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turn off the reminder light and/or
chime, remove the object from the
seat or buckle the safety belt.
Airbag Readiness Light
This light shows if there is an
electrical problem with the airbag
system. The system check includes
the airbag sensor(s), the passenger
sensing system, the pretensioners, the
airbag modules, the wiring, and the
crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more information on the airbag
system, seeAirbag System 067.
The airbag readiness light comes on
for several seconds when the vehicle is
started. If the light does not come on
then, have it fixed immediately.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light stays
on after the vehicle is started or
comes on while driving, it means
the airbag system might not be
working properly. The airbags in the
vehicle might not inflate in a crash,
or they could even inflate without a
crash. To help avoid injury, have
the vehicle serviced right away.
If there is a problem with the airbag
system, a Driver Information Center
(DIC) message may also come on. See
Airbag System Messages 0134.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator
The vehicle has a passenger sensing
system. See Passenger Sensing System
0 73 for important safety information.
The passenger airbag status indicator
is in the overhead console.
When the vehicle is started, the
passenger airbag status indicator will
light the symbol for on and off for
several seconds as a system check.
Then, after several more seconds, the
status indicator will light either the on
or off symbol to let you know the
status of the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag.
If the on symbol is lit on the
passenger airbag status indicator, it
means that the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag are allowed to inflate.
If the off symbol is lit on the airbag
status indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has turned
off the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag and knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a

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The indicator light for both systems is
in the instrument cluster. This
light will:
.Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin.
. Flash when StabiliTrak is
activated.
. Turn on and stay on when either
system is not working.
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message displays in the
Driver Information Center (DIC), and
dcomes on and stays on to indicate
that the system is inactive and is not
assisting the driver in maintaining
control. The vehicle is safe to drive,
but driving should be adjusted
accordingly.
If
dcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
4. Drive the vehicle. If
dcomes on and stays on, the
vehicle may need more time to
diagnose the problem. If the condition
persists, see your dealer.
Turning the Systems Off and On
Thegbutton for TCS and StabiliTrak
is on the center console (ATS) or the
steering wheel (ATS-V).
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is off.
The vehicle driveline could be
damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and
release
g. The Traction Off lighti
displays in the instrument cluster and
the appropriate DIC message displays.
See Ride Control System
Messages 0134.
To turn TCS on again, press and
release
g. The Traction Off lighti
displayed in the instrument cluster
will turn off. If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
g
is pressed, the system will not turn off
until the wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
press and hold
guntil the Traction
Off light
iand StabiliTrak OFF light
gcome on and stay on in the
instrument cluster. The appropriate
DIC message displays. See Ride Control
System Messages 0134.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again,
press and release
g. The Traction Off
light
iand StabiliTrak OFF lightg
in the instrument cluster turn off.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle performance. See Accessories
and Modifications 0232.
Driver Mode Control
Driver Mode Control attempts to add
a sportier feel, provide a more
comfortable ride, or assist in different
weather conditions or terrain. This
system simultaneously changes the
software calibration of various
sub-systems. Depending on the option
package, available features, and mode

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selected, the suspension, steering, and
powertrain will change calibrations to
achieve the desired mode
characteristics. If the vehicle is
equipped with Magnetic Ride Control,
selecting the various Driver Modes
adjusts the ride of the vehicle to
enhance the ride performance for the
road conditions and the
selected mode.
The Driver Mode Control has three or
four modes: Tour, Sport, Snow/Ice,
and Track (V-Series Only). Press and
release the MODE button (ATS) or
press the
yorzbutton (ATS-V) on
the center console to activate the
mode menu in the cluster. The first
press of the button will show the
current mode. Subsequent presses will
scroll though the available modes. The
Tour and Sport modes will feel similar
on a smooth road. Select a new
setting whenever driving conditions
change.
Tour Mode
Use for normal city and highway
driving to provide a smooth, soft ride.
Sport Mode
Use where road conditions or personal
preference demand a more controlled
response.
When selected, the Sport mode
indicator will display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
When in Sport or Track mode, the
vehicle will shift automatically but
may hold a lower gear longer than it
would in the normal driving mode
based on braking, throttle input, and
vehicle lateral acceleration. See
Automatic Transmission 0191. The
steering will change to provide more
precise control. If the vehicle has
Magnetic Ride Control, the suspension
will change to provide better
cornering performance.
Competitive Driving Mode can be
accessed through this mode.
Snow/Ice Mode
Use when more traction is needed
during slippery conditions. The
transmission will use 2 (Second) gear
instead of 1 (First) gear when accelerating from a stop. The vehicle
will upshift normally when the vehicle
is moving.
For V-Series only, Snow/Ice mode will
use a different accelerator pedal map
to optimize traction on a slippery
surface. The accelerator pedal will
reduce engine torque at small pedal
inputs. The transmission will also
shift differently to assist in
maintaining traction.
When selected, the Snow/Ice mode
indicator will display in the DIC.
This feature is not intended for use
when the vehicle is stuck in sand,
mud, ice, snow, or gravel. If the
vehicle becomes stuck, see
If the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0180.
Track Mode (V-Series Only)
Use when maximum vehicle handling
is desired. When selected, the Track
Mode indicator will display in the DIC.
Accelerator pedal is adjusted to give
maximum control during the highest
level of spirited driving.

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The automatic transmission and
steering will function similar to
Sport Mode.
The Magnetic Ride Control will be set
to the optimum level for vehicle
responsiveness.
Competitive Driving Mode can be
accessed through this mode.
Use when driving on a closed race
course or drag strip.
Vehicle systems are optimized for
maximum track performance.
This mode allows entry to
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) in the Competitive
Driving Mode.
Driver Mode Customization
The Engine Sound Management,
steering, and suspension drive modes
can be set to the driver’s preference.
See“Driving Mode ”under
“Personalization Menus ”in Vehicle
Personalization 0137.
The selections made in the Driving
Mode menu overwrite the main
vehicle mode selection via the buttons
or switch on the center console. In order to customize and overwrite, the
driver select one of the three settings
by touching the infotainment display.
When in the customization screen for
each system, select one of four
options:
.
Auto (Follows the mode switch)
. Engine Sound Management
. Steering
. Suspension
The default will be to follow the
vehicle mode switch settings, but the
main vehicle mode selection for the
currently selected system can be
overwritten using this menu. The
settings selected in this menu will set
the vehicle behavior in all selected
vehicle modes, and will be retained
over each ignition cycle. They do not
have to be reset each time the vehicle
is started.
Competitive Driving Mode
(FE4 Only)
To select this optional handling mode,
press
Yquickly two times and the
DIC will display the appropriate message. While in the Competitive
Driving Mode, the traction off light
i
and StabiliTrak OFF lightgwill come
on in the instrument cluster. TCS does
not limit wheel spin, the Electronic
Limited-Slip Differential (ELSD) allows
increased vehicle agility, and more
effort is required to turn the steering
wheel. See “Limited-Slip Rear Axle
(V-Series Only)” later in this section.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
Press
Yagain, or turn the ignition to
ACC/ACCESSORY and restart the
vehicle, to turn TCS back on. The
traction off light
iand StabiliTrak
OFF light
gwill go out in the
instrument cluster.
Caution
When traction control is turned off,
or Competitive Driving Mode is
active, it is possible to lose traction.

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Performance Traction
Management (V-Series Only)
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) integrates the Traction Control,
StabiliTrak, and Magnetic Ride
Control systems to provide improved
and consistent performance when
cornering. The amount of available
engine power is based on the mode
selected, track conditions, driver skill,
and the radius of each corner.
This light is on when the vehicle is in
the PTM mode.
To select this optional handling mode,
the vehicle mode must be Track. Then
quickly press
Yon the center
console two times. PERF TRAC 1 -
WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON displays
in the DIC. When PTM is active, the up and down
buttons will no longer change Drive
Modes, but instead change PTM
modes.
To select a mode while in PTM, press
the Driver Mode Control/PTM buttons
on the center console.
To experience the performance benefit
of this system, after entering a curve
and at the point where normal
acceleration occurs, fully push the
accelerator pedal. The PTM system
will modify the level of engine power
for a smooth and consistent
corner exit.
The PTM system contains five modes.
These modes are selected by pressing
the Driver Mode Control/PTM buttons
on the center console. Scroll up or
down through modes 1-5 by pressing
the MODE SELECT up and down
button The following is a DIC display
description and the recommended
usage of each mode:
PERF TRAC 1
–WET ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
. Intended for all driver skill levels.
. Wet or damp conditions only —
not intended for use in heavy rain
or standing water.
. StabiliTrak is on and engine power
is reduced based on conditions.
PERF TRAC 2 –DRY ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
. For use by less experienced drivers
or while learning a new track.
. Dry conditions only.
. StabiliTrak is on and engine power
is slightly reduced.
PERF TRAC 3 –SPORT ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
. For use by drivers who are familiar
with the track.
. Dry conditions only.
. Requires more driving skill than
mode 2.
. StabiliTrak is on and more engine
power is available than in mode 2.

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326 INDEX
Automatic (cont'd)Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
B
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . 257
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195, 196
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Bulb Replacement (cont'd)
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
C
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 319
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . 2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Check Malfunction Indicator EngineLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . 81 Child Restraints (cont'd)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91, 93
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160, 163
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . 201
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . . . . . 286
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Coolant
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 111

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332 INDEX
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . 322
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Running the Vehicle WhileParked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Safety Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Seats Easy Entry Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . . . . 58
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . 54
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . 52
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . 91, 93 Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . 318
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Service Electric Parking Brake
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . 222
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . 149 Special Application Services . . . . . . . 312
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . 319
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . 135
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2