Starting And Operating; New Vehicle Run-In - Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual

Caution
Overloading the vehicle may
cause damage. Repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not overload the
vehicle.
Warning
Things you put inside your
vehicle can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the rear
area of your vehicle. Try
to spread the weight
evenly.
Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry
something inside the
vehicle, secure it
whenever you can.
Driving and Operating
Starting and
Operating

New Vehicle Run-In

Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first 2.414 km
(1.500 mi) of driving this vehicle.
Parts have a running-in period and
performance will be better in the
long run.
For the first 322 km (200 mi):
To run-in new tyres, drive at
moderate speeds and avoid hard
cornering.
New brake linings also need a
running-in period. Avoid braking
hard. This is recommended
every time brake linings are
replaced.
For the first 800 km (500 mi):
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
Do not exceed 4000 rpm.
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