Instruments and controls 5-47 – CHEVROLET 2012 Corvette User Manual

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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012

Instruments and Controls

5-47

INOPERATIVE, and MAXIMUM
SPEED 129 km/h (80 MPH) will
display together. See Selective Ride
Control on page 9‑43
for more
information.

SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM

If this message displays when you
are driving, there is a problem with
the Traction Control System (TCS)
and the vehicle is in need of
service. See your dealer. When this
message is displayed, the system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
driving accordingly.

The traction control system (TCS)
warning light on the instrument
panel cluster will also turn on and a
sound will be heard.

When this message is displayed,
the computer controlled systems will
not assist the driver in controlling
the vehicle. Have the system
repaired by your dealer as soon
as possible. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑36
for
more information.

To acknowledge the message,
press the RESET button.

SHOCKS INOPERATIVE

This message displays when a
malfunction is present in the
Selective Ride Control 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 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.

TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE

This message displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS) is
limiting wheel spin. Slippery road
conditions may exist if this message
is displayed, so adjust your driving
accordingly. The message stays on
for a few seconds after the TCS

stops limiting wheel spin. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑36
for more information.

TRACTION SYSTEM AND
ACTIVE HANDLING – OFF

This message displays, the
instrument panel cluster light turns
on, and a sound will be heard when
the Traction Control System (TCS)
and Active Handling System are
turned off by pressing the Active
Handling System button on the
center console for five seconds.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
remains on with the TCS and Active
Handling System off. Adjust your
driving accordingly. See Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑36
and Active Handling System on
page 9‑38
for more information.

To acknowledge this message,
press the RESET button.

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