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Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Hearing and feeling ABS
operate is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows steering and braking at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can
help even more than braking.
Electric Parking Brake
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) can always
be applied, even if the vehicle is off. In case
of insufficient electrical power, the EPBcannot be applied or released. To prevent
draining the battery, avoid unnecessary
repeated cycles of the EPB.
The system has a red parking brake status
light and an amber service parking brake
warning light. See
Electric Parking Brake
Light 089 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light 089.
There are also parking brake-related Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages.
Before leaving the vehicle, check the red
parking brake status light to ensure that the
parking brake is applied.
EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Press the EPB switch momentarily.
The red parking brake status light will flash
and then stay on once the EPB is fully
applied. If the red parking brake status light
flashes continuously, then the EPB is only
partially applied or there is a problem with
the EPB. A DIC message will display. Release
the EPB and try to apply it again. If the
light does not come on, or keeps flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the
vehicle if the red parking brake status light
is flashing. See your dealer.
If the amber service parking brake warning
light is on, press the EPB switch. Continue to
hold the switch until the red parking brake
status light remains on. If the amber service
parking brake warning light is on, see your
dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is
moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long
as the switch is pressed. If the switch is
pressed until the vehicle comes to a stop,
the EPB will remain applied.
The vehicle may automatically apply the EPB
in some situations when the vehicle is not
moving. This is normal, and is done to
periodically check the correct operation of
the EPB system, or at the request of other
safety functions that utilize the EPB.
If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear
wheels to prevent vehicle movement.

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Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
The vehicle has a Traction Control
System (TCS) and a StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system. These
systems help limit wheel spin and assist the
driver in maintaining control, especially on
slippery road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that the rear
wheels are spinning too much or are
beginning to lose traction. When this
happens, TCS applies the brakes to the
spinning wheel and reduces engine power
(by closing the throttle and managing
engine spark) to limit wheel spin.
StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the vehicle
senses a difference between the intended
path and the direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies
braking pressure to any one of the vehicle
wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping
the vehicle on the intended path.If cruise control is being used when TCS
begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control
will automatically disengage. Cruise control
may be reengaged when road conditions
allow. See
Cruise Control 0216.
If the driver disables TCS, cruise control will
disengage. Cruise control will also be
disabled if Performance Traction
Management (PTM) is selected, or if
StabiliTrak is turned off.
Both systems come on automatically when
the vehicle is started and begins to move.
The systems may be heard or felt while
they are operating or while performing
diagnostic checks. This is normal and does
not mean there is a problem with the
vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both systems on
for normal driving conditions, but it may be
necessary to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0186 and “Turning the
Systems Off and On” later in this section.
The indicator light for both systems is in the
instrument cluster. This light will:
.Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin
.Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is activated
.Flash when ABS is active
.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
=comes 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
=comes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.

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Drive the vehicle. If=comes 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
The TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC button is on the
center console.
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
@.
The Traction Off light
iilluminates in the
instrument cluster. To turn TCS on again,
press and release
@. The Traction Off light
idisplayed in the instrument cluster will
turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
@is
pressed, the system will not turn off until
the wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC,
press and hold
@until the Traction Off
light
iand StabiliTrak/ESC OFF light@
illuminate and stay on in the instrument
cluster.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on again,
press and release
@. The Traction Off light
iand StabiliTrak/ESC OFF light@in the
instrument cluster turn off.
If the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
system is malfunctioning and the DIC
displays SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM,
StabiliTrak/ESC will be affected as follows:
.StabiliTrak/ESC cannot be turned off by
the driver.
.If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, it will be turned
on automatically.
.Competitive Driving Mode or Performance
Traction Management is unavailable.
.StabiliTrak/ESC will feel different in aiding
and maintaining directional control.
Adding accessories can affect the vehicle
performance. See Accessories and
Modifications 0229.
Hill Rollback Control
If the vehicle is in gear and inadvertently
rolls backwards, Hill Rollback Control helps
limit the rollback to a very low speed.
A noise may be heard while the vehicle
speed is actively being controlled. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) message displays
when active.
Driver Mode Control
Driver Mode Control (DMC) allows the driver
to adjust the overall driving experience to
better suit preference by selecting different
modes.
Drive mode availability and affected driver
systems are dependent upon vehicle trim
level, region, and optional features. Driver
modes may include: Weather, Tour, Sport,
and Track, along with two customizable
modes: My Mode and Z-Mode.

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If the vehicle is in Tour or My Mode it will
stay in that mode through future ignition
cycles. If the vehicle is in any other mode, it
will return to Tour when the vehicle is
restarted. When each mode is selected, an
indicator will come on in the instrument
cluster and stay on.
Mode Activation
To activate My Mode, Weather, Tour, Sport
and Track Mode, turn the Driver Mode
Control (DMC) knob on the center console to
make a mode selection. When a mode is
selected, an indicator will come on in the
instrument cluster and stay on.
To activate Z-Mode, press the Z-Mode button
on the steering wheel. To deactivate, the
driver can either select a different mode
through the DMC knob or press the Z-Mode
button on the steering wheel. When Z-Mode
is deactivated through the Z-Mode button,
DMC is always set back to Tour Mode.
Mode Description
uWeather :Weather Mode is used for
slippery surfaces to help control wheel
speed. This can compromise the acceleration
on dry asphalt. 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 0186. See “Driver Mode
Attributes,” later in this section.
sTour :Use for normal city and highway
driving to provide a smooth, soft ride. This
setting provides a balanced setting between
comfort and handling. This is the standard
mode. See “Driver Mode Attributes,” later in
this section.
rSport : Use when road conditions or
personal preference demand a more
controlled response. When this mode is
selected, a down shift will be immediately
felt. In this mode the vehicle also monitors
driving behaviors and automatically enables
Performance Shift Features when spirited
driving is detected. These features maintain
lower transmission gears to increase
available engine braking and improve
acceleration response. The vehicle will exit
this feature and return to normal operation
after a short time when spirited driving is
no longer detected. The steering will change
to provide more precise control. If the
vehicle has Magnetic Ride Control, the
suspension will change to provide better

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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
‐ 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
Caution
Using a stealth engine sound setting
during spirited driving will cause the
exhaust system to overheat and damage
the variable exhaust valves. Do not use
this setting when auto-crossing or driving
on high speed tracks.
If available, engine sound settings change
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.
Drive 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
Customization” 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.
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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.
.Weather, Tour, Sport, Track
Brake Response:
This setting adjusts the brake pedal
response. Settings range from a slower
response for more comfortable driving to
the quickest response for quicker
deceleration. Brake pedal travel decreases
and caliper pressure increases as you move
from Tour to Sport. Track allows for
improved pedal precision at higher
decelerations for high performance driving.
.Tour, Sport, Track Performance Traction Management (PTM):
To activate PTM through Z-Mode, configure
Z-Mode to the desired PTM state in the
center stack (Vehicle>Settings>Drive Mode
Customization>Z-Mode). Press the Z-Mode
button once to activate Z-Mode. When PTM
is configured on, a message will appear in
the Driver Information Center (DIC)
“Z-Mode
Active —Press Again for PTM On —ESC
May be Disabled”.
To confirm, and enter PTM, press the
Z-Mode button again. The PTM state can
now be modified using the mode knob or
changing the Z Mode setting in the center
stack. Both the Z Mode and PTM indicators
will be displayed.
To cancel, press the center dismiss button
on the steering wheel (Z Mode remains
active). Selecting PTM states may modify
other Z Mode customization options.
.Off, Wet, Dry, Sport, Race 1, Race 2
Display:
This setting adjusts the cluster display
theme (this setting is only configured
through the cluster using the steering wheel
controls).
.Tour, Sport, Track, Weather (and any
informational tiles set-up).
Front Lift System
A two-position lift actuator (one per damper)
with 35 mm (1.5 in) of stroke will
hydraulically raise the front of the vehicle to
provide approximately 50 mm (2 in) of
increased clearance in approximately
three seconds (height and time will vary by
vehicle). The Front Lift System will allow
you to lift the front of the vehicle to enter a
driveway, driving over curbs, speed bumps
or onto ramps or a trailer.
To use the Front Lift System, press the
button on the center console to raise or
lower the vehicle. This feature can be
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when the engine is running. The system
functions based on the vehicle’s state or
operating mode:
.The system will not raise up when the
doors are open.
.The system can be raised or lowered by
the pushbutton, when the vehicle is in
RUN or in ACC mode.
.If the vehicle is in the raised position and
is driven at speeds above 38 km/h
(24 mph), it will automatically lower.
.If the vehicle is turned off, it will
automatically lower.
.If a vehicle door is opened during
lowering, the movement will pause for
15 seconds then continue to lower, but at
a slower rate.
The front height can be raised automatically
using GPS navigation in the vehicle. The
vehicle will automatically lift in up to 1,000
programmable locations. Once the button is
pushed, a notification will appear on the
Driver Information Center (DIC) and ask the
driver if they would like to “Remember”the
location. The driver can select this function
through the steering wheel controls, see
Steering Wheel Controls 074. The driver can
also delete stored locations for the
automatic lift. If the vehicle is raised automatically using GPS, it will
automatically lower once the vehicle is
located about 60 meters (197 feet) from the
programmed location. Drivers can disable
this function by turning off GPS location
through their vehicle Front Lift System will
still operate, but only by using the
pushbutton command, and the
“Auto Lift
Location Remembered” confirmation
message will not display.
The Front Lift System can also be used in
accessory mode. Put the vehicle in ACC/
ACCESSORY mode, then press and hold the
button on the center console for 10
consecutive seconds to automatically raise
the vehicle.
The DIC may display the message “Lift
System Unavailable” if the following occur:
.Any doors are ajar.
.The hood is open.
.The vehicle is moving over 38 km/h
(24 mph).
.Too many lift requests within a short
period. The Front Lift System should not be used to
service the vehicle. Do not place anything or
body parts under the vehicle while lifted.
See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0 300.
Competitive Driving Mode
If equipped, Competitive Driving Mode,
Performance Traction Management (PTM),
and Launch Control are systems designed to
allow increased performance while
accelerating and/or cornering. This is
accomplished by regulating and optimizing
the engine, brakes, and suspension
performance. These modes are for use at a
closed course race track and are not
intended for use on public roads. They will
not compensate for driver inexperience or
lack of familiarity with a race track. Drivers
who prefer to allow the system to have
more control of the engine, brakes, and
suspension are advised to turn the normal
traction control and StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) systems on.

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Performance Traction–Sport
.For use by drivers who are familiar with
the track.
.Dry conditions only.
.Requires more driving skill than
Performance Traction –Dry.
.StabiliTrak/ESC is on and more engine
power is available than in Performance
Traction –Dry.
Performance Traction –Race 1
.For use by drivers who are familiar with
the track.
.Dry conditions only.
.Requires more driving skill than
Performance Traction –Dry or
Performance Traction –Sport.
.StabiliTrak/ESC is off and available engine
power is the same as Performance
Traction –Sport.
Performance Traction –Race 2
.For use by experienced drivers who are
familiar with the track.
.Dry conditions only.
.Requires more driving skill than in other
modes.
.StabiliTrak/ESC is off and engine power is
available for maximum cornering speed. Press and release
@to turn off PTM and
return to the TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC
systems. The traction off light
iand
StabiliTrak Off light
@will go out.
Launch Control (Sport and Track
Mode Only)
A Launch Control feature is available, within
Competitive Driving Mode or PTM, on all
vehicles to allow the driver to achieve high
levels of vehicle acceleration in a straight
line. Launch Control is a form of TCS that
manages tire spin, and transmissions clutch,
while launching the vehicle. This feature is
intended for use during closed course race
events where consistent zero to
60 and quarter mile times are desirable.
Launch Control is only available when the
following criteria are met:
.Competitive Driving Mode or any of the
PTM Modes are selected (if equipped).
.The vehicle is not moving.
.The wheels and steering wheel are
pointing straight.
Launching the Vehicle
.Ensure the vehicle is in Competitive
Driving Mode or any of the PTM modes.
.The brake pedal must be firmly pressed
to the floor, equivalent to a panic brake
event.
.While maintaining the brake pedal, the
accelerator pedal is rapidly applied to
wide open throttle. (If the vehicle rolls
due to wide open throttle, release the
throttle, press the brake pedal more
firmly, and reapply the accelerator to
wide open throttle.)
The Launch Control feature will initially limit
engine speed as the driver rapidly applies
the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle.
Allow the engine RPMs to stabilize.
A smooth, quick release of the brake pedal,
while maintaining the fully pressed
accelerator pedal, will manage tire slip and
transmissions clutch. After the vehicle is
launched, the system continues in
Competitive Driving Mode or PTM.
Caution
The new vehicle break-in period should be
completed before using the launch
control feature, otherwise performance
will be limited and damage may occur to
the powertrain/engine. See New Vehicle
Break-In 0189.