2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 28

1-22 In Brief in difficult driving conditions. See Active Handling System on page 9‑38. The vehicle may have Competitive Driving Mode (except ZR1), Performance Traction Management (Z06, ZR1), and Launch Control systems designed to allow increased performance while accelerating and cornering. See Competitive Driving Mode on page 9‑39. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver 's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑64. The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. 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 the Active Handling button located on the center console. i illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑44. Press and release the active handling button again to turn on traction control. Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). . See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑36. The vehicle has an Active Handling System that helps maintain directional control of the vehicle