2008 Cadillac STS Owner's Manual - Page 289

When certain faults or vehicle conditions are detected, the Stability control will automatically go into a secure mode and the STABILITY SECURE MODE message will be displayed on the DIC. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, the stability control system will not respond to driver requests to change the stability mode until the next ignition cycle or until the vehicle condition or fault is returned to normal. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, you may see other messages, such as SERVICE STEERING SYS, SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS or CHECK TIRE PRESSURE on the DIC. When the Stability Secure Mode is activated, a larger degree of steering wheel input at low vehicle speeds and a smaller degree of steering wheel input at high vehicle speeds may be required. Stability Secure Mode will be activated if you are using a compact spare tire. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80 and Compact Spare Tire on page 5-106. Persistent operation of your vehicle in the STABILITY SECURE MODE may be an indication that your vehicle needs to be serviced by the dealer/retailer. When certain faults are present, the vehicle's speed may be limited and the SPEED LIMITED TO XXX message will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-80. When the vehicle's speed is limited, you may see other messages, such as SERVICE STABILITY SYS, SERVICE STEERING SYS or SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS on the DIC. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. Enhanced StabiliTrak® and Traction Control Mode Selection Enhanced StabiliTrak® can be operated in Touring Mode or Competitive Mode. It can also be turned off. The traction control button is used to change stability control modes (Touring, Competitive or Off) as well as to turn traction control on or off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. The following information describes the operation of the traction control button for changing Traction Control and Stability Control Modes. When you start your vehicle, Stability control comes on automatically in the Stability Touring Mode. • To change from Stability Touring Mode to Stability Competitive Mode, press and hold the traction control button for about three seconds until the STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE message is displayed on the DIC. • To change from Stability Touring Mode to Stability Off Mode, press and hold the traction control button for about five seconds until the STABILITY SYS OFF message is displayed on the DIC. The DIC will temporarily display the STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE message prior to displaying the STABILITY SYS OFF message. 4-11