CHEVROLET 2012 Corvette - Manual (Page 158)

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012
5-44 Instruments and Controls
Ride Control System
Messages
ACTIVE HANDLING
This message displays when the
Active Handling System is
operating. The Active Handling
System is a computer controlled
system that assists the driver in
controlling the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. You may feel or
hear the system working and see
the ACTIVE HANDLING message
displayed in the DIC. This message
stays on for a few seconds following
the active handling event. This is
normal when the system is
operating. See Active Handling
System on page 9‑38 and Braking
on page 9‑4.
ACTIVE HANDLING READY
This message displays when the
functional check of the Active
Handling System has been
completed. See Active Handling
System on page 9‑38 for more
information.
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE
This message displays and a
sound will be heard when the
Competitive Driving mode is
selected. The instrument panel
cluster light will be on when the
Competitive Driving mode is
selected. If your vehicle is equipped
with a manual transmission,
Launch Control is available when
this mode is selected. The Traction
Control System (TCS) will not be
operating while in the Competitive
Driving mode. Adjust your driving
accordingly. This system is available
on all models except ZR1 and Z06.
See Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9‑39, including the “Launch
Control” information.
MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h
(80 MPH)
This message displays when a
malfunction is present in the
Selective Ride Control system.
The vehicle speed will be limited to
a value determined by the vehicle
when the shock absorber system
has failed and the shocks are in
their full soft mode. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
To acknowledge the message, press
the RESET button. The message
reappears every 10 minutes until
this condition changes.