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226 DRIVING AND OPERATING
Caution
Brake fade will occur during this
track burnish procedure and can
cause brake pedal travel and force
to increase. This could extend
stopping distance until the brakes
are fully burnished.
1. From a stop, accelerate as rapidly as possible without activating
traction control to a speed of 100
km/h (60 mph).
2. Using the G-Force Gauge in the HUD display, use enough pedal
force to completely stop the vehicle
in four to five seconds. (~0.7g Decel
level to stop the vehicle in a
straight line). If ABS activates,
braking is too hard.
3. Repeat the first two steps 20 consecutive times, this should take
about five minutes.
4. After completing the 20 stops, cool the brakes by driving for 8 km
(5 mi) at 100 km/h (60 mph). Alternative Closed Course Brake
Burnishing Procedure
This brake burnish procedure should
only be run on vehicles with a factory
equipped brake system.
This procedure should only be run on
a track and only on dry pavement.
Brake pedal fade will occur during this
track burnish procedure and can
cause brake pedal travel and force to
increase. This could extend stopping
distance until the brakes are fully
burnished.
1. Start track lapping at lower speeds and lower braking efforts for
three minutes of driving. Allow for
increased braking distances due to
reduced brake output.
2. After Step 1, increase speed and braking effort for the next six
minutes of lapping, gradually
ending up at 90% effort. Continue
to allow for increased braking
distance due to reduced brake
output.
3. Cool the brakes by lapping with minimal light braking for six
minutes.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment suggested specs for
track use:
Road Course (V-Series)
.Front: -2.0 deg camber, 0.2 deg
total toe
.Rear: -1.7 deg camber, 0.2 deg
total toe
Road Course (V-Series Blackwing)
.Front: -2.5 deg camber, 0.1 deg
total toe
.Rear: -1.5 deg camber, 0.1 deg
total toe
Tire Inflation Pressure
Guidelines
Tire inflation pressures affect vehicle
handling and tire life, and should be
adjusted for various types of tracks/
courses.
Inspect the tires prior to every track/
course session. Track/course driving
will reduce the tire tread life.
To maximize tire life, drive 800 km
(500 mi) prior to racetrack driving or
complete the minimum track running
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . . . 339
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 340
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . 341
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Brake Pad Life System (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . 353
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . 355
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . 355
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . 357
Bulb Replacement
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . 357
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . 359
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . 362
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Self-Sealing Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . 370 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . 376
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 384
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
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.There is a malfunction in the horn
or turn signal lamps.
.The identification code of the TPMS
sensor is not registered to the
system.
.The battery of the TPMS sensor
is low.
If the tire fill alert does not operate
due to TPMS interference, move the
vehicle about 1 m (3 ft) back or
forward and try again. If the tire fill
alert feature is not working, use a tire
pressure gauge.
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
— Auto Learn Function
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tire/wheel position after rotating the
tires or replacing one or more of the
TPMS sensors. When a tire is
installed, the vehicle must be
stationary for about 20 minutes before
the system recalculates. The following
relearn process takes up to
10 minutes, driving at a minimum
speed of 20 km/h (12 mph). A dash (-)
or pressure value will display in the DIC. See
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0116 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0119. A warning message
displays in the DIC if a problem
occurs during the relearn process.
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected for
signs of wear or damage at least
once a month.
Replace the tire if:
.The indicators at three or more
places around the tire can
be seen.
.There is cord or fabric showing
through the tire's rubber.
.The tread or sidewall is cracked,
cut, or snagged deep enough to
show cord or fabric.
.The tire has a bump, bulge,
or split.
.The tire has a puncture, cut,
or other damage that cannot be
repaired well because of the size
or location of the damage.
Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every
12 000 km (7,500 mi). See
Maintenance Schedule 0410.
Tires are rotated to achieve a
more uniform wear for all tires.
The first rotation is the most
important.
Anytime unusual wear is noticed,
rotate the tires as soon as
possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. See When It Is Time for
New Tires 0382 and
Wheel Replacement 0386.
Different tire sizes should not be
rotated front to rear.
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half
(1½) times as well on the
government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences
in road characteristics and
climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest
to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specifiedgovernment test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance. Warning: The
traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade
for this tire is established for a tire
that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and
balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall
performance. Adjustments to wheel
alignment and tire balancing are not
necessary on a regular basis. Consider
an alignment check if there is unusual
tire wear or the vehicle is significantly
pulling to one side or the other. Some
slight pull to the left or right,
depending on the crown of the road
and/or other road surface variations
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.Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also provide
tire/wheel balancing services to
ensure smooth vehicle operation at
all speeds. Your dealer sells and
services name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0404 and
Exterior Care 0399. Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver optimal
wear and performance.
.Signs that the alignment may need
to be adjusted include pulling,
improper vehicle handling,
or unusual tire wear.
.Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper wheel
alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the best
viewing, keep the windshield clean
and clear.
.Signs of damage include scratches,
cracks, and chips.
.Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement if
needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned and
kept in good condition to provide a
clear view.
.Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield, and
worn or split rubber.
.Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and replace
them when needed.
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INDEX 463
System (cont'd)Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) . . . . 304
Global Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 443
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rear Cross Traffic Alert . . . . . . . . . . 304
Surround Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . 433
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 38
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374, 375
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 377
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . 376
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Run-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . 388
Sealant and Compressor Kit,
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Self-Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Terminology and Definitions . . . . 372
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . 384
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396 Track Events and Competitive
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Traction Control System(TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . 112
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . 267
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . 138
U
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . 384
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . 132 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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Universal Remote System (cont'd)Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . 158
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Hold Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . 424
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Vehicle Care Storing the Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 Vehicle Care (cont'd)
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Vehicle Hold Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Vehicle Security Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Video Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Warnings Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . 385
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384 Wheels (cont'd)
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . 382
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . 72
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 355
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93