Chevrolet 2011 Corvette Coupe Automobile User Manual


 
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011
In Brief 1-21
Until you are sure you can remove
the roof panel by yourself, have
someone help you. Once removed,
the roof panel should always be
stored properly in the rear storage
compartment.
For more information:
.
See Storing the Roof Panel
under Roof Panel on page 218.
.
See Installing the Roof Panel
under Roof Panel on page 218.
Convertible
If equipped, the convertible top can
be lowered and stowed under the
tonneau cover behind the seats.
For step-by-step instructions, see
Convertible Top on page 222.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
.
To turn off traction control,
press and release
d on the
console.
d illuminates and
the appropriate DIC message
displays. See Ride Control
System Messages on page 544.
.
Press and release the button
again to turn on traction control.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 936.
The vehicle has an Active
Handling System that helps
maintain directional control of
the vehicle in difficult driving
conditions. See Active Handling
System on page 937.
The vehicle may have
Competitive Driving Mode
(except ZR1), Performance
Traction Management (ZR1),
and Launch Control systems
designed to allow increased
performance while accelerating
and cornering. See Competitive
Driving Mode on page 938.
Towing
The vehicle was neither designed
nor intended to be towed with any of
its wheels on the ground.
See Towing the Vehicle on
page 1086 and Recreational
Vehicle Towing on page 1086.