20 STARTING AND OPERATING
LAUNCH CONTROL
This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control
system that is designed to allow the driver to
achieve maximum vehicle acceleration in a
straight line. Launch Control is a form of traction
control that manages tire slip while launching
the vehicle. This feature is intended for use
during race events on a closed course where
consistent quarter mile and zero to sixty times
are desired. The system is not intended to
compensate for lack of driver experience or
familiarity with the race track. Use of this
feature in low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.)
conditions may result in excess wheel slip
outside this system’s control resulting in an
aborted launch.
Preconditions:
Launch Control should not be used on public
roads. Always check track conditions and the
surrounding area.
Launch Control is not available within the
first 500 miles (805 km) of engine break-in.
Launch Control should only be used when the
engine and transmission are at operating
temperature.
Launch Control is intended to be used on dry,
paved road surfaces only.
Launch Control is only available when the
following procedure is followed:
NOTE:
Pushing the LAUNCH button on the instrument
panel will access Launch Control features.
Please refer to the Drive Mode Supplement for
further information.
LAUNCH Button
1. Press the “Launch RPM Set-Up” button on
the instrument cluster display. This screen
will allow you to adjust your launch RPM for
optimum launch/traction.
2. Push the LAUNCH button on the instrument
panel.
3. Press the "Activate Launch Control" button
on the instrument cluster display and follow
the instructions.
Make sure the vehicle is not moving
Put vehicle in FIRST gear or DRIVE (D)
Steering wheel must be pointing straight
Vehicle must be on level ground
Apply brake pressure
While holding the brake, rapidly apply
and hold the accelerator pedal to wide
open throttle. The engine speed will hold
at the RPM that was set in the “Launch
RPM Set-up” screen
NOTE:
Messages will appear in the instrument cluster
display to inform the driver if one or more of the
above conditions have not been met.
4. When the above conditions have been met,
the instrument cluster display will read
“Release Brake”.
5. Keep the vehicle pointed straight.
CAUTION!
Use on slippery or loose surfaces may cause
damage to vehicle components and is not
recommended.
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