you
your camaro zl1 is engineered for
remarkable comfort on the street and
outstanding capability on the track
thanks to a series of applications and
refinements to the chassis system
including the latest generation of
magnetic ride control three calibrations
have been developed Sport Tour and track
the sport and tour modes can be selected
by the LED lit buttons on the center
console performance traction management
or PTM is a race car inspired General
Motors technology that allows you to
tailor the performance of your Camaro
zl1 to match your driving skills and
current driving conditions this advanced
driver selectable system is designed for
track use and allows you to adjust the
performance of your traction and
stability control magnetic ride control
electric power steering throttle
progression and launch control PTM
allows for race track performance and
works to accommodate the track
conditions it takes into account your
driving experience and comfort levels
using five levels or modes you can enter
PTM by pressing the traction control
button located in the center console
area twice within five seconds modes one
through five can be selected by pressing
the minus symbol located on the tour
button and the plus symbol located on
the sport button the PTM mode will be
displayed in your driver information
center located on the instrument cluster
mode one intended for all driver skill
levels should be used in adverse weather
conditions where the pavement is wet or
damp the act of handling is on your
engine torque is reduced the most for
stability and your magnetic ride is set
in tour mode in mode one your zl1 is
intentionally kept relaxed and not as
tight this feeling is normal as your
vehicle is maintaining control in wet
conditions it's important to note that
in this mode it is still necessary for
you to be extremely smooth with the
steering and the throttle the PTM system
will amplify the skill level of the
driver
however if run off room is limited then
your zl1
may not have room to recover under all
conditions mode one is not intended for
use in heavy rain
or we're standing water as present mode
to is best used by moderately skilled
drivers or someone who's learning a new
track it can be used in changing or
slightly wet road conditions it provides
you the ability to have fun on the track
with added peace of mind knowing active
handling is on an engine torque will be
reduced as necessary your magnetic ride
is set in Tour mode mode 3 allows your
zl1 tires to slide more than mode 2 and
is intended for use by drivers who are
familiar with the track and more
confident in their driving abilities in
this mode you'll feel a quicker steering
response active handling is on an
available engine torque reduced less
aggressively than mode 1 or 2 your
magnetic ride is set in sport mode mode
4 is a step up from mode 3 and requires
more driver skill it's intended to be
used by drivers who know their track
well in this mode active handling is now
off unlike modes 1 through 3 if you have
trouble on corner entry or mid corner
there is no active handling intervention
the available engine torque and the
sport mode magnetic ride setting remain
the same as mode 3 there is only torque
reduction on corner exit to maximize
traction effort mode 5 is not
recommended for street use it is to be
used by the most skilled drivers who
know their track and are looking to
improve their lap times this mode
requires more driving skill than any
other mode active handling is off and
even less torque reduction is used to
maximize cornering exit speeds your
magnetic ride is set in track mode in
mode 5 your zl1 will feel racecar stiff
and clamp down to the pavement this mode
will allow the most slip or yaw at
corner exit to result in the best lap
times there are several things to note
with PTM modes and operation pushing and
holding the traction control button for
5 seconds will turn off all PTM modes
giving you full control of your zl1 when
this is done the Magnetic Ride buttons
will remain lit but sport mode will
actually engage track mode to give you
the most control this is not recommended
for street use it's also important to
note that the PTM display on your
instrument cluster will timeout
especially if you're utilizing other
features of your driver information
center such as the lap timer if at any
point you're unsure of your current PTM
mode push the minus or tor button to
bring up the driver information center
screen again or simply push the traction
control button once this will help you
quickly return home to the default
factory setting driving mode for more
details on PTM and more be sure to refer
to your zl1
owner's manual