Starting And Operating; New Vehicle Break-In - Chevrolet Corvette 2014 Owner's Manual

Caution
Overloading the vehicle may
cause damage. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not overload the
vehicle.
If you put things inside your
vehicle like suitcases, tools,
packages or anything else
they will go as fast as the
vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, they will keep going.
Warning
Things you put inside your
vehicle can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
Warning (Continued)
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.
Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
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Driving and Operating
Starting and
Operating

New Vehicle Break-In

Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first 2414 km
(1500 mi) of driving this vehicle.
Parts have a break-in period and
performance will be better in the
long run.
For the first 322 km (200 mi):
To break in new tires, drive at
moderate speeds and avoid hard
cornering for the first 322 km
(200 mi).
New brake linings also need a
break- in period. Avoid making
hard stops during the first
322 km (200 mi). This is
recommended every time brake
linings are replaced.
For the first 800 km (500 mi):
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
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