2009 Cadillac STS-V Owner's Manual - Page 299

To turn the system off, press the TCS/StabiliTrak button located near the shift lever. Competitive Driving Mode The STS-V driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the Traction Control button, located near the shift lever, quickly two times. STABILITY COMPETITIVE MODE is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when the system is working. Competitive driving mode allows the driver to have control of the power applied to the rear wheels, while the StabiliTrak® system helps steer the vehicle by selective brake application. In competitive mode, the levels at which StabiliTrak is engaged have been modified to better suit a performance driving environment. When the traction control warning light is on, the Traction Control System will not be operating. Adjust your driving accordingly. When the Traction Control button is pressed again, the Traction Control System will be on. The traction engaged symbol will be displayed briefly in the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-79 for more information. For AWD vehicles with the Active Steering with Enhanced StabiliTrak option, the TCS/StabiliTrak button is used to turn traction control on and off and to select between three stability control modes: Touring, Competitive and Off. See Enhanced StabiliTrak® on page 4-6 for instructions on selecting the proper stability control mode. Press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button and TCS will turn off and the Traction Control System Warning Light will come on. Press the button again to turn the system back on. Adding non-GM accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 5-3 for more information. 4-11