2014 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - Page 213

Driving and Operating Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak g button to turn off Performance Traction Management and return to the traction control and StabiliTrak systems. The traction off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g will go out. Launch Control is only available when the following criteria are met: . 9-45 Launch Control (Track Mode Only) A Launch Control feature is available, within Competitive Driving Mode (except Z51 with Magnetic Selective Ride Control) or Performance Traction Management (Z51 with Magnetic Selective Ride Control), on all vehicles to allow the driver to achieve high levels of vehicle acceleration in a straight line. Launch Control is a form of traction control that manages tire spin while launching the vehicle. This feature is intended for use during closed course race events where consistent zero to 60 and quarter mile times are desirable. Competitive Driving Mode is selected (except Z51 with Magnetic Selective Ride Control) or any of the Performance Traction Management modes are selected (Z51 with Magnetic Selective Ride Control). The TCS light comes on the instrument panel and the appropriate DIC message displays. The vehicle is not moving. The steering wheel is pointing straight. The clutch is pressed and the vehicle is in 1 (First) gear. The accelerator pedal is rapidly applied to wide open throttle. pedal to wide open throttle. Allow the engine rpm to stabilize. A smooth, quick release of the clutch, while maintaining the fully pressed accelerator pedal, will manage wheel slip. Complete shifts as described in Manual Transmission on page 9-30. Automatic Transmissions . The brake pedal must be firmly pressed to the floor, equivalent to a panic brake event. The accelerator pedal is rapidly applied to wide open throttle. (If the vehicle rolls due to wide open throttle, release the throttle, press the brake pedal more firmly, and re-apply the accelerator to wide open throttle.) . . . Manual Transmissions . . The Launch Control feature will initially limit engine speed as the driver rapidly applies the accelerator The Launch Control feature will initially limit engine speed as the driver rapidly applies the accelerator pedal to wide open throttle. Allow the engine rpm to stabilize.