2020 CADILLAC CT5 anc

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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.
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 will display.
This feature is not intended for use
when the vehicle is stuck in sand,
mud, ice, snow, or gravel. If the
vehicle becomes stuck, seeIf the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0159.
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. For use when driving on a
closed race course or drag strip.
When selected, the Track Mode
indicator will display.
When in Track Mode, the automatic
transmission and steering will
function similar to Sport Mode. The
accelerator pedal is adjusted to give
maximum control during the highest
level of spirited driving. The Magnetic
Ride Control will be set to the
optimum level for vehicle
responsiveness. Performance Traction
Management (PTM) can be accessed
through this mode. See
“Performance
Traction Management ”in Competitive
Driving Mode 0191.
For further details on Track Mode, see
“Driver Mode Selector Attributes
Affected”. My Mode
My Mode is used to personalize
everyday driving. This mode is
designed to allow the driver to
configure vehicle sub-systems to their
own preference for city or normal
driving.
Through the center display, the
following vehicle sub-systems may be
available for customization in
this mode.
.
Engine Sound: Stealth, Tour
(Default), Sport, Track
. Steering: Tour (default), Sport,
Track
. Suspension: Tour (default), Sport,
Track
. Brake Response: Tour (default),
Sport
For information on the range of
settings, see “Driver Mode
Customization ”.

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V-Mode (V-Series Only)
V-Mode is used to personalize
dynamic driving. This mode is
designed to allow the driver to
configure vehicle sub-systems to their
own preference for maximum
handling. V-Mode further enhances
the drivers experience by adding a
powertrain customization. Through
the center display, the following
vehicle sub-systems may be available
for customization in this mode.
.Engine Sound: Stealth, Tour, Sport
(default), Track .
Steering: Tour, Sport (default),
Track
. Suspension: Tour, Sport, (default),
Track
. Powertrain: Tour, Sport, (default),
Track, Snow/Ice
. Brake Response: Tour, Sport
(default)
For information on the range of
settings, see “Driver Mode
Customization ”.

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Driver Mode Selector Attributes Affected
Modes:TOUR
Default SPORT TRACK SNOW/ICE
Powertrain TourSport Track Snow/Ice
Throttle Progression TourTourTrack Snow/Ice
Transmission Shift Mode TourSport Track Snow/Ice
Engine Sound TourSport Track Tour
Steering TourSport Track Tour
Suspension (if equipped with Magnetic Ride) Tour SportTrack Tour
Traction and Stability Control Tour Sport ESC Track Tour
Competitive Driving Mode (if equipped) Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Performance Traction Mode (if equipped) Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Brake Response TourSport Sport 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 –Dynamic
Performance Mode (DPM) 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. DPM recognizes
aggressive cornering, heavy braking,
and high acceleration to select and

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hold lower gears when not using
paddles. The shifts are also firmer to
increase the quickness of shifting.
Engine Sound
Adjust the volume of engine noise.
Changes when the variable exhaust
valves open.
Steering (Assist Effort)
Adjusts from a lighter steering feel in
Tour Mode to reduced assist in Sport
and Track Mode for more
steering feel.
Magnetic Ride Control (If Equipped)
Adjusts the shock dampening
firmness from a comfort tune in Tour
Mode to an optimized responsiveness
tune in Sport and Track.
Stability Control
.Competitive Mode allows less
computer control to permit some
slide and drift and is selected with
the button –only available in
Sport Mode. .
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) can be turned off by
pressing and holding the button
for five seconds.
Brake Response
Adjusts brake pedal sensitivity by
selecting how quick or slow the brakes
reply to input.
Driver Mode Customization
The vehicle is equipped to modify
following vehicle settings based on
vehicle content. Through the
center-stack, see “Driving Mode”under
Vehicle Personalization 0124 to
customize and personalize My Mode
and/or V-Mode.
Engine Sound
Engine sound adjusts the volume of
engine noise. Setting ranges from
quietest to loudest volume as you
move from stealth through Track.
–Stealth, Tour, Sport, Track Steering
This setting adjusts the effort required
to turn the steering wheel. The
steering wheel offers better feedback
but requires more effort as you move
from Tour to Track.
–Tour, Sport, Track
Suspension
This setting adjusts the firmness of
the suspension in the vehicle.
Suspension adjust stiffness of the
shocks and / or springs. The ride is
more comfortable at lower settings
and is stiffer at higher settings for
better control.
–Tour, Sport, Track
Powertrain
This setting adjusts the throttle
response, gear shifting and engine
performance. An increased throttle
response enhances the acceleration
feel as you move towards track, but
with a comfort trade-off due to more
aggressive gear shifting.
–Tour, Sport, Track, Snow/Ice

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Brake Response
This setting adjusts the brake pedal
response. Settings range from a slower
response for more comfortable driving
to the quickest response for quicker
deceleration. Brake pedal travel
decreases and caliper pressure
increases as you move from Tour to
Sport.
–Tour, Sport
Competitive Driving Mode
To select this optional handling mode,
press
gquickly two times and the DIC
will display COMPETITIVE MODE ON.
While in the Competitive Driving
Mode, the traction off light
iand
StabiliTrak/ESC OFF light
gwill come
on in the instrument cluster. TCS does
not limit wheel spin, the Electronic
Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) allows
increased vehicle agility, and more
effort is required to turn the steering
wheel. See “Limited-Slip Differential
(V-Series Only)” later in this section.
Adjust your driving accordingly. Press
gagain, or turn the ignition to
ACC/ACCESSORY and restart the
vehicle, to turn TCS back on. The
traction off light
iand StabiliTrak/
ESC OFF light
gwill go out in the
instrument cluster.
Caution
When traction control is turned off,
or Competitive Driving Mode is
active, it is possible to lose traction.
Performance Traction
Management (PTM) (if equipped)
PTM integrates the TCS, StabiliTrak/
ESC, and Magnetic Ride Control
systems to provide improved and
consistent performance when
cornering. The amount of available
engine power is based on the mode
selected, track conditions, driver skill,
and the radius of each corner.
This light is on when the vehicle is in
the PTM Mode. To select this optional
handling mode, the vehicle mode
must be in Track. Then quickly press
gon the center console two times.
PERF TRAC 1 —WET ACTIVE
HANDLING ON displays in the DIC.
To experience the performance benefit
of this system, after entering a curve
and at the point where normal
acceleration occurs, fully press the
accelerator pedal. The PTM system
will modify the level of engine power
for a smooth and consistent
corner exit.

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Limited-Slip Differential
If equipped, the Electronic
Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) is
automatically activated. eLSD actively
monitors vehicle sensors and driver
inputs to determine the amount of
change for the conditions. With eLSD,
the vehicle has:
.Enhanced high-speed control.
. Improved traction through
corners, allowing more
acceleration.
. More precise steering.
. Increased vehicle agility.
. Integration with StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
For vehicles with eLSD, driven under
severe conditions, the rear axle fluid
should be changed. See Competitive
Driving Mode 0191 and
Maintenance Schedule 0308.
Cruise Control
{Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at a
steady speed. Do not use cruise
control on winding roads or in
heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could
lose control. Do not use cruise
control on slippery roads.
With cruise control, a speed of about
40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be
maintained without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. Cruise control does
not work at speeds below about
40 km/h (25 mph).
If the Traction Control/StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system begins to limit wheel spin
while using cruise control, the cruise control automatically disengages. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control
0183. If a collision alert
occurs when cruise control is
activated, cruise control is disengaged.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0214. When road conditions
allow cruise control to be safely used,
it can be turned back on.
Cruise control will disengage if either
TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off.
If the brakes are applied, cruise
control disengages.

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works like regular cruise control. ACC
uses camera and radar sensors. See
Radio Frequency Statement0334.
If a vehicle is detected in your path,
ACC can speed up the vehicle or apply
limited, moderate braking to maintain
the selected following gap. To
disengage ACC, apply the brake. If the
Traction Control System (TCS) or
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system activates while ACC is
engaged, ACC may automatically
disengage. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0183. When
road conditions allow ACC to be safely
used, ACC can be turned back on. ACC
will not engage if the TCS or
StabiliTrak/ESC electronic stability
control system is disabled.
{Warning
ACC has limited braking ability and
may not have time to slow the
vehicle down enough to avoid a
collision with another vehicle you
are following. This can occur when
vehicles suddenly slow or stop
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
ahead, or enter your lane. Also see
“Alerting the Driver”in this section.
Complete attention is always
required while driving and you
should be ready to take action and
apply the brakes. See Defensive
Driving 0150.
{Warning
ACC will not detect or brake for
children, pedestrians, animals,
or other objects.
Do not use ACC when:
. On winding and hilly roads or
when the sensors are blocked
by snow, ice, or dirt. The
system may not detect a
vehicle ahead. Keep the entire
front of the vehicle clean.
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Warning (Continued)
.Visibility is low, such as in
fog, rain, or snow conditions.
ACC performance is limited
under these conditions.
. On slippery roads where fast
changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip.
J:Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator turns white on the
instrument cluster when ACC is
turned on.

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RES+ :Press briefly to resume the
previous set speed or to increase
vehicle speed if ACC is already
engaged. To increase speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph), press RES+ to the first detent.
To increase speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press RES+ to the second detent.
SET– :Press briefly to set the speed
and activate ACC or to decrease
vehicle speed if ACC is already
engaged. To decrease speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph), press SET− to the first detent.
To decrease speed to the next 5 km/h
(5 mph) mark on the speedometer,
press SET− to the second detent.
*:Press to disengage ACC without
erasing the selected set speed.
[: Press to select a following gap
time (or distance) setting for ACC of
Far, Medium, or Near.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units. See Instrument Cluster 0101.
The increment value used depends on
the units displayed. Switching Between ACC and
Regular Cruise Control
To switch between ACC and regular
cruise control, press and hold
*.
A Driver Information Display (DIC)
message displays. See Vehicle Messages
0 123.
ACC IndicatorRegular Cruise
Control Indicator
When ACC is engaged, a green
o
indicator will be lit on the instrument
cluster. When the regular cruise
control is engaged, a green
J
indicator will be lit on the instrument
cluster and the following gap will not
display.
When the vehicle is turned on, the
cruise control mode will be set to the
last mode used before the vehicle was
turned off.
{Warning
Always check the cruise control
indicator on the instrument cluster
to determine which mode cruise
control is in before using the
feature. If ACC is not active, the
vehicle will not automatically brake
for other vehicles, which could
cause an accident if the brakes are
not applied manually. You and
others could be seriously injured or
killed.
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control
If
ois on when not in use, SET-/
RES+ could be pressed by mistake and
activate ACC when not desired. Keep
ooff when cruise is not being used.
Select the set speed desired for ACC.
This is the vehicle speed when no
vehicle is detected in its path.
While the vehicle is moving, ACC will
not set at a speed less than 5 km/h
(3 mph), although the minimum
allowable set speed is 25 km/h
(15 mph).