Just wat does active handeling do??? Just control tranny and torque??

Or what?? Didn't get a manual with my 2004 and fred beans 2004 manual is a bad link.

Also whom did you call for an after market warranty?? I still ave a while left on the factory but will get a extended warranty.

TXS

DJ

 

I believe it works in conjunction with throttle, and A.B.S. I seem to remember that from the C.D. Rom that came with the brochure. I think it actually works with the A.B.S to slow certain wheels depending on what the computer feels needs to be done to get you out of a situation. That coupled with throttle/power contol helps get you out of a bad spot.

 

As I understand it, Active Handling is simply designed to assist the driver in maintaining the maximum amount of traction available at each tire. The main components are the ABS and traction control system, but there are many other parts to it. As long as the car is responding properly the system is on stand-by, but if any of the sensors detect a situation outside the normal driving patterns, it helps the driver to regain control by selectively applying any of the four brakes, as the situation dictates.

 

I copied this from my 2004 owners manual...

Active Handling System
The Active Handling System is a computer controlled
system that helps the driver maintain directional control
of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is
accomplished by selectively applying any one of the
vehicle’s brakes.
When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away
(6 mph (10 km/h)), the message ACT HNDLG WARMING
UP may be displayed in the DIC, the instrument cluster
light will be on, and a chime will sound. This is normal.
You can acknowledge this message by pressing the
RESET button. The Active Handling System performance
is affected until the message, WARM UP COMPLETE,
is displayed in the DIC.
The ACT HNDLG WARMING UP message may be
displayed in the DIC after exceeding 12 mph (20 km/h)
for 30 seconds. The Active Handling System is off
until the WARM UP COMPLETE message is displayed.
The ACTIVE HANDLING message will come on when the
system is operating. See DIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-58 for more information. You may also feel or
hear the system working. This is normal.

The Active Handling System comes on automatically
whenever you start your vehicle. To help maintain
directional control of the vehicle, you should always
leave the system on. You can turn the system off if you
ever need to. If you turn the Active Handling System
off, the Traction Control System will also be turned off.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
To turn the system off,
press the ACTIVE
HANDLING button on the
console. You can turn
the system on and off at
any time by pressing
the button. The DIC will
display the appropriate
message when you push
the button.
4-11

Competitive Driving Mode
The driver can select this optional handling mode by
pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console
for more than five seconds. A chime will sound and
COMPETITIVE DRIVING will be displayed in the DIC.
Competitive Driving mode allows the driver to have
full control of the rear wheels while the Active Handling
System helps steer the vehicle by selective brake
application. The instrument cluster light will not be on.
The Traction Control System will not be operating.
Adjust your driving accordingly.
When you press the ACTIVE HANDLING button again,
or turn the ignition to ACC, the Active Handling and
Traction Control Systems will be on. The TRAC/ACT
HNDLG-ON message will be displayed temporarily in the
DIC and a chime will be heard.

 

There's a place you can download the entire owners manual in .pdf format, but I can never find it when I look for it. I downloaded it and saved it, but I can't find the link to it. I think it was somewhere in Corvette Action Center. Maybe somebody else can tell you where to find it. It's real handy as you can print out pages you need and not have to get your original manual all hogged up.

 

Go to www.mygmlink.com. You have to register first, and then you'll have access to the .pdf file.

 

it...combined with traction control...annoys the hell out of me for the most part

i wish there were a switch to flip tc and ah on.....instead of off by default.

 

You can do it here with no password need, BUTTTTT the 04 & 05 links are no good.....

http://www.trademotion.com/splash/in...?siteid=214152