Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Australia/New Zealand-
15749882) - 2022 - CRC - 9/20/21
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Driving and Operating
Performance Traction
–
Sport
.
For use by drivers who are familiar with
the track.
.
Dry conditions only.
.
Requires more driving skill than
Performance Traction
–
Dry.
.
StabiliTrak/ESC is on and more engine
power is available than in Performance
Traction
–
Dry.
Performance Traction
–
Race 1
.
For use by drivers who are familiar with
the track.
.
Dry conditions only.
.
Requires more driving skill than
Performance Traction
–
Dry or
Performance Traction
–
Sport.
.
StabiliTrak/ESC is off and available engine
power is the same as Performance
Traction
–
Sport.
Performance Traction
–
Race 2
.
For use by experienced drivers who are
familiar with the track.
.
Dry conditions only.
.
Requires more driving skill than in other
modes.
.
StabiliTrak/ESC is off and engine power is
available for maximum cornering speed.
Press and release
@
to turn off PTM and
return to the TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC
systems. The traction off light
i
and
StabiliTrak Off light
@
will go out.
Launch Control (Sport and Track
Mode Only)
A Launch Control feature is available, within
Competitive Driving Mode or PTM, on all
vehicles to allow the driver to achieve high
levels of vehicle acceleration in a straight
line. Launch Control is a form of TCS that
manages tyre spin and the transmission's
clutch while launching the vehicle. This
feature is intended for use during closed
course race events where consistent zero to
100 km/h and 400 metre times are
desirable.
Launch Control is only available when the
following criteria are met:
.
Competitive Driving Mode or any of the
PTM Modes are selected (if equipped).
.
The vehicle is not moving.
.
The wheels and steering wheel are
pointing straight.
Launching the Vehicle
.
Ensure the vehicle is in Competitive
Driving Mode or any of the PTM modes.
.
The brake pedal must be firmly pressed
to the floor, equivalent to a panic brake
event.
.
While maintaining the brake pedal, 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 reapply the accelerator to
wide open throttle.)
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 stabilise.
A smooth, quick release of the brake pedal,
while maintaining the fully pressed
accelerator pedal, will manage tyre slip and
transmissions clutch. After the vehicle is
launched, the system continues in
Competitive Driving Mode or PTM.
Caution
The new vehicle running-in period should
be completed before using the launch
control feature, otherwise performance
will be limited and damage may occur to
the powertrain/engine. See