Cadillac CTS 2014 Owner's Manual

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Black plate (34,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6014443) - 2014 - CRC - 4/3/139-34 Driving and OperatingRemember: ABS does not changethe time needed to get a foot up tothe brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you,there will not be enough time toapply the brakes if that vehiclesuddenly slows or stops. Alwaysleave enough room up ahead tostop, 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 you to steer and brakeat the same time. In manyemergencies, steering can helpmore than even the very bestbraking.Parking Brake (Manual)The parking brake pedal is on thelower portion of the instrument panelto the left of the steering 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 cluster should come on.If it does not, you need to have thevehicle serviced. See Brake SystemWarning Light on page 5-22 formore information.To release the parking brake, pullthe release lever to the left of thesteering wheel on the instrumentpanel.{ CautionDriving with the parking brake oncan overheat the brake systemand cause premature wear ordamage to brake system parts.Make sure that the parking brakeis fully released and the brakewarning light is off before driving.