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Pro
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Spicewood, TX
Hit it once and that turns traction OFF, everything totally off, no electronic help. This will allow you to do whatever with the car and it will not interrupt at all.
Holding the button down will put you into Comp mode which will allow AH to work but turn the traction control off. Most people like this the best as it doesn't allow you to get squirly side to side if the tires do break loose.
If you like to pedal the car and really drive it with no aids just hit it once.
Just a reminder to be super careful if you turn it all off. These cars can get away from a good driver if you are not paying attention.
Holding the button down will put you into Comp mode which will allow AH to work but turn the traction control off. Most people like this the best as it doesn't allow you to get squirly side to side if the tires do break loose.
If you like to pedal the car and really drive it with no aids just hit it once.
Just a reminder to be super careful if you turn it all off. These cars can get away from a good driver if you are not paying attention.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
There are TWO systems that you control ......
Active Handling
Traction Control
There are THREE Combinations that the two systems can work in
DEFAULT (At engine start)
AH - ON
TC - ON
Press the Traction button once and turn them
AH - OFF
TC - OFF
Hold the Traction button for about 3 to 5 seconds ....
AH - ON
TC - OFF
This last is known as COMPETITIVE MODE
RTFM ......
Active Handling
Traction Control
There are THREE Combinations that the two systems can work in
DEFAULT (At engine start)
AH - ON
TC - ON
Press the Traction button once and turn them
AH - OFF
TC - OFF
Hold the Traction button for about 3 to 5 seconds ....
AH - ON
TC - OFF
This last is known as COMPETITIVE MODE
RTFM ......
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,955
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From: PNW
Go here and download a factory owner's manual ... should tell you how it operates, along with other info. 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=owners+manual
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=owners+manual
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 152
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
Go here and download a factory owner's manual ... should tell you how it operates, along with other info.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=owners+manual
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=owners+manual
Cool, thanks for the tip!
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Marlton. Increasing performance one speeding ticket at a time! NJ
Not to hijack the original subject, but why the hell does the active handling button work backwards...???
What I mean, is that by pushing the button once, you should go into competitive driving mode, and by pushing and holding for 5-10sec, go into full AH disable. That's how almost evey other car with a similar system works.
Just seems stupid to me that chevy would design it so easy to effectively remove all the safety of AH so easily, yet make is so difficult to just shut off TC.
What I mean, is that by pushing the button once, you should go into competitive driving mode, and by pushing and holding for 5-10sec, go into full AH disable. That's how almost evey other car with a similar system works.
Just seems stupid to me that chevy would design it so easy to effectively remove all the safety of AH so easily, yet make is so difficult to just shut off TC.
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Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Dyer, IN
https://www.mygmlink.com/pdf/go2cont...01corvette.pdf
Check out section 4
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 4,933
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From: San Rafael CA
Not to hijack the original subject, but why the hell does the active handling button work backwards...???
What I mean, is that by pushing the button once, you should go into competitive driving mode, and by pushing and holding for 5-10sec, go into full AH disable. That's how almost evey other car with a similar system works.
Just seems stupid to me that chevy would design it so easy to effectively remove all the safety of AH so easily, yet make is so difficult to just shut off TC.
What I mean, is that by pushing the button once, you should go into competitive driving mode, and by pushing and holding for 5-10sec, go into full AH disable. That's how almost evey other car with a similar system works.
Just seems stupid to me that chevy would design it so easy to effectively remove all the safety of AH so easily, yet make is so difficult to just shut off TC.
So, with a car that only has TC ... the traction button allows you to turn the system ON or OFF simply by pressing the button. (There is no COMPETITIVE mode on a car that only has TC).
So to remain consistent, pushing that same button on a car that has both AH and TC works the same ... the two systems turn ON or OFF together .....
If you want a "split" (Competitive Mode) system, you need to "request" that by holding the button down for 5 seconds .....
Seems perfectly logical to me ... especially because you do have a warnng when you turn the systems off.
Last edited by BlackZ06; Feb 14, 2008 at 10:55 AM.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 54,204
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
There are TWO systems that you control ......
Active Handling
Traction Control
There are THREE Combinations that the two systems can work in
DEFAULT (At engine start)
AH - ON
TC - ON
Press the Traction button once and turn them
AH - OFF
TC - OFF
Hold the Traction button for about 3 to 5 seconds ....
AH - ON
TC - OFF
This last is known as COMPETITIVE MODE
RTFM ......
Active Handling
Traction Control
There are THREE Combinations that the two systems can work in
DEFAULT (At engine start)
AH - ON
TC - ON
Press the Traction button once and turn them
AH - OFF
TC - OFF
Hold the Traction button for about 3 to 5 seconds ....
AH - ON
TC - OFF
This last is known as COMPETITIVE MODE
RTFM ......
I'd add that the Traction Control is not a racing/performance system. It's designed to help old farts drive on ice and snow
Anyone that's racing - will be hindered (not helped) by the TC system.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 148
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From: Denver CO
A little-known feature for you raod racers with oil temperature concerns:
Select Oil Temp from the Gages button first. Then select Comp. Driving mode. Then hit Reset, and Oil Temp will again display, without affecting Comp. Mode.
Then try to cool down when you hit about 280 degrees!
Select Oil Temp from the Gages button first. Then select Comp. Driving mode. Then hit Reset, and Oil Temp will again display, without affecting Comp. Mode.
Then try to cool down when you hit about 280 degrees!
Team Owner
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From: S.W. Ohio. . . . . . NRA Life Member
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,371
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From: Mission Viejo, CA
St. Jude Donor '10, '15-'16
A little-known feature for you raod racers with oil temperature concerns:
Select Oil Temp from the Gages button first. Then select Comp. Driving mode. Then hit Reset, and Oil Temp will again display, without affecting Comp. Mode.
Then try to cool down when you hit about 280 degrees!
Select Oil Temp from the Gages button first. Then select Comp. Driving mode. Then hit Reset, and Oil Temp will again display, without affecting Comp. Mode.
Then try to cool down when you hit about 280 degrees!
