Loss of Control; Track Events and Competitive Driving; Competitive Driving- Page 174

2019 Cadillac ats Owner Manual

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Table of Contents

01-In Brief_en_US
03-Seats and Restraints_en_US
05-Instruments and Controls_en_US
09-Driving and Operating_en_US
Driving and Operating
10-Vehicle Care_en_US
Vehicle Care
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Cadillac ATS/ATS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-

12460272) - 2019 - crc - 5/8/18

DRIVING AND OPERATING

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1. Ease off the accelerator and then,

if there is nothing in the way,
steer the vehicle so that it
straddles the edge of the
pavement.

2. Turn the steering wheel about

one-eighth of a turn, until the
right front tire contacts the
pavement edge.

3. Turn the steering wheel to go

straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding

There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
control systems:

.

Braking Skid

wheels are not

rolling.

.

Steering or Cornering Skid

too

much speed or steering in a curve
causes tires to slip and lose
cornering force.

.

Acceleration Skid

too much

throttle causes the driving wheels
to spin.

Defensive drivers avoid most skids by
taking reasonable care suited to
existing conditions, and by not
overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.

If the vehicle starts to slide, follow
these suggestions:

.

Ease your foot off the accelerator
pedal and steer the way you want
the vehicle to go. The vehicle may
straighten out. Be ready for a
second skid if it occurs.

.

Slow down and adjust your driving
according to weather conditions.
Stopping distance can be longer
and vehicle control can be affected
when traction is reduced by water,
snow, ice, gravel, or other material
on the road. Learn to recognize
warning clues

such as enough

water, ice, or packed snow on the
road to make a mirrored surface

and slow down when you have

any doubt.

.

Try to avoid sudden steering,
acceleration, or braking, including
reducing vehicle speed by shifting

to a lower gear. Any sudden
changes could cause the tires to
slide.

Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid
only the braking skid.

Track Events and
Competitive Driving

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Danger

High-performance features are
intended for use only on closed
tracks by experienced and qualified
drivers and should not be used on
public roads. High-speed driving,
aggressive cornering, hard braking,
and other high-performance driving
can be dangerous. Improper driver
inputs for the conditions may result
in loss of control of the vehicle,
which could injure or kill you or
others. Always drive safely.

Competitive driving may affect the
vehicle warranty. See the warranty
manual before using the vehicle for
competitive driving.

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  • 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
  • 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
  • 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.

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