Towing with a Stability Control System
When towing, the sound of the stability control system might be heard. The system is reacting to the vehicle movement caused by the trailer, which mainly occurs during cornering. This is normal when towing heavier trailers.
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PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ONLY)
If the vehicle has the keyless
access system, this message
displays if you try to start the engine
without having the brake pressed.
The brake needs to be pressed
when starting the engine. Se ...
Adaptive cruise control
The XLR will be among the first vehicles with adaptive cruise control (ACC).
While not a substitute for full driver attention, this system greatly expands
the convenience of cruise control. ACC us ...
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quart ...