Black plate (36,1)Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 10/5/129-36 Driving and OperatingStabiliTrak ® SystemThe vehicle has a vehicle stabilityenhancement system calledStabiliTrak. It is an advancedcomputer controlled system thatassists with directional control of thevehicle in difficult driving conditions.StabiliTrak activates when thecomputer senses a differencebetween the intended path, and thedirection the vehicle is actuallytraveling. StabiliTrak selectivelyapplies braking pressure at any oneof the vehicle's brakes to help steerthe vehicle in the intended direction.StabiliTrak is on automaticallywhenever the vehicle is started. Toassist with directional control of thevehicle, the system should alwaysbe left on.TCS/StabiliTrak LightWhen the stability control systemactivates, d flashes on theinstrument cluster. This also occurswhen traction control is activated.A noise may be heard or vibrationmay be felt in the brake pedal. Thisis normal. Continue to steer thevehicle in the intended direction.If there is a problem detected withStabiliTrak, a message is displayedon the Driver Information Center(DIC). See Ride Control SystemMessages on page 5‑40.When one of these messages isdisplayed and/or d comes on andstays on, the vehicle is safe to drivebut the system is not operational.Driving should be adjustedaccordingly.If d comes on and stays on, resetthe system:1. Stop the vehicle.2. Turn the engine off and wait15 seconds.3. Start the engine.If d still comes on and stays on at aspeed above 20 km/h (13 mph), seeyour dealer for service.
