2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE display

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9-38 Driving and Operating
Turning the Systems Off
and On
The TCS/StabiliTrak button is on the
center console.
{Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or
accelerate heavily when TCS is
off. The vehicle driveline could be
damaged.To turn off only TCS, press and
release the
gbutton. The Traction
Off Light
iilluminates in the
instrument cluster. To turn TCS on
again, press and release the
g
button. The Traction Off Lighti
displayed in the instrument cluster
will turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
the
gbutton is pressed, the system
will not turn off until the wheels stop
spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak,
press and hold the
gbutton until
the Traction Off Light
iand
StabiliTrak OFF light
gilluminate
and stay on in the instrument
cluster.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on
again, press and release the
g
button. The Traction Off Lighti
and StabiliTrak OFF lightgin the
instrument cluster turn off. If the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system is malfunctioning and the
DIC displays SERVICE TIRE
MONITOR SYSTEM, StabiliTrak will
be affected as follows:
.StabiliTrak cannot be turned off
by the driver.
.If StabiliTrak is off, it will be
turned on automatically.
.Competitive Driving Mode or
Performance Traction
Management is unavailable.
.StabiliTrak will feel different in
aiding and maintaining
directional control.
Adding accessories can affect the
vehicle performance. See
Accessories and Modifications on
page 10-2.

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Driving and Operating 9-39
Driver Mode Control
The Driver Mode Selector knob is
on the console behind the shift
lever.
There are five modes for different
driving condition: Weather, Eco,
Tour, Sport and Track.The outer ring turnss to change the
modes, which display in the
instrument cluster.
Press the button in the center of the
knob for Stability Control and
Traction Control, or if the vehicle is
in Track mode with Performance
Traction Management. See Stability
Control and Traction Control in
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control on page 9-36
or PTM in
Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9-42.
When PTM is active, the outer ring
will change the PTM mode and the
Driver mode will display in the
instrument cluster.
Each mode is configured for use in
different driving conditions. Use:
.Weather mode for rain
and snow.
.Eco mode to improve fuel
economy.
.Tour mode for comfortable
normal driving.
.Sport mode for spirited on road
driving.
.Track mode for track use.
There are 12 attributes that vary by
mode shown below. Not all vehicles
have all features, depending on the
vehicle options.

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9-40 Driving and Operating
Modes:WEATHER ECO TOUR
DefaultSPORT TRACK
Cluster Display Tour Tour Tour Sport Track
Throttle Progression Weather Normal Normal Sport Sport
Trans Shift Mode (if equipped) Normal Normal Normal Sport Track
Active Fuel Management Normal Eco Normal Normal Normal
Exhaust Mode Eco Eco Tour Sport Track
Steering Comfort Comfort Comfort Sport Track
StabiliTrak Normal Normal Normal Normal Comp Mode
Avail
Electronic Limited Slip (if equipped) Mode 1 Mode 1 Mode 1 Modes 2
& 3Modes 2
& 3
Magnetic Selective Ride (if equipped) Tour Tour Tour Sport Track
Launch Control NA NA NA NA Available
Traction Control Weather Normal Normal Normal Track
Performance Traction or Competitive Mode
(if equipped) Off Off Off Off Available

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Driving and Operating 9-41
Driver Mode Selector Attributes
Affected
The Gauge Cluster Display is
configured for each mode when
linked (default):
.Touring: Modern theme which
features displays for audio and
navigation.
.Sport: Classic easy to read
Sports Car gauges.
.Track: Gauges design based on
Corvette Racing display with lap
timer.
Throttle Progression
Adjusts throttle sensitivity by
selecting how quick or slow the
throttle reacts to input.
Transmission Shift Mode −Paddle
Shift Automatic
.Adjusts to either a smoother or
firmer shift.
.Sport –Performance Algorithm
Liftfoot (PAL) recognizes
aggressive throttle maneuvers and holds lower gears for
greater engine braking and
enhanced vehicle control when
not using paddles. (Available in
sport or track mode).
.Track
–Performance Algorithm
Shift (PAS) recognizes
aggressive cornering, heavy
braking, and high acceleration to
select and hold lower gears
when not using paddles.
Active Fuel Management (engine
cylinder shuts off)
4-Cylinder Mode
.Normal with automatic
transmission: The engine uses
8-cylinder mode when
accelerating, but changes to
4-cylinder mode when coasting.
.With manual transmission:
Active Fuel Management only
active in Eco Mode.
.Off in Manual mode with
automatic transmission unless in
Eco mode.
.Eco keeps the engine in
4-cylinder mode unless heavy
acceleration is needed.
Exhaust (variable mode exhaust
system)
Changes when the variable exhaust
valves open.
Steering (Assist Effort)
Adjusts from a lighter steering feel
to reduced assist for more
steering feel.
Magnetic Selective Ride Control (if
equipped)
Adjusts the shock dampening
firmness based on driving
conditions to improve comfort and
performance.
Launch Control
Available only in Track mode for
maximum “off–the–line” acceleration
when in Competitive or PTM modes.

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Driving and Operating 9-43
These lights are on when the
vehicle is in the Competitive
Driving Mode.
In order to select this optional
handling mode, the vehicle mode
must be Track. Then quickly press
the TCS/StabiliTrak
gbutton on the
center console two times.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE
displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Ride Control
System Messages on page 5-36. When the
gbutton is pressed
again, the traction off light
iand
StabiliTrak OFF light
gwill go out.
Performance Traction
Management (Z51 with
Magnetic Selective Ride
Control)
Performance Traction Management
(PTM) integrates the Traction
Control, StabiliTrak, and Selective
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
Track. Then quickly press the TCS/
StabiliTrak
gbutton on the center
console two times. PERF TRAC 1 -
WET ACTIVE HANDLING 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 will modify the level of
engine power for a smooth and
consistent corner exit.

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9-44 Driving and Operating
To select a mode while in PTM, turn
the Selective Ride Control/
Performance Traction Management
MODE SELECT knob on the center
console.
The PTM system contains five
modes. These modes are selected
by turning the Selective Ride
Control/Performance Traction
Management MODE SELECT knob
on the center console. Scroll up or
down through modes 1–5 by turning
the MODE SELECT 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.
.StabiliTrak 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.
.StabiliTrak 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.
.StabiliTrak 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.
.StabiliTrak is off and available
engine power is the same as
mode 3.

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Driving and Operating 9-45
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.
.StabiliTrak is off and engine
power is available for maximum
cornering speed.
Press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak
gbutton to turn off
Performance Traction Management
and return to the traction control and
StabiliTrak systems. The traction off
light
iand StabiliTrak OFF lightg
will go out.
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.
Launch Control is only available
when the following criteria are met:
.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.
Manual Transmissions
.The clutch is pressed and the
vehicle is in 1 (First) gear.
.The accelerator pedal is rapidly
applied 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 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.

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Driving and Operating 9-49
Cruise Control in Manual Paddle
Shift Gear Selection
When the vehicle is in M (Manual
Mode) and the manual paddle shift
controls are not being used, cruise
control operates in the same
manner as D (Drive).
When the vehicle is in M (Manual
Mode) and the manual paddle shift
controls are being used, cruise
control operates as follows:
.If cruise control is active and a
gear is selected with the manual
paddle shift controls, the vehicle
speed is maintained in the driver
selected gear and will not
automatically upshift or
downshift the transmission while
the driver’s gear selection is
active.
.If driving in hilly terrain, cruise
control may not be able to
maintain vehicle speed if an
upshift or downshift is not
selected by the driver. While
driving on hilly terrain and cruise
control is active with a manual paddle shift gear selection, the
driver must select the proper
gear for the terrain or select D
(Drive) on the gear range
selector for full automatic
transmission operation.
Ending Cruise Control
.To disengage cruise control,
step lightly on the brake pedal.
.If equipped with a manual
transmission, press the clutch
pedal for several seconds or
shift to Neutral to disengage
cruise control.
.Press the*button on the
steering wheel.
.To turn off the cruise control,
press the
1button on the
steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed
memory is erased from memory by
pressing
1or if the ignition is
turned off.
Driver Assistance
Systems
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
The RVC system can assist the
driver when backing up by
displaying a view of the area behind
the vehicle.
{Warning
The RVC system does not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
animals, or any other object
located outside the camera's field
of view, below the bumper,
or under the vehicle. Perceived
distances may be different from
actual distances. Do not back the
vehicle using only the RVC
screen, during longer, higher
speed backing maneuvers,
or where there could be cross
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