Cadillac 2012 CTS - Manuel (Page 288)

Black plate (32,1) Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
9-32 Driving and Operating
While using the DSC feature, the
vehicle will have firmer, quicker
shifting. You can use this for sport
driving or when climbing or
descending hills, to stay in gear
longer, or to downshift for more
power or engine braking.
The transmission will only allow you
to shift into gears appropriate for
the vehicle speed and engine
revolutions per minute (RPM).
The transmission will not
automatically shift to the next lower
gear if the engine rpm is too high,
nor to the next higher gear when the
maximum engine rpm is reached.
If shifting is prevented for any
reason, the currently selected gear
will flash multiple times, indicating
that the transmission has not
shifted gears.
While in the DSC mode, the CTS
automatic transmission will
automatically downshift when the
vehicle comes to a stop. This will
allow for more power during
acceleration.
The CTS-V automatic transmission
will not automatically downshift on
hard acceleration when in
DSC mode.
When accelerating the vehicle from
a stop in snowy and icy conditions,
it is suggested to shift into second
gear. A higher gear allows the
vehicle to gain more traction on
slippery surfaces.
Manual Transmission
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, the shift lever is
located on the center console
between the front seats.
The following explains how to
operate the manual transmission.
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