2012 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - Page 173

Instruments and Controls SERVICE POWER STEERING This message displays if a problem is detected with the speed variable assist steering system. When this message is displayed, you may notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle increases or feels heavier, but you will still be able to steer the vehicle. See Steering on page 9￿4. your dealer as soon as possible. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9￿41 for more information. 5-43 STABILITRAK COMPETITIVE MODE This message displays when the Competitive Driving Mode is selected. When in this mode, the Traction Control System (TCS) will not be operating and the TCS/StabiliTrak warning light will turn on. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Competitive Driving Mode on page 9￿42 for more information. SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the Magnetic Ride Control system. See Magnetic Ride Control on page 9￿42 for more information. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there has been a problem detected with the StabiliTrak® system. The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. If this message comes on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning the ignition off then back on. If this message still stays on or comes back on again while you are driving, the vehicle needs service. Have the StabiliTrak system inspected by SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. When this message displays, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. See your dealer for service. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9￿40 for more information. STABILITRAK NOT READY This message may display after first driving the vehicle and exceeding 30 km/h (19 mph) for 30 seconds. The TCS/StabiliTrak warning light on the instrument panel cluster also comes on. The StabiliTrak system is not functional until the message has turned off. See StabiliTrak® System on page 9￿41 for more information.