Chevrolet CORVETTE 2019 Manual page 13

HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRIVING FEATURES
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS
The Traction Control system limits wheelspin and the Stability Control system assists
with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on
automatically every time the vehicle is started. The
button is located on the center console.
Press the button once to turn off Traction Control.
Press and hold the
Press the button again to turn on Traction Control and Stability Control.
DRIVER MODE SELECTOR
The 5 driver modes provide enhanced performance for different driving conditions by
changing the throttle progression, shift mode, steering, limited slip differential, ride
control, traction control, exhaust sound, instrument cluster theme and other calibrations
(if equipped).
Rotate the Driver Mode Selector, located on the center console, to scroll through the
modes of Weather, Eco, Tour, Sport, and Track on the instrument cluster.
Note: Allow a few seconds for the changes to be activated before the current mode is displayed. ZR1
does not have Weather and Eco modes.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE AND PERFORMANCE TRACTION MANAGEMENT
Competitive Driving Mode allows full engine power while Stability Control helps maintain
directional control of the vehicle.
Performance Traction Management
consistent performance when cornering in a variety of track conditions.
When in Track mode, press the
activate Competitive Driving Mode or Performance Traction Management.
Rotate the Driver Mode Selector to scroll through each Performance Traction
Management mode on the instrument cluster.
8-SPEED PADDLE SHIFT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
While in Drive (D), use either paddle on
the steering wheel to temporarily take
control of gear selection. Automatic
shifting returns after 10 seconds of
cruising at steady speeds and no manual
shifts, or when the vehicle stops.
Move the shift lever to the Manual Mode
(M) position and use the paddles to manu-
ally upshift or downshift the transmission.
In this mode, the transmission will hold the current gear until a change is requested.
Pull the right paddle to upshift and the left paddle to downshift. The current gear will
be displayed on the instrument cluster and HUD
If vehicle speed is too fast or too slow for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
Note: It is normal for shift feel to be firm for the first 100 miles as the transmission controls learn
and adapt.
Optional equipment
F
button to turn off both Traction Control and Stability Control.
offers 5 modes of operation, all designed to provide
F
Traction Control/Stability Control button twice to
Traction Control/Stability Control
.
F
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
F
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