2003 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 224

With Stahi!itrak@,yclu m q see !he ST,A.B!L!TY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center. See "Stability Sys Engaged Message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-52. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you'li want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changescould cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the road to make a "mirrored surface" - and slow down when you have any doubt. !?er??a!??be:: !?ry x t i lcc!: b:L;kc sy.s:e;r, ( K S ) heips avoid only the braking skid. Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One , reason is tnat some drivers are Ilkely to beimpaired - by alcohol or drugs,with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-15