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Follow Distance/Gap Setting :When
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not
engaged, the current follow time to
the vehicle ahead is displayed as a
time value on this page. When ACC
has been engaged, the display
switches to the gap setting page. This
page shows the current gap setting
along with the vehicle ahead telltale.
Driver Assistance : If equipped,
shows information for Lane Keep
Assist (LKA) and Forward Collision
Alert (FCA).
Battery Voltage : Shows the current
battery voltage.
Coolant Temperature : Shows the
engine coolant temperature in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Oil Temperature : Shows the engine
oil temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Engine Hours (Hourmeter) : Shows
the total number of hours the engine
has run. The display also shows the
engine idle hours. Engine Boost :
Displays engine
manifold pressure relative to ambient
air pressure. It will display boost
pressure generated by the
turbocharging system.
Transmission Fluid Temperature :
Shows the temperature of the
automatic transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Info Page Options : Scroll to choose
which info pages appear on the DIC.
Press the thumbwheel to select or
deselect.
Blank Page : Allows for no
information to be displayed in the
cluster info display areas.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel)
The DIC is displayed in the
instrument cluster. It shows the status
of many vehicle systems.
DIC information is broken down into
two main zones: Left Zone :
Displays on the
instrument cluster to the left of the
speedometer.
Right Zone : Displays on the
instrument cluster to the right of the
speedometer.
SorT: Press to move left or right
between the interactive display zones
in the cluster. Press the thumbwheel
to select.
yorz: Use the thumbwheel to
scroll up or down in a list. Press the
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DIC Info Tiles Selection
The following is the list of all possible
DIC Info Tiles. Depending on the
vehicle, some may not be available.
Left Zone
Battery Voltage :Displays the current
battery voltage. The battery voltage
can fluctuate while viewing this
information on the DIC. This is
normal.
Coolant Temperature : Displays the
coolant temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
eLSD : Displays the amount of rear
differential coupling when the
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
(eLSD) is active and functioning
during vehicle operation. A reading of
1% is an open differential and 100% is
locked. It is normal for the value to
make small or large changes due to
driving conditions and driver inputs.
For the V-Series Blackwing models,
the eLSD maintains some coupling
even if the vehicle is stationary or not
accelerating. Coupling values of 3%
and up are typical. See Limited-Slip
Differential 0266. Engine Boost :
If equipped, displays
engine manifold pressure relative to
ambient air pressure. It will display
boost pressure generated by the
turbocharging system.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy/
Economy Trend : Displays the current
fuel economy in liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number reflects
only the approximate fuel economy
and changes frequently as driving
conditions change. This display
cannot be reset.
When in tour mode, shows history of
the Average Fuel Economy from the
last 100 km (62 mi). Each bar
represents about 5 km (3 mi) of
driving. When driving, the bars shift
to reflect the most recent distance on
the right side.
Lateral G-Force : If equipped,
displays inertial forces being exerted
on the vehicle in the lateral
(side-to-side) direction as numerical
value and as graphical depiction.
Oil Pressure : Shows the current oil
pressure in either kilopascal (kPa) or
in pounds per square inch (psi). Oil Temperature :
Shows the current
oil temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Time & Temperature : Displays the
current time and the current outside
air temperature.
Tire Status : Shows individual tire
pressures and overall temperature as
either Cold, Cool, Normal, Warm,
or Hot. Normal is typical for normal
driving while Warm is typical for
aggressive driving. Unknown displays
when tire temperature information is
unavailable.
Transmission Fluid Temperature :
If equipped, shows the temperature of
the transmission fluid in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Right Zone
Trip 1 or 2/Average Speed/Average
Fuel Economy : Trip displays the
current distance traveled, in either
kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since
the trip odometer was last reset. The
trip odometer can be reset by pressing
and holding the thumbwheel while
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Average Speed displays the average
speed of the vehicle in kilometers per
hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).
This average is calculated based on
the various vehicle speeds recorded
since the last reset of this value. The
average speed can be reset by pressing
and holding the thumbwheel while
this display is active.
Average Fuel Economy displays the
approximate average liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
per gallon (mpg). This number is
calculated based on the number of L/
100 km (mpg) recorded since the last
time this menu item was reset. This
number reflects only the current,
approximate average fuel economy
and changes as driving conditions
change. The Average Fuel Economy
can be reset by pressing and holding
the thumbwheel while this display is
active.
Fuel Economy :Displays the average
fuel economy, the best fuel economy
over the selected distance, and a bar
graph showing instantaneous fuel economy. Pressing the thumbwheel
opens a menu to change the selected
distance or reset the current values.
Trip Timer/Fuel Used :
This display
can be used as a timer. To start/stop
the timer, press the thumbwheel while
this display is active and then select
the start/stop the timer. The display
shows the amount of time that has
passed since the timer was last reset.
To reset the timer to zero, press the
thumbwheel to access the menu while
this display is active.
Fuel Used displays the approximate
liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel that
have been used since last reset. The
fuel used can be reset by pressing the
thumbwheel and selecting Reset Fuel
Used in the menu.
Current Drive Cycle : Displays
information in relation to the current
drive cycle including Distance
Traveled, Average Fuel Economy, and
the Total Time. They will reset after
the drive cycle is completed.
Driver Assistance : If equipped,
displays the status of all active safety
systems. Oil Life :
Displays an estimate of the
remaining useful oil life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message
appears on the display. The oil should
be changed as soon as possible. See
Engine Oil 0331. In addition to the
engine oil life system monitoring the
oil life, additional maintenance is
recommended. See Maintenance
Schedule 0408.
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. It will not reset
itself. Do not reset the Oil Life display
accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until the
next oil change. See Engine Oil Life
System 0333.
Air Filter Life : If equipped, shows an
estimate of the engine air filter’s
remaining useful life and the state of
the system. Engine Air Filter Life 95%
means 95% of the current air filter life
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state of the system. When the
REPLACE AT NEXT OIL CHANGE
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced at the time of the
next oil change. When the REPLACE
NOW message displays, the engine air
filter should be replaced as soon as
possible.
Engine Hours :Displays the total
number of hours the engine has run.
The display also shows the engine idle
hours.
Lifetime Revs : The display shows
total engine revolutions divided by
10,000.
Brake Pad Life : If equipped, this
displays an estimate of the remaining
life of the front and rear brake pads.
Messages are displayed based on
brake pad wear and the state of the
system. Reset the Brake Pad Life
display after replacing the brake pads.
See Brake Pad Life System (If Equipped)
0 346.Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright or
too high in your field of view, it
may take you more time to see
things you need to see when it is
dark outside. Be sure to keep the
HUD image dim and placed low in
your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some
information concerning the operation
of the vehicle is projected onto the
windshield. The information is
projected through the HUD lens on
the driver side of the instrument
panel and focused out toward the
front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as
a parking aid, you may misjudge
the distance and damage your
vehicle. Do not use the HUD image
as a parking aid. The HUD information can be
displayed in various languages. The
speedometer reading and other
numerical values can be displayed in
either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed
through the radio and the units of
measurement is changed through the
instrument cluster. See
Settings0182
and “Options” underInstrument Cluster
(Base Level) 089 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 091.
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{Warning
Prior to each track event and again
before returning to public roads,
tighten the wheel nuts with a
torque wrench to the proper torque
specification. Wheel nuts that are
improperly or incorrectly tightened
can cause the wheels to become
loose or come off, resulting in a
crash. SeeCapacities and
Specifications 0424 for wheel nut
torque specifications.
Caution
Low oil levels can damage the
engine. If using the vehicle for
competitive driving, the engine may
use more oil than it would with
normal use. Check the oil level
often during competitive driving.
Competitive Driving Mode can be
selected. See Driver Mode Control
0 258.
Seat Belts
Lap-Shoulder Belt
If equipped, the driver seat belt has an
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).
This feature is useful in performance
driving scenarios where the driver
wants to be held in the seat more
tightly to take advantage of the
aggressive bolstering of the seat.
1. Move the seat 8-10 cm (3-4 in) rearward from the normal driving
position.
2. Pull the driver shoulder belt out as far as it will go, until it stops, to set
the lock. While holding the
shoulder belt in this position,
buckle the belt.
When the shoulder belt is released,
the retractor will make a ratchet
sound when it retracts. When the
retractor lock is set, the belt can be
tightened but not pulled out of the
retractor.
3. Adjust the belt, and then move the seat forward 8-10 cm (3-4 in) to
the desired driving position. This will secure the belt. The belt fit
should be tight, but not
uncomfortable.
To unlatch the belt, press the
button on the buckle. The belt
should return to its stowed
position.
Axle Fluid
Axles must have 2 400 km (1,500 mi)
before being used in track driving.
The rear axle fluid temperatures may
be higher than when driving in severe
conditions. Drain and refill with new
fluid after the first racing or
competitive driving event, and then
after every 24 hours of racing or
competitive driving. See your dealer
for the correct fluid.
Caution
During a first time track or racing
event, high axle temperatures can
occur. Damage could be caused to
the axle and would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
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Caution (Continued)
drive as long or as fast the first
time the vehicle is driven on the
track or raced.
.The axle lubricant should be
replaced with new lubricant.
.On vehicles without a differential
cooler, additional cooling capacity is
required for continuous competitive
driving. The V-Series Blackwing has
a differential cooler, so no
additional cooling capacity is
necessary.
Engine OilCaution
If the vehicle is used for track
events and competitive driving, the
engine may use more oil than it
would with normal use. Low oil
levels can damage the engine.
Check the oil level often and
maintain the proper level. See
Engine Oil 0331. Check the oil level often during track
events and competitive driving, and
keep the oil level at or near the upper
mark. See
“Checking the Engine Oil" in
Engine Oil 0331.
Fuel
Use premium unleaded gasoline with
a posted octane rating of 93 at a track
event. Unleaded gasoline with a
posted octane rating of 91 may be
used, but performance will be
degraded. See Prohibited Fuels 0312.
Automatic or Manual
Transmission Fluid
Have the transmission fluid set to the
track specific oil level prior to track
usage. Transmission fluid should be
changed after every 15 hours of track
usage. Any transmission level set or
change should be performed at the
dealer.
Brakes
Battery Disconnect
Disconnect the battery before
servicing the hydraulic brake system.
It is critical to disconnect the battery before bleeding the system, replacing
the pads, or any other work. The
battery must be disconnected to
prevent the brake master cylinder
from pressurizing the hydraulic
system during its automated self
diagnostic tests that may occur when
a door is opened or the remote key is
present.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury and/or
vehicle damage, always disconnect
the battery before performing
service work on the hydraulic brake
system. Bleeding the brake system
with the battery connected can lead
to excessive pressurization of the
system during automatic diagnostic
tests or diagnosis of a leak or air in
the braking system. A Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) may set and
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Brake Cooling (V-Series Blackwing)
Prior to any track event, high speed
driving event, or competitive driving,
complete the following:1. Ensure all the brake cooling parts are correctly secured and installed.
2. Inspect and replace any deflectors that have damage.
3. Inspect for blockage in the front brake cooling duct prior to every
event.
If improved brake cooling is desired,
install the ball joint protector front
shields, remove both upper and lower
rear rotor shields, and install the rear
lower control arm cooling deflectors,
per the instructions included with the
brake cooling kit. These parts are for
track use only. After track events
reinstall original front and rear rotor
shields, and remove rear lower control
arm cooling deflectors.
Right Side Front Shown, Left Side Front Similar
1. Front Lower Control Arm Deflector
2. Front Brake Cooling Duct Brake Pad Wear Sensors
If equipped, the brake pad wear
sensors need to be removed from the
brake calipers prior to any track or
racing event. The original sensors can
be reinstalled if significant brake pad
wear is not observed. Refer to
Brake
Pad Life System (If Equipped) 0346.
If the sensors are not reinstalled after
the track event, install brake pad wear
sensor plugs. See your dealer.
The V-Series Blackwing is equipped
with brake pad wear sensors which are
track capable and should not be
disabled for track and racing.
A message will display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when the
brake pads show excessive wear.
Brake Fluid
Replace existing brake fluid with a
qualified DOT 4 high performance
brake fluid from a sealed container.
Brake fluid with a dry boiling point
>310 °C (590 °F) is qualified. If high
performance brake fluid is used,
replace it with GM approved brake
fluid before driving on public roads.
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fluid is over a month old or unknown,
replace the brake fluid before track
events and competitive driving. Do
not use silicone or DOT 5 brake fluids.
Disconnect the battery before bleeding
the system, replacing the pads, or any
other work. The battery must be
disconnected to prevent the brake
master cylinder from pressurizing the
hydraulic system during its automated
self diagnostic tests that may occur
when a door is opened or the remote
key is present.
Check the fluid level before each
competitive driving event.
Brake System Flushing & Bleeding
The J55 brake system requires specific
processes for bleeding and fluid
flushing. These can be found in the
service manual.
Properly bleeding the brake system is
required for proper operation of the
hydraulic brake system.
Brake Leak Detection
The hydraulic braking system has
advanced diagnostic capability to help
detect hydraulic leaks, trapped air,and other performance issues. These
diagnostics are active when the
hydraulic system is powered. In order
to avoid inadvertently setting a leak
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC),
disconnect the battery before
servicing the brake system.
If the vehicle sets a DTC related to a
brake system leak, the Brake System
Warning Light will come on and
vehicle speed may be limited to
100 kph (62 mph). Any time a leak
DTC is set, the vehicle should be
inspected carefully for evidence of a
leak and should be repaired
immediately. See your dealer.
Brake Fade Warning Assist
The Brake Fade Warning Assist
system monitors the performance of
the brake system. If the system
detects brake fade, or if the brake
fluid is near the boiling point, the
driver will be alerted.
The Brake Fade Warning Assist
system is designed for use with the
factory-installed brake pads or GM
approved replacement pads. If the
brake pads on the vehicle need to be
replaced, use GM approved brakepads. If this is not done, the brake
fade warning system may not function
properly.
Stage 1 :
The DIC displays a “Reduce
Braking to Avoid Overheating”
message, a chime sounds and brake
pedal effort and travel is increased.
When the message displays, the driver
should back up braking points and
reduce brake usage in order to reduce
brake temperature. This will allow for
continued lapping with no speed
limitations.
Stage 2 : The DIC displays a Brakes
Overheated Service Now message, a
chime sounds, and brake pedal effort
and travel is further increased. This
code indicates that the brake fluid
temperature is excessive and is about
to boil. The system limits vehicle
speed to 100 km/h (62 mph). The
driver should immediately start a cool
down lap if on the track. If this
message displays, the vehicle needs to
be serviced. The brake system needs
to cool down, and the brake fluid
must be immediately flushed with
DOT 4 for street use, or to a qualified