Cadillac CTS-V 2017 Convenience Personalization Guide

2017
V-Series Convenience & Personalization Guide
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Review this guide for an overview of some important performance features in your Cadillac ATS-V or CTS-V. Not all vehicles are congured with the same optional equipment. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual.
DRIVER MODE CONTROL
V
-Series models include four selectable driver modes that adjust how the vehicle performs by changing the various vehicle control systems based on driving preferences, weather or road conditions.
1. Press the MODE
buon on the center
console to view the current mode.
2. Press the
buon again to
MODE
scroll through the four available modes.
DRIVER MODES
Tour Mode (default mode at
ATS-V Driver Mode Control buttons
each ignition cycle) provides smooth, precise handling and a comfortable ride for every
-
day driving. Sport Mode delivers a more
engaging driving experience, with changes to the steering, transmission, suspension and other control systems.
CTS-V Driver Mode Control buttons
Track Mode delivers maxi
­mum performance and feed­back for the most engaging driving experience, including electronic sound enhancement and launch control. Track mode also enables Performance Traction Management.
Snow/Ice Mode is intended for slippery driving conditions with a
unique throle progression for added traction.
Customization Mode allows the engine sound, steering and
suspension seings to be customized to the driver’s preference. ese seings override the other Driver Modes. To change the seings, go to Seings > Driving Mode on the infotainment screen.
Mode Summary TOUR SPORT TRACK SNOW/ICE
Throttle Progression Tour Tour Track Snow/Ice
Transmission Shift Mode Tour Sport/Track Sport/Track Tour
Electronic Sound Enhancement/Exhaust Valve Calibration
Steering (Assist Eort) Tour Sport Track Tour
Magnetic Ride Control Tour Sport Track Tour
Motorized Safety Belts (CTS-V)
Electronic Limited Slip Dierential (E-LSD)
Launch Control
Traction Control and StabiliTrak
Performance Traction Management (PTM)
2
Tour Sport Track Tour
Tour Tour Track Tour
Tour Tour
Not
Available
Available
Not Available Available
Tour Tour
Not
Not Available Available
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
Tuned by
Mode
PTM
Available
Tour
Not
Available
Tour
Not
Available
PERFORMANCE TRACTION MANAGEMENT
Performance Traction Management (PTM) is a traction, stability and chassis mode control system accessed through the Track mode
(see Driver Mode Control on page 2).
1. Once in Track mode, press
Traction Control
the
O buon twice to activate
PTM.
2. Press the
buon on the center con sole toselect one of the ve available modes. Mode
selections are shown on the instrument cluster display.
PTM MODES
WET (Active Handling On)
isfordamp tracks and/or
cold tire conditions. StabiliTrak is on.
DRY (Active Handling On) sets the traction control
for dryconditions and puts
StabiliTrak in a more aggres
sive Sport seing.
SPORT 1 (Active Handling On) adds more slippage to the
traction control and provides less StabiliTrak control.
MODE
-
ATS-V Traction Control O button
CTS-V Traction Control O button
-
SPORT 2 (Active Handling O) adds to the potential for faster lap times by keeping aggressive slip targets for traction control and
turning o StabiliTrak.
CE (Active Handling O) allows for more driver control and maximum lap times. Launch Control is tuned for treated surfaces at drag strips. Traction control at higher speeds is tuned to allow higher slip targets than the lower modes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
LAUNCH CONTROL
Launch Control is a form of traction control that manages tire spin while launching the vehicle to help achieve high levels of vehicle acceleration in a straight line. It is intended for use during closed course race events where consistent 0-to-60 and quarter-mile times are desired.
Launch Control is automatically activated when the vehicle is in
Track mode and any of the ve Performance Traction Management
modes are activated.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (ATS-V ONLY)
To use Launch Control with a manual transmission, depress
theclutch pedal, select 1st gear, press the accelerator pedal to wide open throle, and then release the clutch pedal while fully
pressing the accelerator pedal.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (ATS-V AND CTS-V)
To use Launch Control with an automatic transmission, rmly
depress the brake pedal, press the accelerator pedal to wide
open throle, and then release the brake pedal while fully press
ing the accelerator pedal.
-
Optional equipment
CTS-V instrument cluster display
3
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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