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 congured
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
buon on the center
console to view the
current mode.
2. Press the
buon 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 throle progression for added traction.
Customization Mode allows the engine sound, steering and
suspension seings to be customized to the driver’s preference.
ese seings override the other Driver Modes. To change the
seings, go to Seings > 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 Eort) Tour Sport Track Tour
Magnetic Ride Control Tour Sport Track Tour
Motorized Safety Belts
(CTS-V)
Electronic Limited Slip
Dierential (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 buon twice to activate
PTM.
2. Press the
buon on the center con
sole toselect one of the
ve available modes. Mode
selections are shown on the
instrument cluster display.
PTM MODES
WET (Active Handling On)
isfordamp tracks and/or
cold tire conditions.
StabiliTrak is on.
DRY (Active Handling On)
sets the traction control
for dryconditions and puts
StabiliTrak in a more aggres
sive Sport seing.
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
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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
theclutch pedal, select 1st gear, press the accelerator pedal to
wide open throle, 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 throle, and then release the brake pedal while fully press
ing the accelerator pedal.
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♦ Optional equipment
CTS-V instrument cluster display
3
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.