Black plate (36,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 20129-36 Driving and OperatingIf you get too close to the vehiclein front of you, there will not beenough time to apply the brakes ifthat vehicle suddenly slows orstops. Always leave enough roomup ahead to stop, even with ABS.Using ABSDo not pump the brakes. Just holdthe brake pedal down firmly and letABS work. You might hear the ABSpump or motor operating and feelthe brake pedal pulsate, but this isnormal.Braking in EmergenciesABS allows the driver to steer andbrake at the same time. In manyemergencies, steering can helpmore than even the very bestbraking.Parking Brake (Manual)The parking brake pedal is locatedon the lower portion of theinstrument panel to the left of thesteering wheel.To set the parking brake, hold thebrake pedal down, then push theparking brake pedal down.If the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light on theinstrument panel cluster shouldcome on. If it does not, youneed to have the vehicle serviced.See Brake System Warning Light onpage 5‑23 for more information.To release the parking brake,pull the release lever located to theleft of the steering wheel on theinstrument panel.Notice: Driving with the parkingbrake on can overheat the brakesystem and cause prematurewear or damage to brake systemparts. Make sure that the parkingbrake is fully released and thebrake warning light is off beforedriving.
