2015 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 215

9-24 Driving and Operating Caution (Continued) damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. DSC allows you to shift an automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. To use the DSC feature: 1. Move the shift lever to the left from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode). 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 ON will be displayed in the DIC. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5-35. The word "sport" will display below the odometer. The gear position will also be indicated in the tachometer. Within Sport Mode there is a further performance feature called Performance Mode Lift Foot (PMLF) Mode. The feature is activated automatically when sports oriented driving is detected, based on cornering and on/off throttle application. PMLF allows the transmission to hold the current gear instead of upshifting when the throttle is lifted. 2. To enter M (Manual Mode), press the shift lever forward to upshift or rearward to downshift. An M will be displayed in the DIC. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding. See "Skidding" under Loss of Control on page 9-5 { Caution Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. 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) { Caution Driving with the engine at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), could (Continued)