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SteeringTour
(Default),
Sport, Track Tour Tour Sport Track Tour, Sport
(Default),Track
Suspension (if equipped with
Magnetic Ride) Tour
(Default),
Sport, Track Tour Tour Sport Track Tour, Sport
(Default),Track
Brake Response Tour
(Default),
Sport, Track Tour Tour Sport Track Tour, Sport
(Default),Track
Cluster Display
Configures the gauge cluster
display for each mode when linked
(default).
The Layout Display (Theme) is a
preset of Cluster Display and cannot
be modified or changed
independently.
Throttle Progression
Adjusts throttle sensitivity by
selecting how quickly or slowly the
throttle reacts to input.
Throttle Progression is a preset of
Powertrain and cannot be modified
or changed independently. Transmission Shift Operation
Basic:
.
Transmission upshifts and
downshifts are selected based
on vehicle speed and
accelerator position to optimize
comfort and fuel economy during
mild driving conditions.
Driver Influenced Gear Selection:
. Aggressive driving will influence
both the upshift and downshift
points in all modes. .
Criteria which have influence
are: driving mode, accelerator,
brakes, lateral and longitudinal
loading.
. Changes in gear selection
behavior due to aggressive
driving can include:
‐Downshifting early with higher
rpm’s during aggressive
braking (i.e. entering a corner)
‐ Altering upshifts while
experiencing lateral
acceleration

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‐Not upshifting when the
accelerator is released to
avoid unnecessary shifts if the
accelerator is re-applied
‐ Recognizing sporty driving and
anticipate upcoming corners
with the appropriate gear
selection entering and exiting
. Driver Modes
‐Driver influenced changes are
effective in all driving modes,
however the aggressiveness
of the transmission response
will increase between Tour,
Sport, and Track Modes
respectively.
Active Fuel Management (engine
cylinder shuts off)
. Normal with Dual Clutch
Transmission: The engine uses
8-cylinder mode when
accelerating, but changes to
4-cylinder mode when coasting.
Active Fuel Management is a preset
of Powertrain and cannot be
modified or changed independently. Engine Sound
Changes when the variable exhaust
valves open.
Steering (Assist Effort)
Adjusts from a lighter steering feel
to reduced assist for more
steering feel.
Magnetic Ride Control (if
equipped)
Adjusts the shock dampening
firmness based on driving
conditions to improve comfort and
performance.
Driver Mode Customization
The vehicle is equipped to modify
the following vehicle settings base
on vehicle content. Through the
center stack, under Vehicle
Settings, select Drive Mode to
customize and personalize My
Mode and/or Z-Mode.
Engine Sound:
Engine Sound adjusts the volume of
engine noise. Setting range from
quietest to loudest volume as you
move from Stealth through Track..
Stealth, Tour, Sport, Track
Steering:
This setting adjusts the effort
required to turn the steering wheel.
The steering wheel offers better
feedback but requires more effort as
you move from Tour to Track.
. Tour, Sport, Track
Suspension:
This setting adjusts the firmness of
the suspension in the vehicle.
Suspension adjust stiffness of the
shocks and / or springs. The ride is
more comfortable at lower settings
and is stiffer at higher settings for
better control.
. Tour, Sport, Track
Powertrain:
This setting adjusts the throttle
response, gear shifting and engine
performance. An increased throttle
response enhances the acceleration
feel as you move toward Track, but
with a comfort trade-off due to more
aggressive gear shifting.
. Normal, Tour, Sport, Track

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Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the
dexos2 specification are marked
with the dexos2 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
GM recommends Mobil 1 engine
oils that show the dexos2
approved logo.
Caution
Failure to use the recommended
engine oil or equivalent can result
in engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 0W-40 viscosity grade
engine oil. When selecting an oil of the
appropriate viscosity grade, it is
recommended to select an oil of the
correct specification. See
“Specification”
previously in this
section.
Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the
dexos2 specification are all that is
needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
your skin and could even cause
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil. See the
manufacturer's warnings about the
use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the
environment. If you change your
own oil, drain all the oil from the
filter before disposal. Never dispose
of oil by putting it in the trash or
pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of
water. Recycle it by taking it to a
place that collects used oil.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer that
indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For
the oil life system to work properly,
the system must be reset every time
the oil is changed.

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This vehicle has a racetrack-ready
dry sump engine lubrication system.
This high performance system
operates differently than a standard
engine lubrication system and
requires a special procedure when
changing the engine oil and filter.
SeeEngine Oil 0218.
When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under
the best conditions, the oil life
system may not indicate that an oil
change is necessary for up to a
year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year
and, at this time, the system must
be reset. Your dealer has trained
service people who will perform this
work and reset the system. It is also
important to check the oil regularly
over the course of an oil drain
interval and keep it at the proper
level. If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the oil must be
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi)
since the last oil change.
Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:
1. Scroll through the DIC Info Pages menu until the
REMAINING OIL LIFE
percentage is displayed. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0108.
2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC while the Oil Life display is
active. The oil life will change
to 100%.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not reset. Repeat the
procedure.
Dual Clutch Transmission
Fluid
How to Check Dual Clutch
Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to the
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
The vehicle is not equipped with a
transmission fluid level dipstick.
There is a special procedure for
checking and changing the
transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, this should be
done at the dealer. Contact the
dealer for additional information or
the procedure can be found in the
service manual. To purchase a
service manual, see Publication
Ordering Information 0311.

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Caution
Use of the incorrect transmission
fluid may damage the vehicle,
and the damage may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always use the correct
transmission fluid. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0295.
Change the fluid and filter at the
proper intervals. See Maintenance
Schedule 0286. Be sure to use the
correct fluid. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0295.
Dual Clutch Transmission
Fluid Life System
When to Change the Dual
Clutch Transmission Fluid
This vehicle has a computer that
indicates when to change the
transmission fluid. This is based on
a combination of factors which
include temperature and miles
driven. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which a fluid change
is indicated can vary considerably.
For the fluid life system to work
properly, the system must be reset
every time the fluid is changed.
When the system has calculated
that fluid life has been diminished, it
indicates that a fluid change is
necessary. A CHANGE
TRANSMISSION FLUID SOON
message comes on. Change the
fluid as soon as possible within the
next 1 000 km (600 mi). Failure to
change transmission fluid at
required intervals could lead to
suboptimal transmission
performance. Your dealer has
trained service technicians who will
change the fluid and reset the
system. If the system is ever reset
accidentally, the fluid must be
changed at 72 000 km (45,000 mi)
since the last fluid change.
How to Reset the Dual Clutch
Transmission Fluid Life
System
Reset the system whenever the
transmission fluid is replaced so that
the system can calculate the next
transmission fluid change.
To reset:
1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Select the Oil & Fluid Life page under the Maintenance DIC
menu. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0108.
3. Press the thumbwheel under the Oil & Fluid Life page to
move to the Reset/Disable
display area. Select Reset
Transmission Fluid with the
thumbwheel scroll then press
the thumbwheel. Then press
Yes to confirm the reset.
4. When the Transmission Fluid Life System is successfully
reset, 100% Transmission Fluid
Life will be displayed.

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Engine Air Filter Life
System
When to Change Engine Air
Filter
If equipped, this feature provides an
indication of when to change the
engine air filter. It is based on
driving conditions, which can cause
when to change to vary greatly. It is
possible an air filter change may not
be indicated for up to four years.
When the "Replace at Next Oil
Change" message displays, the
engine air filter should be replaced
at the time of the next engine oil
change. When the "Replace Engine
Air Filter Now" message displays,
the engine air filter should be
replaced as soon as possible. Reset
the engine air filter life system after
the engine air filter is replaced. See
your dealer for service and to reset
the system.
How to Reset Engine Air Filter
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine air filter is replaced so that
the system can calculate the next
engine air filter change.
To reset:1. Place the vehicle in P (Park).
2. Select Air Filter Life under the Maintenance DIC menu. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0108.
3. Press the thumbwheel under the Air Filter Life page to move
to the Reset/Disable area.
Select Reset Air Filter Life with
the thumbwheel scroll and then
press the thumbwheel. Then
press Yes to confirm the reset.
4. When the Engine Air Filter Life System is successfully reset,
100% Air Filter Life will be
displayed.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
See Engine Compartment Overview
0 215 for the location of the engine
air cleaner/filter.
Caution
If water is sprayed and enters the
engine air cleaner/filter intake and
housing, the engine could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/
filter, see Maintenance Schedule
0 286.
How to Inspect/Replace the
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air

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Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. SeeJump Starting -
North America 0267 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Some vehicles have a battery
maintainer package. Follow the
instructions provided with the
battery maintainer package to keep the battery charged when the
vehicle is not in use. Plug the
battery maintainer into the
underhood accessory power
outlet only.
For vehicles without a battery
maintainer, see the following
information:
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
See
“Window Indexing” under
Power Windows 035.
Extended Storage: It is
recommended that the battery
maintainer package be used.
However, if not, remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery.
All vehicle memory settings will
need to be reset when battery
power is restored.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
. To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.

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Liftgate
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
LED Lighting
This vehicle has all LED lamps. For
replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.