2010 Cadillac CTS Owner's Manual - Page 278

8-38 Driving and Operating or snow and rocking the vehicle is required. See If the Vehicle is Stuck on page 8‑12 for more information. See Winter Driving on page 8‑10 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy or icy conditions. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect your vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 9‑3 for more information. The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light flashes when the traction control system is limiting wheel spin. The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light comes on if there is a problem with the traction control system. When the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light on page 4‑28 for more information. TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud StabiliTrak System The vehicle has an electronic stability control system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the system senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle's brakes to help steer the vehicle in the direction which you are steering. The TCS/StabiliTrak button is located on the instrument panel (CTS) or the steering wheel (CTS-V). Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button and the traction control system will turn off and the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light will come on. Press the button again to turn the system back on. For information on turning StabiliTrak off and on, see StabiliTrak System following.