2023 CADILLAC CT5 sport mode

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shifts are also firmer to
increase the quickness of
shifting.
Engine Sound
Adjusts the volume of engine
noise.
The sound level 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 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 driftand is selected with the
TCS/StabiliTrak button
–
only available in Sport Mode.
.StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) can
be turned off by pressing
and holding the TCS/
StabiliTrak button for
five seconds.
Brake Feel
Adjusts brake pedal sensitivity
by selecting how quick or slow
the brakes respond to input.
Drive Mode Customization
The following settings can be
changed using the Drive Mode
Customization Menu. See
Settings > Vehicle > Drive
Mode Customization in the
center display to customize
My Mode or V-Mode.
Steering
Steering adjusts the effort
required to turn the steering
wheel. The steering wheel
offers better feedback in the Tour setting, but requires
more effort in the Sport and
Track settings.
–Tour, Sport, Track
Suspension
Suspension adjusts the
firmness of the suspension in
the vehicle. Suspension
adjusts the 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
Brake Feel
Brake Feel 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 in
the Sport and Track settings.
–Tour, Sport, Track

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Engine/Shift
Engine/Shift adjusts the
throttle response, gear
shifting and engine
performance. Throttle
response increases in the
Sport, Track, and Snow/Ice
settings, and gear shifting is
more aggressive.
–Snow/Ice, Tour, Sport, Track
Engine Sound
Engine sound adjusts the
volume of engine noise. The
settings range from quietest
to loudest volume from
Stealth through Track.
–Stealth, Tour, Sport, Track
PTM (If Equipped)
PTM controls vehicle
performance systems for
professional handling on race
tracks. Traction Control and
Stability Control are reduced
when moving through each of
the settings. Changing PTM
settings may also
automatically change theother subsystem settings.
While driving on a track, turn
off all active safety features.
While driving on a track, turn
off applicable driver
assistance features. For more
information, see Assistance
Systems for Driving
0346. For
more information on PTM, see
Competitive Driving Mode
0 299.
–Off, Wet, Dry, Sport, Race 1,
Race 2
Competitive
Driving Mode
To select this optional
handling mode, place the
vehicle in Sport Mode and
press
gtwo times and the
Driver Information Center
(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. Traction
Control System (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
vehicle to accessory mode and
restart the vehicle, to turn
TCS back on. The traction off
light
iand StabiliTrak/ESC
OFF light
gwill go out.
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 can be
activated through V-Mode
customization or by pressing

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the ESC switch twice while in
Track Mode. Depending on
available options and trim
levels, it can also be activated
through a separate PTM
switch on the steering wheel.
To activate PTM through
V-Mode customization, select
the desired PTM state in the
center stack (Settings >
Vehicle > Drive Mode
Customization > V-Mode).
Press the V-Mode switch once
to activate V-Mode. When
PTM is configured, a message
will appear in the DIC“V-Mode
Active –Press Again for PTM
On –ESC May be Disabled.”
To confirm and enter PTM,
press the V-Mode switch
again. The PTM state can now
be modified using the MODE
switch or changing the
V-Mode PTM settings in the
center stack. Both the V-Mode
and PTM indicators are
displayed. To exit PTM, press
the ESC switch. To cancel, press the center dismiss
button on the steering wheel
(V-Mode remains active).
If available, PTM can also be
activated through a PTM
switch on the steering wheel
by pressing up on the switch.
From there a PTM menu will
appear in the DIC. Press up or
down on the PTM switch to
scroll through the options and
make a selection. To exit PTM,
select INACTIVE in the PTM
menu, turn off PTM in the
V-Mode configuration page,
or press the ESC switch once.
Selecting PTM states may
modify Off, Wet, Dry, Sport,
Race 1, and Race 2 V-Mode
customization options.
In vehicles with a PTM
steering wheel switch,
Inactive, Wet, Dry, Sport, Race
1, and Race 2 PTM states are
available through the
moding menu.
In vehicles without a PTM
steering wheel switch, Wet,
Dry, Sport, Race 1, and Race 2
PTM states are available
through the moding menu.
The following is a DIC display
description and the
recommended usage of
each mode:
WET
.Intended for all driver skill
levels.
.Wet or damp conditions
only
—not intended for use
in heavy rain or standing
water.
.StabiliTrak/ESC is on and
engine power is reduced
based on conditions.
DRY
.For use by less experienced
drivers or while learning a
new track.
.Dry conditions only.
.StabiliTrak/ESC is on and
engine power is slightly
reduced.

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SPORT
.For use by drivers who are
familiar with the track.
.Dry conditions only.
.Requires more driving skill
than DRY.
.StabiliTrak/ESC is on and
more engine power is
available than in DRY.
RACE 1
.For use by drivers who are
familiar with the track.
.Dry conditions only.
.Requires more driving skill
than modes DRY or SPORT.
.StabiliTrak/ESC is off and
available engine power is the
same as SPORT.
RACE 2
.For use by experienced
drivers who are familiar with
the track.
.Dry conditions only.
.Requires more driving skill
than in other modes.
.StabiliTrak/ESC is off and
engine power is available for
maximum cornering speed.
In any PTM Mode, Launch
Control is available. Use PTM
Race 2 for the most
consistent performance
during drag strip use. See
“Custom Launch Control” in
Track Events and Competitive
Driving (V-Series and V-Series
Blackwing) 0246.
Launch Control
If equipped, Launch Control is
available within Competitive
Driving Mode and PTM to
allow high levels of vehicle
acceleration in a straight line.
Launch Control is a form of
traction control that manages
tire spin while launching the
vehicle. This feature is
intended for use during closed
course race events where
consistent zero to
60 and quarter mile times are
desirable. Launch Control is only
available when the following
criteria are met:
.Competitive Driving Mode is
selected or any of the PTM
modes are selected. The
traction off light comes on in
the instrument cluster and
the appropriate DIC
message displays.
.The vehicle is not moving.
.The steering wheel is
pointing straight.
Automatic Transmissions
.The brake pedal is firmly
pressed to the floor,
equivalent to a panic brake
event.
.The accelerator pedal is
rapidly applied to wide open
throttle. If the vehicle rolls
due to wide open throttle,
release the throttle, press
the brake pedal more firmly,
and reapply the accelerator
to wide open throttle.

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INDEX 513
C
CalibrationCompass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 452
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . 336
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482
Carbon Monoxide
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Charging
System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 125
Child Restraints Infants and YoungChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . 87
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94, 96
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411
Cleaning
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463
Climate Control Systems
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . 113, 115
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Competitive
Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Composite Materials . . . . . . . 266 Compressor Kit, Tire
Sealant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 510
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
Connections
Connected Services . . . . . . 509
Control Traction andElectronic Stability . . . . . . . 291
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . 243
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Coolant EngineTemperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121, 122
Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Courtesy Transportation
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492

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514 INDEX
Coverage Explanations . . . . . 193
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Super . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487
Text Telephone (TTY)Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488
Customer Information
Publications OrderingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499
D
Damage Repair,
Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493
Danger, Warning, and
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . 500
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Data Recorder Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Data Recorders, Event . . . . 499
Database Coverage
Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . 510
Differential,
Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Disabled Vehicle Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . 287, 406
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . 334 Driver (cont'd)
Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . 136, 139
Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . 132
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . 346
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . 241
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Distracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . 261
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . 245
Track Events and Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . 261
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Dual
Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . 233