traction control CHEVROLET CAMARO 2019 High Performance Owner Manual

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steering. The numerical steering
angle displays below the
graphic.
. StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Active Indicator:
The graphic only displays if the
active handling systems are
activated.
. Performance Traction
Management (PTM) Mode:
Displays the current PTM mode.
The options are Wet, Dry, Sport
1, Sport 2, or Race.
. Current Lap Time: Displays the
elapsed lap time if the finish line
is defined and the vehicle has
crossed the defined finish line at
least once.
. Event Odometer: Displays the
distance driven since the
recording began.
. Drive Mode: Displays the
vehicle’s current drive mode. Performance Timing:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.
Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
. Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): Same as Sport.
. Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
. 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph), 0–
200 km/h (0–100 mph), 400 m
(1/4 mi), and 0–200–0 km/h (0–
100–0 mph): The timer starts
recording as soon as the vehicle
accelerates. As the vehicle
passes each speed and distance
milestone, it is displayed on the
overlay. .
Throttle Position: Displays
the percentage of throttle applied
from 0–100%.
. StabiliTrak/ESC Active Indicator:
The graphic only displays if the
active handling systems are
activated.
Naming Convention
The recorded video file name is
stored as the recorded date and the
length of the recording.
If the recorded session was
recorded while the system was in
Valet Mode, the file name will
display the mode, date, and length
of time.
Settings

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lower gear keeping engine speed
above approximately 3000 rpm.
If the vehicle is then driven for a
short time at a steady speed, and
without high cornering loads, the
transmission will upshift one gear at
a time, until 10 (Tenth) gear. After
shifting to 10 (Tenth) gear, or coming
to a complete stop, the transmission
will return to normal Sport Mode
shifting.Ride Control Systems
Competitive Driving Mode
Competitive Driving Mode,
Performance Traction Management,
and Launch Control are systems
designed to allow increased
performance while accelerating and/
or cornering. This is accomplished
by regulating and optimizing the
engine, brakes, and suspension
performance. These modes are for
use at a closed course race track
and are not intended for use on
public roads. They will not
compensate for driver inexperience
or lack of familiarity with the race
track. Drivers who prefer to allow
the system to have more control of
the engine, brakes, and suspension
are advised to turn the normal
Traction Control System (TCS) and
StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) on.
Caution
Attempting to shift when the drive
wheels are spinning and do not
have traction may cause damage
to the transmission. Damage
caused by misuse of the vehicle
is not covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not attempt to shift
when the drive wheels do not
have traction.
Competitive Driving Mode allows full
engine power while StabiliTrak/ESC
helps maintain directional control of
the vehicle by selective brake
application. In this mode, TCS is off
and Launch Control is available.
Adjust your driving style to account
for the available engine power. See
“Launch Control” later in this
section.
Do not use cruise control in
performance driving situations.
When StabiliTrak/ESC is in a
performance driving state by
pressing
Ytwice for Competitive

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Driving Mode or Performance
Traction Management Mode, or by
pressing and holding
Yfor
five seconds to turn StabiliTrak/ESC
off, the cruise control buttons on the
left side of the steering wheel will be
inoperative.
To regain cruise control capability,
press
Yonce to return to regular
StabiliTrak/ESC operation.
Performance Traction
Management (PTM) (ZL1 Only)
PTM is not available on
convertibles. Convertibles have
Competitive Driving Mode instead.
See “Competitive Driving Mode”
previously in this section.
PTM integrates the TCS,
StabiliTrak/ESC, and Competitive
Driving Mode systems to provide
improved and consistent
performance when cornering. The
amount of available engine power is
based on the mode selected, track
conditions, driver skill, and radius of
each corner.
These lights are on when the
vehicle is in PTM Mode.
With Track Mode engaged, select
the optional handling mode by
pressing
Ytwo times. A menu with
the PTM modes will appear.
. Wet
. Dry
. Sport 1
. Sport 2
. Race
To experience the performance
benefit of PTM, after entering a
curve and at the point where you
would normally start to increase
acceleration, fully press the
accelerator pedal. The PTM system
will modify the level of engine power
for a smooth and consistent
corner exit.

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To select a mode while in PTM,
press MODE up or down.
PTM Wet
‐Intended for all driver skill levels.
‐ Ideal for wet or damp conditions
only; not intended for heavy rain
or standing water.
‐ StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine
power is reduced based on
conditions.
PTM Dry
‐ For use by less experienced
drivers or while learning a new
track. ‐
Dry conditions only.
‐ StabiliTrak/ESC is on and engine
power is reduced based on
conditions.
PTM Sport 1
‐ For use by drivers familiar with
the track.
‐ Dry conditions only.
‐ StabiliTrak/ESC is on and more
engine power is available than
lower modes.
PTM Sport 2
‐ For use by drivers familiar with
the track.
‐ Dry conditions only.
‐ StabiliTrak/ESC is off and engine
power available is the same as in
Sport 1.
PTM Race
‐ For use by drivers familiar with
the track.
‐ Dry conditions only. ‐
StabiliTrak/ESC is off and engine
power is available for maximum
cornering speed.
In any PTM Mode, Launch Control
is available. Use PTM Race for the
most consistent performance during
drag strip use. See “Custom Launch
Control” in Track Events and
Competitive Driving in the owner ’s
manual.
Press and release
Yto turn off
PTM and return to TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC. The traction off
light
iand StabiliTrak/ESC OFF
light
gwill go out.
Launch Control
If equipped, Launch Control is
available within Competitive Driving
Mode and Performance Traction
Management (PTM) to allow high
levels of vehicle acceleration in a
straight line. Launch Control is a
form of traction control that
manages tire spin while launching
the vehicle. This feature is intended
for use during closed course race

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events where consistent zero to
60 and quarter mile times are
desirable.
Launch Control is only available
when the following criteria are met:
.Competitive Driving Mode is
selected or any of the
Performance Traction
Management modes are
selected. The traction off light
comes on in the instrument
cluster and the appropriate
Driver Information Center (DIC)
message displays.
. The vehicle is not moving.
. The steering wheel is pointing
straight.
Manual Transmissions
. The clutch is fully pressed and
the transmission is in
1 (First) gear.
. The accelerator pedal is rapidly
applied and held to wide open
throttle. Launch Control will initially limit
engine speed as you rapidly apply
the accelerator pedal to wide open
throttle. Allow the engine rpm to
stabilize. A smooth, quick release of
the clutch, while maintaining the
fully pressed accelerator pedal, will
manage wheel slip.
Automatic Transmissions
.
The brake pedal is firmly
pressed to the floor, equivalent
to a panic brake event.
. The accelerator pedal is rapidly
applied to wide open throttle.
If the vehicle rolls due to wide
open throttle, release the
throttle, press the brake pedal
more firmly, and re-apply the
accelerator to wide open throttle.
Launch Control will initially limit
engine speed as you rapidly apply
the accelerator pedal to wide open
throttle. Allow the engine rpm to
stabilize. A smooth, quick release of
the brake pedal, while maintaining
the fully pressed accelerator pedal,
will manage wheel slip. After the vehicle is launched, the
system continues in Competitive
Driving Mode or PTM.
Competitive Driving Mode, PTM,
and Launch Control are systems
designed for a closed course race
track and not intended for use on
public roads. The systems are not
intended to compensate for lack of
driver experience or familiarity with
the race track.
Custom Launch Control may be
available through the Settings
menu, if equipped. See
“Custom
Launch Control” in Track Events
and Competitive Driving in the
owner ’s manual.
Limited-Slip Differential
The Electronic Limited-Slip
Differential (eLSD) is a hydraulically
actuated clutch system. It can
infinitely vary the clutch
engagement between 0 and
200Y(147 lb ft) of breakaway
torque between the rear wheels.
It responds to full engagement

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within 0.150 seconds when
necessary. Smaller clutch
adjustments happen even faster.
The eLSD:
.Uses the vehicle sensors and
driver inputs to determine the
optimum amount of clutch
engagement for the conditions.
. Improves traction while
cornering by changing the
engagement to achieve a
balance between directional
control and acceleration.
. Provides optimal engagement
for high-speed control and
stability without affecting precise
steering and turn-in.
. Improves vehicle stability during
spirited driving and evasive
maneuvers. Is fully integrated
with the Active Handling and
Performance Traction
Management (PTM) systems. There are unique calibrations based
on the Traction Control System
(TCS) setting. eLSD modes change
automatically when
Yis pressed.
No unique input from the driver is
required.
. Mode 1 is the standard mode
when the vehicle is started.
It provides a touring calibration
with an emphasis on vehicle
stability. Mode 1 is also used in
PTM Wet mode.
. Mode 2 is engaged when both
TCS and StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) are
turned off. This calibration
provides more nimble corner
turn-in, and is biased for better
traction out of corners. .
Mode 3 is engaged when PTM is
engaged in Dry, Sport 1 & 2, and
Race modes. This is a nimble
calibration with similar
functionality as eLSD Mode 2,
however, it is integrated to work
with PTM.
. Mode 4 is engaged when TCS is
selected off, but StabiliTrak/ESC
remains on. Vehicle stability is
still the priority, while allowing for
optimized traction out of corners.
The ZL1 coupe and SS 1LE are
calibrated uniquely and optimized
for their unique powertrain and
chassis combinations.

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52 Index
I
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
L
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . 27
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
M
Maintenance ScheduleRecommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
O
OilEngine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
P
Performance Data Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
R
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Replacement Parts
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Ride Control Systems Enhanced TractionSystem (ETS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . . 50
S
Seat Belts Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specifications and Capacities . . . . 48
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Supplement Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
T
TiresLow Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Towing
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Track Events and Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Traction
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . 27
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
U
Using This Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
VehicleCanadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40