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turned off, TCS is also turned
off. To turn TCS and ESC off
and on, see Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0290.
If TCS is off, wheel slip during
acceleration is not limited
unless necessary to help
protect the driveline from
damage. Adjust driving
accordingly.
StabiliTrak OFF Light
This light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on
to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a
problem.
This light comes on when the
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system is turned off. If StabiliTrak/ESC is off,
the Traction Control System
(TCS) is also off. To turn ESC
off and on, see Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control
0290.
If ESC and TCS are off, the
systems do not assist in
controlling the vehicle. Adjust
driving accordingly.
Traction Control
System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak Light
This light comes on briefly
when the vehicle is turned on
to show that the light is
working. If it does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a
problem. If the light is on and not
flashing, the TCS and
potentially the StabiliTrak/ESC
system are not fully
operational and may not assist
in maintaining control. Adjust
driving accordingly. If the
condition persists, see your
dealer as soon as possible.
A Driver Information Center
(DIC) message may display.
The light flashes when the
TCS and/or the StabiliTrak/
ESC system is actively
working.
See Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0
290.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
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On some vehicles this light
comes on briefly while starting
the vehicle. If it does not, have
the vehicle serviced by the
dealer. If the system is
working normally the indicator
light goes off. For vehicles
with the reconfigurable
cluster, this light may not
come on when starting the
vehicle.
Caution
The engine coolant
temperature warning light
indicates that the vehicle
has overheated. Driving with
this light on can damage the
engine and it may not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. See Engine
Overheating0391.
The engine coolant
temperature warning light
comes on when the engine has
overheated. If this happens pull over and
turn off the engine as soon as
possible. See Engine
Overheating
0391.
Driver Mode Control
Light
This light comes on when
Sport Mode is selected.
This light comes on when
Track Mode is selected. See
Driver Mode Control 0292.
This light comes on when
Snow/Ice Mode is selected.
This light comes on when V
Mode is selected. See Driver
Mode Control 0292.
This light comes on when My
Mode is selected. See Driver
Mode Control 0292.
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based on the various vehicle
speeds recorded since the last
reset. Reset the average
speed by pressing the
thumbwheel while this display
is active to show a
confirmation window to select
yes or no.
Timer :This display can be
used as a timer. To start the
timer, press the thumbwheel
while this display is active. The
display will show the amount
of time that has passed since
the timer was last reset. To
stop the timer, press the
thumbwheel briefly while this
display is active and the timer
is running.
Press the thumbwheel while
this display is active to reset
the timer.
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.
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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 thumbwheel to
select.
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
0301.
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.
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.When ARM is deactivated,
the gear number is white.
.If no gear number is
displayed while the shift
lever is in gear, service is
required. All rev matching
will be disabled and the
malfunction indicator lamp
will be on. See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light)0118. The
clutch and manual
transmission will continue to
operate normally.
ARM will also:
.Be active above 28 km/h
(18 mph).
.Match engine speed up to
6100 rpm.
.Not operate when the
accelerator pedal is applied.
.Be disabled when the
coolant temperature is
below 0 °C (32 °F).
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles with this feature
always send engine power
to all four wheels. It is fully
automatic, and adjusts itself as
needed for road conditions.
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost
Vehicles equipped with
electric brake boost have
hydraulic brake circuits that
are electronically controlled
when the brake pedal is
applied during normal
operation. The system
performs routine tests and
turns off within a few minutes
after the vehicle is turned off.
Noise may be heard during
this time. If the brake pedal is pressed during the tests or
when the electric brake boost
system is off, a noticeable
change in pedal force and
travel may be felt. This is
normal.
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) helps prevent a braking
skid and maintain steering
while braking hard.
If there is a problem with ABS,
this warning light stays on.
See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
0121.
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Towing with a Stability
Control System
When towing, the stability
control system might be
heard. The system reacts to
vehicle movement caused by
the trailer, which mainly occurs
during cornering. This is
normal when towing heavier
trailers.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far
behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving
without a trailer. This can help
to avoid heavy braking and
sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is
needed when towing a trailer.
The combination of the vehicle
and trailer will not accelerate
as quickly and is much longer
than the vehicle alone. It is
necessary to go much farther
beyond the passed vehiclebefore returning to the lane.
Pass on level roadways. Avoid
passing on hills if possible.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the
steering wheel with one hand.
To move the trailer to the left,
move that hand to the left. To
move the trailer to the right,
move that hand to the right.
Always back up slowly and,
if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
Caution
Turn more slowly and make
wider arcs when towing a
trailer to prevent damage to
your vehicle. Making very
sharp turns could cause the
trailer to contact the vehicle.
Make wider turns than normal
when towing, so trailer will not
go over soft shoulders, over
curbs, or strike road signs,
trees, or other objects. Always signal turns well in advance.
Do not steer or brake
suddenly.
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a
lower gear before starting
down a long or steep downhill
grade. If the transmission is
not shifted down, the brakes
may overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
Shift the transmission to a
lower gear if the transmission
shifts too often under heavy
loads and/or hilly conditions.
When towing at higher
altitudes, engine coolant will
boil at a lower temperature
than at lower altitudes. If the
engine is turned off
immediately after towing at
high altitude on steep uphill
grades, the vehicle could show
signs similar to engine
overheating. To avoid this, let
the engine run, preferably on
level ground, with the
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3. Remove the 13 screws (3)on top of the engine air
cleaner/filter cover to gain
access to both air
cleaner/filters.
4. Lift the engine air cleaner/filter cover.
5. Lift and remove one or both engine air
cleaner/filters.
{Warning
If part replacement is
necessary, the part must be
replaced with one of the
same part number or with an
equivalent part. Use of a
replacement part without
the same fit, form, and
function may result in
personal injury or damage to
the vehicle.
6. Inspect or replace one or both engine air cleaner/
filters. 7. Reverse Steps 1–4 to
reinstall the engine air
cleaner/filter cover.
8. If equipped, reset the engine air filter life system
after replacing the engine
air filter. See Engine Air
Filter Life System 0383.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
2.0L L4 Engine
1. Engine Coolant Surge
Tank and Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
2.7L L4 Engine
1. Engine Coolant SurgeTank and Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
3. Cooling System Air Bleeder Cap
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3.6L V6 Engine
1. Engine Coolant SurgeTank and Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
{Warning
An underhood electric fan
can start up even when the
engine is not running and
can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood
electric fan.
{Warning
Do not touch heater or
radiator hoses, or other
engine parts. They can be
very hot and can burn you.
Do not run the engine if
there is a leak; all coolant
could leak out. That could
cause an engine fire and can
burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the
vehicle is filled with
DEX-COOL engine coolant.
See Maintenance Schedule
0469 and
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0474.
The following explains the
cooling system and how to
check and add coolant when it
is low. If there is a problem
with engine overheating, see
Engine Overheating 0391.
What to Use
{Warning
Do not touch heater or
radiator hoses, or other
engine parts. They can be
very hot and can burn you.
Do not run the engine if
there is a leak; all coolant
could leak out. That could
cause an engine fire and can
burn you. Fix any leak before
driving the vehicle.
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean
drinkable water and
DEX-COOL coolant. This
mixture:
.Gives freezing protection
down to −37 °C (−34 °F),
outside temperature.
.Gives boiling protection up
to 129 °C (265 °F), engine
temperature.
.Protects against rust and
corrosion.
.Will not damage aluminum
parts.