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Warning (Continued)
perform these procedures
properly could cause
malfunction, potentially
resulting in death, personal
injury, or damage to the
vehicle or property. Do not
attempt to perform these
adjustments or procedures
unless properly qualified.
{Warning
Prior to each track event
and again before returning
to public roads, tighten the
wheel nuts with a torque
wrench to the proper torque
specification. Wheel nuts
that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can
cause the wheels to become
loose or come off, resulting
in a crash. See Capacities
and Specifications0480 for
wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
Low oil levels can damage
the engine. If using the
vehicle for competitive
driving, the engine may use
more oil than it would with
normal use. Check the oil
level often during
competitive driving.
Competitive Driving Mode can
be selected. See Driver Mode
Control 0292.
Seat Belts
Lap-Shoulder Belt
If equipped, the driver seat
belt has an Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR). This feature
is useful in performance
driving scenarios where the
driver wants to be held in the
seat more tightly to take
advantage of the aggressive
bolstering of the seat.
1. Move the seat 8-10 cm (3-4 in) rearward from the
normal driving position. 2. Pull the driver shoulder
belt out as far as it will go,
until it stops, to set the
lock. While holding the
shoulder belt in this
position, buckle the belt.
When the shoulder belt is
released, the retractor will
make a ratchet sound
when it retracts. When the
retractor lock is set, the
belt can be tightened but
not pulled out of the
retractor.
3. Adjust the belt, and then move the seat forward
8-10 cm (3-4 in) to the
desired driving position.
This will secure the belt.
The belt fit should be tight,
but not uncomfortable.
To unlatch the belt, press
the button on the buckle.
The belt should return to
its stowed position.

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3. Using a punch, tap out thestrut top mount alignment
pins. Use compressed air
or other method to ensure
no debris remains between
the top mount and upper
spring seat.
4. Loosen the final strut topmount fastener. Do not
completely remove this
fastener.
5. Reposition the suspension/strut assembly so that the
strut top mount is located
as close to the center of
the vehicle as possible
(inboard).6. With the suspensionlocated as far inboard as
possible, retighten the
loose fastener and torque
it to 22 Y(194 lb in).

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7. With the car on theground, reinstall the strut
rebound stop and torque it
to 25 Y(212 lb in).
8. With the car on the ground, reinstall the Upper
Radiator Baffle and both
front shock tower braces.
Torque the fasteners as
follows:
A. Front tower bracemounting bolts to 22 Y
(194 lb in).
B. Front strut top mount nuts to 22 Y(194 lb in). 9. Complete setting the track
alignment per the following
track alignment
specifications.
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: -2.4 deg camber, 0.1
deg total toe
.Rear: -1.8 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
that will increase the tire
pressures by 35 kPa (5 psi).
After this, immediately let the
tires cool to cold pressures.
Tire Inflation Pressure High
Speed
See Tire Pressure for
High-Speed Operation
0423.
Tire Inflation Pressure for
Track Driving
For driving on a race course,
if your vehicle is equipped with
255/35ZR18 (94Y) and
275/35ZR18 (99Y) tires, set
cold (stationary) tire pressures
to 30 psi. During track
sessions, set the pressures at
35 to 38 psi for hot tire
pressures. If pressures exceed
38 psi, bleed pressures down

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1. Using the DriverInformation Center (DIC)
buttons on the right side
of the steering wheel,
navigate to the Line Lock
menu within Launch
Control. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0129 or
Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Uplevel) 0132.
2. Press the brake pedal
firmly to move the bar
graph to 100%.
3. Release the brake pedal.
4. There are 15 seconds to complete the burnout
and exit.
5. To release the brakes and
roll out, press
*and SEL
at the same time. If the burnout is not
completed in 15 seconds,
torque will be reduced to idle,
the parking brake will be
applied, Line Lock releases,
and Custom Launch Control
will be disabled.
Ensure the parking brake is
disengaged to re-enter
Launch Control.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can
reduce vehicle traction and
affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive
slower in these types of
driving conditions and avoid
driving through large puddles
and deep-standing or flowing
water.
{Warning
Wet brakes can cause
crashes. They might not
work as well in a quick stop
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Warning (Continued)
It is dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever
is not fully in P (Park) with
the parking brake firmly set.
The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle
when the engine is running.
If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or
others could be injured. To
be sure the vehicle will not
move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always
set the parking brake and
move the shift lever to
P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park (Mechanical Shifter)
0267 or
Shifting Into Park (Electronic
Shifter) 0268. If you are
towing a trailer, see Driving
Characteristics and Towing
Tips 0358. If you have to leave the vehicle
with the engine running, be
sure the vehicle is in P (Park)
and the parking brake is set
before you leave it. After you
have moved the shift lever
into P (Park), hold the regular
brake pedal down. Then, see if
you can move the shift lever
away from P (Park) without
first pressing the button.
If you can, it means that the
shift lever was not fully locked
in P (Park).
Torque Lock
Torque lock is when the
weight of the vehicle puts too
much force on the parking
pawl in the transmission. This
happens when parking on a hill
and shifting the transmission
into P (Park) is not done
properly and then it is difficult
to shift out of P (Park). To
prevent torque lock, set the
parking brake and then shift
into P (Park). To find out how,
see
“Shifting Into Park” listed
previously. If torque lock does occur, your
vehicle may need to be pushed
uphill by another vehicle to
relieve the parking pawl
pressure, so you can shift out
of P (Park).
Shifting Into Park
(Electronic Shifter)
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake.
See Electric Parking Brake
0287.
2. Press the button on top of the shift lever to shift into
P (Park). See Automatic
Transmission (Mechanical
Shifter) 0272 or
Automatic Transmission
(Electronic Shifter) 0275.
3. The P indicator on the shift lever will turn red when the
vehicle is in P (Park).
If the vehicle is shifted into
P (Park) on a hill, the
Electric Parking Brake
(EPB) may apply

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Manual
Transmission
If equipped, this is the shift
pattern for the manual
transmission.
Caution
Shifting the vehicle initially
into any gear other than
1 (First) or R (Reverse) can
damage the clutch. Shift the
manual transmission in the
proper sequence, and time
the gear shifting with the(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
accelerator to avoid revving
the engine and damaging
the clutch.
Caution
The message MANUAL
TRANSMISSION—
RELEASE CLUTCH PEDAL
displays and a chime sounds
if the manual transmission
clutch pedal is partially
applied for an extended
period of time while the
vehicle is being driven.
Driving with the clutch pedal
applied can reduce the life
of the clutch and/or damage
it. Fully release the clutch
pedal after each gear
change.
Caution
The message REDUCED
PERFORMANCE —REDUCE
CLUTCH USE displays and
engine torque is
momentarily limited if
excessive manual
transmission clutch slip is
detected while the clutch
pedal is fully released. This
could be caused by a hot
clutch. Apply less pressure
on the accelerator pedal
when accelerating from a
stop. Also, fully release the
accelerator pedal during
gear changes. This will allow
the clutch to cool and should
prevent further clutch slip
while the clutch pedal is fully
released. If this message
displays repeatedly, see
your dealer. Repeated clutch
slip could cause permanent
damage.

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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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{Warning
The brake wear warning
sound means that soon the
brakes will not work well.
That could lead to a crash.
When the brake wear
warning sound is heard,
have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Continuing to drive with
worn-out brake linings could
result in costly brake repairs.
Properly torqued wheel nuts
are necessary to help prevent
brake pulsation. When tires
are rotated, inspect brake
linings for wear and evenly
tighten wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to torque
specifications. See Capacities
and Specifications 0480.
Brake linings should be
replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Squeal and
Brake Dust
Some driving conditions or
climates can cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are
first applied, clearing up
following several applies. This
does not mean something is
wrong with the brakes.
Vehicles equipped with high
performance brake systems
provide superior fade
resistance, but will produce
increased brake squeal and
brake dust on the wheels and
calipers as compared to
standard brake linings. This is
normal.
To help reduce squeal, high
performance brake pads are
treated with an anti-squeal
paste that may need to be
reapplied periodically as part
of normal vehicle maintenance.
The anti-squeal paste will
dissipate over time. Also, the
use of wheel cleaners or
power washers directly on the
brake calipers may remove the anti-squeal paste from the
brake pads. It may be
necessary to reapply the
anti-squeal paste if it is
removed during cleaning.
If brake squeal is excessive,
the anti-squeal paste should
be reapplied. The anti-squeal
paste should always be
reapplied whenever the brake
pads are removed or replaced.
See your dealer for service.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake
pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a
rapid increase in pedal travel.
This could be a sign that brake
service may be required.
Replacing Brake System
Parts
Always replace brake system
parts with new, approved
replacement parts. If this is
not done, the brakes may not
work properly. The braking
performance can change in

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Use this rotation pattern if
the vehicle has different
size tires on the front
and rear.
Different tire sizes should
not be rotated front
to rear.Use this rotation pattern
when rotating tires of the
same size installed on all
four wheel positions.
Adjust the front and rear
tires to the recommended
inflation pressure on the
Tire and Loading
Information label after the
tires have been rotated.
See Tire Pressure0422
and
Vehicle Load Limits 0255. Reset the Tire Pressure
Monitor System. See Tire
Pressure Monitor
Operation
0425.
Check that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See
“Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and
Specifications 0480.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel,
or on the parts to which it
is fastened, can cause
wheel nuts to become
loose over time. The
wheel could come off and
cause a crash. When
changing a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or
paper towel can be used;
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Technical Data 481
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Rear Axle
IOpen Differential - Small 0.75 L 0.79 qt
IOpen Differential - Large 1.0 L 1.0 qt
IMechanical Limited Slip 1.0 L 1.0 qt
IElectronic Limited Slip (V-Series Blackwing) 1.3 L 1.3 qt
Wheel Nut Torque (M12) 140 Y100 lb ft
Wheel Nut Torque (M14) (V-Series Blackwing) 190 Y140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Recheck fluid level after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 Turbo Engine (LSY) KAutomatic0.65–0.75 mm (0.026–0.030 in)
2.7L L4 Turbo Engine (L3B) LAutomatic0.65–0.75 mm (0.026–0.030 in)
3.6L V6 Twin Turbo Engine (LF4) YAutomatic
Manual 0.75–0.90 mm (0.030–0.035 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the
spark plug.