2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - Page 246

9-36 Driving and Operating This optional handling mode can be selected by pressing the Active Handling button on the center console quickly two times. COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑42. When the Active Handling button is pressed again, the Active Handling and TCS systems are on. The TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING-ON message displays briefly in the DIC and a chime is heard. based on the mode selected, track conditions, driver skill, and the radius of each corner. caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered by the vehicle warranty. See the warranty book for additional information. Competitive Driving Mode (Except Z06 with magnetic Selective Ride Control or ZR1) Competitive Driving Mode allows full engine power while the Active Handling System helps maintain directional control of the vehicle by selective brake application. In this mode, TCS is off and Launch Control is available. Adjust your driving style to account for the available engine power. See "Launch Control" later in this section. This light is on when the vehicle is in the Performance Traction Management Mode. This optional handling mode can be selected by pressing the Active Handling button on the center 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 Performance Traction Management (Z06 with magnetic Selective Ride Control or ZR1) Performance Traction Management integrates the Traction Control, Active Handling, and Selective Ride Control systems to provide improved and consistent performance when cornering. The amount of available engine power is This light is on when the vehicle is in the Competitive Driving Mode.