
Cadillac XT5 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
16406251) - 2023 - CRC - 3/25/22
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Driving and Operating
spinning wheels and reduces
engine power to limit
wheel spin.
StabiliTrak/ESC activates
when the system senses a
discrepancy between the
intended path and the
direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC
selectively applies braking
pressure at any one of the
vehicle's brakes to help steer
the vehicle in the direction
which you are steering.
If cruise control is being used
and traction control or
StabiliTrak/ESC begins to limit
wheel spin, cruise control will
disengage. Cruise control may
be turned back on when road
conditions allow. TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC will
automatically turn on when
cruise control is set.
Both systems come on
automatically when the vehicle
is started and begins to move.
The systems may be heard or
felt while they are operating
or while performing diagnostic
checks. This is normal and
does not mean there is a
problem with the vehicle.
It is recommended to leave
both systems on for normal
driving conditions, but it may
be necessary to turn TCS off
if the vehicle gets stuck in
sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If
the Vehicle Is Stuck
246 and
“
Turning the Systems Off and
On
”
later in this section.
The indicator light for both
systems is in the instrument
cluster. This light will:
.
Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin
.
Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC
is activated
.
Turn on and stay on when
either system is not working
If either system fails to turn on
or to activate, a message may
display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), and
d
comes on and stays on to
indicate that the system is
inactive and is not assisting
the driver in maintaining
control. The vehicle is safe to
drive, but driving should be
adjusted accordingly.
If
d
comes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and
wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle. If
d
comes
on and stays on, the vehicle
may need more time to
diagnose the problem. If the
condition persists, see your
dealer.