Black plate (25,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 11/18/13Driving and Operating 9-25be exited with a second press of theM (Manual Mode) button. SeeManual Mode on page 9-25.{ CautionSpinning the tires or holding thevehicle in one place on a hillusing only the accelerator pedalmay damage the transmission.The repair will not be covered bythe vehicle warranty. If you arestuck, do not spin the tires. Whenstopping on a hill, use the brakesto hold the vehicle in place.While in Sport Mode, the vehiclemonitors driving behavior, andautomatically enables PerformanceShift Features when spirited drivingis detected. These features maintainlower transmission gears toincrease available engine brakingand improve acceleration response.The vehicle will exit these featuresand return to normal operation aftera short period when no spiriteddriving is detected. See Driver ModeControl on page 9-31.Manual ModeTap Shift{ CautionDriving with the engine at a highrpm without upshifting while usingTap Shift, could damage thevehicle. Always upshift whennecessary while using Tap Shift.Vehicles with Tap Shift havecontrols on the back of the steeringwheel to manually shift theautomatic transmission.To enter Permanent Tap Shift Mode:1. With the shift lever in D (Drive),press the M (Manual Mode)button on the top of the shiftlever. While in Tap Shift Mode,the M of the PRNDM section ofthe instrument cluster willbecome highlighted, and thecurrent gear is indicated.2. Tap the left control to downshift,and the right control to upshift.3. To exit, press the M (ManualMode) button a second time.
