Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-9367723) -2016 - CRC - 10/9/15204 Driving and Operatinglever. M (Manual Mode) allows thedriver to select gears appropriate forcurrent driving conditions. M(Manual Mode) Can be exited with asecond press of the M (ManualMode) button. See ManualMode 0 204.CautionSpinning the tyres 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 tyres. Whenstopping on a hill, use the brakesto hold the vehicle in place.While in Sport Mode, the vehiclemonitors driving behaviour, 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 0 211.Manual ModeTap ShiftCautionDriving 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 gear lever in D(Drive), press the M (ManualMode) button on the top of thegear lever. While in Tap ShiftMode, the M of the PRNDMsection of the instrumentcluster will become highlighted,and the current gear isindicated.2. Tap the left control to downshiftand the right control to upshift.3. To exit, press the M (ManualMode) button a second time.
