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Driving and Operating
Caution (Continued)
caused by misuse of the vehicle
is not covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not attempt to shift
when the drive wheels do not
have traction.
Competitive Driving Mode
(SS Only)
Competitive Driving Mode allows full
engine power while the StabiliTrak
system helps maintain directional
control of the vehicle by selective
brake application. In this mode, TCS
is off and Launch Control is
available. Adjust your driving style
to account for the available engine
power. See Launch Control later in
this section.
These lights are on when the
vehicle is in the Competitive
Driving Mode.
This optional handling mode can be
selected by pressing the TCS/
StabiliTrak button on the console
quickly two times. The appropriate
message displays in the Driver
Information Centre (DIC). See Ride
Control System Messages on
page 5-33 for more information.
When the TCS/StabiliTrak button is
pressed again, the TCS and
StabiliTrak systems are on. The
appropriate message displays
briefly in the DIC.
Launch Control (V8 with
Manual Gearboxes Only)
A Launch Control feature is
available, within Competitive Driving
Mode on vehicles with a manual
gearbox to allow the driver to
achieve high levels of vehicle
acceleration in a straight line.
Launch Control is a form of traction
control that manages tyre spin while
launching the vehicle. This feature
is intended for use during closed
course race events where
consistent zero to sixty and quarter
mile times are desirable.
Launch Control is only available
when the following criteria are met:
Competitive Driving Mode is
selected.
The vehicle is not moving.
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