CHEVROLET 2013 Camaro - Manual (Page 230)

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/18/12
9-38 Driving and Operating
If there is a problem detected with
StabiliTrak, a SERVICE
STABILITRAK message displays on
the DIC and the StabiliTrak/TCS
warning light on the instrument
cluster comes on. When this
message and warning light display,
the system is not operational.
Driving should be adjusted
accordingly. See Ride Control
System Messages on page 5‑38
and Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak
® Light on page 5‑21.
StabiliTrak comes on automatically
whenever the vehicle is started. The
system should be left on to help
assist with directional control of the
vehicle. If StabiliTrak needs to be
turned off, press and hold the TCS/
StabiliTrak button until the Traction
Control Off light and the StabiliTrak
Off light come on in the instrument
cluster. If the system has been
turned off, press and release the
TCS/StabiliTrak button to turn the
system back on.
Engine Drag Control (EDC)
EDC improves vehicle stability by
sensing if there is a difference in
speed between the free rolling front
wheels and the rear drive wheels
that often occurs when the driver
takes their foot off the accelerator
pedal on slippery surfaces (snow,
ice, etc.). When this is detected,
EDC sends more torque to the rear
wheels to make sure all four wheels
are spinning at similar speeds,
making the vehicle more stable.
Competitive Driving Mode
Competitive Driving Mode,
Performance Traction Management
(PTM), and Launch Control are
systems designed to allow
increased performance while
accelerating and/or cornering. This
is accomplished by regulating and
optimizing the engine, brakes, and
suspension performance. These
modes are for use at a closed
course race track and are not
intended for use on public roads.
They will not compensate for a
driver’s inexperience or lack of
familiarity with the race track.
Drivers who prefer to allow the
system to have more control of the
engine, brake, and suspension are
advised to turn the normal TCS and
StabiliTrak systems on.