Cadillac ATS/ATS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956102) - 2017 - crc - 5/11/16
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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PERFORMANCE TRACTION 3 -
SPORT 1
(V-Series Only)
This message displays when this
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) mode is selected. The TCS and
StabiliTrak OFF cluster lights will also
be on when this mode is selected.
Launch Control is available when this
mode is selected. In this mode, the
Traction Control and Active Handling
System are available but intended for
use on dry race track conditions.
Adjust your driving accordingly. See
“
Performance Traction Management
(V-Series Only)
”
under
PERFORMANCE TRACTION 4 -
SPORT 2
(V-Series Only)
This message displays when this
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) mode is selected. The TCS and
StabiliTrak OFF cluster lights will also
be on when this mode is selected.
Launch Control is available when this
mode is selected. In this mode, the
Traction Control is available but
intended for use on dry race track
conditions. The Active Handling
System is disabled when this mode is
selected. This mode will require more
driver skill than modes 1
–
3. Adjust
your driving accordingly. See
“
Performance Traction Management
(V-Series Only)
”
under
.
PERFORMANCE TRACTION 5 -
RACE
(V-Series Only)
This message displays when this
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) mode is selected. The TCS and
StabiliTrak OFF cluster lights will also
be on when this mode is selected.
Launch Control is available when this
mode is selected. In this mode, the
Traction Control is available but
intended for use on dry race track
conditions. The Active Handling
System is disabled when this mode is
selected. This mode will require more
driver skill than modes 1
–
4. Adjust
your driving accordingly. See
“
Performance Traction Management
(V-Series Only)
”
under
.
REAR AXLE OFF
When this message is displayed, the
vehicle
’
s handling capabilities will be
reduced during severe maneuvers.
StabiliTrak will be affected. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control
SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
This message displays if a problem
occurs with the All-Wheel-Drive
(AWD) system. The vehicle will run in
2WD. This could be caused by:
.
An electronics problem
.
Worn out or overheated clutch
plates
.
Various electrical issues
The system may need service. See
your dealer.
SERVICE REAR AXLE
If there is a problem detected with the
Electronic Limited-Slip Rear Axle, this
message displays. When displayed, the
system is not operational and driving
should be adjusted accordingly. Take
the vehicle to your dealer for service
as soon as possible.