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Driving and Operating 21
Caution
If the vehicle does not shift gears, the
transmission could be damaged. Have the
vehicle serviced right away.
Performance Shifting
While driving in Sport Mode and Track
Mode, if Tap Shift has not been activated,
the transmission determines when the
vehicle is being driven in a competitive
manner. The transmission may remain in a
gear longer than it would in the normal
driving mode based on throttle input and
vehicle lateral acceleration. If there is a rapid
reduction in throttle from a heavy throttle
position at high rpm, the transmission will
maintain the current gear up to near redline
rpm. While braking, the transmission will
automatically downshift to the next lower
gear keeping engine speed above
approximately 3000 rpm. If the vehicle is
then driven for a short time at a steady
speed, and without high cornering loads, the
transmission will upshift one gear at a time,
until 10 (Tenth) gear. After shifting to
10 (Tenth) gear, or coming to a complete
stop, the transmission will return to normal
Sport Mode shifting.
Ride Control Systems
Competitive Driving Mode
Competitive Driving Mode, Performance
Traction Management, 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 driver inexperience
or lack of familiarity with the race track.
Drivers who prefer to allow the system to
have more control of the engine, brakes,
and suspension are advised to turn the
normal Traction Control System (TCS) and
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) on.
Caution
Attempting to shift when the drive
wheels are spinning and do not have
traction may cause damage to the
transmission. Damage caused by misuse
of the vehicle is not covered by the
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vehicle warranty. Do not attempt to shift
when the drive wheels do not have
traction.
Competitive Driving Mode allows full engine
power while StabiliTrak/ESC helps maintain
directional control of the vehicle by selective
brake application. In this mode, 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.
Do not use cruise control in performance
driving situations.
When StabiliTrak/ESC is in a performance
driving state by pressing
Ytwice for
Competitive Driving Mode or Performance
Traction Management Mode, or by pressing
and holding
Yfor five seconds to turn
StabiliTrak/ESC off, the cruise control
buttons on the left side of the steering
wheel will be inoperative.
To regain cruise control capability, press
Y
once to return to regular StabiliTrak/ESC
operation.
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Vehicle Care 35
High Speed Operation Inflation Pressures
Tire Size Cold Inflation Pressure kPa (psi)
285/30ZR20 (95Y) 300 kPa (44 psi)
305/30ZR20 (99Y) 300 kPa (44 psi) 305/30ZR19 (98Y) 300 kPa (44 psi)
325/30ZR19 (101Y) 300 kPa (44 psi)
245/40ZR20 (95Y) 280 kPa (41 psi) 275/35ZR20 (98Y) 280 kPa (41 psi)
Return the tires to the recommended cold
tire inflation pressure when high-speed
driving has ended. See “Vehicle Load Limits”
and “Tire Pressure” in the owner’s manual.
Towing the Vehicle
Caution
Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may
cause damage. The damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not
lash or hook to suspension components.
Use the proper straps around the tires to
secure the vehicle. Do not drag a locked
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wheel/tire. Use tire skates or dollies
under any locked wheel/tire while
loading the vehicle. Do not use a sling
type lift to tow the vehicle. This could
damage the vehicle.
Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can damage
the vehicle. If equipped, use the tow eye
to load a disabled vehicle onto a flatbed
tow truck from a flat road surface, or to
move the vehicle a short distance. Use
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caution and low speeds. The transmission
must be in (N) Neutral when moving the
vehicle.
GM recommends a flatbed tow truck to
transport a disabled vehicle. Use ramps to
help reduce approach angles, if necessary.
A towed vehicle should have its drive wheels
off the ground. Contact Roadside Assistance
or a professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle must be towed.
To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle
for recreational purposes, such as behind a
motor home, see the owner’s manual.
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36 Vehicle Care
SS 1LE, and ZL1 Only
Due to low ramp angles on ZL1 and SS 1LE
vehicles, use care when loading the vehicle
onto a flatbed carrier. Front spring spacers
are provided for lifting the front suspension
if more clearance is necessary when towing.
ZL1 1LE Only
Due to the high spring rate and spring
design used on ZL1 1LE vehicles, spring
spacers are not provided. If more clearance
is needed when towing, raise the adjustable
spring seat to lift the front suspension. See
"Strut Spring Seat Adjustment" inTrack
Events and Competitive Driving 012.
Tow Eye Socket
Caution
Improper use of the tow eye can damage
the vehicle. If equipped, use the tow eye
to load a disabled vehicle onto a flatbed
tow truck from a flat road surface, or to
move the vehicle a short distance. Use
caution and low speeds. The transmission
must be in (N) Neutral when moving the
vehicle.
The ZL1 vehicle is equipped with a front tow
eye that can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a flatbed car carrier from a flat road
surface. Do not use the tow eye to pull the
vehicle from snow, mud, or sand.
The tow eye is in the rear compartment
storage area.
To install the tow eye: 1. Locate the tow eye socket through the opening in the grille.
2. Install the tow eye into the socket by turning it clockwise until it stops.
3. When finished, place the tow eye back inthe vehicle.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Automatic Car Washes
Do not use automatic car washes. Vehicles
with the ZL1 or the 1LE package (or any
accessory ground effects package) have
reduced ground clearance.
