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Mode Selection Attributes
MODESTOUR
Default SPORT
TRACK SNOW/ICE
Engine/Shift TourTourTrackSnow/Ice
Throttle Progression TourTourTrackSnow/Ice
Transmission Shift Mode TourSport Track Tour
Engine Sound TourSport Track Tour
Steering TourSport Track Tour
Suspension (if equipped with Magnetic Ride
Control) Tour
Sport Track Tour
Traction and Stability Control TourTourTrack Tour
Competitive Driving Mode (if equipped) Not Available Available Not Available Not Available
Performance Traction Mode (if equipped) Not Available Not Available Available Not Available
Brake Feel TourSport Track Tour
Throttle Progression
Adjusts throttle sensitivity by
selecting how quick or slow
the throttle reacts to input.
.Snow/Ice–The accelerator
pedal reduces engine torque
at small pedal inputs. This
allows better wheel control
on slippery surfaces.
.Track –The accelerator
pedal adjusts to give
maximum control during the
highest level of spirited
driving.
Transmission Shift Mode
Sport or Track –Dynamic
Performance Mode (DPM)
allows the transmission to
hold the current gear after a quick release of a heavily
applied accelerator pedal. This
provides greater engine
braking and enhanced vehicle
control without using the
paddles. DPM recognizes
aggressive cornering, heavy
braking, and high acceleration
to select and hold lower gears
when not using paddles. The
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shifts are also firmer to
increase the quickness of
shifting.
Engine Sound
Adjusts the volume of engine
noise.
The sound level changes when
the variable exhaust
valves open.
Steering (Assist Effort)
Adjusts from a lighter steering
feel in Tour Mode to reduced
assist in Sport and Track
Mode for more steering feel.
Magnetic Ride Control (If
Equipped)
Adjusts the shock dampening
firmness from a comfort in
Tour Mode to an optimized
responsiveness tune in Sport
and Track.
Stability Control
.Competitive Mode allows
less computer control to
permit some slide and driftand is selected with the
TCS/StabiliTrak button
–
only available in Sport Mode.
.StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) can
be turned off by pressing
and holding the TCS/
StabiliTrak button for
five seconds.
Brake Feel
Adjusts brake pedal sensitivity
by selecting how quick or slow
the brakes respond to input.
Drive Mode Customization
The following settings can be
changed using the Drive Mode
Customization Menu. See
Settings > Vehicle > Drive
Mode Customization in the
center display to customize
My Mode or V-Mode.
Steering
Steering adjusts the effort
required to turn the steering
wheel. The steering wheel
offers better feedback in the Tour setting, but requires
more effort in the Sport and
Track settings.
–Tour, Sport, Track
Suspension
Suspension adjusts the
firmness of the suspension in
the vehicle. Suspension
adjusts the 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
Brake Feel
Brake Feel 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 in
the Sport and Track settings.
–Tour, Sport, Track
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SPORT
.For use by drivers who are
familiar with the track.
.Dry conditions only.
.Requires more driving skill
than DRY.
.StabiliTrak/ESC is on and
more engine power is
available than in DRY.
RACE 1
.For use by drivers who are
familiar with the track.
.Dry conditions only.
.Requires more driving skill
than modes DRY or SPORT.
.StabiliTrak/ESC is off and
available engine power is the
same as SPORT.
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.
In any PTM Mode, Launch
Control is available. Use PTM
Race 2 for the most
consistent performance
during drag strip use. See
“Custom Launch Control” in
Track Events and Competitive
Driving (V-Series and V-Series
Blackwing) 0246.
Launch Control
If equipped, Launch Control is
available within Competitive
Driving Mode and PTM to
allow high levels of vehicle
acceleration in a straight line.
Launch Control is a form of
traction control that manages
tire spin 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 is
selected or any of the PTM
modes are selected. The
traction off light comes on in
the instrument cluster and
the appropriate DIC
message displays.
.The vehicle is not moving.
.The steering wheel is
pointing straight.
Automatic Transmissions
.The brake pedal is firmly
pressed to the floor,
equivalent to a panic brake
event.
.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.
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Launch Control will initially
limit engine speed as you
rapidly apply the accelerator
pedal to wide open throttle.
Allow the engine rpm to
stabilize. A smooth, quick
release of the brake pedal,
while maintaining the fully
pressed accelerator pedal, will
manage wheel slip.
After the vehicle is launched,
the system continues in
Competitive Driving Mode
or PTM.
Competitive Driving Mode,
PTM, and Launch Control are
systems designed for a closed
course race track and not
intended for public roads. The
systems are not intended to
compensate for lack of driver
experience or familiarity with
the race track.Limited-Slip
Differential
If equipped, the Electronic
Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD)
is automatically activated.
eLSD actively monitors vehicle
sensors and driver inputs to
determine the amount of
change for the conditions.
With eLSD, the vehicle has:
.Enhanced high-speed
control.
.Improved traction through
corners, allowing more
acceleration.
.More precise steering.
.Increased vehicle agility.
.Integration with StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC).
For vehicles with eLSD, driven
under severe conditions, the
rear axle fluid should be
changed. See Competitive
Driving Mode 0299 and
Maintenance Schedule 0471.
Cruise Control
{
Warning
Cruise control can be
dangerous where you
cannot drive safely at a
steady speed. Do not use
cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be
dangerous on slippery roads.
On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do
not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
With cruise control, a speed of
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or
more can be maintained
without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. Cruise control
does not work at speeds
below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
If equipped with a manual
transmission, the cruise
control will remain active when
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the gears are shifted. The
cruise is disengaged if the
clutch is pressed for several
seconds.
If the Traction Control/
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system begins
to limit wheel spin while using
cruise control, the cruise
control automatically
disengages. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control0291. If a collision
alert occurs when cruise
control is activated, cruise
control is disengaged. See
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0346. When road
conditions allow cruise control
to be safely used, it can be
turned back on.
Cruise control will disengage if
either TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC
is turned off.
If the brakes are applied,
cruise control disengages.
J: Press to turn the system
on and off. A white indicator
appears in the instrument
cluster when cruise is
turned on.
RES+ : If there is a set speed
in memory, press briefly to
resume to that speed or press
and hold to accelerate. If the
cruise control is already active,
use to increase vehicle speed.
To increase speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph), press RES+ to the first
detent. To increase speed to
the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark
on the speedometer, press
RES+ to the second detent. SET−
:Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise
control. If the cruise control is
already active, use to
decrease vehicle speed. To
decrease speed by 1 km/h
(1 mph), press SET− to the first
detent. To decrease speed to
the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark
on the speedometer, press
SET− to the second detent.
*:Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the
set speed from memory.
Setting Cruise Control
If
Jis on when not in use,
SET− or RES+ could get
pressed and go into cruise
when not desired. Keep
Joff
when cruise is not being used.
1. Press
J.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press and release SET−. The desired set speed
briefly appears in the
instrument cluster.
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4. Remove your foot from theaccelerator.
When the cruise control has
been set to the desired speed,
a green cruise control
indicator appears on the
instrument cluster and a
cruise set speed message
appears on the Head-Up
Display (HUD), if equipped.
Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the
brakes are applied or
*is
pressed, the cruise control is
disengaged without erasing
the set speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed
reaches about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more, press RES+
briefly. The vehicle returns to
the previous set speed. Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
.Press and hold RES+ until
the desired speed is
reached, then release it.
.To increase vehicle speed in
small increments, briefly
press RES+ to the first
detent. For each press, the
vehicle goes about 1 km/h
(1 mph) faster.
.To increase vehicle speed in
larger increments, briefly
press RES+ to the second
detent. For each press, the
vehicle speed increases to
the next 5 km/h (5 mph) mark
on the speedometer.
The speedometer reading can
be displayed in either English
or metric units. See
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 0113 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 115. The increment value
used depends on the units
displayed. Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
.Press and hold SET−
until
the desired lower speed is
reached, then release it.
.To decrease the vehicle
speed in small increments,
briefly press SET− to the
first detent. For each press,
the vehicle goes about
1 km/h (1 mph) slower.
.To decrease the vehicle
speed in larger increments,
briefly press SET− to the
second detent. For each
press, the vehicle speed
decreases to the next
5 km/h (5 mph) mark on the
speedometer.
The cruise control system may
automatically brake to slow
the vehicle down.
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The speedometer reading can
be displayed in either English
or metric units. See
Instrument Cluster (Base
Level)0113 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 115. The increment value
used depends on the units
displayed.
Passing Another Vehicle
While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed.
When you take your foot off
the pedal, the vehicle will slow
down to the previous set
cruise speed.
While pressing the accelerator
pedal or shortly following the
release to override cruise,
briefly applying SET− will
result in cruise set to the
current vehicle speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control will
work on hills depends upon
the vehicle speed, load, and
the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you
might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain
your speed. When going
downhill, the cruise control
system may automatically
brake to slow the vehicle
down. Also, you may have to
brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down.
If the brake pedal is applied,
cruise control disengages.
Ending Cruise Control
There are five ways to end
cruise control:
.Step lightly on the brake
pedal.
.Press*.
.Shift the transmission to
N (Neutral).
.Press the clutch pedal for
several seconds or shift to
Neutral (manual
transmissions).
.PressJ.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed is
erased from memory if
Jis
pressed or if the ignition is
turned off.
Adaptive Cruise
Control (Advanced)
If equipped, Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) allows the
cruise control set speed and
following gap to be selected.
Read this entire section
before using this system. The
following gap is the following
time between your vehicle and
a vehicle detected directly
ahead in your path, moving in
the same direction. If no
vehicle is detected in your
path, ACC works like regular
cruise control. ACC uses
camera and radar sensors.
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0496.
If a vehicle is detected in your
path, ACC can speed up the
vehicle or apply limited,
moderate braking to maintain
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the selected following gap. To
disengage ACC, apply the
brake. If the Traction Control
System (TCS) or StabiliTrak/
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system activates while
ACC is engaged, ACC may
automatically disengage. See
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control0291. When
road conditions allow ACC to
be safely used, ACC can be
turned back on. ACC will not
engage if the TCS or
StabiliTrak/ESC electronic
stability control system is
disabled.
ACC can reduce the need for
you to frequently brake and
accelerate, especially when
used on expressways,
freeways, and interstate
highways. When used on other
roads, you may need to take
over the control of braking or
acceleration more often.{Warning
ACC has limited braking
ability and may not have
time to slow the vehicle
down enough to avoid a
collision with another vehicle
you are following. This can
occur when vehicles
suddenly slow or stop
ahead, or enter your lane.
Also see “Alerting the
Driver” in this section.
Complete attention is
always required while driving
and you should be ready to
take action and apply the
brakes. See Defensive
Driving 0242.
{Warning
ACC will not detect or brake
for children, pedestrians,
animals, or other objects.
Do not use ACC when:
.On winding and hilly roads
or when the sensors are
blocked by snow, ice,
or dirt. The system may
not detect a vehicle
ahead. Keep the entire
front of the vehicle clean.
.Visibility is low, such as in
fog, rain, or snow
conditions. ACC
performance is limited
under these conditions.
.On slippery roads where
fast changes in tire
traction can cause
excessive wheel slip.
.When towing a trailer.