Active Handling Calibrating...
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Active Handling Calibrating...
A few days ago I was slowly heading down the driveway which is still covered in ice here in southern NJ. I noticed some slipping and the car moved a little bit to the right and left because of the loss of traction.
As I turned right to head onto the road, the active handling light came on, and I read "Active Handling Calibrating" in the DIC. It stayed on for about 2-300 ft. and then went out. Since then, everything has been fine. I was just wondering what happened and why it needed to be calibrated. On the driveway, one side was more icy than the other, maybe it threw the computer off quite a bit?
I read this in the 2006 Owners manual:
Active Handling System Light
The Active Handling System light will come on briefly as
you start the engine. If the light does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem. This light will also come on when the
ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING message is
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the light stays on or
comes on while you are
driving, a chime sounds
and a SERVICE ACTIVE
HANDLING SYSTEM
message appears on the
DIC, there is a problem
with your Active Handling
System and your vehicle
needs service.
Doesn't really explain what it is though. Anybody know what happens when active handling calibrates?
TomZ
As I turned right to head onto the road, the active handling light came on, and I read "Active Handling Calibrating" in the DIC. It stayed on for about 2-300 ft. and then went out. Since then, everything has been fine. I was just wondering what happened and why it needed to be calibrated. On the driveway, one side was more icy than the other, maybe it threw the computer off quite a bit?
I read this in the 2006 Owners manual:
Active Handling System Light
The Active Handling System light will come on briefly as
you start the engine. If the light does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem. This light will also come on when the
ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING message is
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the light stays on or
comes on while you are
driving, a chime sounds
and a SERVICE ACTIVE
HANDLING SYSTEM
message appears on the
DIC, there is a problem
with your Active Handling
System and your vehicle
needs service.
Doesn't really explain what it is though. Anybody know what happens when active handling calibrates?
TomZ
#3
Team Owner
As noted, it is normal (and more prevalant in the cold weather it seems).
The system depends on input from a number of sensors and once in a while it needs to calibrate to make sure that everything is in sync.
The system depends on input from a number of sensors and once in a while it needs to calibrate to make sure that everything is in sync.
#5
Team Owner
While normal, not necessarily common. It isn't a given that everyone will see it at one point or another. Just know that if you do see it, there isn't anything wrong and it will go away just as quickly as it came under most circumstances.
#10
Race Director
Although not lately, I've also had the message a couple of times in my 4 years. Just figured that it was "recalibrating". But I also inquired about it when it first happened and was told nothing to worry about.
#12
recalibrating hurt my performance
A few days ago I was slowly heading down the driveway which is still covered in ice here in southern NJ. I noticed some slipping and the car moved a little bit to the right and left because of the loss of traction.
As I turned right to head onto the road, the active handling light came on, and I read "Active Handling Calibrating" in the DIC. It stayed on for about 2-300 ft. and then went out. Since then, everything has been fine. I was just wondering what happened and why it needed to be calibrated. On the driveway, one side was more icy than the other, maybe it threw the computer off quite a bit?
I read this in the 2006 Owners manual:
Active Handling System Light
The Active Handling System light will come on briefly as
you start the engine. If the light does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem. This light will also come on when the
ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING message is
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the light stays on or
comes on while you are
driving, a chime sounds
and a SERVICE ACTIVE
HANDLING SYSTEM
message appears on the
DIC, there is a problem
with your Active Handling
System and your vehicle
needs service.
Doesn't really explain what it is though. Anybody know what happens when active handling calibrates?
TomZ
As I turned right to head onto the road, the active handling light came on, and I read "Active Handling Calibrating" in the DIC. It stayed on for about 2-300 ft. and then went out. Since then, everything has been fine. I was just wondering what happened and why it needed to be calibrated. On the driveway, one side was more icy than the other, maybe it threw the computer off quite a bit?
I read this in the 2006 Owners manual:
Active Handling System Light
The Active Handling System light will come on briefly as
you start the engine. If the light does not come on
then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there
is a problem. This light will also come on when the
ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING message is
displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
If the light stays on or
comes on while you are
driving, a chime sounds
and a SERVICE ACTIVE
HANDLING SYSTEM
message appears on the
DIC, there is a problem
with your Active Handling
System and your vehicle
needs service.
Doesn't really explain what it is though. Anybody know what happens when active handling calibrates?
TomZ