Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Australia/New Zealand-
15749882) - 2022 - CRC - 9/20/21
Driving and Operating
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Competitive Driving Mode
Competitive Driving Mode allows full engine
power while StabiliTrak/ESC helps maintain
directional control of the vehicle by selective
brake application. In this mode, the TCS is
off and Launch Control is available.
Adjust your driving style to account for the
available engine power. See
“
Launch
Control
”
later in this section.
These lights are on when the vehicle is in
the Competitive Driving Mode.
To select this optional handling mode, the
vehicle mode must be Sport or Track (if
equipped with PTM, then Competitive
Driving Mode is only available in Sport).
Then quickly press
@
on the centre console
two times. ESC COMPETITIVE MODE displays
in the Driver Information Centre (DIC).
When
@
is pressed again, the traction off
light
i
and StabiliTrak/ESC OFF light
@
will go out.
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) (If Equipped)
PTM integrates the TCS, StabiliTrak/ESC, and
Magnetic 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.
This light is on when the vehicle is in the
PTM Mode. To select this optional handling
mode, the vehicle mode must be in Track
Mode. Then quickly press
@
on the centre
console two times. Performance Traction
Wet
—
ESC On displays in the DIC.
To experience the performance benefit of
this system, after entering a curve and at
the point where normal acceleration occurs,
fully press the accelerator pedal. The PTM
system modifies the level of engine power
for a smooth and consistent corner exit.
The PTM system contains five modes. These
modes are selected by turning the MODE
switch on the centre console. Scroll through
modes by turning the mode control dial.
The following is a DIC display description
and the recommended usage of each mode:
Performance Traction
–
Wet
.
Intended for all driver skill levels.
.
Wet or damp conditions only
—
not
intended for use in heavy rain or standing
water.
.
StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine power is
reduced based on conditions.
Performance Traction
–
Dry
.
For use by less experienced drivers or
while learning a new track.
.
Dry conditions only.
.
StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine power is
slightly reduced.