Chevrolet 2011 Corvette Coupe Automobile User Manual


 
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011
9-40 Driving and Operating
This optional handling mode
can be selected by pressing the
ACTIVE HANDLING button on the
console quickly two times. PERF
TRAC 1 - WET ACTIVE HANDLING
ON displays in the DIC.
To experience the performance
benefit of this system, after entering
a curve and at the point where
the driver would normally start
to increase acceleration, the
accelerator pedal can be fully
pressed. The Performance Traction
Management system will modify the
level of engine power for a smooth
and consistent corner exit.
To select a mode while in
Performance Traction Management,
turn the knob located on the
console.
The Performance Traction
Management system contains
five modes. These modes are
selected by turning the Selective
Ride Control/Performance Traction
Management knob on the center
console. The driver scrolls up
or down through modes 15 by
rotating the knob to the right or left.
The following is a DIC display
description and the recommended
usage of each mode:
PERF TRAC 1 WET ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
.
Intended for all driver skill levels
.
Wet or damp conditions
only not intended for use in
heavy rain or standing water
.
Active Handling is on and engine
power is reduced based on
conditions
PERF TRAC 2 DRY ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
.
For use by less experienced
drivers or while learning a new
track
.
Dry conditions only
.
Active Handling is on and engine
power is slightly reduced