Chevrolet 1997 Corvette Owner's Manual page 142

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TRACTION SYSTEM-ON: This message is displayed
when you decide to turn on the TCS by pressing the
switch on the console. This message will shut off
automatically on its own.
TRACTION SYSTEM-OFF: You will hear a single
quick tone when this message is displayed. This
message comes on and stays on when the TCS button on
the console is pressed to turn the system off. To
acknowledge this message, press RESET.
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM: If the SERVICE
TRACTION SYSTEM message is displayed when you
are driving, there is a problem with your Traction
Control System and your vehicle is in need of service.
When this message is displayed , the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL: This message is used to
indicate to the driver that the Selective Real Time
Damping (SRTD) system has detected a malfunction and
that the system must be serviced. The SERVICE RIDE
CONTROL message will always come on when a failure
is detected by the Selective Real Time Damping system.
If a fault is present in the SRTD which causes the shocks
to be in their full soft condition, the SERVICE RIDE
CONTROL, SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM
80 MPH (129
km/h) will display together. You will never
get a SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and
MAXIMUM
SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h) message without a
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL message.
SHOCKS INOPERATIVE: You will hear four chimes
when this message is displayed. To acknowledge that
you have read the message and to remove it from the
display, press RESET. The message will reappear every
10 minutes until this condition changes.
This message indicates that a malfunction is present in
the Selective Real Time Damping system which is
causing the shocks to be in their full soft mode. This is a
warning to the driver that the vehicle handling may be
affected. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h): You will
hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To
acknowledge the warning, press RESET. After you press
RESET, a message will reappear every 10 minutes until
this condition changes.
This message indicates that the vehicle speed will be
limited to 80 mph (129 km/h) when the shock absorber
system has failed and the shocks are in their full soft
mode. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
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