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Driving your vehicle
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6. During vehicle launching, continue
to depress the accelerator pedal
to keep the Launch Control sys-
tem active until desired duration.
The message "Launch Control
Active" will appear in the cluster
LCD display.
To deactivate (end) Launch
Control, release the accelerator
pedal.
Constant use of Launch Control
can put enormous stress on the
vehicle resulting in premature
wear of related components.
Limited Use of Launch Control
Launch control not available due to
high transmission temperature
A warning message will pop up on
the cluster LCD display if the trans-
mission fluid temperature is above a
certain level while using Launch
Control. Also, Launch Control will be
automatically deactivated.
If this occurs, the driver should cool
down the transmission fluid tempera-
ture by driving the vehicle at a con-
stant speed over 37 mph (60 km/h).
NOTICE
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• The Launch Control system is
intended for use at a closed
race track and not intended
for use on public roads. It will
not compensate for driver's
who are inexperienced or lack
familiarity with the race track.
• Do not use Launch Control
during break-in period of the
vehicle.
CAUTION
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