Limited-slip rear axle, Selective ride control, Rear axle -43 selective ride control -43 – CHEVROLET 2011 Corvette User Manual

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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011

Driving and Operating

9-43

Limited-Slip Rear Axle

Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle
can give more traction on snow,
mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works
like a standard axle most of the
time, but when traction is low, this
feature allows the drive wheel with
the most traction to move the
vehicle.

Selective Ride Control

The vehicle may have a ride control
system called Magnetic Selective
Ride Control. The system provides
the following performance benefits:

.

Reduced Impact Harshness

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Improved Road Isolation

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Improved High-Speed Stability

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Improved Handling Response

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Better Control of Body Ride
Motions

Except ZR1

This knob is located on the center
console. Turn it to select the
suspension of your choice.

TOUR: Use for normal city and
highway driving. This setting
provides a smooth, soft ride.

SPORT: Use where road conditions
or personal preference demand
more control. This setting provides
more “feel,” or response to the road
conditions.

The setting can be changed at any
time. Based on road conditions,
steering wheel angle, and the
vehicle speed, the system
automatically adjusts to provide
the best handling while providing
a smooth ride. The Tour and Sport
modes will feel similar on a smooth
road. Select a new setting whenever
driving conditions change.

Three Driver Information
Center (DIC) messages (SERVICE
RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS
INOPERATIVE, and MAXIMUM
SPEED 129 KM/H (80 MPH) display
when a malfunction occurs with the
Selective Ride Control system.
Refer to Ride Control System
Messages on page 5‑44
for more
information.

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