18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Staging The Car
a) At or near Pre-Staging, pull and hold
both paddle shifters back simultane-
ously.
b) Push and hold the brake pedal firmly
with left foot.
c) Slowly apply steady throttle to a
pre-staging engine speed
(between 1,500-2,350 RPM).
NOTE:
Torque Reserve will be activated at 950 RPM; as a
result engine vibration and exhaust tone will
change noticeably.
d) Slightly release brake pressure to roll up
to the stage lights while maintaining
throttle and engine speed.
e) Stop at the full stage light and ensure
vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).
f) Release one shift paddle at or above
1,500 RPM with zero wheel speed.
g) Remove foot from brake pedal.
h) TransBrake™ is fully engaged/locked
when brake pedal is released and
reaches the up-stop.
NOTE:
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system holds
brake pressure, and the transmission locks to hold
driveline torque.
TransBrake™ Engaged/Locked
a) Adjust throttle to target launch engine
speed between idle - 2,350 RPM.
TransBrake™ Release/Launch
a) Vehicle launches once the last paddle
shifter is released.
NOTE:
If the engine speed rises above 2,350 RPM the
TransBrake™ feature will cancel.
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the
instrument panel together with a dedicated
message and/or acoustic signal when applicable.
These indications are indicative and precautionary
and as such must not be considered as exhaustive
and/or alternative to the information contained in
the Owner’s Manual, which you are advised to read
carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this chapter in the event of a failure
indication. All active telltales will display first if
applicable. The system check menu may appear
different based upon equipment options and
current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional
and may not appear.
WHITE INDICATOR LIGHTS
Sport Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Sport Mode is
active Ú page 43.
Custom Mode Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light will turn on when Custom Mode
is active Ú page 43.
Track Mode Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light will turn on when Track Mode is
active Ú page 42.
Valet Mode Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This light will turn on when Valet Mode is
active Ú page 51.
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