2009 Cadillac CTS-V Owner's Manual - Page 279

Magnetic Ride Control™ With this feature on the CTS-V, the Magnetic Ride Control system adjusts the ride of the vehicle to Touring or Sport modes. Magnetic Ride Control monitors the suspension system to determine the proper system response. TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving. This setting provides a smooth, soft ride. SPORT: Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. This setting provides more "feel", or response to road conditions. The setting can be changed at any time. Based on road conditions, steering wheel angle and the vehicle speed, the system automatically adjusts to provide the best handling while providing a smooth ride. The Touring and Sport modes will feel similar on a smooth road. Select a new setting whenever driving conditions change. The Driver Information Center (DIC) briefly displays SUSPENSION MODE TOURING or SUSPENSION MODE SPORT on vehicle startup or when a new mode is selected. Press and release this button, located in the center of the instrument panel, to change modes. Limited-Slip Rear Axle Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System With this feature, the AWD system will automatically monitor and adjust engine power to the front and rear wheels for the best traction and handling. If there is a loss of traction or stability, the AWD system works with the electronic stability control system to increase power to the front wheels as necessary. If the spare tire is on the vehicle, there may be a slight reduction in performance of the AWD system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-57 for AWD related DIC messages. 4-9