Real Time Damping Description; Real Time Damping Shock Absorber Or Strut Description - Chevrolet Corvette 2001 Owner's Manual

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receiver sends a message to the IPC to display the LOW TIRE PRESSURE warning message. If the
reading sent is under 34 kPa (5 psi), a FLAT TIRE message will appear.
Real Time Damping Description
The Real Time Damping (RTD) system independently controls a solenoid in each of the four shock
absorbers in order to control the vehicle ride characteristics. The RTD system is capable of making these'
changes within milliseconds. The RTD system consists of the following major components:
• The fronUrear adjustable shock absorbers
• The shock absorber electrical solenoids (integrated within the shock absorbers).
• The fronUrear position sensors
• The ride control switch
• The electronic suspension (ESC) module
The RTD system has the following three shock damping control settings:
• TOUR -- a smooth, soft ride
• SPORT -- provides more feel/response to road conditions
• PERF -- Provides tight, firm ride and precise response to road conditions.
The ESC controls the damping mode selection according to the following factors:
• The vehicle speed
• The chassis pitch input
• The steering position
• The body to wheel displacement
• The ride control switch position
The ESC module evaluates these inputs in order to separately control the solenoid valve position in each
of the shock absorbers, providing an enhanced ride and comfort level over the widest possible range of
operating conditions.
Real Time Damping Shock Absorber or Strut Description
The RTD shock absorbers are pressurized gas (nitrogen) type which provide damping by forcing
hydraulic fluid through internal orifices to resist suspension movement. TheRTD shock absorber has the
capability of providing multiple modes or values of damping forces, in both compression and rebound
direction. The damping forces are achieved by redirecting the flow of hydraulic fluid by using a solenoid
valve. The solenoid valve varies the amount of fluid allowed to bypass by pulse width modulating the
solenoid. The solenoid valve is an integral part of the shock absorber and is not serviceable separately.
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