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holding the vehicle. See
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
Light0129.
Ride Control
Systems
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle has a Traction
Control System (TCS) and
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC). These systems
help limit wheel slip and assist
the driver in maintaining
control, especially on slippery
road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that
any of the drive wheels are
spinning or beginning to lose
traction. When this happens,
the system brakes the
spinning wheel(s) and/or
reduces engine power to limit
wheel spin. StabiliTrak/ESC activates
when the computer senses a
difference between the
intended path and the
direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak/ESC
selectively applies braking
pressure at any one of the
vehicle's brakes to help steer
the vehicle in the intended
direction.
If cruise control is being used
and TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC
begins to limit wheel spin,
cruise control will disengage.
Cruise control may be turned
back on when road conditions
allow.
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
0261 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.
.Turn on and stay on when
either system is not working.

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If either system fails to turn on
or to activate, a message may
display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), and
dcomes 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
dcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
Drive the vehicle. if
dcomes
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
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
g. The traction off
light
idisplays in the
instrument cluster. A DIC
message may display. To turn TCS on again, press
and release
g. The traction off
light
idisplayed in the
instrument cluster will turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin
when
gis pressed, the system
will not turn off until the
wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and
hold
guntil the traction off
light
iand StabiliTrak/ESC
OFF light
gcome on and stay
on in the instrument cluster.
A DIC message may display.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/
ESC on again, press and
release
g. The traction off
light
iand StabiliTrak/ESC
OFF light
gin the instrument
cluster turn off.
Adding accessories can affect
the vehicle's performance. See
Accessories and Modifications
0 374.

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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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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,
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attention is on the road ahead,
ACC resumes automatically.
See“Attention to the Road”
under Super Cruise 0317.
If necessary, press RES+ or
the accelerator pedal to
resume ACC. If stopped for
more than two minutes or if
the driver door is opened and
the driver seat belt is
unbuckled, the ACC
automatically applies the
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)
to hold the vehicle. The EPB
status light will turn on. See
Electric Parking Brake 0288.
To release the EPB, press the
accelerator pedal.
A DIC warning message may
display indicating to shift to
P (Park) before exiting the
vehicle.
{Warning
If ACC has stopped the
vehicle, and if ACC is
disengaged, turned off,
or canceled, the vehicle will
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
no longer be held at a stop.
The vehicle can move. When
ACC is holding the vehicle at
a stop, always be prepared
to manually apply the
brakes.
{Warning
Leaving the vehicle without
placing it in P (Park) can be
dangerous. Do not leave the
vehicle while it is being held
at a stop by ACC. Always
place the vehicle in P (Park)
and turn off the ignition
before leaving the vehicle.
ACC Override
If using the accelerator pedal
while ACC is active, the ACC
indicator turns blue on the
instrument cluster and in the
HUD (if equipped) to indicate
that automatic braking will not
occur. ACC will resume operation when the
accelerator pedal is not being
pressed.
{Warning
The ACC will not
automatically apply the
brakes if your foot is resting
on the accelerator pedal.
You could crash into a
vehicle ahead of you.
Curves in the Road
{Warning
On curves, ACC may not
detect a vehicle ahead in
your lane. You could be
startled if the vehicle
accelerates up to the set
speed, especially when
following a vehicle exiting or
entering exit ramps. You
could lose control of the
vehicle or crash. Do not use
ACC while driving on an (Continued)

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Other Vehicle Lane Changes
ACC will not detect a vehicle
ahead until it is completely in
the lane. The brakes may need
to be manually applied.
Objects Not Directly in Front
of Your Vehicle
The detection of objects in
front of the vehicle may not be
possible if:
.The vehicle or object ahead
is not within your lane.
.The vehicle ahead is shifted,
not centered, or is shifted to
one side of the lane.Driving in Narrow Lanes
Vehicles in adjacent traffic
lanes or roadside objects may
be incorrectly detected when
located along the roadway.
Do Not Use ACC on Hills and
When Towing a Trailer
Do not use ACC when driving
on steep hills or when towing
a trailer. ACC will not detect a
vehicle in the lane while driving
on steep hills. If the brakes are
applied, ACC disengages.
Disengaging ACC
There are three ways to
disengage ACC:
.Step lightly on the brake
pedal.
.Press*.
.PressJ.
Erasing Speed Memory
The ACC set speed is erased
from memory if
Jis pressed
or if the ignition is turned off.
Weather Conditions
Affecting ACC
System operation may be
limited under snow, heavy rain,
or road spray conditions.
Accessory Installations and
Vehicle Modifications
Do not install or place any
object around the front
camera windshield area that
would obstruct the front
camera view.
Do not install objects on top of
the vehicle that overhang and
obstruct the front camera,
such as a canoe, kayak,
or other items.

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To engage:
.PressJto turn on ACC.
Make sure the white
\
indicator displays in the
instrument cluster. See
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0305. When
Super Cruise is available, the
white
^will display in the
instrument cluster.
.Press].
ACC will set the speed to
the current vehicle speed or
resume to the higher
previously stored ACC set
speed. When engaged and not
steering the vehicle, the
steering wheel light bar
flashes blue, and
^will be
blue. The driver is in control of
steering and Super Cruise is
not steering the vehicle.
When the vehicle is positioned
in the center of the lane, the
steering wheel light bar and
^
display will turn green,
indicating Super Cruise is
steering the vehicle.
When Super Cruise controls
the steering, traffic and other
conditions and laws permit,
and it is safe to do so, your
hands can be taken off the
steering wheel.
Always pay attention to the
road and the operation of the
vehicle. Always monitor and be
attentive of surrounding
traffic, including vehicles that
may cross the road in front of
your vehicle. Super Cruise steering can be
overridden with manual
steering at any time. When
Super Cruise is engaged,
always be prepared to take
immediate action
—including
steering, accelerating, and
braking quickly, if necessary.
When Super Cruise is
engaged, the Forward
Collision System will alert and
brake.
Steering Manually and
Changing Lanes
The vehicle can always be
manually steered, even with
Super Cruise engaged; for
example, when manually
changing lanes.
When the steering wheel is
moved manually, the steering
wheel light bar flashes blue
and
^on the instrument
cluster turns blue to indicate
Super Cruise is not steering
the vehicle.

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First Alert
.If the steering wheel light bar flashes green, the system has detected that your head and
eyes may not be directed toward the road.
.The flashing will stop when the system detects that your head and eyes appear to be
directed toward the road.
Second Alert
.If the steering wheel light bar flashes green for too long, Super Cruise will alert the driver to
take control of steering immediately by flashing the light bar red. Also, either beeps will
sound or the Safety Alert Seat will vibrate. Touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select “Vehicle”to display the list of available options and select ”Alert Type”
and “Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier” in“Collision/Detection Systems”.
.Take over steering, then Super Cruise will disengage.
.To re-engage Super Cruise, press].See “Using Super Cruise” previously in this section.
Third Alert
.If the steering wheel light bar flashes red for too long, a voice command will tell you to take
control of the vehicle.
.Take control of the steering immediately; ACC and Super Cruise will disengage.
.A DIC message will indicate that Super Cruise is locked out. Super Cruise cannot be
re-engaged until the next ignition cycle.
.Continued failure to take over steering will cause the vehicle to brake to a stop and OnStar
will be called. The brake lamps and hazard warning flashers will come on.
.Take control of the vehicle and continue driving.

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Super Cruise may occasionally
provide an alert and/or
steering that is considered
unnecessary. It could respond
to lane markings in different
lanes, signs, guardrails, and
other stationary objects when
entering or exiting a curve.
This is normal operation. The
vehicle does not need service.Other Vehicles Entering
Your Lane
Super Cruise may not detect a
vehicle that enters your lane,
or may not brake fast enough
to avoid a crash. You must
manually brake and steer the
vehicle.
Intersections; Vehicles
Crossing the Road Ahead
Super Cruise will not brake the
vehicle when approaching an
intersection that is controlled
by a traffic light or stop sign.
Super Cruise will not detect
vehicles crossing the road
ahead, including at
intersections, and will not
automatically steer or brake to
prevent a collision. You must
manually brake and steer the
vehicle.
Towing a Trailer
Do not use Super Cruise when
towing a trailer. For towing
capability, see General Towing
Information
0364.
Super Cruise on Hills
Do not use Super Cruise while
driving on steep hills.