Black plate (33,1)Cadillac CTS Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6081492) - 2014 - CRC 2nd Edition - 11/18/13Driving and Operating 9-33Snow/Ice ModeUse when more traction is neededduring slippery conditions. Thetransmission will use 2 (Second)gear instead of 1 (First) gear whenaccelerating from a stop. Thevehicle will upshift normally whenthe vehicle is moving. TheLF3 models will use a differentaccelerator pedal map instead ofusing 2 (Second) gear from stop.The accelerator pedal will reduceengine torque at small pedal inputs.The transmission will also shiftdifferently to assist in maintainingtraction.When selected, the Snow/Ice Modeindicator will display in the DIC.This feature is not intended for usewhen the vehicle is stuck in sand,mud, ice, snow, or gravel. If thevehicle becomes stuck, see If theVehicle Is Stuck on page 9-10.Track Mode (LF3 Only)Use when maximum vehiclehandling is desired.When selected, the Track Modeindicator will display in the DIC.When in Track Mode, the automatictransmission and steering willfunction similar to Sport Mode. Theaccelerator pedal is adjusted to givemaximum control during the highestlevel of spirited driving. TheMagneRide will be set to theoptimum level for vehicleresponsiveness. Competitive DrivingMode can be accessed throughthis mode.Competitive Driving Mode(LF3 Only)To select this optional handlingmode, press the Y button quicklytwo times and the DIC will displaythe appropriate message. While inthe Competitive Driving Mode, thetraction off light i and StabiliTrakOFF light g will come on in theinstrument cluster. TCS does notlimit wheel spin, the ElectronicLimited-Slip Differential (ELSD)allows increased vehicle agility, andmore effort is required to turn thesteering wheel. See “Limited–SlipDifferential (LF3 Only)” following.Adjust your driving accordingly.Press the Y button again, or turnthe ignition to ACC/ACCESSORYand restart the vehicle, to turn TCSback on. The traction off light i andStabiliTrak OFF light g will go out inthe instrument cluster.{ CautionWhen traction control is turnedoff, or Competitive Driving Modeis active, it is possible to losetraction.
