than
mode 2.
.
StabiliTrak is on and more
engine power is available than in
mode 2.
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