2019 CADILLAC CT6 steering wheel

Cadillac CT6 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-12533370) -
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The Driver Mode Control has multiple
modes: Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice, and
Track. The Track Mode is available for
V-Series models only. All modes have
preset vehicle settings for use in
different driving conditions. For
further detail see“Mode Description ”.
To activate a mode, press
yorzon
the MODE switch to make a mode
selection in the instrument cluster.
Every press will scroll to the next
available mode. When a mode is
selected, a unique and persistent
indicator will display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Mode Description
The following describes the modes
that can be selected in further detail.
Tour Mode
Use for normal city and highway
driving to provide a smooth, soft ride.
This setting provides a balanced
setting between comfort and handling.
This is the standard mode. For further
details on Tour Mode, see “Driver
Mode Selector Attributes Affected ”.
Sport Mode
Use where road conditions or personal
preference demand a more controlled
response.
When selected, the Sport Mode
indicator light will display in the
instrument cluster. In this mode, the vehicle monitors
driving behaviors and automatically
enables Performance Shift Features
when spirited driving is detected.
These features maintain lower
transmission gears to increase
available engine braking and improve
acceleration response. The vehicle will
exit these features and return to
normal operation after a short period
when no spirited driving is detected.
The steering including Active Rear
Steer (if equipped), will change to
provide more precise control. If the
vehicle has Magnetic Ride Control, the
suspension will change to provide
better cornering performance. If the
vehicle is equipped with AWD, Sport
Mode sends more torque to the rear
wheels.
For further details on Sport Mode, see
“Driver Mode Selector Attributes
Affected”.

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Snow/Ice Mode
Snow/Ice Mode is used for slippery
surfaces to help control wheel speed.
This can compromise the acceleration
on dry asphalt. Use when maximum
vehicle handling is desired. Snow/Ice
Mode will use a different accelerator
pedal map to optimize traction on a
slippery surface. The accelerator pedal
will reduce engine torque at small
pedal inputs.
When selected, the Snow/Ice Mode
indicator light will display in the
instrument cluster.This feature is not intended for use
when the vehicle is stuck in sand,
mud, ice, snow, or gravel. If the
vehicle becomes stuck, see
If the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0196.
If the vehicle is equipped with AWD,
Snow/Ice Mode will provide more
torque to the front wheels.
For further details on Snow/Ice Mode,
see “Driver Mode Selector Attributes
Affected”.
Track Mode (V-Series Only)
Use when maximum vehicle handling
is desired.
When selected, the Track Mode
indicator will display in the
instrument cluster.
When in Track Mode, the automatic
transmission and the accelerator pedal
is adjusted to give maximum control
during the highest level of spirited
driving. The Magnetic Ride Control
and steering will be set to the
optimum level for vehicle
responsiveness.

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Driver Mode Selector Attributes Affected
The different modes features are shown below. Not all vehicles have all features, depending on the vehicle options.Modes: TOUR DefaultSPORT TRACK SNOW/ICE
Throttle Progression Tour Tour Track Snow/Ice
Transmission Shift Mode Tour Sport Track Tour
Engine Sound Tour Sport Track Tour
Steering Tour Sport Track Tour
Suspension (if equipped with Magnetic Ride) Tour Sport Track Tour
Traction and Stability Control Tour Tour Track Tour
Throttle Progression
Adjusts throttle sensitivity by
selecting how quick or slow the
throttle reacts to input.
. Snow/Ice - The accelerator pedal
will reduce engine torque at small
pedal inputs. This allows better
wheel control on slippery surfaces.
. Track - The accelerator pedal is
adjusted to give maximum control
during the highest level of spirited
driving. Transmission Shift Mode
Sport or Track
–Performance Shift
Features are enabled in Sport and
Track. Performance Shift Features
include Performance Algorithm
Liftfoot and Performance Algorithm
Shift. Performance Algorithm Liftfoot
(PAL) allows the transmission to hold
the current gear after a quick release
of a heavily applied accelerator pedal.
This provides greater engine braking
and enhanced vehicle control without
using the paddles. Performance Algorithm Shift (PAS) recognizes
aggressive cornering, heavy braking,
and high acceleration to select and
hold lower gears when not using
paddles.
When PAL/PAS is activated, there is
an additional green gear symbol which
appears in the instrument cluster
display. See
Gear Shifting Light 0144.

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Engine Sound
Adjusts the volume of engine noise.
Adjusts the volume of engine noise
from quietest in Tour mode to most
robust in Track mode.
Steering
Adjusts from a lighter steering feel in
Tour Mode to reduced assist in Sport
and Track Mode for more
steering feel.
Suspension (if equipped with
Magnetic Ride)
Adjusts the shock dampening
firmness from a comfort tune in Tour
Mode to an optimized responsiveness
tune in Sport and Track.
Traction and Stability Control
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) can be turned off by pressing
and holding the button for
five seconds.Driver Mode Customization
The Engine Sound Management,
steering, and suspension drive modes
can be set to the driver’s preference.
See
“Driving Mode ”under Vehicle
Personalization 0157.
When in the Track main vehicle mode,
you cannot overwrite the Steering or
Suspension settings. These settings
are designed to interact with the
advanced functions in the Track Mode
and cannot be overwritten.
The selections made in the Driving
Mode menu overwrite the main
vehicle mode selection via the buttons
or switch on the center console. In
order to customize and overwrite,
select one of the three settings by
touching the infotainment display.
When in the customization screen for
each system, select one of the
available options:
• Auto (Follows the MODE switch)
• Tour
• Sport
• Track (V-Series only) The default will be to follow the
vehicle MODE switch settings, but the
main vehicle mode selection for the
currently selected system can be
overwritten using this menu. The
settings selected in this menu will set
the vehicle behavior in all selected
vehicle modes, and will be retained
over each ignition cycle. They do not
have to be reset each time the vehicle
is started.
Locking Rear Axle
Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle
can give more traction on snow, mud,
ice, sand, or gravel. When traction is
low, this feature allows the drive
wheel with the most traction to move
the vehicle. The limited-slip rear axle
also gives the driver enhanced control
when cornering hard or completing a
maneuver, such as a lane change. For
vehicles with limited-slip rear axle, the
rear axle fluid should be changed. See
Maintenance Schedule
0383.

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.Press and hold SET− until the
desired lower speed is reached,
then release it.
. To decrease speed in smaller
increments, press SET− to the first
detent. For each press, the vehicle
goes about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower.
. To decrease speed in larger
increments, press SET− to the
second detent. For each press, the
vehicle speed decreases to the
next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer.
. To decrease speed while the
vehicle is stopped, press SET−
until the desired set speed is
displayed.
Selecting the Follow Distance Gap
When a slower moving vehicle is
detected ahead within the selected
following gap, ACC will adjust the
vehicle's speed and attempt to
maintain the follow distance gap
selected. Press[on the steering wheel to
adjust the following gap. Each press
cycles the gap button through three
settings: Far, Medium, or Near.
When pressed, the current gap setting
displays briefly on the instrument
cluster and HUD. The gap setting will
be maintained until it is changed.
Since each gap setting corresponds to
a following time (Far, Medium,
or Near), the following distance will
vary based on vehicle speed. The
faster the vehicle speed, the further
back your vehicle will follow a vehicle
detected ahead. Consider traffic and
weather conditions when selecting the
following gap. The range of selectable
gaps may not be appropriate for all
drivers and driving conditions.
Changing the gap setting
automatically changes the alert timing
sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for
the Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
feature. See Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System 0262. Alerting the Driver
If ACC is engaged, driver action may
be required when ACC cannot apply
sufficient braking because of
approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
When this condition occurs, the
collision alert symbol on the HUD will
flash on the windshield. Either eight
beeps will sound from the front,
or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat
will pulse five times. See
“Collision/
Detection Systems” underVehicle
Personalization 0157.
See Defensive Driving 0191.

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{Warning
Some state and local laws may
require hands to be kept on the
steering wheel at all times. Only
remove your hands from the
steering wheel if Super Cruise is
engaged, it is safe to do so, and it is
permitted by state and local laws.
Failure to do so may result in a
crash involving serious injury or
death.
{Warning
Failure to supervise the driving task
and to respond appropriately, even
while Super Cruise is operating, can
cause a crash. Super Cruise may not
respond as you would to all driving
situations and may not maintain
lane position under all conditions.
It is extremely important to pay
attention to the operation of the
vehicle, even while using Super(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Cruise. Do not use a hand-held
device while driving, even with
Super Cruise engaged.
To prevent serious injury or death:
. Always remain properly
seated in the driver seat with
your seat belt fastened.
. Never remove your hands
from the steering wheel when
Super Cruise is not operating.
. Always make sure traffic
conditions are safe before
using Super Cruise.
. Always keep the entire front
of the vehicle and the sensors
clean.
. Always observe posted speed
limits. Only use Super Cruise
at or below the posted speed
limit.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Super Cruise should not be used in
complex or uncertain driving
conditions, including:
. Not in construction zones.
. Not when approaching or
exiting toll plazas.
. Not when lane markings are
not present or cannot be
detected. For example there is
too much glare, weather
conditions are poor, or lanes
are poorly marked.
. Not on slippery or icy
freeways.
. Not in adverse weather
conditions, including rain,
sleet, fog, ice, or snow.
. Not on winding or hilly roads.
. Not for city driving.
. Not during heavy or
emergency braking.
. Not on surface streets.
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Warning (Continued)
.Not on a road shoulder,
service drive, or under an
elevated freeway.
. Not in tunnels.
. Not when towing a trailer.
. Not in a freeway exit lane.
When Super Cruise is Available
Super Cruise Indicator
Super Cruise is designed to operate
only when:
. ACC is on. See Adaptive Cruise
Control 0229.
. Forward Automatic Braking is on.
See Forward Automatic Braking
(FAB) 0264.
. Teen Driver is not active. .
The GPS detects the vehicle is on
a limited access freeway.
. Both the camera and the radar
sensors are functioning and not
covered, obstructed, or damaged.
. The Driver Attention System
(DAS) detects the driver's head
and eyes are directed toward the
freeway.
. The lane markings are clearly
visible and able to be detected by
the system.
Poor Conditions
Poor Conditions
Using Super Cruise
{Warning
To prevent serious injury or death: . Always check that Super
Cruise is available
^before
pressing
].
. Only remove your hands from
the steering wheel if the
steering wheel light bar,
^,
and
\are green. Super
Cruise may not begin steering
immediately, even when
Super Cruise is available
and
]has been pressed.

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To engage:1. Press
Jto turn on ACC. Make
sure the white
\indicator
displays in the instrument
cluster. See Adaptive Cruise
Control 0229.
2. Center the vehicle in the lane.
3. When Super Cruise is available, the white
^will display in the
instrument cluster.
4. Press
]to engage both Super
Cruise and ACC. ACC will set the speed at the
current vehicle speed. If ACC has
a previously set speed, it may
resume at that speed.
5. When engaged, the steering wheel light bar,
^, and\
will display green.
When Super Cruise is engaged, when
traffic and other conditions and laws
permit, and when it is safe to do so,
your hands can be taken off the
steering wheel.
Always pay attention to the road and
the operation of the vehicle. Always
monitor and be attentive of
surrounding traffic.
Super Cruise steering can be
overridden with manual steering at
any time. When Super Cruise is
engaged, always be prepared to take
immediate action —including
steering, accelerating, and braking
quickly, if necessary. Steering Manually and Changing
Lanes
The vehicle can always be manually
steered, even with Super Cruise
engaged; for example, when changing
lanes.
When the steering wheel is moved
manually, the steering wheel light bar
pulses blue and
^on the instrument
cluster turns blue to indicate Super
Cruise is not steering the vehicle.
When ready to allow Super Cruise to
resume steering again, position the
vehicle in the center of the lane, hold
the steering wheel until the steering
wheel light bar turns green, and then
release the steering wheel when it is
safe to do so.
Super Cruise does not respond to
vehicles in other lanes near your
vehicle.