2014 Cadillac ATS Owner Manual - Page 241

Driving and Operating 3. To cancel DSC, move the shift lever back to D (Drive). 2. Pull the control toward you to shift. Pull the left control to (−) downshift, and the right control to (+) upshift. 3. To cancel DSC, move the shift lever back to D (Drive). Tap Shift Mode can also be used temporarily while driving in D (Drive). Pull either the (+) upshift or (−) downshift control. To cancel Tap Shift Mode, hold the (+) upshift control for two seconds. If no action is taken, the vehicle returns to automatic shifting after a brief period of driving at a steady speed, or when the vehicle comes to a stop. While using the DSC feature, the vehicle will have firmer, quicker shifting. This can be used for sport driving, climbing or descending hills, staying in gear longer, downshifting for more power, or engine braking. The transmission will only allow shifting into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine 9-27 Tap Shift revolutions per minute (rpm). The transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower or higher gear if the engine rpm is too high or too low. If shifting is prevented for any reason, a DIC message will appear. See Transmission Messages on page 5-41. When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, it is suggested to shift into second gear. A higher gear allows the vehicle to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. See Driver Mode Control on page 9-35. If equipped, the tap shift controls are on the back of the steering wheel. To use DSC using the tap shift controls: 1. Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). The transmission will be in Manual Mode and will hold the current gear.