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In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0158.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0145.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0142.
3. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Manual
Mode 0191.
Active Rev Match Paddles (If
Equipped). See Active Rev
Match 0195.
4. Instrument Cluster 098.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 094.
6. Instrument Panel Storage Button. See Instrument Panel
Storage 089.
7. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System 073.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0144.
9. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0145.
10. Infotainment 0148. 11. Passenger Temperature
Control. See Dual Automatic
Climate Control System 0154.
Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seat Controls (If
Equipped). See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 061.
12. Driver and Redundant Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seat Controls (If
Equipped). See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats 061.
13. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0154.
14. Electric Parking Brake 0197.
15. MODE SELECT Knob. See Competitive Driving
Mode 0205.
16. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeAutomatic Transmission
0 189 orManual
Transmission 0194.
17. Keyless Ignition. See Ignition
Positions 0182.
18. Bluetooth Controls. See “Steering Wheel Controls” in
the infotainment manual. Voice Recognition Controls.
See
“Steering Wheel Controls”
in the infotainment manual.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0115.
19. Steering Wheel Controls 094.
20. Horn 094.
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment
094 (Out of View).
22. Cruise Control 0209.
23. Hood Release (Out of View). SeeHood 0224.
24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0108.
25. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. SeeHatch (Trunk) 038.
Intrusion and Inclination
Sensors Disable Switch. See
Vehicle Alarm System 040.
26. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up
Display (HUD) 0117.
27. Power Mirrors 043.

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Transmission
Manual Paddle Shift
(Automatic Transmission)
The Manual Paddle Shift system
can be used in D (Drive) or
M (Manual Mode). The system is
activated by pressing the left paddle
to downshift and the right paddle to
upshift. The current gear will be
displayed in the instrument cluster,
or the Head-Up Display (HUD),
if equipped.The Manual Paddle Shift system will
not allow either an upshift or a
downshift if the vehicle speed is too
fast or too slow, nor will it allow a
start from 3 (Third) or higher gear.
See
Manual Mode 0191.
Active Rev Match (Manual
Transmission)
Vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission have Active Rev Match
(ARM). ARM aids in smoother
shifting by matching the engine
speed to the next selected gear.
The system is normally off. It is
activated and deactivated by
pressing either of the paddles
marked REV MATCH on the
steering wheel. See Active Rev
Match 0195.
1–4 Shift Message (Manual
Transmission)
On vehicles with a manual
transmission, when this DIC
message is displayed, the
transmission can only shift from
1 (First) to 4 (Fourth). For more information about shifting
for the best fuel economy, see
Manual Transmission
0194.

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Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Cruise Control
1:Press to turn cruise control on
or off. A white indicator comes on 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 cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET/– :Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0209.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
worx:Press to move up or
down in a list.

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SeeUniversal Remote
System 0139.
Roof Panel
If equipped with a removable roof
panel, there are three release
handles. Two are at the front of the
roof panel and one is at the rear of
the roof panel. See “Removing the
Roof Panel” underRoof Panel 047.
Help may be needed to remove the
roof panel. Always store the roof
panel properly in the rear storage
compartment.
For more information:
. See “Storing the Roof Panel”
under Roof Panel 047.
. See “Installing the Roof Panel”
under Roof Panel 047.
Convertible
If equipped, the convertible top can
be automatically opened and
closed. For step-by-step
instructions, see Convertible
Top 050.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
StabiliTrak is a computer controlled
system that helps the driver
maintain directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
This is accomplished by selectively
applying any one of the vehicle’s
brakes. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
gon the center
console.
iilluminates in the
instrument cluster.
. To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
g,
until the Traction Off light
iand the StabiliTrak OFF light
g
illuminate in the instrument
cluster.
. Press and release
gagain to
turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0199.
The vehicle has Driver Mode
Control and may have Competitive
Driving Mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0201 andCompetitive
Driving Mode 0205.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate

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The security light comes on in the
instrument cluster if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system. This light
also comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
The system is automatically armed
when the ignition is turned off.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition is placed
in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/
START and a valid transmitter is
found in the vehicle.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The system has one or more RKE
transmitters that are matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
RKE transmitter starts the vehicle.
The vehicle may not start if the RKE
transmitter is damaged.If the engine does not start and the
security light comes on, there may
be a problem with the immobilizer
system. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button again.
If the vehicle does not start and the
RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another RKE
transmitter. Or, place the transmitter
in the transmitter pocket. See
“NO
REMOTE DETECTED” underKey
and Lock Messages 0126. Check
the fuse. See Fuses0254. If the
engine still does not start with the
other transmitter, the vehicle needs
service. If the engine does start, the
first transmitter may be faulty. See
your dealer or have a new RKE
transmitter programmed to the
vehicle.
The immobilizer system can learn
new or replacement RKE
transmitters. Up to eight RKE
transmitters can be programmed for
the vehicle. To program additional
transmitters, see “Programming
Transmitters to the Vehicle” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 027. Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Warning (Continued)
you are sitting well back and
upright in the seat with both feet
on the floor.
Occupants should not lean on or
sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with
seat-mounted airbags.
{Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, seeOlder Children 080 or
Infants and Young Children 081.
There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument cluster which
shows the airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag
electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. See Airbag
Readiness Light 0106.
Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the
center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is in the passenger
side instrument panel.

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Instruments and Controls 93
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 94
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 94
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 94
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 106
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 106
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Charging System Light . . . . . . . 108
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 108
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Gear Shifting Light (Canada and Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Traction Control System (TCS)/ Electronic Stability Control
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . 113
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 114
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 114
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 115
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . 117
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Brake System Messages . . . . . 122
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . . 123
Convertible Top Messages . . . 123
Cruise Control Messages . . . . . 124
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . 124
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 125
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 126
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . 126
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 126
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Airbag System Messages . . . . 129
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 129
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Transmission Messages . . . . . . 131

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Instrument Cluster
English Sport Theme Shown, Metric and Other Themes Similar

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Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster
There are four instrument cluster
display configurations to choose
from: Link to Drive Mode, Sport,
Track, and Tour. The style of the
center of the instrument cluster will
change depending on the theme
selected. If Link to Drive Mode is
chosen, the cluster configuration will
change to match the setting on the
driver mode control on the console.
SeeDriver Mode Control 0201.
If Weather or Eco are selected with
the driver mode control, the cluster
will display the Tour theme.
Sport
Includes a circular tachometer
centered in the display. The DIC is
contained within the tachometer ring. Additionally, there are two
configurable pocket gauges in the
lower left and right corners.
Track
Includes an asymmetric tachometer
with prominent red-line markings
and a lap timer that shows the
current, previous, and best lap.
Tour
Includes a partial tachometer ring.
The DIC is contained within the
tachometer ring. There is also an
area used to display icons or
images for the DIC or phone
contacts.
The instrument cluster display
configuration is selected through the
cluster menu. See “Settings”under
“Cluster Menu” following.
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument
cluster.

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Use the right steering wheel control
to open and scroll through the
different items and displays.
Press
oto access the cluster
applications. Use
worxto scroll
through the list of applications.
. Info. This is where you can view
the Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) 0115.
. Performance
. Audio
. Phone
. Navigation (If Equipped) .
Settings
Performance
Press SEL to enter the Performance
menu. Use
worxto scroll
through the available items.
G-force : Gives the driver an
indication of the vehicle
performance in cornering. The
G-force is displayed in the center of
the DIC as a numerical value.
Friction Bubble : A four quadrant
visual display, indicative of the four
corners of the car, with a “bubble”
showing where the most inertia is
being exerted on the vehicle.
Performance Timer : Press
p
when Performance Timer is
displayed to enter the menu.
Press
pwhile Set Start Speed is
highlighted then use
worxto
enter the start speed. Press SEL to
save it. Press
pwhile Set End
Speed is highlighted then use
w
orxto enter the end speed. Press
SEL to save it. After the start and
end speeds have been entered, press
oto set the Sport display to
the set speeds and the performance
timer is ready to use. On the next
acceleration, the performance time
will record the time. To reset the
timer, highlight Reset on the
performance timer menu and
press SEL.
Lap Timer (If equipped) : Press
p
when Lap Timer is displayed to
start, stop, or reset the lap timer.
A stopwatch icon will be displayed
when the lap timer is active. Press
SEL while the Lap Timer page is
active to start the timer. If the lamp
timer is active, pressing SEL on any
page will stop the current lap timer
and start a new lap. Also, pressing
and holding SEL on any page will
stop the lap timer.
Coolant Temperature (Z06 only) :
Shows the current coolant
temperature in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Oil Temperature :Shows the
current oil temperature in either
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).