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Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 6/5/12
Driving and Operating
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Ride Control Systems
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The vehicle has TCS, which limits
wheel spin. This is especially useful
in slippery road conditions. On a
rear-wheel-drive vehicle, the system
operates if it senses that one or
both of the rear wheels are spinning
or beginning to lose traction. On an
all
—
wheel
—
drive vehicle, the
system will operate if it senses that
any of the wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, the system brakes the
spinning wheel(s) and/or reduces
engine power to limit wheel spin.
The system may be heard or felt
while it is working, but this is
normal.
TCS is on whenever the vehicle is
started. To limit wheel spin,
especially in slippery road
conditions, the system should
always be left on. But, TCS can be
turned off if needed.
TCS/StabiliTrak Light
d
flashes to indicate that the TCS is
active.
If there is a problem detected with
TCS, a message may be displayed
on the Driver Information Center
(DIC). See
Ride Control System
Messages on page 5
‑
38
. When one
of these messages is displayed and
d
comes on and stays on, the
vehicle is safe to drive but the
system is not operational. Driving
should be adjusted accordingly.
If
d
comes on and stays on, reset
the system:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait
15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
If
d
still comes on and stays on at a
speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see
your dealer for service.
A chime may also sound when the
light comes on steady.
Notice:
Do not repeatedly brake
or accelerate heavily when TCS is
off. The vehicle's driveline could
be damaged.
