CHEVROLET 2012 Corvette - Manual (Page 263)

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012
Driving and Operating 9-41
The Performance Traction
Management system contains five
modes. These modes are selected
by turning the Selective Ride
Control/Performance Traction
Management knob on the center
console. The driver scrolls up or
down through modes 1–5 by
rotating the knob to the right or left.
The following is a DIC display
description and the recommended
usage of each mode:
PERF TRAC 1 – WET ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
. Intended for all driver skill levels
. Wet or damp conditions
only — not intended for use in
heavy rain or standing water
. Active Handling is on and engine
power is reduced based on
conditions
PERF TRAC 2 – DRY ACTIVE
HANDLING ON
. For use by less experienced
drivers or while learning a new
track
. Dry conditions only
. Active Handling is on and engine
power is slightly reduced
PERF TRAC 3 – SPORT
ACTIVE HANDLING ON
. For use by drivers who are
familiar with the track
. Dry conditions only
. Requires more driving skill than
mode 2
. Active Handling is on and more
engine power is available than in
mode 2
PERF TRAC 4 – SPORT
ACTIVE HANDLING OFF
. For use by drivers who are
familiar with the track
. Dry conditions only
. Requires more driving skill than
modes 2 or 3
. Active Handling is off and
available engine power is the
same as mode 3
PERF TRAC 5 – RACE ACTIVE
HANDLING OFF
. For use by experienced drivers
who are familiar with the track
. Dry conditions only
. Requires more driving skill than
in other modes
. Active Handling is off and engine
power is available for maximum
cornering speed
Press and release the ACTIVE
HANDLING button to turn off
Performance Traction Management
and return to the Active Handling
and Traction Control Systems.
The TRACTION SYSTEM AND
ACTIVE HANDLING-ON message
displays briefly in the DIC and a
chime is heard.