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Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL
ON/OFF
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned on or off. SeeAutomatic
Headlamp System 0142.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if the
turn signal has been left on. Turn off
the turn signal.
Ride Control System
Messages
STABILITRAK
COMPETITIVE MODE
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when the Competitive
Driving mode is selected. The
instrument cluster light will be on
when the Competitive Driving mode
is selected. Launch Control is
available when this mode is
selected. The Traction Control
System (TCS) will not be operating
while in the Competitive Driving mode. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See
Competitive
Driving Mode 0198, including the
“Launch Control” information.
MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h
(80 MPH)
This message displays when a
malfunction is present in the
Magnetic Ride Control system. The
vehicle speed will be limited to a
value determined by the vehicle
when the shock absorber system
has failed and the shocks are in
their full soft mode. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
To acknowledge the message, press
the SEL button. The message
reappears every 10 minutes until
this condition changes.
PERFORMANCE TRACTION
WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when this Performance
Traction Management mode is
selected. The instrument cluster
light will also be on when this mode
is selected. Launch Control is available when this mode is
selected. In this mode the Traction
Control and Stability Control
systems are available but intended
for use on wet race track conditions.
Adjust your driving accordingly. This
mode is available only on
Z06 models and models with FE4
–
Z51 Performance Package and
Magnetic Ride Control. See
“Performance Traction
Management” and“Launch Control”
under Competitive Driving Mode
0 198 for more information about
the use of this mode.
PERFORMANCE TRACTION
DRY ACTIVE HANDLING ON
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when this Performance
Traction Management mode is
selected. The instrument cluster
light will also be on when this mode
is selected. Launch Control is
available when this mode is
selected. In this mode the Traction
Control and Stability Control
systems are available but intended
for use on dry race track conditions.
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mode is available only on
Z06 models and models with FE4.
See“Performance Traction
Management” and“Launch Control”
under Competitive Driving Mode
0 198 for more information about
the use of this mode.
PERFORMANCE TRACTION
SPORT 1 ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when this Performance
Traction Management mode is
selected. The instrument cluster
light will also be on when this mode
is selected. Launch Control is
available when this mode is
selected. In this mode the Traction
Control and Stability Control
systems are available but intended
for use on dry race track conditions.
Adjust your driving accordingly. This
mode is available only on
Z06 models and models with FE4.
See “Performance Traction
Management” and“Launch Control”
under Competitive Driving Mode
0 198 for more information about
the use of this mode.
PERFORMANCE TRACTION
SPORT 2 ACTIVE
HANDLING OFF
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when this Performance
Traction Management mode is
selected. The instrument cluster
light will also be on when this mode
is selected. Launch Control is
available when this mode is
selected. In this mode the Traction
Control is available but intended for
use on dry race track conditions.
The Stability Control system is
disabled when this mode is
selected. This mode will require
more driver skill than modes 1–3.
Adjust your driving accordingly. This
mode is available only on
Z06 models and models with FE4.
See “Performance Traction
Management” and“Launch Control”
under Competitive Driving Mode
0 198 for more information about
the use of this mode.
PERFORMANCE TRACTION
RACE ACTIVE HANDLING OFF
This message displays and a sound
will be heard when this Performance
Traction Management mode is
selected. The instrument cluster
light will also be on when this mode
is selected. Launch Control is
available when this mode is
selected. In this mode the Traction
Control is available but intended for
use on dry race track conditions.
The Stability Control system is
disabled when this mode is
selected. This mode will require
more driver skill than modes 1–4.
Adjust your driving accordingly. This
mode is available only on
Z06 models and models with FE4.
See “Performance Traction
Management” and“Launch Control”
under Competitive Driving Mode
0 198 for more information about
the use of this mode.
REAR AXLE OFF
If this message is displayed, the
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential (if
equipped) is not operational. Drive
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aggressive driving, and sharp
cornering. The system could be
overheated. Allow the system to
cool. If this message remains on,
see your dealer for service. The
vehicle is safe to drive, however,
continue to drive with caution.
When this message is displayed,
the vehicle’s handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. Stability Control will be
affected. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0192.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Stability Control
system and the vehicle needs
service. The Stability Control
system light on the instrument
cluster also turns on and a sound
will be heard. See your dealer.
When this message is displayed,
the system is not working. Adjust
your driving accordingly. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0192.
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM
If this message displays when you
are driving, there is a problem with
the Traction Control System (TCS)
and the vehicle needs service. See
your dealer. When this message is
displayed, the system will not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
The TCS light on the instrument
cluster will also turn on and a sound
will be heard.
When this message is displayed,
the computer controlled systems will
not assist the driver in controlling
the vehicle. Have the system
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0192.
To acknowledge the message, press
the SEL button.
SHOCKS INOPERATIVE
This message displays when a
malfunction is present in the
Magnetic Ride Control system,
which is causing the shocks to be in
their full soft mode. This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle
handling may be affected. Have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible.
To acknowledge the message, press
the SEL button. The message
reappears every 10 minutes until
this condition changes.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system. See
your dealer for service.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.
Service Vehicle Messages
PROGRAM CLUSTER
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the instrument
cluster. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.

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SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays and a chime
may sound when there may be a
problem with the power steering
system. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer.
SERVICE REAR AXLE
If there is a problem detected with
the Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential, this message displays.
When displayed, the system is not
operational and driving should be
adjusted accordingly. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
When this message is displayed,
the vehicle’s handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. Stability Control will be
affected. See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control 0192.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message is displayed when
attempting to start an automatic
transmission equipped vehicle
without first pressing the brake
pedal.
PRESS CLUTCH TO START
This message is displayed when
attempting to start a manual
transmission equipped vehicle
without first pressing the clutch
pedal.
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the pushbutton start
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0266.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0266.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
This message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the tires
is low.
This message also displays LEFT
FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT
REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate
the location of the low tire.
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light 0111.

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If a tire pressure message appears
on the DIC, stop as soon as
possible. Inflate the tires by adding
air until the tire pressure is equal to
the values shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeTires
0 254, Vehicle Load Limits 0171,
and Tire Pressure 0262.
More than one tire pressure
message can appear at a time. The
DIC also shows the tire pressure
values. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0113.
Transmission Messages
1-4 SHIFT
This message displays on a manual
transmission vehicle when you can
only shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth)
instead of 1 (First) to 2 (Second).
PERFORMANCE SHIFT
ACTIVE
This message appears when the
vehicle is in Sport or Track mode
and either Performance Algorithm
Shift/Performance Algorithm Liftfoot
transmission modes have been
entered.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a
problem with the transmission. See
your dealer.
SHIFT DENIED
This message displays when
attempting to shift to a gear not
appropriate for the vehicle speed
and engine revolutions per
minute (rpm).
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the
transmission needs to be shifted to
P (Park). This may appear when
attempting to remove the key from
the vehicle if the vehicle is not in
P (Park).
TRANSMISSION HOT —IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the transmission fluid in
the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This
message clears when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
If this message is displayed during
normal vehicle operation on flat
roads, the vehicle may need
service. See your dealer for an
inspection.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message is displayed when ice
conditions are possible.
TURN WIPER CONTROL TO
INTERMITTENT FIRST
This message is displayed when
attempting to adjust the intermittent
wiper speed without intermittent
selected on the wiper control. See
Windshield Wiper/Washer
092.

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Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
This message is displayed when the
vehicle speed is greater than the
speed warning speed. See "Speed
Warning" underInstrument
Cluster 096.
SPEED LIMIT SET TO XXX
This message is displayed when the
speed warning is set. See "Speed
Warning" under Instrument
Cluster 096.
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD
FLUID
This message may display when the
washer fluid level is low. Fill the
windshield washer reservoir as soon
as possible. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0218 for
the location of the windshield
washer reservoir. Also, see Washer
Fluid 0238.
Window Messages
OPEN, THEN CLOSE DRIVER/
PASSENGER WINDOW
This message is displayed when the
window needs to be reprogrammed.
If the vehicle's battery has been
recharged or disconnected, you will
need to program each front window
for the express-up feature to work.
See Power Windows 044.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio
System Controls
To access the
personalization menu:
1. Press SETTINGS on the Home Page on the infotainment
system display.
2. Press the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
3. Press to select the desired feature setting.
4. Press
oBACK on the
faceplate or press the Back
screen button to return to the
previous menu.

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Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
.Time and Date
. Driving Mode
. Language (Language)
. Valet Mode
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. Voice
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 094.
Driving Mode
Select and the following may
display:
.
Engine Sound Management
. Steering
Engine Sound Management
This allows the Engine Sound
Management feature to be set
independent of the driver mode
selector. See Track Events and
Competitive Driving 0162.
Select Auto (Mode Selector) or
Stealth, Tour, Sport, or Track.
Steering
This allows the Steering feature to
be turned on or off.
Select Auto (Mode Selector), Tour,
Sport, or Track.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
The selected language will display
on the system, and voice
recognition will reflect the selected
language.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Press Back to go
back to the previous menu.
Radio
Press and the following may
display:
. Manage Favorites
. Number of Favorites Shown
. Audible Touch Feedback
. Bose Audio Pilot
. Maximum Start Up Volume

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Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.
See“Manage Favorites” in
“Settings” under“Radio” in the
infotainment manual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Press to set the number of favorites
to display.
Select the desired number or select
Auto and the infotainment system
will automatically adjust the number
of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch
Feedback to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.
Bose Audio Pilot
This feature adjusts the volume
based on the noise in the vehicle.
See “Bose AudioPilot Noise
Compensation Technology” under
“Infotainment System Settings” in
the infotainment manual.
Select Off or On. Maximum Start Up Volume
This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is greater
than this level, the volume is
adjusted to this level.
To set the maximum startup volume,
press + or
−to increase or
decrease.
Vehicle
Select and the following may
display:
. Climate and Air Quality
. Comfort and Convenience
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may
display:
. Auto Fan Max Speed
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog Auto Fan Max Speed
This feature will set the maximum
auto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Defog
When set to On, the front defog will
automatically react to temperature
and humidity conditions that may
cause fogging.
Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
If equipped, this feature will
automatically turn on the rear defog.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may
display:
.
Auto Memory Recall
. Easy Exit Options
. Chime Volume
. Reverse Tilt Mirror