2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 262

9-40 Driving and Operating Performance Traction Management (Z06, 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 based on the mode selected, track conditions, driver skill, and the radius of each corner. 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. This light is on when the vehicle is in the Competitive Driving Mode. 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 5‑44 for more information. 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. 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 select a mode while in Performance Traction Management, turn the knob located on the center console.