Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-12470572) -
2019 - crc - 6/21/18
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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.
Wet or damp conditions only
—
not intended for use in heavy rain
or standing water.
.
StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine
power is reduced based on
conditions.
PERF TRAC 2
–
DRY ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
.
For use by less experienced drivers
or while learning a new track.
.
Dry conditions only.
.
StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine
power is slightly reduced.
PERF TRAC 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/ESC is on and more
engine power is available than in
mode 2.
PERF TRAC 4
–
SPORT ACTIVE
HANDLING OFF
.
For use by drivers who are familiar
with the track.
.
Dry conditions only.
.
Requires more driving skill than
modes 2 or 3.
.
StabiliTrak/ESC is off and available
engine power is the same as
mode 3.
PERF TRAC 5
–
RACE ACTIVE
HANDLING OFF
.
For use by experienced drivers
who are familiar with the track.
.
Dry conditions only.
.
Requires more driving skill than in
other modes.
.
StabiliTrak/ESC is off and engine
power is available for maximum
cornering speed.
Press and release
Y
to turn off PTM
and return to the traction control and
StabiliTrak/ESC systems. The traction
off light
i
and StabiliTrak/ESC OFF
light
g
will go out.
Launch Control (V-Series Only)
A Launch Control feature is available,
within Competitive Driving Mode or
Performance Traction Management
(V-Series), to allow the driver to
achieve high levels of vehicle
acceleration in a straight line. Launch
Control is a form of traction control
that manages tire spin while
launching the vehicle. This feature is
intended for use during closed course
race events where consistent zero to
60 and quarter mile times are
desirable.
Launch Control is only available when
the following criteria are met:
.
Competitive Driving Mode is
selected or any of the Performance
Traction Management modes are
selected (V-Series). The TCS light
comes on the instrument panel
and the appropriate DIC message
displays.
.
The vehicle is not moving.
.
The steering wheel is pointing
straight.