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.The HUD brightness is not too dim or too
bright.
.The HUD is adjusted to the proper height.
.Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
.Windshield and HUD lens are clean.
If the HUD image is not correct, contact
your dealer.
The windshield is part of the HUD system.
See Windshield Replacement 0251.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action that
may be needed to correct a condition.
Multiple messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be acknowledged and
cleared by pressing SEL. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken seriously;
clearing the message does not correct the
problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see your
dealer. Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays messages
regarding the following topics:
.Service Messages
.Fluid Levels
.Vehicle Security
.Brakes
.Steering
.Ride Control Systems
.Driver Assistance Systems
.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Engine Air Filter Life
.Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle'sability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.
Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition has been off for
30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle speed
has been limited to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,
Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.

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Flash-to-Pass
The flash-to-pass feature works with the low
beams or Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on
or off.
To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal
lever all the way toward you, then
release it.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. DRL are
required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument
panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is
not covered.
The dedicated DRL will come on when all of
the following conditions are met:
.The ignition is on.
.The exterior lamps control is in AUTO,
or has been briefly turned to
Pto turn
the automatic light control on again.
.The light sensor determines it is daytime.
When the DRL are on, the headlamps,
taillamps, sidemarker lamps, instrument
panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically change from
DRL to the regular headlamps depending on
the darkness of the surroundings. The other
lamps that come on with the headlamps will
also come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the
headlamps will go off and the DRL will
come on.
To turn the DRL off or on again, turn the
exterior lamps control to
Pand then
release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the
DRL can only be turned off when the vehicle
is parked.
The regular headlamp system should be
turned on when needed.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the
headlamp switch is in AUTO, the automatic
headlamp system will turn on the
headlamps at the normal brightness along
with other lamps such as the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, parking lamps, license
plate lamps, and the instrument panel
lights. The radio lights will also be dim.
To turn off the automatic headlamp system,
turn the exterior lamps switch to the
P
position and then release. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission must be in
P (Park), before the automatic headlamp
system can be turned off.
The vehicle has a light sensor on the top of
the instrument panel. Do not cover this
sensor, otherwise the system will come on
whenever the ignition is on.
The system may also turn on the headlamps
when driving through a parking garage,
heavy overcast weather, or a tunnel. This is
normal.
There is a delay in the transition between
the daytime and nighttime operation of the
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the
automatic headlamp system so that driving
under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The DRL
and automatic headlamp system will only

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TouchVnext to an item to delete that
recording. Touch Yes to delete or No to
cancel on the confirmation screen.
Video playback is not allowed while the
vehicle is in motion.
Tap the screen while the video is playing to
display the video controls:
Video Scrubber : Changes the position and
playback. The length of the bar corresponds
to the time of the video. Advance or rewind
the video by dragging along the bar.
Delete Recording : Touch to delete the
video. A confirmation screen displays. Touch
Yes to delete or No to cancel.
Pause/Play : Touch to play or pause the
video. The button will change when touched.
/: Touch to display the previous screen.
Exit : Touch to exit the current display. Choose Video Overlay
Touch Choose Video Overlay to display
the menu.
Select one:
.No Overlay
.Sport
.Track
.Performance Timing
No Overlay:
No vehicle data displays on top of the
recorded video. Vehicle data is still available
with the video when accessed in the toolbox
software. Sport:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.Vehicle Speed: Up to three digits are
displayed in km/h or MPH depending on
vehicle settings.
.Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): The
vertical line and triangle show current
RPMs. As the RPMs increase, the backfill
follows.
.Transmission State (Current Gear):
Automatic and manual transmissions
display 1, 2, etc.
.Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left and Right
G-Forces are displayed. The graphic fills to
the left or the right depending on the
measure value. The measured G-Force
displays as a number at the top of the
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.Event Odometer: This displays the
distance driven since the recording began.
Track:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
.GPS Tracking Map: Shows the vehicle’s
current position relative to a known
route.
.Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): The
vertical line and triangle indicate current
RPMs. As the RPMs increase, the backfill
follows.
.Transmission State (Current Gear): Same
as Sport.
.Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral and
longitudinal G-Forces are displayed as a
dot within a bubble. A red dot displays
when the vehicle starts braking and turns green when the vehicle accelerates. The
dot is white when the vehicle is not
moving. A white dot is the default.
.Brake and Throttle Graphic: Displays
the percentage value of brake and
throttle pedal position from 0–100%.
.Steering Angle: The graphic fills from the
center to the left or right depending on
the direction of steering. The numerical
steering angle displays below the graphic.
.StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Active Indicator: The graphic only
displays if the active handling systems
are activated.
.Performance Traction Management (PTM)
Mode: Displays the current PTM mode.
The options are Wet, Dry, Sport 1, Sport 2,
or Race.
.Current Lap Time: Displays the elapsed
lap time if the finish line is defined and
the vehicle has crossed the defined finish
line at least once.
.Event Odometer: Displays the distance
driven since the recording began.
.Drive Mode: Displays the vehicle’s current
drive mode.
Performance Timing:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
.Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs):
Same as Sport.
.Transmission State (Current Gear): Same
as Sport.
.0–100 km/h (0–60 mph), 0–200 km/h
(0–100 mph), 400 m (1/4 mi), and 0–
200–0 km/h (0–100–0 mph): The timer
starts recording as soon as the vehicle
accelerates. As the vehicle passes each
speed and distance milestone, it is
displayed on the overlay.
.Throttle Position: Displays the percentage
of throttle applied from 0–100%.
.StabiliTrak/ESC Active Indicator: The
graphic only displays if the active
handling systems are activated.

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.Access or delete Report Card data.
Set up/Add keys to activate Teen Driver and
assign restrictions to the key:
Any vehicle key can be registered, up to a
maximum of eight keys. Label the key to
tell it apart from the other keys.
For a pushbutton start system: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be
stopped with the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle and then Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN.
5. Place the remote key you wish to register in the transmitter pocket. The
key does not need to be the one that
started the vehicle. See Remote Key
Operation 07for transmitter pocket
location.
6. From the Teen Driver menu, touch Setup Keys or Add/Remove Teen Driver Keys.
.If the remote key has not previously
been registered, the option to add
the key displays. Touch Add and a
confirmation message displays. Teen Driver restrictions will be applied
whenever this remote key is used to
operate the vehicle.
.If the remote key has already been
registered, the option to remove the
key displays. If Remove is touched,
the remote key is no longer
registered. A confirmation message
displays, and Teen Driver restrictions
will not be applied if this remote key
is used to operate the vehicle.
In vehicles with a pushbutton start system,
if a Teen Driver and a non-Teen Driver key
are both present at start up, the vehicle will
recognize the non-Teen Driver key to start
the vehicle. The Teen Driver settings will not
be active.
For a keyed ignition system: 1. Start the vehicle.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park). For manual
transmissions, the vehicle must be
stopped with the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle and then Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN. 5. Touch Setup Keys or Add/Remove Teen
Driver Keys. The system displays
instructions for registering or
unregistering a key. A confirmation
message displays.
Manage Settings or Teen Driver Settings
Depending on the options of your vehicle,
the following menu items may be displayed:
Buckle to Drive : When turned ON, Buckle to
Drive prevents the driver from shifting out
of P (Park) for a period of time after the
brake pedal is pressed if the driver, or on
some vehicles the detected passenger, has
not buckled their seat belt. On some
vehicles, Buckle to Drive is always ON when
Teen Driver is active and is not configurable.
Audio Volume Limit : Allows a maximum
audio volume to be set. Turn the audio
volume limit on or off. Use the arrows to
choose the maximum allowable level for the
audio volume. On some infotainment
systems, touch Set Audio Volume Limit to
choose the maximum allowable audio
volume level.
Set Audio Volume Limit : Use the arrows to
choose the maximum allowable level for the
audio volume.

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Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 174
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Track Events and CompetitiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . 196
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Parking (Manual Transmission) . . . . . . . . 198
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . 198
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . 199
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 205
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Competitive Driving Mode (SS, ZL1 and 1LE Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . 220
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Recommended Fuel (3.6L V6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Recommended Fuel (2.0L L4 Turbo Engine and 6.2L V8 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . 223
Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Supercharged Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 226

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Warning (Continued)
become loose or come off, resulting in a
crash. SeeCapacities and Specifications
0 309 for wheel nut torque specifications.
Engine Oil
Caution
If you use the vehicle for racing or other
competitive driving, the engine may use
more oil than it would with normal use.
Low oil levels can damage the engine. For
information on how to add oil, see
Engine Oil0235.
Be sure to check the oil level often during
racing or other competitive driving and
keep the level at or near the upper mark
that shows the proper operating range on
the engine oil dipstick.
3.6L (LGX) V6 Engine
Change the engine oil to 0W-40 or 5W-40
that meets the dexos2 specification. If this
oil is not available, the following oil can be
used as an alternative: Valvoline SYNPOWER
MST 5W-40. For LS/LT 1LE, add 0.9 L (1.0 qt) of oil over
the nominal fill level for a track event. After
the competitive driving, remove the excess
oil so that the level on the dipstick is not
above the upper mark that shows the
proper operating range.
During track usage, do not follow the Engine
Oil Life System status. Change the engine oil
after four hours of accumulative track usage.
6.2L (LT1) V8 Engine
The LT1 engine is factory filled with 0W-40
dexosR oil. 0W-40 dexosR engine oil is
approved for both track and street use with
the LT1 engine. 15W-50 full synthetic engine
oil may also be used for track use, but after
track use must be changed back to 0W-40
dexosR for street use. See
Capacities and
Specifications 0309.
Fuel
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a
posted octane rating of 93 at a track event.
Unleaded gasoline with a posted octane
rating of 91 may be used, but performance
will be degraded.
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Have the transmission fluid checked and set
to proper level prior to track usage.
Transmission fluid should be changed after
every 15 hours of track usage. Any
transmission level set or change should be
performed at your dealer.
Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual transmission fluid should be
changed after every 15 hours of track usage.
Brake Fluid
Replace existing brake fluid with a qualified
high performance DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container. Brake fluid with a dry
boiling point >310 °C (590 °F) is qualified.
If high performance brake fluid is used,
replace it with GM approved brake fluid
before driving on public roads. If high
performance brake fluid is in the vehicle and
the age of the brake fluid is over a month
old or unknown, replace the brake fluid
before track events and competitive driving.
Do not use silicone or DOT 5 brake fluids.
Check the fluid level before each competitive
driving event.

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14. After a track event, repeat the steps toreinstall the original lower control arm
deflectors and splash shields.
15. Reinstall the tire deflectors.
Custom Launch Control (If Equipped)
Custom Launch Control allows the following
parameters for Launch Control to be
modified:
.Launch RPM
.Slip Target (5%–15%)
.Surface Type
To adjust the Launch RPM, all of these
conditions must be met:
.The vehicle must be in Track Mode. See
“Track Mode” underDriver Mode Control
0 209.
.Performance Traction Management (PTM)
Mode must be enabled. For convertibles,
and SS equipped with 10-speed automatic,
Competitive Driving Mode must be
enabled. See Driver Mode Control 0209.
.The steering wheel must be straight.
.The driver door must be closed.
.The transmission must be in a gear other
than R (Reverse). It will work in P (Park)
or N (Neutral).
.The parking brake must not be engaged. For more information on Competitive Driving
Mode, see
Competitive Driving Mode (SS,
ZL1 and 1LE Models Only) 0212.
1. Using the buttons on the right side of
the steering wheel, press
oto open the
top level DIC menu. Use
xto scroll
down to Options and press SEL.
2. Useworxto navigate to the Launch
Control menu.
3. Usepto open the Options menu.
4. Usexorwto highlight Custom.

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5. Press SEL to select Custom.
6. Scroll down to Launch RPM usingx.
7. Press SEL.
8. Adjust the desired RPM usingworx:
1800–4000 RPM for manual
transmissions and 1200–2400 for
automatic.
9. Press SEL to confirm the desired RPM.
Manual Transmission
10. In this example, Launch Control is set to custom desired settings.
.Manual Trans: Apply full throttle to
activate Launch Control and quickly
release the clutch pedal to launch the
vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
.Auto Trans: Firmly press and hold the
brake pedal to activate Launch
Control.

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11. Auto Trans Only - Quickly apply fullthrottle. Release the brake pedal to
launch the vehicle.
Line Lock (If Equipped)
{Warning
The vehicle may move unexpectedly
when using Line Lock, which could cause
injury to persons or property located
nearby. Only use Line Lock on a closed
track where there is a large clear area
around all sides of the vehicle. Be ready
to apply the brakes immediately if the
vehicle begins to move. Do not use Line
Lock in an area that is accessible to the
public or where people or property are
located near the vehicle.
Caution
Attempting to shift when the drive
wheels are spinning and do not have
traction may cause damage to the
transmission. Damage 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.
Line Lock allows for locking the front brakes
independently of the rear brakes. This allows
the rear tires to spin when the throttle is
applied.
To enter Line Lock, all of these conditions
must be met:
.The vehicle must be in Track Mode.
.Performance Traction Management (PTM)
Mode must be enabled. For convertibles,
Competitive Driving Mode must be
enabled.
.The steering wheel must be straight.
.The driver door must be closed.
.The vehicle must be in D (Drive) for an
automatic transmission or 1 (First) gear
for a manual transmission.
.The parking brake must not be engaged.
.The vehicle must be stopped on level
ground. The accelerator pedal must not
be applied.
1. Using the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel, press
oto open the
top level DIC menu. Use
xto scroll
down to Options and press SEL.
2. Useworxto navigate to the Launch
Control menu.