2020 CADILLAC CT5 steering

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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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The set speed can also be increased
while the vehicle is stopped.
.If stopped with the brake applied,
press RES+ until the desired set
speed is displayed.
. Pressing RES+ when there is no
longer a vehicle ahead or the
vehicle ahead is pulling away and
the brake is not applied will cause
the ACC to resume.
When it is determined there is no
vehicle ahead or the vehicle ahead is
beyond the selected following
gap,,then the vehicle speed will
increase to the set speed.
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.
Reducing Speed While ACC Is at a
Set Speed
If ACC is already activated, do one of
the following: .
Use the brake to get to the desired
lower speed. Release the brake and
press SET−. The vehicle will now
cruise at the lower speed.
. Press and holdSET− until the
desired lower speed is displayed,
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 or hold SET− to
the second detent. For each press,
the vehicle speed decreases to the
next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer.
The set speed can also be
decreased while the vehicle is
stopped.
. 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.
When pressed, the current gap setting
displays briefly on the instrument
cluster and the HUD (if equipped).
Subsequent presses cycle the gap
button through three settings: Far,
Medium, or Near. 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.

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Warning (Continued)
APA does not detect or avoid traffic
that is behind or alongside of the
vehicle. Always be prepared to stop
the vehicle during the parking
maneuver.
Touch
Oon the center stack to
enable the system to search for a
parking space that is large enough and
within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the vehicle. The
vehicle speed must be below
30 km/h (18 mph). The system cannot:
. Detect whether it is a legal parking
space.
. Park exactly lined up with the
vehicle next to it if the spot is
approached at an angle or if the
parking space is angled.
. Park exactly centered in a spot
that is marked too large.
. Always detect short curbs.
When enabled, APA searches for
parallel parking spaces to the right of
the vehicle. To search for a parking
space to the left, turn on the left turn signal or, if available, change the side
selection in the infotainment display.
To switch the parking mode between
parallel and perpendicular, change the
parking mode in the infotainment
display.
After completely passing a large
enough space, an audible beep occurs.
A red stop symbol and a shift to
reverse message are displayed.
If the vehicle is in R (Reverse), but
does not steer into the expected
space, this may be because the system
is maneuvering the vehicle into a
previously detected space. The APA
system does not need service.
APA will instruct the vehicle to stop
once a large enough space is found.
Follow the displayed instructions.
When instructed to drive in reverse,
shift to R (Reverse) to engage
automatic steering. The steering wheel
will vibrate briefly as a reminder to
remove hands from the steering
wheel. Check surroundings and
continue braking or accelerating as
needed, and be prepared to stop to
avoid vehicles, pedestrians, or objects.
If the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h
(6 mph), APA is automatically
disengaged.
A progress arrow displays the status
of the parking maneuver. Depending
on the space size, additional
maneuvers may be required, and there
will be additional instructions. When
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steering to complete before continuing
the parking maneuver. APA will beep
and display a PARKING COMPLETE
message. Secure the vehicle against
rolling away by applying parking
brake.
APA may automatically disengage if:
.The steering wheel is used by the
driver.
. The maximum allowed speed is
exceeded.
. The parking brake is applied or the
vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
. There is a failure with the APA
system.
. Electronic stability control or
antilock brakes are activated.
. The driver opens the door with an
unbuckled seat belt.
The brake holds the vehicle until the
parking brake or brake is applied,
or the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
To cancel APA, touch
Oagain. When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The APA system may require a short
period of driving along curves to
calibrate.
Rear Pedestrian Alert
Under certain conditions, this feature
can provide alerts for a pedestrian
within the system’s range directly
behind the vehicle. This feature only
works in R (Reverse) below 12 km/h
(8 mph), and detects pedestrians up to
8 m (26 ft) away during daytime
driving. During nighttime driving,
feature performance is very limited.
Rear Pedestrian Alert Indicator
When a pedestrian is detected within
the system’s range directly behind the
vehicle, this symbol flashes amber on
the infotainment display, along with
two beeps from the rear, or if equipped, two pulses from both sides
of the driver seat. When a pedestrian
is detected close to the vehicle, the
symbol flashes red on the
infotainment display, along with seven
beeps from the rear, or if equipped,
seven pulses from both sides of the
driver seat.
{Warning
Rear Pedestrian Alert does not
automatically brake the vehicle.
It also does not provide an alert
unless it detects a pedestrian, and it
may not detect all pedestrians if:
. The pedestrian is not directly
behind the vehicle, fully
visible to the Rear Vision
Camera (RVC), or standing
upright.
. The pedestrian is part of a
group.
. The pedestrian is a child.
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FCA can be disabled with either the
FCA steering wheel control or,
if equipped, through vehicle
personalization. See“Collision/
Detection Systems” underVehicle
Personalization 0124.
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
FCA warnings will not occur unless
the FCA system detects a vehicle
ahead. When a vehicle is detected, the
vehicle ahead indicator will display
green. Vehicles may not be detected
on curves, highway exit ramps,
or hills, due to poor visibility; or if a
vehicle ahead is partially blocked by
pedestrians or other objects. FCA will
not detect another vehicle ahead until
it is completely in the driving lane.
{Warning
FCA does not provide a warning to
help avoid a crash, unless it detects
a vehicle. FCA may not detect a
vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is
blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if
the windshield is damaged. It may
also not detect a vehicle on winding
or hilly roads, or in conditions that
can limit visibility such as fog, rain,
or snow, or if the headlamps or
windshield are not cleaned or in
proper condition. Keep the
windshield, headlamps, and FCA
sensors clean and in good repair.
Collision Alert
With Head-Up Display
Without Head-Up Display
When your vehicle approaches
another detected vehicle too rapidly,
the red FCA display will flash on the
windshield. Also, eight rapid
high-pitched beeps will sound from
the front, or both sides of the Safety
Alert Seat will pulse five times. When
this Collision Alert occurs, the brake
system may prepare for driver braking
to occur more rapidly which can cause
a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to
apply the brake pedal as needed.
Cruise control may be disengaged
when the Collision Alert occurs.
Tailgating Alert