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Old Apr 16, 2026 | 11:29 AM
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Have looked the owner's manual from front to back and cannot find how to set up for launch control. Can someone please advise me how to set it up step by step? Plan on using it just one time to see what my car will do. Thanks for the help. Car is a Z51 2022 HTC.

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Helpful to know what year and model you have....... for 2026 it's easier to get into it.

For 2026, in the owner's manual..... it's on page 226
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Look for this section in your manual.
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Launch control how to starts on page 215 in my 25 manual
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Old Apr 17, 2026 | 11:35 AM
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I like how the Launch Control instructions state that the Driver’s Door must be closed! Can you imagine the fun doing it with the door wide open! 😆😆😆
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Originally Posted by SteveG26-Z51
I like how the Launch Control instructions state that the Driver’s Door must be closed! Can you imagine the fun doing it with the door wide open! 😆😆😆
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Also look at the section under Dual Clutch Transmission / Double Paddle Declutch / Rapid Exit
Basically you pull both paddles, fully press accelerator and quickly release both paddles and hold on.
For extra fun turn off Traction Control (TCS) and you can burn off a hundred dollars of rubber and fuel.
Make sure you have a lot of room because the car will squirm without TCS
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