CHEVROLET 2011 Corvette - Manual (Page 166)

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011
5-44 Instruments and Controls
Lamp Messages
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
This message displays if it is dark
enough outside and the headlamps
and the Twilight Sentinel
® controls
are off. This message informs the
driver that turning on the exterior
lamps is recommended. It has
become dark enough outside to
require the headlamps and/or other
exterior lamps.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a
sound will be heard if a turn signal
is left on for 1.2 km (three-quarters
of a mile). Move the turn signal/
multifunction lever to the off
position.
To acknowledge this message,
press the RESET button.
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 9‑37 and Braking
on page 9‑3.
ACTIVE HANDLING READY
This message displays when
the functional check of the Active
Handling System has been
completed. See Active Handling
System on page 9‑37 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. See
Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9‑39, including the “Launch
Control” information.