2008 Cadillac STS Owner's Manual - Page 288

If the vehicle is in cruise control when Enhanced StabiliTrak® activates, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 3-17, or Adaptive Cruise Control on page 3-20 for more information. Enhanced StabiliTrak® comes on automatically in the Stability Touring Mode, when the vehicle is started. The Stability Touring Mode is recommended for normal driving. Enhanced StabiliTrak® also has Stability Competitive Mode that is turned on by pressing the Traction Control (TC) Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. This mode is designed to be used by the performance conscious driver who desires less stabilty control intervention. See Competitive Driving Mode (STS-V) on page 4-7. When the Stability Control Competitive Mode has been activated, traction control operates in competitive mode and cannot be turned off. The STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80. When operating your vehicle in the Stability Competitive Mode, the system provides less stability control intervention. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. When the stability control Stability Competitive Mode has been selected, the Active Steering and Magnetic Ride Control Touring Mode is not available. These systems are automatically changed to the Performance Mode, providing more response to road conditions and quicker steering response. For more information, see "Active Steering and Magnetic Ride Control Mode" in the Index of the vehicle's Navigation Manual. To assist you with directional control of the vehicle, always leave the system on. Stability control can be turned off however, by using the traction control button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. The STABILITY SYS OFF message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80. If there is a problem detected with Enhanced StabiliTrak®, the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80. When this message is displayed, the system is not operating. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. 4-10