2001 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual - Files

The traction control system automatically comes onwhenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin,especially in slippery road conditions, you shouldalways leave the system on. But you can turn thetraction control system off if you ever need to. Youshould turn the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in sand, mud or snow and rocking the vehicle isrequired. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” in the Index.To turn the system off,press the TCS OFF buttonlocated near the radio onthe center console.SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort.Speed Sensitive Steering (SSS)This system varies the amount of steering effort in relationto your vehicle speed. Steering is easier at a lower speedfor maneuvering and parking ease. As your vehicle speedincreases, the steering effort also increases. At highwayspeeds, the amount of steering effort is increased toprovide manual-like steering for maximum control andstability. If your vehicle seems harder to steer than normalwhen parking or driving slow, something may be wrongwith the speed sensitive steering system. You will stillhave power steering, however, steering will be stiffer thannormal at low speeds.4-10