2010 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual - Page 268

8-28 Driving and Operating Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. DSC can be enabled through the shift lever or the Tap Shift controls, located on the back of the steering wheel (if equipped). To use the DSC feature using the shift lever: 1. Move the shift lever to the right from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). Once in M (Manual Mode) position, if you do not move the shift lever forward or rearward, the vehicle will be in sport mode. When you are in sport mode the vehicle will still shift automatically. The transmission may remain in a gear longer than it would in the normal driving mode based on braking, throttle input, and vehicle lateral acceleration. SPORT MODE will be displayed in the DIC momentarily. The vehicle will remain in sport mode if the shift lever is not moved. Sport mode will shift automatically but remain in a gear longer then it would in normal driving mode based on braking and acceleration. 2. To go from sport mode to DSC, move the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. 3. When in DSC, you can exit back into sport mode by continuously holding the shifter in the upshift (forward) position for approximately one second. M (Manual Mode): This position allows the driver to select the range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions. See Driver Shift Control (DSC) later in this section. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) or Tap Shift Notice: If you drive the vehicle at high RPMs without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC.