Chevrolet 2015 Corvette Owner's Manual page 202

Launch Control (Track
Mode Only)
A Launch Control feature is
available, within Competitive Driving
Mode (except Z51 with Magnetic
Ride Control) or Performance
Traction Management (Z51 with
Magnetic 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 tyre 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 Ride Control) or any of
the Performance Traction
Management modes are
selected (Z51 with Magnetic
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.
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
Driving and Operating
pedal to wide open throttle. Allow
the engine rpm to stabilise.
A smooth, quick release of the
clutch, while maintaining the fully
pressed accelerator pedal, will
manage wheel slip. Complete shifts
as described in Manual Gearbox on
page 9-20.
After the vehicle is launched, the
system continues in Competitive
Mode (except Z51 with Magnetic
Ride Control) or Performance
Traction Management (Z51 with
Magnetic Ride Control).
Competitive Driving Mode,
Performance Traction Management,
and Launch Control are systems
designed for a closed course race
track and not intended for use on
public roads. The systems are not
intended to compensate for lack of
driver experience or familiarity with
the race track.
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