2023 CADILLAC CT5 automatic transmission

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Car Wash Mode (Engine On–
Driver in Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in
N (Neutral) with the engine on
and the vehicle occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Release the brake pedal. The vehicle is now ready
for the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Engine On –
Driver out of Vehicle)
To place the vehicle in
N (Neutral) with the engine on
and the vehicle unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral), then release the brake pedal. 5. The indicator should
continue to show N. If it
does not, repeat
Steps 2–4.
6. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The vehicle is
now ready for the
car wash.
7. The vehicle may automatically shift to
P (Park) upon re-entry.
Caution
A transmission hot message
may display if the automatic
transmission fluid is too hot.
Driving under this condition
can damage the vehicle.
Stop and idle the engine to
cool the automatic
transmission fluid. This
message clears when the
transmission fluid has cooled
sufficiently.
D : This position is for normal
driving. If more power is
needed for passing, press the
accelerator pedal down. To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift lever back.
.If the vehicle is in
P (Park), press the shift
lock release button while
pulling the shift
lever back.
.D will illuminate in red.
.After releasing the shift
lever, it will return to the
center position.
To shift out of D (Drive): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position.
Downshifting the transmission
in slippery road conditions
could result in skidding. See
“Skidding” under Loss of
Control 0245.

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Caution
Spinning the tires or holding
the vehicle in one place on a
hill using only the
accelerator pedal may
damage the transmission.
The repair will not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. If the vehicle is
stuck, do not spin the tires.
When stopping on a hill, use
the brakes to hold the
vehicle in place.
If equipped with the 2.0L L4
engine, engine speeds may be
increased while driving at
highway speeds while the
engine is still warming up.
Manual Mode
Tap Shift Caution
Driving with the engine at a
high rpm without upshifting
while using Tap Shift, could
damage the vehicle. Always
upshift when necessary
while using Tap Shift.
If equipped, vehicles with Tap
Shift have controls on the
back of the steering wheel to
manually shift the automatic
transmission. Permanent Tap Shift Mode
To enter Permanent Tap
Shift Mode:
1. With the vehicle in D (Drive), pull back on the
shift lever to activate
M (Manual Mode). The M in
the shift pattern will
illuminate in red, and the D
will switch to white. While
in Permanent Tap Shift
Mode, the M on the
instrument cluster will be
highlighted and the current
gear shown.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position.
3. Pull the control toward you to shift. Pull the left
control to downshift, and
the right control to upshift.
To shift to the lowest
available gear, pull and hold
the left control.

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To exit Permanent Tap
Shift Mode:1. To exit M (Manual Mode) and return to D (Drive), pull
back on the shift lever. The
D in the shift pattern will
illuminate in red, and the M
will switch to white.
2. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the
center position.
M (Manual Mode) can be exited
to return to D (Drive) at any
speed by pulling the lever
rearward from the center
position. It is not necessary to
stop the vehicle or shift to
N (Neutral) or P (Park) prior to
shifting back to D (Drive).
Temporary Tap Manual
Shift Mode
To enter Temporary Tap
Shift Mode: 1. With the transmission in D (Drive) and not in
Permanent Tap Shift
Mode, the Tap Shift
controls will activate a Temporary Tap Manual
Shift Mode, allowing the
transmission to be
manually shifted. While in
Temporary Tap Shift
Mode, the D on the
instrument cluster will be
highlighted and the current
gear shown.
2. To shift to the lowest available gear, press and
hold the left control.
3. To deactivate, hold the right control briefly.
Automatic shifts return
after no manual shifts have
been done for seven to
10 seconds.
While using Tap Shift, the
vehicle will have firmer, quicker
shifting. This can be used for
sport driving or when climbing
or descending hills, to stay in
gear longer, or to downshift
for more power or engine
braking.
The transmission will only
allow shifting into gears
appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions
per minute (rpm). The
transmission will not
automatically shift to the next
higher gear if the engine rpm
is too high. It will only
automatically shift to the next
lower gear if the engine rpm is
much too low.
Manual
Transmission
If equipped, this is the shift
pattern for the manual
transmission.

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Driver Mode Control
Driver Mode Control (DMC)
allows the driver to adjust the
overall driving experience to
better suit driver preference
by adjusting vehicle systems
to fit specific driving needs.
Drive mode availability and
affected vehicle systems are
dependent on vehicle trim
level, region, and optional
features.
If the vehicle is in Tour Mode
or My Mode, it will stay in that
mode through future ignition
cycles. If the vehicle is in any
other mode, it will return to
Tour Mode when the vehicle is
restarted. When a mode is
selected, an indicator will
come on in the instrument
cluster and stay on.
Mode Activation
Driver Mode Control Switchfor Automatic Transmission
Driver Mode Control Switch for Manual Transmission
To activate, press the MODE
switch on the center console.
Use the up and down arrows
to move through the menu.

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Sport Mode
Use this mode where road
conditions or personal
preference demand a more
controlled response. When
this mode is selected, the
vehicle immediately
downshifts. The vehicle also
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 this feature
and return to normal operation
after a short period when
spirited driving is no longer
detected. The steering
changes to provide more
precise control. If the vehicle
has Magnetic Ride Control, the
suspension changes to
provide better cornering
performance.See
“Mode Selection
Attributes” later in this
section.
Snow/Ice Mode
Use this mode for slippery
surfaces to help control wheel
speed. This mode can
compromise the acceleration
on dry asphalt.
This feature is not intended
for use when the vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud, or gravel.
If the vehicle is stuck, see If
the Vehicle Is Stuck 0261.
See “Mode Selection
Attributes” later in this
section.
Track Mode (V-Series and
V-Series Blackwing)
When in Track Mode, the
automatic transmission and
steering 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 is set to the optimum level for vehicle
responsiveness. PTM can be
accessed through this mode.
See
“Performance Traction
Management” in Competitive
Driving Mode 0299.
See “Mode Selection
Attributes” later in this
section.
While driving on a track, turn
off applicable driver
assistance features. For more
information see Assistance
Systems for Driving 0346.
My Mode
My Mode is used to
personalize everyday driving.
This mode is designed to allow
the driver to configure vehicle
systems to their own
preference for city or normal
driving.

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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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Launch Control will initially
limit engine speed as you
rapidly apply the accelerator
pedal to wide open throttle.
Allow the engine rpm to
stabilize. A smooth, quick
release of the brake pedal,
while maintaining the fully
pressed accelerator pedal, will
manage wheel slip.
After the vehicle is launched,
the system continues in
Competitive Driving Mode
or PTM.
Competitive Driving Mode,
PTM, and Launch Control are
systems designed for a closed
course race track and not
intended for public roads. The
systems are not intended to
compensate for lack of driver
experience or familiarity with
the race track.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 0299 and
Maintenance Schedule 0471.
Cruise Control
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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 equipped with a manual
transmission, the cruise
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The speedometer reading can
be displayed in either English
or metric units. See
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level)0113 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 115. The increment value
used depends on the units
displayed.
Passing Another Vehicle
While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed.
When you take your foot off
the pedal, the vehicle will slow
down to the previous set
cruise speed.
While pressing the accelerator
pedal or shortly following the
release to override cruise,
briefly applying SET− will
result in cruise set to the
current vehicle speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will
work on hills depends upon
the vehicle speed, load, and
the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you
might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain
your speed. When going
downhill, the cruise control
system may automatically
brake to slow the vehicle
down. Also, you may have to
brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down.
If the brake pedal is applied,
cruise control disengages.
Ending Cruise Control
There are five ways to end
cruise control:
.Step lightly on the brake
pedal.
.Press*.
.Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).
.Press the clutch pedal for
several seconds or shift to
Neutral (manual
transmissions).
.PressJ.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is
erased from memory if
Jis
pressed or if the ignition is
turned off.
Adaptive Cruise
Control (Advanced)
If equipped, Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) allows the
cruise control set speed and
following gap to be selected.
Read this entire section
before using this system. The
following gap is the following
time between your vehicle and
a vehicle detected directly
ahead in your path, moving in
the same direction. If no
vehicle is detected in your
path, ACC works like regular
cruise control. ACC uses
camera and radar sensors.
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0496.
If a vehicle is detected in your
path, ACC can speed up the
vehicle or apply limited,
moderate braking to maintain