We recommend that you only operate your
vehicle at high speeds at locations
designed to do so safely. Your vehicle has
electronic controls that may reduce power
or limit engine speed to help reduce
powertrain temperatures if required.
Note:
When using your vehicle on a track,
have the vehicle serviced more frequently.
This recommendation may not necessarily
protect your vehicle or engine from damage
in competition conditions. Increased wear
and noise to certain parts of your vehicle
may also occur, for example brakes and
tires. The vehicle Warranty may not cover
mechanical failure or damage caused to
your vehicle as a result of track use.
Steering Assistance
Steering assistance reduces and
requires more steering effort
when you select sport or track
from the drive modes menu. See
Prolonged track driving can result in high
steering gear temperatures. If the steering
gear overheats, you will notice a further
increase in steering effort being required.
High steering gear temperatures can be
reduced by doing any of the following:
•
Reducing vehicle speed.
•
Reducing steering input.
Normal track mode steering assistance
returns when the system cools down.
Note:
Steering gear cooling time can be
reduced if you leave the ignition switched
on while taking a pit stop.
Before Track Use
Before operating your vehicle on a track,
check the following:
•
Tire pressures. See
(page 35). Do not exceed a cold tire
pressure of 50 psi (3.4 bar) for track
use.
•
Wheels and tires for wear and damage.
•
Engine coolant, engine oil and brake
fluid levels.
Do not operate your vehicle on a track
while:
•
Carrying more than two people
including the driver.
•
Carrying cargo in the luggage
compartment.
•
Carrying cargo or loose objects inside
your vehicle.
After Track Use
After track use, leave the engine running
for a short time to allow it to reach the
normal operating temperature. If
conditions allow, complete a cool down
lap prior to taking a pit stop. Failure to
allow the engine to sufficiently cool may
result in a high coolant temperature
warning message appearing in the
information display.
You must replace the rear drive unit fluid
after 500 mi (800 km) of track use, or if
the following message appears in the
information display, whichever occurs first.
AWD System Oil Change Due
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