Competitive Driving Mode CTS-V

See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving.

Notice: If you use your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. Be sure to check the oil level often during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. For information on how to add oil, see Engine Oil .

The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the Traction Control button on the steering wheel twice within five seconds. COMPETITIVE DRIVING will be displayed in the DIC. Competitive driving mode allows the driver to have control of the power applied to the rear wheels, while the StabiliTrak® system helps steer the vehicle by selective brake application. In competitive mode, the levels at which StabiliTrak® is engaged have been modified to better suit a performance driving environment. When the instrument cluster light is on, the Traction Control System will not be operating. Adjust your driving accordingly.

When you press the Traction Control button again, or turn the ignition to ACC, the Traction Control System will be on. The traction engaged symbol will be displayed temporarily in the DIC and a chime will be heard.