Cadillac 2005 CTS - Manual (Page 246)

If there is a problem detected with Stabilitrak ® , a
Service Stability System message will be displayed
on the Driver Information Center. See
DIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-65. When this message
is displayed, the system is not operational. Driving
should be adjusted accordingly.
Stabilitrak ® comes on automatically whenever you
start your vehicle. To help assist you with directional
control of the vehicle, you should always leave the
system on. You can turn Stabilitrak
® off if you ever
need to through the TC (traction control) on/off
button. See
Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS)
on page 4-8 or Traction Control System (TCS) (CTS-V)
on page 4-10.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the Stabilitrak ®
activates, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely
use it again, you may reengage the cruise control. See
Cruise Control (CTS) on page 3-13 or Cruise Control
(CTS-V) on page 3-17 for more information.
Panic Brake Assist
Your vehicle has a panic brake assist system that
monitors the intention of the driver while braking. If the
system senses that the driver has applied hard/fast
pressure to the brake pedal, the system will generate
additional pressure, making it easier for the driver to
maintain brake application. When this happens the brake
pedal will feel easier to push. Just hold the brake pedal
down firmly and let the system work for you. You may feel
the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise but this
is normal. The brakes will return to normal operation after
the brake pedal has been released.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Speed Variable Assist Steering
If your vehicle has this system, it varies the amount of
effort required to steer the vehicle in relation to the
speed of the vehicle.
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