Page 1: Table Of Contents
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......7 Instrument Panel ........153 Front Seats ..........8 Instrument Panel Overview ....156 Safety Belts Climate Controls ..........16 ........179 Child Restraints Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........31 ...
Page 2 Tires ............. 378 Customer Assistance Information ..... 451 Appearance Care ........407 Customer Assistance and Information ..452 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ......418 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 467 Electrical System ........418 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ..470 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ....
Page 3: Canadian Owners
P.O. Box 07130 notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute Detroit, MI 48207 the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. © Part No. 15865975 B Second Printing...
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something with the text describing the operation or that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 8 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Manual Seats ..........8 Children (LATCH) (Z06 Models Only) ..42 Power Seats ..........8 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters ....9 Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Heated Seats ..........
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats Manual Seats The control for the driver’s power seat is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Your vehicle may also have a passenger power seat. To move a manual passenger seat, pull up the bar •...
Page 9: Power Lumbar And Side Bolsters
Your preferred seat position can be stored and Use the power seat control to move the seat to recalled if you have the memory option. See the proper position. See Power Seats on page 8. Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel Use the vertical lumbar switch (A) to adjust on page 10.
Page 10: Heated Seats
Heated Seats Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel If your vehicle has heated seats, the buttons are located on the center console. Each seat has two settings: high and low. To turn on the heated seats, press the top button If your vehicle has this feature, memory can once.
Page 11 • To program each button, use the following steps: If you have a manual transmission vehicle, press and release the desired button 1 or 2. 1. Adjust the settings for the driver’s seat If the vehicle is on, the parking brake needs to position, both outside mirrors, and the be set to recall the memory position.
Page 12 Easy Exit Seat A second exit position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing the other Two personalized exit positions can also be memory button. programmed to allow for an easy exit or entry into To recall an exit position, do one of the following: the vehicle.
Page 13: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats. CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 14 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 15: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches To unlock, lift up on the latch and push the seatback rearward. When you return the seatback to its original position, make sure the seatback is locked in place. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 16: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a This part of the manual tells you how to use cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. safety belts properly. It also tells you some things In a collision, people riding in these areas you should not do with safety belts.
Page 17 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast why: They work. as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
Page 18 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 19 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 20: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 21: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear This part is only for people of adult size. safety belts? Be aware that there are special things to know You may be an excellent driver, but if you are about safety belts and children.
Page 22: Driver Position
Driver Position The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, Lap-Shoulder Belt let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to 4.
Page 23 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the The lap part of the belt should be worn low and safety belt through the latch plate to fully snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 25 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 29: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 30: Safety Belt Extender
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it a crash, you will need to get new ones, and is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt probably other new parts for your safety belt in a crash.
Page 31: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Older Children An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 32 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the CAUTION: shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Never do this. Move the child toward the center of the Here two children are wearing the same vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still belt.
Page 33 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 34: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This by appropriate restraints. Young children should includes infants and all other children. Neither the not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, distance traveled nor the age and size of the unless there is no other choice.
Page 35 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 36 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should including support for the head and neck. take into consideration not only the child’s This is necessary because a newborn weight, height, and age but also whether or not...
Page 37: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 38 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint the seating surface against the back of the for the child’s body with the harness and also infant. The harness system holds the infant in sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
Page 39 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 40 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 Models Only) on page 42 or Lower in the Vehicle Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 46 for more information. A child can be endangered CAUTION: in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
Page 41 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the child A child can be seriously injured or killed within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down in a crash if the child is not properly over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle secured in the child restraint.
Page 42 Lower Anchors and Tethers for In order to use the top tether anchors in your vehicle, you need a child restraint equipped with a Children (LATCH) (Z06 Models Only) top tether. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use Some child restraints have a LATCH system.
Page 43 Top Tether Anchor Locations The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and (Top Tether Anchor): rotation of the child restraint during driving or Seating positions with in a crash.
Page 44 Securing a Child Restraint with a Top Tether CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety The top tether anchor is located behind the...
Page 45 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends If the position you are that the top tether be attached, attach and using has a ﬁxed head tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, restraint and you are if equipped. Refer to the child restraint using a dual tether, route instructions and the following steps: the tether around the...
Page 46: Convertible Models Only
Lower Anchors and Tethers for do not use a child restraint in this vehicle because a top tether cannot be properly anchored. Children (LATCH) (Coupe and You must use the safety belts to secure your Convertible Models Only) child restraint in this vehicle, unless a national or local law requires that the top tether be Some child restraints have a LATCH system.
Page 47 Your vehicle has a label on the sun visor that says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in CAUTION: (Continued) the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Even though the passenger sensing Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint system is designed to turn off the in the passenger’s seat unless the passenger...
Page 48 Do not secure a child restraint in this position if a the off indicator in the passenger airbag status national or local law requires that a top tether indicator should light and stay lit when the be anchored or if the instructions that came with vehicle is started.
Page 49 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 50: Airbag System
7. If your child restraint manufacturer If the on indicator is still lit, do not secure a child recommends using a top tether and your restraint in this vehicle and check with your dealer. vehicle is a Z06 model, attach and tighten the To remove the child restraint, if the top tether is top tether to the top tether anchor.
Page 51 With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback CAUTION: closest to the door. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in provided by safety belts. Even though today’s moderate to severe frontal and near airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk frontal crashes.
Page 52 CAUTION: CAUTION: Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is best protection for adults, but not for up against, or very close to, any airbag young children and infants. Neither the when it inﬂates can be seriously injured vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag or killed.
Page 53: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 191 for more information.
Page 54 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Page 55: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? CAUTION: The driver’s and passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to If something is between an occupant and inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate deployment threshold.
Page 56 If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a Frontal airbags (driver and passenger) are wall that does not move or deform, the threshold not intended to inﬂate during vehicle rollovers, level for the reduced deployment is about rear impacts, or in many side impacts. 10 to 12 mph (16 to 19.3 km/h), and the threshold Your vehicle may or may not have side impact level for a full deployment is about 18 to 21 mph...
Page 57: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag the occupant more gradually. But the frontal airbags sensing system detects that the vehicle is would not help you in many types of collisions, in a crash.
Page 58: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After an airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so When an airbag inﬂates, there may be quickly that some people may not even realize the dust in the air. This dust could cause airbag inﬂated.
Page 59: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. deformation. Additional windshield breakage may The passenger airbag status indicator in the also occur from the right front passenger rearview mirror will be visible when you start the airbag.
Page 60 When the system check is complete, either the Your vehicle has a label on the sun visor that word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the symbol for off, will be visible. See Passenger the front.”...
Page 61 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn CAUTION: (Continued) off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if: • The passenger’s seat is unoccupied. Even though the passenger sensing • system is designed to turn off the The system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat.
Page 62 If a child restraint has been installed and the on For some children who have outgrown child indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove restraints and for very small adults, the passenger the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the sensing system may or may not turn off the child restraint following the child restraint passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag...
Page 63 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of an airbag.
Page 64: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system Vehicle operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your Airbags affect how your vehicle should be vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Page 65 Adding Equipment to Your CAUTION: Airbag-Equipped Vehicle For up to 10 seconds, after the ignition is Is there anything I might add to the turned off and the battery is disconnected, exterior of the vehicle that could keep the an airbag can still inﬂate during improper airbags from working properly? service.
Page 66: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? Checking the Restraint Systems Changing or moving any parts of the Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, and diagnostic module, steering wheel,...
Page 67: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag After a Crash system does not need regular maintenance. Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s CAUTION: frontal airbag, or an airbag covering on a seatback (if equipped), the airbag may...
Page 68 If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was If the frontal airbags inﬂate, you will also need to being used during a more severe crash, you replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s may need new LATCH system parts. safety belt buckle assembly.
Page 69: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............. 71 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ... 89 Keyless Access System ......72 New Vehicle Break-In ........89 Keyless Access System Operation ....73 Ignition Positions ......... 90 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ....91 Doors and Locks ..........
Page 70 Section 2 Features and Controls Mirrors ............108 Storage Areas ..........130 Manual Rearview Mirror ......108 Glove Box ..........130 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Cupholder(s) ..........130 ® with OnStar and Compass ....108 Center Console Storage Area ....130 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Floor Mats ..........
Page 71: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 72: Keyless Access System
Keyless Access System There is a key that works the glove box, Your vehicle has a Keyless Access System that the center console and operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal can open the hatch/trunk Communications Commission (FCC) Rules lid if vehicle power is and with Industry Canada.
Page 73: Keyless Access System Operation
Keyless Access System Operation If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range, try doing one of the Your vehicle has a keyless access system following: that allows you to lock and unlock your doors, • Check the distance. You may be too far from unlock your hatch/trunk lid and disarm or arm your vehicle.
Page 74 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your (Unlock): Press this button to unlock the driver’s door. The light on the door will ﬂash Vehicle two times. Press the button two times within Each keyless access transmitter is coded to allow 10 seconds to unlock both doors. If it is dark only transmitters programmed to your vehicle, to enough outside, your interior lamps will come on.
Page 75 6. The DIC will display READY FOR FOB #X, The Canadian immobilizer standard requires where X can be 2, 3 or 4. Canadian owners to see their dealer/retailer for matching new transmitters when a recognized transmitter is not available. United States owners are permitted to match a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available.
Page 76 3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the 13. Press the Acc. button (ignition switch). vehicle key into the key cylinder located 14. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will above the license plate. See Hatch/Trunk count down to zero, one minute at a time.
Page 77 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your keyless access transmitter should last about three years. The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Page 78: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme CAUTION: heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 79 To open a door from the inside, press the button (B) in front of the door handle and push the door open. You will hear a tone when the button is pressed. If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost, there are two ways to open the door.
Page 80: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the door panels. From outside the vehicle, use the key in the cylinder above the license plate to open the hatch (Unlock): Press this part of the switch to the use the door release tab located on the unlock the doors.
Page 81: Automatic Door Lock
Programmable Automatic Door When lock is pressed, a beep will sound. If the door is closed when lock is pressed, the light will Unlock come on for a few seconds, then turn off. If the door is open when lock is pressed, the light Your vehicle is programmed so that when the will stay on.
Page 82: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver’s door when both It can cause unconsciousness and doors are closed and there is a keyless access even death. If you must drive with the transmitter inside the vehicle.
Page 83 Notice: Closing the hatch/trunk lid forcefully release to operate. The parking brake does not or from the sides can cause damage to the need to be set when the ignition is off for the glass, the defogger or the weather stripping. hatch/trunk release to operate.
Page 84 Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Convertible Only) If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the hatch/trunk using the vehicle key. See Keys on page 71 for more information. The key lock cylinder is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk above the license plate.
Page 85: Windows
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the rear wall of the trunk below the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside. Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is...
Page 86 Power Windows Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a The power window small amount when the door is opened. Then, when switches are located the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up on each door. position.
Page 87: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Sun Visors Theft-Deterrent System To block out glare, you can swing down the Your vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent visors. You can also swing them to the side. alarm system. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors With this system, the security light will ﬂash Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to when the door is expose the lighted vanity mirror.
Page 88 Arming the System If your passenger stays in the vehicle when you leave with the keyless access transmitter, have the To arm the system: passenger lock the vehicle after the doors are • Press the lock button on the keyless access closed.
Page 89: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Disarming the System Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Always use your keyless access transmitter to unlock a door either by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter or by squeezing the door handle New Vehicle Break-In sensor while you have the transmitter with you. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the Notice: Your vehicle does not need an alarm.
Page 90 Ignition Positions placed in REVERSE (R). An automatic transmission must be placed in PARK (P). Then press the Acc. button to turn the engine Your vehicle has an off and place the vehicle in RAP. See “Retained electronic keyless Accessory Power (RAP)” later for more information. ignition with a If an automatic vehicle is not correctly placed in pushbutton start.
Page 91: Starting The Engine
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could These vehicle accessories can be used for up to damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: only when your vehicle is stopped.
Page 92 2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of all the way to the ﬂoor while cranking for the button and the engine cranks automatically up to 15 seconds maximum. Wait at least until it starts. If the battery in the keyless 15 seconds between each try, to allow the access transmitter is weak, the DIC displays cranking motor to cool down.
Page 93: Engine Coolant Heater
Notice: Your engine is designed to work with If the keyless access transmitter is not detected the electronics in your vehicle. If you add inside the vehicle when it is turned to off, the DIC electrical parts or accessories, you could displays NO FOB –...
Page 94 To Use The Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it 1. Turn off the engine. away from moving engine parts. If you do 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. not it could be damaged.
Page 95: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: There are several different positions for It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle your shift lever. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 96 You have to fully apply your regular brakes ﬁrst NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does and then press the shift lever button before not connect with the wheels. To restart when you can shift from PARK (P) when the vehicle you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Page 97 Manual Paddle Shift DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provide the best fuel economy for your vehicle. While in the SPORT MODE (S) position, the If you need more power for passing, and you are: paddles located on the steering wheel, can be •...
Page 98 To use the system, shift from PARK (P) position When using the Manual to SPORT MODE (S) while stopped and with the Paddle Shift Feature engine running, or from DRIVE (D) with the vehicle while in the SPORT moving. When accelerating your vehicle from a stop MODE (S), the current in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift gear will be displayed in...
Page 99 When the transmission gear does not respond The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle to a shift change, the DIC will show an X over Shift up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, the gear display. which will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h).
Page 100 Manual Transmission Operation THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and This is the shift pattern SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2). for the six-speed Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the manual transmission.
Page 101 Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good engine performance. CAUTION: Notice: When shifting gears, do not move the shift lever around unnecessarily. This may damage the transmission. Shift directly into If you skip a gear when you downshift, the next gear.
Page 102 Downshifting (Manual Transmission) The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward FOURTH (4) and THIRD (3). Make sure you move Do not downshift into the gear shown below the lever into SECOND (2) or FIFTH (5). If you let at a speed greater than shown in the table: the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling, you may end up shifting from FIRST (1) to...
Page 103: Automatic Transmission
Shifting Into Park (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in with the engine running.
Page 104: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift the vehicle may put too much force on the parking lock control system which locks the shift lever pawl in the transmission.
Page 105: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Press the regular brake. 2. Press the Acc. button twice to place the ignition in accessory mode. See Ignition Positions on page 90 for more information.
Page 106: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the • Repairs were not done correctly. gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you •...
Page 107: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly CAUTION: set.
Page 108: Mirrors
Mirrors Mirror Operation The mirror automatically changes to reduce Manual Rearview Mirror glare from headlamps behind you. A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day When you are sitting in a comfortable driving to night positions while driving under lights and position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly through traffic.
Page 109 Compass Operation The mirror compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until The mirror has an eight-point compass display in the display reads a direction. the bottom of the mirror face. The compass can be placed in calibration When the ignition and the compass feature are mode by pressing and holding the left map light...
Page 110: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass
To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 3. Once the zone number appears on the display, press the on/off button quickly until you reach 1. Find your current location and variance the correct zone number. Stop pressing the zone number on the zone map that follows. button and the mirror will return to normal operation.
Page 111 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation 2. Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement. After The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on approximately four seconds of inactivity, each time the ignition is started. A light near the the new unit will be locked in and the on/off button will come on to indicate the automatic compass/temperature display will return.
Page 112 To adjust for compass variance do the following: four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/ 1. Find your current location and variance temperature display will return. zone number on the following zone map. 4.
Page 113: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Cleaning the Mirror mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable, When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or driving position. Keep the control in the center similar material dampened with glass cleaner.
Page 114: Onstar System
® Outside Convex Mirror OnStar System CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your ® OnStar uses several innovative technologies and right.
Page 115: Onstar Services
® ® Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the ® OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment ® vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) For more information, visit onstar.com or (If equipped) ®...
Page 116 ® ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling How OnStar Service Works ® ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible In order to provide you with OnStar services, ® ® OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability using voice commands.
Page 117 ® OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is Your vehicle must have a working electrical ® in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a system (including adequate battery power) for the ® wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar equipment to operate.
Page 118: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System System Identiﬁcation Your vehicle may have a Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round LED indicator lights above Determine which Universal Home Remote your the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the vehicle has and then read the pages following for instructions under Universal Home Remote System instructions on programming your speciﬁc system.
Page 119 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC The Canadian Registration ID number Rules. Operation is subject to the following is 3521A-GTV06A, if your system has two conditions: three round LED. 1. This device may not cause harmful Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other interference.
Page 120 Programming the Universal Home If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to Remote System complete the programming of your Universal Home Follow these steps to program up to three Remote Transmitter.
Page 121 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener then rapidly after Universal Home Remote receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” successfully receives the frequency signal or “Smart” button. This can usually be found from the hand-held transmitter.
Page 122 Gate Operator and Canadian Using Universal Home Remote Programming Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter The indicator light will come on while the signal signals to time out or quit after several seconds is being transmitted.
Page 123 Reprogramming a Single Universal Universal Home Remote System Home Remote Button Operation (With Three Round LED) To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button.
Page 124 Read the instructions completely before attempting Programming a garage door opener involves to program the transmitter. Because of the steps time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure involved, it may be helpful to have another person before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, available to assist you in programming the the device will time out and you will have to repeat transmitter.
Page 125 The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately, within one second, release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete.
Page 126 Programming Universal Home Follow these steps to program up to three devices: Remote — Fixed Code Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin.
Page 127 Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions Your panel of switches may not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on your hand-held transmitter may be labeled, as follows: •...
Page 128 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: • When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” • When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” • If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.”...
Page 129 Reprogramming Universal Home 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three buttons at the Remote Buttons same time. The indicator lights will turn on. You can reprogram any of the three buttons by 6.
Page 130: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Floor Mats The ﬂoor mats are designed to remain in position Glove Box under your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver side ﬂoor mat is held in place by To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. two locator pins and the passenger side is held in Use the key to lock and unlock.
Page 131: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area For Z06 models the right rear compartment stores the battery and cannot be used for storage. There are two rear storage compartments in the Notice: Do not store heavy or sharp objects ﬂoor of the rear hatch/trunk area. in the rear storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk area.
Page 132: Convenience Net
Convenience Net If your vehicle has this feature it is on the back wall of the rear area of the vehicle. Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
Page 133 Using the Cargo Cover 1. Hook the elastic loops on the front corners (A) of the shade to the T-nuts located on the front corners of the rear hatch frame. 3. Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade 2.
Page 134: Roof Panel
Roof Panel Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or The vehicle may have a removable roof panel. weatherstripping may be damaged. Always Follow the procedures listed when removing place the roof panel in the stowage receivers or installing it.
Page 135 Driver’s Side Front Roof Panel Release Latch Driver’s Side Rear Roof Panel Release Hatch The driver’s side handle moves toward the 6. To unlock the release latches on the front of driver’s door. The passenger’s side handle the roof panel, grasp each handle with your moves toward the passenger’s door.
Page 136: Storing The Roof Panel
Storing the Roof Panel 7. To unlock the rear of the roof panel’s rear release latch, press the back of the CAUTION: release handle (B). Then press the If a roof panel is not stored properly, it button on the front could be thrown about the vehicle in a of the release handle, (A) with...
Page 137 Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel 3. Gently place the on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or roof panel down weatherstripping may be damaged. Always so that the back place the roof panel in the stowage receivers pins on the after removing it from the vehicle.
Page 138: Installing The Roof Panel
Installing the Roof Panel In most cases, it makes it easier if two people re-install the roof panel. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking CAUTION: brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P). Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL.
Page 139: Convertible Top
Convertible Top 6. Turn the front release handles inward so that Convertible Top (Manual) they latch to the closed position. For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see Convertible Top on page 414 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle.
Page 140 The parts of the manual convertible top that are Notice: Lowering the convertible top when used when lowering and raising it are: there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top.
Page 141 Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake. 2. Make sure the ignition is off. 3.
Page 142 After pressing the release button, the driver’s and passenger’s door glass should retract to the full-down position. If the vehicle has lost battery power, the tonneau cover (C) can still be opened using the manual release cable. The tonneau cover emergency manual release cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the passenger’s seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the...
Page 143 7. Pull the cable to release the tonneau cover. 8. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be moved to its full-down position.
Page 144 Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake. 2. Lower both windows. 3. Make sure the ignition is off. 4.
Page 145 6. Pull the convertible top up by ﬁrmly gripping the 7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top front edge (A) near the center and applying a to its full-up position by ﬁrst raising the front brisk upward and forward motion to get the top edge (A).
Page 146: Convertible Top (Power)
Convertible Top (Power) 10. Push the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the outside of the vehicle, or pull the For care and cleaning of the convertible top see front edge (A) of the convertible top down from Convertible Top on page 414 under “Service and the center pull-down handle located in the Appearance Care”.
Page 147 Notice: If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather. Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism.
Page 148 Raising the Power Convertible Top 4. Push and hold the bottom of the power Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible convertible top top while the vehicle is in motion, you could button, located to the damage the top or the top mechanism. The left of the steering repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 149 4. After the convertible top is completely raised, If the vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can release the power convertible top button. still be raised by releasing pressure on the hydraulic pump, located under the passenger’s side of the 5.
Page 150 1. Open the tonneau cover by pulling the 2. Locate the pressure release bolt on the front emergency release cable. side of the hydraulic pump. The tonneau cover emergency release cable 3. Use the wrench, located in the console, is located behind the passenger’s seat and turn the pressure release bolt head restraint, on the underside forward edge counterclockwise one revolution, to relieve...
Page 151 When power is restored to the vehicle, the may display a message regarding the power top. hydraulic bolt must be tightened, by turning it See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 214 clockwise. The power convertible top button can for more information. then be used to lower or raise the convertible top.
Page 152 ✍ NOTES...
Page 153: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......156 Head-Up Display (HUD) ......174 Hazard Warning Flashers ......158 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......178 Other Warning Devices ......159 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ....179 Horn ............159 Climate Controls ......... 179 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 154 Section 3 Instrument Panel Tire Pressure Light ........199 Audio System(s) ......... 244 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......200 Setting the Time ........245 Engine Oil Pressure Gage ......204 Radio with CD ........... 246 Security Light ..........205 Using an MP3 ........... 261 Fog Lamp Light .........
Page 155 ✍ NOTES...
Page 156: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 157 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 186. J. Center Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 186. B. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 174. K.
Page 158: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers T. Heated Seat Controls (If Equipped). See Heated Seats on page 10. Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. U. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). See Automatic They also let police know you have a problem. Transmission Operation on page 95 or Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash Manual Transmission Operation on page 100.
Page 159: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive.
Page 160: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Telescopic Steering Column Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever If your vehicle has this feature, the telescopic steering column will allow you to adjust the distance the steering wheel is from the instrument panel. The telescopic steering column switch is located on the right side of the steering column.
Page 161: Turn And Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the • Cruise Control. See Cruise Control lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Release on page 164. the lever and the turn signal will automatically ﬂash • Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior three times.
Page 162: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low beam to high, push the turn signal lever all the way forward. To change from high to low beam, pull the lever rearward. While the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel Use the lever located on the right side of the cluster will also be lit.
Page 163: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer (Delay Adjustment): Move the lever to this position to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the The lever on the right side of the steering column intermittent adjust band down for a longer delay or also controls the windshield washer. There is a up for a shorter delay.
Page 164: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without Your vehicle has keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can cruise control. really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 165 If your vehicle is in cruise control, and has the When the cruise control is engaged, the Traction Control System (TCS), and it begins to CRUISE SET TO XX MPH message displays limit wheel spin, the cruise control automatically on the Driver Information Center (DIC). disengages.
Page 166 Increasing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your •...
Page 167 Cruise Control in Sport (S) and Manual Ending Cruise Control Paddle Shift Gear Selection To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. If your vehicle has a manual When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the manual transmission, lightly tapping the clutch will also end paddle shift controls are not being used, cruise a cruise control session.
Page 168: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off. To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode also resets when your vehicle is turned off and then back on again if the control is left in the AUTO position.
Page 169: Wiper Activated Headlamps
Wiper Activated Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) This feature activates the headlamps and parking Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier lamps after the windshield wipers have been in for others to see the front of your vehicle during use for approximately 15 seconds and deactivates the day.
Page 170 When it is dark enough outside, the front turn Turning the exterior lamp control to off a signal lamps will turn off and normal low-beam second time, or turning on the headlamps will headlamps will turn on. remove the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message in the DIC.
Page 171: Fog Lamps
® Fog Lamps Twilight Sentinel ® Use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty Twilight Sentinel can turn your lamps on and off conditions. for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument ® panel makes the Twilight Sentinel work, so The fog lamps control is located on the be sure it is not covered.
Page 172: Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even when it is dark outside. If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have After starting the vehicle, turn the exterior lamp been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon control band on the multifunction lever to off as the ignition is turned off or Retained Accessory and then release it.
Page 173: Courtesy Lamps
Reading Lamps Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During The inside rearview mirror includes two reading the day, this knob will adjust the instrument panel lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is brightness and at night will adjust all interior opened.
Page 174: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Head-Up Display (HUD) • Manual Paddle Shift Gear Indicator (If Equipped) These displays on the HUD are for use when CAUTION: using the manual paddle shift controls to shift the transmission. See “Manual Paddle Shift” in Automatic Transmission Operation on page 95. If the HUD image is too bright, or too •...
Page 175 There are three HUD modes that you can choose to When the desired HUD display has been selected, view in the HUD display. By pressing the MODE release the MODE button. button, you can scroll through these modes in the Within each mode, the display, can be further following order: customized by pressing the PAGE button.
Page 176 The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel. Be sure to continue scanning the displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, your instrument panel cluster, you may miss do the following: something important, such as a warning light.
Page 177 It is possible for sunlight to enter the HUD To change the language and unit selections, see making it difficult to see the image. The display “OPTION” under DIC Controls and Displays will return to normal when the sunlight is no on page 208.
Page 178: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other The accessory power outlet can be used to components from working as they should. connect electrical equipment such as a cellular The repairs would not be covered by your phone or CB radio.
Page 179: Climate Controls
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on Dual Automatic Climate Control the instrument panel, in front of the shift lever. System To use the ashtray, press on the indentation at the top of the door. With this system you can control the heating, cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 180 Automatic Operation In cold weather, the system will start at reduced fan speeds to avoid blowing cold air AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button to into your vehicle until warmer air is available. place the entire system in the automatic mode. The system will start out blowing air at When automatic operation is active, the system will the ﬂoor but may change modes automatically...
Page 181 Manual Operation To change the current mode, select one of the following: Driver Power/Temperature: Press the driver temperature knob on the driver side of the climate (Vent): This mode directs most of the air to control panel to turn the climate control system the instrument panel outlets, with a very small off.
Page 182 Pressing the arrows will delete AUTO from the (Air Conditioning Off): Press this button digital display. The fan graphics with the fan speed to turn the air conditioning compressor off. bars will be shown. To increase the fan speed Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. so that more air ﬂows into the vehicle, press the When in AUTO, the air conditioning compressor up arrow on the fan switch.
Page 183 Sensors For quick cool down on hot days press the AUTO button and adjust the temperature to a cool, The solar sensor on your vehicle monitors the comfortable setting. To achieve maximum cool solar radiation and uses the information to down, do the following: maintain the selected temperature when operating 1.
Page 184 These delays prevent false readings. If the (Floor/Defog): This mode directs the air temperature goes down, the outside temperature equally between the windshield and the ﬂoor will be shown when you start the vehicle. If it outlets with a small amount to the side window has been turned off for less than three hours, the outlets.
Page 185 Rear Window Defogger Your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors. The mirrors will heat to help clear fog or frost The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to from the surface of the mirrors when the remove fog or frost from the rear window. rear window defog button is pressed.
Page 186: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Passenger Compartment Air Filter Use the tab located on the air outlets to change The passenger compartment air ﬁlter removes the direction of the airﬂow. certain particles from the air including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which Operation Tips may occur more often in dusty areas, indicate that •...
Page 187 To check or replace the air ﬁlter, do the following: 3. Remove the passenger compartment air ﬁlter from the housing. 1. Undo the passenger compartment air ﬁlter 4. Insert the new ﬁlter into the housing. housing cover retainer clips (A). 5.
Page 188: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Indicators Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with This part describes the warning lights and gages your vehicle.
Page 189: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 190: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Safety Belt Reminder Light Your speedometer lets you see your speed in When the ignition is turned on, a chime will come either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per on for several seconds to remind people to hour (km/h).
Page 191: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows a deployed airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s If the airbag readiness light stays on after electrical system for malfunctions. The light you start your vehicle, it means the airbag tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 192: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a status indicator. system check.
Page 193 Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the in the passenger’s seat unless the passenger passenger airbag status indicator, it means that airbag status indicator shows off and the airbag the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact is off.
Page 194: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off The voltmeter shows the passenger’s airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing the voltage output System on page 59 for more on this, including of your battery.
Page 195: One-To-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
One-to-Four Shift Light After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a lower gear if you prefer. (Manual Transmission) Notice: Forcing the shift lever into any gear except FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light When this light comes comes on may damage the transmission.
Page 196: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a CHECK BRAKE FLUID message showing Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided on the DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully. into two parts. If one part is not working, the other You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or part can still work and stop you.
Page 197: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light Warning Light With the Anti-Lock This light should come Brake System (ABS), on brieﬂy as you start this light will come on the engine. If the when the engine is light does not come started and may stay on on then, have it ﬁxed for several seconds.
Page 198: Active Handling System Light
Active Handling System Light will not assist you in controlling the vehicle. You should have the system serviced as soon The Active Handling System light will come on as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly. brieﬂy as you start the engine. If the light does not When the system is working, you will see the come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in...
Page 199: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition on. United States Canada This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. A LOW TIRE PRESSURE message in the Driver If the gage pointer moves into the shaded area, Information Center (DIC) will accompany the light,...
Page 200: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, the emission controls Check Engine Light might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead Your vehicle has a to costly repairs that might not be covered by computer which...
Page 201 If the Light Is Flashing This light should come on brieﬂy, as a check to show you it is working, as you start the engine. The following may prevent more serious damage If the light does not come on, have it repaired. to your vehicle: This light will also come on during a malfunction •...
Page 202 If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. You also may be able to correct the emission See Gasoline Octane on page 321. Poor fuel system malfunction by considering the following: quality will cause the engine not to run as efficiently Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
Page 203 Emissions Inspection and the bottom of the Acc. button only brieﬂy, less than ﬁve seconds, the accessory power mode will be Maintenance Programs turned on, but not the ignition. After the bulb check, Some state/provincial and local governments have be sure to press and release the Acc. button again or may begin programs to inspect the emission to turn the ignition off and avoid draining the control equipment on your vehicle.
Page 204: Engine Oil Pressure Gage
Engine Oil Pressure Gage The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) when the engine is running. Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). In certain situations such as long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered normal.
Page 205: Security Light
Security Light CAUTION: For information regarding this light, Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is see Theft-Deterrent low. If you do, your engine can become Systems on page 87. so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned.
Page 206: Lights On Reminder
Lights On Reminder Fuel Gage This light comes on Your fuel gage tells you whenever the parking about how much fuel lamps are on. you have left when the engine is on. See Headlamps on Reminder on page 169 for more information.
Page 207: Driver Information Center (Dic)
The DIC comes on when the ignition is turned on. • After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET, The gage may not indicate the tank is empty the DIC will display the current driver and when the ignition is turned off.
Page 208: Dic Controls And Displays
DIC Controls and Displays If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear on the DIC display. Be sure to take any The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different message that appears on the display seriously and modes which can be accessed by pressing remember that clearing the message will only make the following buttons located on the instrument the message disappear, not correct the problem.
Page 209 Average Fuel Economy: The average fuel (Gages): Press this button to display gage economy is viewed as a long-term approximation information like oil pressure and temperature, of your overall driving conditions. You should coolant temperature, automatic transmission ﬂuid reset the average fuel economy display every time temperature, if equipped, battery voltage, and you refuel.
Page 210 GAGES Button Fuel Range: The range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It is The gages button displays oil pressure, oil based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in temperature, coolant temperature, transmission the tank. ﬂuid temperature for automatic transmission Press the fuel button again to display the range, vehicles only, battery voltage, and tire pressure such as:...
Page 211 Coolant Temperature: This display shows the Battery Voltage: This display shows the current engine coolant temperature. battery voltage. Press the gages button again to display the Press the gages button again to display the coolant temperature, such as: battery voltage, such as: •...
Page 212 TRIP Button Both of the trip odometers can be used simultaneously. TRIP A could be used to track the The TRIP button displays the odometer, trip distance to a destination. TRIP B could be used distance, elapsed time, average speed, and oil life to track maintenance periods.
Page 213 You can start or stop the elapsed time by pressing When the remaining oil life is low, the system will the RESET button. To reset the elapsed time to alert you with the message CHANGE ENGINE OIL. zero, press the RESET button for three seconds Remember, you must reset the engine oil life while the timer is displayed.
Page 214: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ACTIVE This message displays when the Anti-lock Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the Brake System (ABS) is adjusting brake pressure driver that the status of the vehicle has changed to help avoid a braking skid.
Page 215 ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP This message displays and the active handling This message may display when you ﬁrst start system light on the instrument panel cluster turns your vehicle during cold winter weather, and begin on while the system is calibrating after exceeding to drive away, up to 6 mph (10 km/h).
Page 216 BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE The reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on, the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled This message displays when the vehicle has and the passenger is still unbuckled, and detected that the battery voltage is dropping the passenger airbag is enabled.
Page 217 CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHECK GAS CAP This message displays when the life of the engine This message displays if the fuel cap has not oil has expired. See Scheduled Maintenance on been fully tightened. Check the fuel cap to make page 433.
Page 218 CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE This message displays and a chime sounds if the This message displays and a chime sounds if the engine coolant exceeds 255°F (124°C). If you have trunk is open while you are trying to operate been operating your vehicle under normal driving the convertible top.
Page 219 ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE You can monitor the oil temperature with the gages button on the DIC. See DIC Controls and This message displays when engine drag control Displays on page 208. is active. When driving in a lower gear in rainy, Multiple chimes sound when this message is snowy, or icy conditions and then letting up on the displayed.
Page 220 ICE POSSIBLE Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire Loading Information label. See This message displays when the outside air Extended Mobility Tires on page 384, Loading Your temperature is cold enough to create icy road Vehicle on page 309, Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on conditions.
Page 221 LOW TIRE PRESSURE This message displays when one or more of the tires is under-inﬂated. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected. CAUTION: Multiple chimes sound and the tire pressure light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE this message is displayed.
Page 222 MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h) NO FOBS DETECTED This message displays when a malfunction is This message displays if the vehicle does not present in the Selective Ride Control system. The detect the presence of a keyless access transmitter vehicle speed will be limited to a value determined when you have attempted to start the vehicle by the vehicle when the shock absorber system...
Page 223 NO FOB - OFF OR RUN? This message displays when the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless access system to be jammed.
Page 224 PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE Multiple chimes sound when this message is displayed. (Automatic Transmission Only) To acknowledge the message, press the RESET This message displays if you try to start the button. The message reappears every ﬁve minutes engine by pressing the keyless ignition start button until this condition changes.
Page 225 SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING ACTIVE HANDLING, and the instrument panel cluster lights will come on along with a chime. This message displays when the electronic sensors When the service message is displayed, the that control the air conditioning and heating computer controlled systems will not assist the systems are no longer working.
Page 226 SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message displays if an electrical problem has This message displays if a part on the Tire occurred within the Powertrain Control Module Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working (PCM). Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. properly.
Page 227 SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL When this message is displayed, the computer controlled systems will not assist the driver If your vehicle has a manual transmission, in controlling the vehicle. Have the system repaired this message displays if you try to recall the by your dealer as soon as possible.
Page 228 SHIFT TO PARK SHOCKS INOPERATIVE If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, This message displays when a malfunction is this message displays if the vehicle is not in present in the Selective Ride Control system which PARK (P) when the engine is being turned off. is causing the shocks to be in their full soft The vehicle will be in Acc.
Page 229 TIRE FLAT This message is followed by the MAXIMUM SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h) message, and then by the REDUCED HANDLING message. The Active Handling System will intervene more quickly CAUTION: when a ﬂat tire has been detected. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 230 TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE This message displays and a chime sounds when This message displays when the Traction Control the power convertible top button is pressed and System (TCS) is limiting wheel spin. Slippery the power convertible top pump motor temperature road conditions may exist if this message is below -4°F (-20°C).
Page 231 TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE TRACTION SYSTEM – ON HANDLING – ON This message displays and a single, quick tone sounds when the Traction Control System (TCS) is If the Traction Control System (TCS) and Active turned on by pressing the Active Handling System Handling System are off, this message displays button on the console.
Page 232: Other Messages
UNLATCH HEADER TO MOVE TOP If this message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on ﬂat roads, your vehicle may need This message displays and a chime sounds if you service. See your dealer for an inspection. try to lower the convertible top without ﬁrst unlocking If driving in a performance or competitive manner, the top.
Page 233 • • DRIVER DOOR AJAR MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED • See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your FOB AUTOLEARN WAIT XX MINUTES Vehicle” under Keyless Access System See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” Operation on page 73. under Keyless Access System Operation •...
Page 234: Dic Vehicle Personalization
DIC Vehicle Personalization The current driver’s preferences are recalled when one of the following occurs: Many features on your vehicle can be personalized. • The lock or unlock button on the keyless This means that the operation of these features can access transmitter, labelled 1 or 2, is pressed.
Page 235 Entering the Personal Options Menu 4. Once you have cycled through all of the personal options, pressing the OPTION To enter the personal options menu, use the button a ﬁnal time exits the personal options following steps: menu. In addition, if no button is pressed 1.
Page 236 Auto Memory Recall (Automatic Auto Exit Recall: If your vehicle has the memory Transmission only): If your automatic package, you may have this option. This option transmission vehicle has the memory package, allows the driver’s seat and telescopic steering you may have this option. This option allows column, if your vehicle has this feature, to the driver’s seat, the telescopic steering column, automatically move to the current driver’s exit...
Page 237 If you choose YES, when you turn the ignition off Press the OPTION button until APPROACH and open the driver’s door or press the unlock LIGHTS appears on the display, then press the button on the keyless access transmitter, the seat RESET button to scroll through the following and the telescopic steering wheel, if your modes:...
Page 238 Twilight Delay: This option allows you to set the When the mode you want is selected, press the amount of time you want the parking lamps OPTION button to set your choice and advance to and front fog lamps to remain on after you exit the the next personal option.
Page 239 Flash at Lock: This option activates the front and FOB Reminder: This option chirps the horn three rear turn signals for one long ﬂash when the times when the driver’s door is closed and lock button on the keyless access transmitter is there is a keyless access transmitter inside the pressed.
Page 240 Passive Door Locking: This option allows you to Press the OPTION button until PASSIVE DOOR select whether the doors automatically lock during LOCKING appears on the display, then press the normal vehicle exit. When the ignition is turned off RESET button to scroll through the following and all doors become closed, the vehicle will modes: determine how many keyless access transmitters...
Page 241 When the mode you want is selected, press the moved into PARK (P) for automatic transmission OPTION button to set your choice and advance to vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is the next personal option. in RAP for manual transmission vehicles. Press the OPTION button until AUTO UNLOCK Passive Door Unlock: This option allows you to appears on the display, then press the RESET...
Page 242 Language: This option allows you to select the When the mode you want is selected, press the language the DIC, the Head-Up Display (HUD), if OPTION button to set your choice and advance to your vehicle has this feature, and the radio the next personal option.
Page 243 2. Press the OPTION button until the 6.3. Press the RESET button to select the PERSONALIZE NAME option appears on the letter and proceed on to the next space display. to the right. 3. Select YES under PERSONALIZE NAME by 7.
Page 244: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) CAUTION: Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself This system provides you with a far greater with its features. access to audio stations and song listings. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a Giving extended attention to entertainment safer driving experience.
Page 245: Setting The Time
While your vehicle is parked: Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. system can be played even after the ignition • Familiarize yourself with its operation. is turned off.
Page 246: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 247 XM™ Satellite Radio Service For XM™ (if equipped), press the information button while in XM™ mode to retrieve four different If your vehicle has the XM™ satellite radio categories of information related to the current service, it is based in the 48 contiguous United song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category States and Canada.
Page 248 ® Finding a Station If your vehicle has the Bose audio system, it ® ® includes Bose AudioPilot noise compensation BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, ® technology. When turned on, AudioPilot FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display continuously adjusts the audio system to shows the selection.
Page 249 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Press either the left or right SCAN arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning (Bass/Treble/Midrange): Press the presets. (tune) knob to select BASS, MIDRANGE, The radio only scans stations with a strong signal or TREBLE.
Page 250 ® Finding a Category Station (RDS and If the radio has the Bose audio system, the equalization settings are EQ1 through EQ6 and XM™ (if equipped)) CUSTOM. To select and ﬁnd a desired category perform the Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) following: 1.
Page 251 RDS Messages SCAN: Scan the stations within a category by performing the following: ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national 1. Press the CAT button. The last selected emergencies. When an alert announcement category displays. comes on the current radio station, ALERT! 2.
Page 252 A new group of words display after every press The radio plays the traffic announcement even if of the button. Once the complete message has the volume is low. The radio interrupts the play of displayed, INFO disappears from the display a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic until another new message is received.
Page 253 XM™ Radio Messages The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs If your vehicle has XM™ Satellite Radio Service, and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same the radio can display screen messages manner.
Page 254 If there is no apparent damage, try a known (Fast Forward): Press and hold the button good CD. to fast forward through the current track. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the in the CD player.
Page 255 CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play a The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) CD while listening to the radio. CD displays single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs when a CD is in the player. If the system has a and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same remote playback device, pressing this button manner.
Page 256 If there is no apparent damage, try a known 3. When INSET CD # displays, load a CD and good CD. insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls the CD in. Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player.
Page 257 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the CD is automatically pulled back into the player. For every CD loaded, a number displays. To play If the CD is pushed back into the player, before the a speciﬁc CD press the numbered pushbutton 25 second time period is complete, the player that corresponds to the CD.
Page 258 RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the To turn off repeated play, press and release the tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on RPT button until REPEAT OFF displays. one CD or all of the loaded CDs. SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow To use random, do one of the following:...
Page 259 Using R (Song List) Mode BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) remains (Single CD, MP3, and Six-Disc CD) inside the radio for future listening. This feature is capable of saving 20 track CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to play selections.
Page 260 To delete the entire song list, perform the To play the song list, press the button. following steps: The recorded tracks begins to play in the order they were saved. 1. Turn the CD player on. Seek through the song list by using the left 2.
Page 261: Using An Mp3
CD Messages Using an MP3 CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the MP3 CD-R Disc CD comes out, it could be for one of the MP3 Format following reasons: If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal •...
Page 262 • Root Directory Make sure to ﬁnalize the disc when burning an MP3 disc, using multiple sessions. It is usually The root directory is treated as a folder. If the better to burn the disc all at once. root directory has compressed audio ﬁles, •...
Page 263 When the CD contains only playlists and When play enters a new folder, the display does compressed audio ﬁles, but no folders, all ﬁles are not automatically show the new folder name unless located under the root folder. The folder down the folder mode has been chosen as the default and the folder up buttons searches playlists (Px) display.
Page 264 Playing an MP3 There could be an increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the The player pulls it in, and READING displays. bottom surface of the CD.
Page 265 If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in RDM (Random): Press this button to hear the this section. tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD, one folder, or all of the loaded CDs. (Tune): Turn the knob To use random, do one of the following: clockwise or counterclockwise to go to the next...
Page 266 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear a track, SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow to CD, or a folder over again. go to the start of the current track, if more than 10 seconds have played. Press the right To use repeat, do one of the following: SEEK arrow to go to the next track.
Page 267: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages If your vehicle has XM™ Satellite Radio Service, the radio can display some of the screen messages as shown in the XM™ Radio Message table. If any of these messages do display, follow the information and/or instructions provided in the table. Radio Display Message Condition Action Required...
Page 268 Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Song/Program Title No song title information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel.
Page 269: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Audio Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. If your vehicle has this The navigation system has built-in features feature, some audio intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology controls can be adjusted alone, no matter how advanced, can never at the steering wheel.
Page 270: Radio Reception
1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press this button To scan presets, press and hold either the down to play stations that are programmed on the or up arrow for four seconds until PRESET radio preset pushbuttons. The radio only seeks SCAN displays and a beep sounds. The radio goes preset stations with a strong signal that are in to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the selected band.
Page 271: Care Of Your Cds
FM Stereo Care of Your CDs FM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). cases or other protective cases and away from Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM direct sunlight and dust.
Page 272: Care Of The Cd Player
Care of the CD Player XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System Do not use CD lens cleaners for CD players because the lens of the CD optics can become If your vehicle has the XM™ Satellite Radio contaminated by lubricants. Service, it will have an XM™ Satellite Radio antenna.
Page 273: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..274 Driving at Night ......... 293 Defensive Driving ........274 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads .... 295 Drunken Driving ........275 City Driving ..........297 Control of a Vehicle ........
Page 274: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: (Continued) Your Vehicle and make mistakes. Anticipate what Defensive Driving they might do and be ready. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable The best advice anyone can give about driving is: of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow Drive defensively.
Page 275: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink Death and injury associated with drinking and alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. driving is a national tragedy. It is the number For persons under 21, it is against the law in one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming every U.S.
Page 276 According to the American Medical Association, a within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with just before or during drinking will have a somewhat a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 277 But the ability to drive is affected well below a There is something else about drinking and driving BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that that many people do not know. Medical research the driving skills of many people are impaired shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the...
Page 278: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might The following three systems help to control your be less with one driver and as long as two or vehicle while driving —...
Page 279: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake unnecessary braking. That means better braking System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking and longer brake life.
Page 280 ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Page 281: Braking In Emergencies
Traction Control System (TCS) Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal Your vehicle has a traction control system called or always decrease stopping distance. If you get TCS that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will in slippery road conditions.
Page 282 The SERVICE To turn the system off, TRACTION SYSTEM press the button located message and the on the console. TCS warning light will come on to let you know if there is a problem with your TCS system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 214.
Page 283: Active Handling System
Adding non-dealer accessories can affect your The ACTIVE HANDLING message will come on vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and when the system is operating. See DIC Warnings Modiﬁcations on page 319 for more information. and Messages on page 214 for more information. You may also feel or hear the system working.
Page 284 The Active Handling System comes on If the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system detects a automatically whenever you start your vehicle. ﬂat tire and the Driver Information Center (DIC) To help maintain directional control of the vehicle, displays TIRE FLAT, or if the TPM system is you should always leave the system on.
Page 285: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Competitive Driving Mode Notice: When traction control is turned off, or Competitive Driving Mode is active, it The driver can select this optional handling mode is possible to lose traction. If you attempt to by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on shift with the rear wheels spinning with a loss the console two times within a ﬁve second of traction, it is possible to cause damage...
Page 286: Selective Ride Control
Selective Ride Control SPORT: Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. This setting You may have a ride control system on your provides more “feel”, or response to the road vehicle called Magnetic Selective Ride Control. conditions. The system provides the following performance You can select a setting at any time.
Page 287 Magnetic Speed Variable Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control Assist Steering systems — steering and acceleration — have to Your vehicle has a steering system that do their work where the tires meet the road. continuously adjusts the effort you feel when Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too steering at all vehicle speeds.
Page 288 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 289: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement You may ﬁnd that your vehicle’s right wheels have edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder straight down the roadway.
Page 290 So here are some tips for passing: you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to • Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the pass, you will have a running start that more sides, and to crossroads for situations than makes up for the distance you would lose that might affect your passing patterns.
Page 291: Loss Of Control
• Skidding Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. the next vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking •...
Page 292: Racing Or Other Competitive Driving
Racing or Other Competitive Driving If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you See your warranty book before using your want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly vehicle for racing or other competitive driving.
Page 293: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Vehicles with the Z51 performance package have greaseable outer ends on both of the rear Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. toe-links. Under normal use, lubrication should One reason is that some drivers are likely to be performed as described in the maintenance be impaired —...
Page 294 No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. Keep the windshield and all the glass on your But as we get older these differences increase. vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is A 50-year-old driver might require at least twice as made much worse by dirt on the glass.
Page 295: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 296 Driving Through Deep Standing Water Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep problems, too. The water may affect your puddles or standing water, water can come brakes.
Page 297: City Driving
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips City Driving • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. •...
Page 298: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 299 The most important advice on freeway driving is: Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Then use your turn signal. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly are driving.
Page 300: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? If you must start when you are not fresh —...
Page 301: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Is there actually such a condition as highway Then here are some tips: hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the • Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of a comfortably cool interior.
Page 302: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
Page 303 • Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help CAUTION: cool the engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with •...
Page 304: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, Here are some tips for winter driving: some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective •...
Page 305 Driving On Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. Most of the time, those places where the tires But wet ice can be even more trouble because it meet the road probably have good traction.
Page 306 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, in a serious situation.
Page 307 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
Page 308: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with CAUTION: your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine off and close the window If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Page 309: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading Your Vehicle First, turn the steering wheel left and right to It is very important to know how much weight your clear the area around the front wheels. Turn the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle traction control system off.
Page 310 Tire and Loading Information Label This label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D).
Page 311 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight may not safely exceed the available weight of occupants and cargo should cargo and luggage load capacity calculated never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs”...
Page 312 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 400 lbs (181 kg) 400 lbs (181 kg) for Example 1 = for Example 2 = Subtract Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) Occupant Weight @ 300 lbs (136 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) x 1 =...
Page 313 Certiﬁcation Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 400 lbs (181 kg) for Example 3 = A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation label is attached Subtract Occupant Weight @ 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you 200 lbs (91 kg) x 2 = the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, Available Cargo...
Page 314 Do not load your vehicle with more weight than it If you put things inside your vehicle — like was designed to carry. See “Steps for Determining suitcases, tools, packages or anything else — they Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section. will go as fast as the vehicle goes.
Page 315: Towing
Towing “dinghy towing”, towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, and “dolly towing”, towing your vehicle with two wheels on the Towing Your Vehicle ground and two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”. Consult your dealer or a professional towing Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with service if you need to have your disabled vehicle any of its wheels on the ground.
Page 316 ✍ NOTES...
Page 317: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............319 Engine Overheating ........350 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....319 Overheated Engine Protection California Proposition 65 Warning ....320 Operating Mode ........352 Doing Your Own Service Work ....320 Cooling System ......... 353 Adding Equipment to the Outside Power Steering Fluid .........
Page 318 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care High-Speed Operation ....... 388 Finish Care ..........412 Tire Pressure Monitor System ....389 Windshield and Wiper Blades ....413 Tire Rotation ..........393 Removable Roof Panel ......413 When It Is Time for New Tires ....393 Convertible Top .........
Page 319: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and they can affect your vehicle’s performance and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, go to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 320: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of CAUTION: California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, You can be injured and your vehicle many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and some could be damaged if you try to do...
Page 321: Fuel
Fuel If you want to do some of your own service work, you should use the proper service manual. Use of the recommended fuel is an important It tells you much more about how to service part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. your vehicle than this manual can.
Page 322: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you might At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM damage your engine. If you are using gasoline speciﬁcation D 4814 in the United States or rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada.
Page 323: Additives
If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is containing more than 10% ethanol must no caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be be used in vehicles that were not designed for covered by your warranty.
Page 324: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling the Tank If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel CAUTION: might be hard to ﬁnd. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre previous text on fuel.
Page 325 The fuel door release button is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Push the button to release the fuel door. There is also a manual fuel door release tab. It is located against The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged the upper trim in fuel door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 326 While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether has been left off or improperly installed. This would below the fuel ﬁll opening. allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 200. The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed CAUTION: on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not properly installed.
Page 327: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • Bring the ﬁll nozzle in contact with the inside of the ﬁll opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while be maintained until the ﬁlling is it is in your vehicle.
Page 328: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under CAUTION: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine CAUTION: parts and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and An electric fan under the hood can start plastic or rubber.
Page 329: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver’s side. 2. Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood, near the windshield.
Page 330: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the 6.0L LS2 V8 engine and you are facing the front, when you open the hood, here is what you will see:...
Page 331 A. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. (If Equipped). See Hydraulic Clutch See Power Steering Fluid on page 358. on page 346. G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. Oil”...
Page 332 If your vehicle has the 7.0L LS7 V8 engine and you are facing the driver’s side of the vehicle, when you open the hood, here is what you will see:...
Page 333: Engine Oil
Engine Oil A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 342. Checking Engine Oil (Except Z06) B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 358. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message on the Driver C. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Information Center (DIC) comes on, check the Compartment Fuse Block on page 422.
Page 334 Checking Engine Oil (Z06 Only) It is a good idea to check the engine oil level every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Page 335 The engine oil level must be checked when the Do not add engine oil based on cold engine engine is warm. Cold oil level in the dry sump tank dipstick readings. The engine oil level on the may not indicate the actual amount of oil in the dipstick will also be inaccurate if checked while system.
Page 336 When to Add Engine Oil (Except Z06) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 330 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you need to add at least one quart/liter of oil.
Page 337 When to Add Engine Oil (Z06 Only) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 330 for the location of the external engine oil tank and ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you need to add at least one quart/liter of oil through the oil ﬁll cap opening Be sure to add enough oil to put the level in the oil tank.
Page 338 2. Once the oil has been drained from the engine, remove the engine oil ﬁlter and allow the oil to drain. 3. Re-install both drain plugs and tighten them to 18 lb ft (25 4. Replace the oil ﬁlter and tighten it to 18 lb ft (25 ).
Page 339 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Notice: If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation, you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 340: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Your vehicle’s engine is ﬁlled at the factory ® with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil, which meets all When to Change Engine Oil requirements for your vehicle. Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 341 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change System is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to will come on.
Page 342: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Notice: If you spray water into the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter intake and water enters Used engine oil contains certain elements that may the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing, you be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause could damage your vehicle’s engine.
Page 343 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filters Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlters at the Maintenance II intervals and replace them at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 433 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the ﬁlters at each engine oil change.
Page 344 How to Inspect the Engine 3. Inspect or replace the ﬁlter. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 445. Air Cleaner/Filters (7.0L V8 Engine) 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to replace the To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlters, remove the ﬁlters air cleaner/ﬁlter cover.
Page 345: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission ﬂuid may damage your vehicle, How to Check Automatic and the damages may not be covered by your warranty. Always use the automatic Transmission Fluid transmission ﬂuid listed in Recommended It is not necessary to check the transmission Fluids and Lubricants on page 443.
Page 346: Hydraulic Clutch
Hydraulic Clutch Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the ﬂuid level in It is not necessary to regularly check clutch ﬂuid your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for unless you suspect there is a leak in the system. the proper ﬂuid to use.
Page 347: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). • ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is • Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). designed to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever •...
Page 348 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water badly damaged. The repair cost would not be ® and one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will covered by your warranty.
Page 349 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark. The FULL COLD The engine coolant mark is on the front of the coolant surge tank. surge tank is located Do not overﬁll the surge tank.
Page 350: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine CAUTION: damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Steam from an overheated engine can The coolant surge tank pressure cap must burn you badly, even if you just open be fully installed on the coolant surge tank.
Page 351 If No Steam Is Coming From CAUTION: (Continued) Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see See Overheated Engine Protection or hear no steam, the problem may not be Operating Mode on page 352 for too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a information on driving to a safe place little too hot when you: in an emergency.
Page 352: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for Operating Mode about 10 minutes. If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally. If an overheated engine condition exists and the messages COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE If the warning continues and you are not and REDUCED ENGINE POWER are displayed,...
Page 353: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 354 The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD Notice: Engine damage from running your mark on the front of the coolant surge tank. If it is engine without coolant is not covered by your not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in warranty.
Page 355 the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure CAUTION: cap, is cool before you do it. See Engine Coolant on page 347 for more information. Adding only plain water to your cooling If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add system can be dangerous.
Page 356 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Page 357 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, mixture until the level inside stabilizes at start the engine and let it run until you can the FULL COLD mark on the front of the feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 358: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Check the level in the surge tank when See Engine the system has cooled down. If the coolant Compartment Overview is not at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 on page 330 for through 4, then reinstall the pressure cap.
Page 359 How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is hot, To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: the level should be at the HOT mark. 1. Turn the ignition off and let the engine When the engine compartment cool down.
Page 360: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure • to read the manufacturer’s instructions before Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer use.
Page 361: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. Brake Fluid If you add ﬂuid when the linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 362 Checking Brake Fluid CAUTION: You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. Look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. The ﬂuid level should be above the MIN mark on With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in the brake the reservoir.
Page 363 Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates can cause Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied make a high-pitched warning sound when the or lightly applied.
Page 364: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts For battery replacement, see your dealer or the service manual. To purchase a service manual, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. see Service and Owner Publications in Service Its many parts have to be of top quality and work Publications Ordering Information on page 468.
Page 365: Jump Starting
Jump Starting to start it; instead, use the jump starting procedure in this manual to start your vehicle If your battery has run down, you may want to use when the battery has run down. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start 1.
Page 366 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3.
Page 367 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 330 for the location of the engine CAUTION: (Continued) compartment fuse block and engine oil ﬁll cap. You will not need to access the battery for Be sure the battery has enough water. jump starting. The remote terminals are You do not need to add water to the for that purpose.
Page 368 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to loose or missing insulation. If they do, you the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. could get a shock. The vehicles could Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the be damaged too.
Page 369 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting vehicles, do the following: may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 370: Rear Axle
Rear Axle How to Check Lubricant When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 371: Bulb Replacement
What to Use High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting To add lubricant when the level is low, use SAE 75W–90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. To completely CAUTION: reﬁll after draining, add Limited-Slip Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part No.
Page 372: Halogen Bulbs
Halogen Bulbs Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. A.
Page 373 To replace a high-beam or front parking/turn 3. Remove the outer cover to expose the signal/DRL bulb, do the following: high-beam headlamp bulb socket once the access cover has been removed. 1. Turn the wheel to allow access to the wheel well.
Page 374: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and 4. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. Stoplamps 5. Push the new bulb in the bulb socket until To replace a stoplamp, taillamp/turn signal bulb, it snaps into place. do the following: 6.
Page 375: Windshield Replacement
Windshield Replacement It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly every six months. Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the Head-Up Display (HUD) system. If you ever have windshield when no wiper blade is installed to get your windshield replaced, be sure to get could damage the windshield.
Page 376 4. Remove the insert from the blade assembly (A). The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notch end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. To install the new wiper insert: A.
Page 377 2. Be sure the notches are locked by the Installation guide: bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots. 3. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot.
Page 378: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for resulting accident could cause serious details.
Page 379: Winter Tires
Low-Proﬁle Performance Tire they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires The original equipment tires on your vehicle are on snow or ice covered roads. classiﬁed as low-proﬁle performance tires. These Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased tires are designed for very responsive driving on traction on snow and ice covered roads.
Page 380: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular Useful information about a tire is molded into its tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction sidewall. The example below shows a typical type, and service description.
Page 381 (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): (B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates Tire manufacturers are required to grade the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall tires based on three performance factors: to sidewall. treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that For more information see Uniform Tire Quality indicates the tire height-to-width measurements.
Page 382: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up pressing outward on each square inch of the heat from driving.
Page 383 Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an Occupant Distribution: Designated seating asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward positions. when mounted on a vehicle. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for air pressure. asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 384: Extended Mobility Tires
Sidewall: The portion of a tire between the Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of tread and the bead. designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned See Loading Your Vehicle on page 309. to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate.
Page 385 If a tire goes ﬂat, you won’t need to stop on the side As soon as possible, contact the nearest of the road to change the tire. You can just keep on authorized GM or Goodyear EMT servicing facility driving. The shorter the distance you drive and the for inspection and repair or replacement.
Page 386: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure The valve stems on your extended mobility tires have sensors that are part of the Tire Tires need the correct amount of air pressure Pressure Monitor (TPM). See Tire Pressure to operate effectively. Monitor System on page 389. The TPM sensors Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that contain batteries which are designed to last under-inﬂation or over-inﬂation is all right.
Page 387 The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. shown on the label, is the minimum amount of Press the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s get a pressure measurement.
Page 388: High-Speed Operation
High-Speed Operation If you will be driving your vehicle at speeds of 175 mph (282 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the cold inﬂation pressure to the maximum inﬂation pressure shown on the tire sidewall, CAUTION: or 38 psi (265 kPa), whichever is lower. See the example following.
Page 389: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System The low tire pressure warning symbol on the instrument panel cluster and the LOW TIRE The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses PRESSURE message on the DIC display will radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure appear at each ignition cycle until the tires levels.
Page 390 As an added safety Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for feature, your vehicle proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s has been equipped responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, with a tire pressure even if under-inﬂation has not reached the monitoring system level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low (TPMS) that illuminates...
Page 391 When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a the system may not be able to detect or signal low or high tire pressure condition but it does low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions not replace normal tire maintenance.
Page 392 TPMS Sensor Identiﬁcation Codes The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio frequency and complies Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation with RSS-210 of Industry and Science code. Any time you replace one or more of the Canada.
Page 393: Tire Rotation
Tire Rotation You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: The tires on your vehicle are different sizes front • You can see the indicators at three or more to rear. Due to this, your tires should not be places around the tire.
Page 394: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H, GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires V, W, Y, and ZR speed rated tires. If you choose for your vehicle. The original equipment tires snow tires with a lower speed rating, never installed on your vehicle, when it was new, exceed the tire’s maximum speed capability.
Page 395 Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low-pressure CAUTION: warning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires.
Page 396: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels See Buying New Tires on page 394 and Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 319 If you add wheels or tires that are a different size for additional information. than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, Uniform Tire Quality Grading including its braking, ride and handling...
Page 397 While the tires available on General Motors Warning: The traction grade assigned to this passenger cars and light trucks may vary with tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction respect to these grades, they must also conform to tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, federal safety requirements and additional General hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Page 398: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement The tires and wheels on your vehicle were Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep give you the longest tire life and best overall coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel performance.
Page 399 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the become loose after a time.
Page 400 Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts Tighten the wheel lug nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence CAUTION: as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 401: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size Do not use tire chains. There is not combination and road conditions. enough clearance. Tire chains used on Follow that manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 402: Lifting Your Vehicle
Lifting Your Vehicle CAUTION: CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. the jack, you could be badly injured or The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll killed.
Page 403 • Make sure the jack you’re using spans at least two crossmember ribs. • Lift only in the areas shown in the following pictures. For additional information, see your dealer and the Chevrolet Corvette service manual.
Page 404 1. Locate the front lifting points (A), according 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making to the illustration shown. sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B). 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle.
Page 405 Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle, on either the driver’s or passenger’s side. 1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle.
Page 406: If A Tire Goes Flat
55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired. Contact the nearest authorized Chevrolet or 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making Goodyear EMT servicing facility, as soon as sure the jack spans at least two of the possible, to have the ﬂat tire inspected and...
Page 407: Appearance Care
Appearance Care CAUTION: Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Special tools and procedures are required Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its to service an Extended Mobility Tire (EMT). best if it is cleaned often. Although not always If these special tools and procedures are visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your not used you or others could be injured upholstery.
Page 408 When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use Your dealer has a product for cleaning your cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, you being cleaned. Permanent damage may result can also obtain a product from your dealer to from using cleaners on surfaces for which remove odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.
Page 409: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet 4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a attachment frequently to remove dust and loose mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning dirt.
Page 410: Leather
Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning A soft cloth dampened with water may be used is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a to remove dust.
Page 411: Cargo Cover And Convenience Net
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net Weatherstrips Wash with warm water and mild detergent, Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them rinse with cold water and tumble dry on low. last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Do not use chlorine bleach. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth.
Page 412: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Finish Care All cleaning agents should be ﬂushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface, or they Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle could stain. Dry the ﬁnish with a soft, clean by hand may be necessary to remove residue chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface from the paint ﬁnish.
Page 413: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Removable Roof Panel Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather, and chemical fallout that can take their Notice: If you use a glass treatment and/or toll over a period of years. To help keep the conditioner that contains ethyl alcohol or ethyl paint ﬁnish looking new, keep the vehicle in a sulfate on the roof panel, you could damage garage or covered whenever possible.
Page 414: Convertible Top
Convertible Top Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim The vehicle’s convertible top should be cleaned often. However, high pressure car washes Your vehicle may have either aluminum or may cause water to enter your vehicle. chrome-plated wheels. When you hand wash the top, do it in partial Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth shade.
Page 415: Tires
Tires The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Do not use strong To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive tire cleaner. cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing the surface.
Page 416: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust Some weather and atmospheric conditions can control can collect on the underbody. If these are create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan, vehicle.
Page 417: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, Description Usage ﬁne scratches, and Swirl Remover Polish other light surface Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior contamination. Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil, Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish.
Page 418: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label has the following information: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) •...
Page 419: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from fuse block. An electrical overload will cause short circuits by a combination of J-Case fuses, the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have your mini-fuses and circuit breakers.
Page 420 Remove the carpet and toe-board covering to access the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner of the panel. Open the fuse block cover to access the fuses. You can remove fuses using the fuse puller.
Page 421 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage SPARE Spare Fuse RDO/S-BAND/ Radio, S-Band, VICS VICS SPARE Spare Fuse REAR FOG/ Rear Fog Lamp, Assembly Line SPARE Spare Fuse ALDL/TOP Diagnostic Link Connector, SWTCH Convertible Top Switch SPARE Spare Fuse GM LAN Tonneau Pulldown Actuator GM LAN Devices RUN/CRNK ®...
Page 422: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Exhaust Module (Z06); PASS HTD EXH MDL Passenger’s Heated Seat Spare (Coupe and Convertible) SEAT DR LCK Door Locks BLANK Not Used CTSY/LAMP Courtesy Lamp PWR/ WNDWS/ Power Windows, Trunk, TRUNK/ Fuel Door Release SWC DM Steering Wheel Dimming FUEL RELSE TONNEAU...
Page 423 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Transmission Control Module/ Anti-lock Brakes/Real Time Transmission Damping Horn, Alternator Sense Wiper...
Page 424 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Stoplamps/Back-Up Lamps Fuel Pump 02 Sensor Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Battery Main 5 Front Fog Lamp Park Lamps Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp Powertrain Relay Input/ Electronic Throttle Control Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp Manual Transmission Solenoids J-Style Fuses Usage Engine Control Module/ Transmission Control Module/...
Page 425 Micro-Relays Usage Spare Fuses Usage Horn Spare Air Conditioning Compressor Spare Windshield Washer Spare Park, Position Lamps Spare Front Fog Lamp Spare High-Beam Headlamp Spare Headlamp Washer Fuse Puller Fuel Pump Diodes Usage § Mini-Relays Usage Diode 1 Rear Defog §...
Page 426: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 443 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a caution label located under the hood.
Page 427: Engine Data
Capacities Application English Metric Manual Transmission – Z51 4.2 qt 4.0 L Manual Transmission – Z06 4.5 qt 4.3 L 140 Y Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 428 ✍ NOTES...
Page 429 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 430 Owner Checks and Services ..... 438 Introduction ..........430 At Each Fuel Fill ........439 Maintenance Requirements ......430 At Least Once a Month ......439 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 431 At Least Once a Year .......
Page 430: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, Introduction inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level prescribed in this manual are necessary to and change as recommended. keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by warranty.
Page 431: Your Vehicle And The Environment
Your Vehicle and the Environment Using the Maintenance Schedule Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep We at General Motors want to help you keep your your vehicle in good working condition, but also vehicle in good working condition. But we do helps the environment.
Page 432 This schedule is for vehicles that: • CAUTION: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. Performing maintenance work on a See Loading Your Vehicle on page 309. vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do •...
Page 433: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes page 468. on, it means that service is required for your Owner Checks and Services on page 438 tells you vehicle.
Page 434 If the engine oil life system is ever reset Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the accidentally, you must service your vehicle within message comes on within 10 months since the 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II Remember to reset the oil life system whenever was performed.
Page 435 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 333. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 340. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 436: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 437: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes Wiper Blade Replacement on page 375 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 413 for (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for more information. proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all etc.
Page 438: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or These owner checks and services should be more of these conditions: performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure − In heavy city traffic where the outside the safety, dependability, and emission control temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) performance of your vehicle.
Page 439: At Each Fuel Fill
At Each Fuel Fill Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add It is important to perform these underhood checks ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Coolant on page 347 for further details. Engine Oil Level Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if...
Page 440: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle Starter Switch Check should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer/retailer for CAUTION: service.
Page 441 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 102. Control System Check Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. CAUTION: 3. With the engine off and without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out When you are doing this inspection, the of PARK (P) with normal effort.
Page 442 Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding CAUTION: ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 443: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® water and use only DEX-COOL Engine Coolant Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 347. part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer.
Page 444 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual Transmission Fluid Hood Latch Manual (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, Assembly, Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Transmission in Canada 88861801). Secondary (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Latch, Canada 992723) or lubricant ® Automatic DEXRON -VI Automatic Pivots, Spring meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Transmission...
Page 445: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. ® AC Delco Part GM Part Number Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6.0L V8 10342024 A2945C 7.0L V8 15776148 A3077C Engine Oil Filter 6.0L V8...
Page 446: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.0L and 7.0L Engines...
Page 447: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 430. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 438 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 448 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 449 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 450 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 451: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..452 Reporting Safety Defects to Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....452 General Motors ........468 Online Owner Center ......... 455 Service Publications Ordering Customer Assistance for Text Information ..........468 Telephone (TTY) Users ......456 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ..
Page 452: Customer Assistance And Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern Information cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling Customer Satisfaction Procedure 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact General...
Page 453 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program Motors and your dealer are committed to making using the toll-free telephone number or write them sure you are completely satisﬁed with your at the following address: new vehicle.
Page 454 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility in the that you do not feel your concerns have been Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan addressed after following the procedure outlined in (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Alternatively, you may call the General Motors Limited wants you to be aware of its participation...
Page 455: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section Online Owner Center of gmcanada.com where you can save information (United States only) on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs.
Page 456: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 toll-free number for assistance. However, if a 1908 Colonel Sam Drive customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 letter should be addressed to: www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) United States —...
Page 457: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can Paseo de la Reforma # 2740...
Page 458: Roadside Assistance Program
(approximately $5 in Canada). Service As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside reasons, propane and other alternative Assistance program.
Page 459 • We will make every attempt to send your Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or personalized trip routing as quickly as possible, Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for but it is best to allow three weeks before your warranty service or in the event of a planned departure date.
Page 460 Coverage for Canadian customers of the new call 1-800-268-6800. Vehicle Limited Warranty. However, any cost for Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited parts and labor for non-warranty repairs are reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement the responsibility of the driver.
Page 461: Courtesy Transportation
Towing and Road Service Exclusions Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Assistance at participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled coverage are towing or services for vehicles “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”...
Page 462 Transportation Options customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement Warranty service can generally be completed for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by supported by original receipts.
Page 463: Collision Damage Repair
Additional Program Information Collision Parts All program options, such as shuttle service, may Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made not be available at every dealer. Please contact with the same materials and construction methods your dealer for speciﬁc information about as the parts with which your vehicle was availability.
Page 464 Insuring Your Vehicle Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform...
Page 465 If an Accident Occurs • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card Here is what to do if you are involved in an from the tow truck operator or write down the accident.
Page 466 • Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must Choose a reputable collision repair facility for live with the repair. Depending on your policy your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/ limits, your insurance company may initially value retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the repair using aftermarket parts.
Page 467: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Reporting Safety Defects to the http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: United States Government Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which Washington, D.C.
Page 468: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair you will notify General Motors. Please call the information on engines, transmission, axle Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division...
Page 469 Current and Past Model Order Forms In Canada, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE available for current and past model GM vehicles. (1-800-463-7483).
Page 470: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and Event Data Recorders Privacy Some information about your vehicle’s performance and how it is driven may be recorded Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated on various modules if a crash occurs. Some computers that record information about the people refer to these modules as event data vehicle’s performance and how it is driven.
Page 471: Onstar
Navigation System Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of available to others for research purposes, where a the system may result in the storage of need is shown and the data is not tied to a destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, speciﬁc vehicle or vehicle owner.
Page 472 ✍ NOTES...
Page 473 Antenna, Diversity Antenna System ..... 272 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 319 Antenna System ........272 Active Handling System ....... 283 Anti-Lock Brake System ......279 Active Handling System Light ...... 198 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ..197 Adding Equipment to Your Appearance Care Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......
Page 474 Appearance Care (cont.) Weatherstrips ........... 411 Battery ............364 Windshield and Wiper Blades ....413 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ....172 Ashtray ............179 Run-Down Protection ....... 173 Audio System ..........244 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....300 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....
Page 475 Child Restraints (cont.) Older Children ........... 31 Calibration .......... 108, 110 Securing a Child Restraint in the California Fuel ..........322 Passenger Seat Position ......46 California Proposition 65 Warning ....320 Cigarette Lighter .......... 179 Canadian Owners ........... 3 Cleaning Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......
Page 476 Climate Control System Cruise Control ..........164 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ... 186 Cupholder(s) ..........130 Dual Automatic ......... 179 Customer Assistance Information Outlet Adjustment ........186 Courtesy Transportation ......461 Clock ............245 Customer Assistance for Text Clutch, Hydraulic ......... 346 Telephone (TTY) Users ......
Page 477 Driving At Night ........... 293 Daytime Running Lamps ......169 City ............297 Defensive Driving ........274 Defensive ..........274 Disc, MP3 ........... 261 Drunken ........... 275 Diversity Antenna System ......272 Freeway ........... 298 Doing Your Own Service Work ....320 Hill and Mountain Roads ......
Page 478 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ........342 Filter Check and Service Engine Soon Light ..200 Engine Air Cleaner ........342 Coolant ............ 347 Finish Damage ..........415 Coolant Heater .......... 93 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......158 Coolant Temperature Gage ...... 199 Flash-to-Pass ..........
Page 479 Fuel (cont.) Fuels in Foreign Countries ....... 324 Hatch/Trunk ........... 82 Gage ............206 Hazard Warning Flashers ......158 Gasoline Octane ........321 Headlamp Wiring ......... 419 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ......322 Headlamps Fuses Bulb Replacement ........371 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ..... 422 Daytime Running Lamps ......
Page 480 Horn ............159 How to Use This Manual ........ 4 Keyless Access System ......... 72 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....21 Keyless Access System, Operation ....73 Hydraulic Clutch .......... 346 Keys ............. 71 Ignition Positions ........... 90 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .........
Page 481 Light Lights Active Handling System ......198 Exterior Lamps ......... 168 Airbag Readiness ........191 Flash-to-Pass ........... 162 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ..... 197 High/Low Beam Changer ......162 Brake System Warning ......196 On Reminder ........... 169 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ......... 285 Fog Lamp ..........
Page 482 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ....214 Maintenance Schedule Mirrors Additional Required Services ....436 Automatic Dimming Rearview with At Each Fuel Fill ........439 Compass ..........110 At Least Once a Month ......439 Automatic Dimming Rearview with At Least Once a Year ......440 ®...
Page 483 Odometer ............ 190 Paint, Damage ..........415 Off-Road Recovery ........289 Park (P) Shifting Into ..........103 Engine ............. 333 Shifting Out of ......... 104 Engine Oil Pressure Gage ....... 204 Parking Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......340 Brake ............102 Older Children, Restraints ......
Page 484 Privacy ............470 Rear Axle ............ 370 Event Data Recorders ......470 Limited-Slip ..........285 Navigation System ........471 Rear Storage Area ........131 OnStar ............. 471 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ....471 with Compass .......... 110 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...
Page 485 Roof Panel ..........134 Seats Installing the Roof Panel ......138 Heated Seats ..........10 Removing the Roof Panel ......134 Manual ............8 Storing the Roof Panel ......136 Memory, Mirrors ......... 10 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ......446 Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters ....
Page 486 Speedometer ..........190 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........ 87 Starting Your Engine ........91 Tilt Wheel ............ 159 Steering ............286 Time, Setting ..........245 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....269 Tire Steering Wheel Controls, Memory ....10 Pressure Light .......... 199 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......
Page 487 Towing Recreational Vehicle ......... 315 Understanding Radio Reception ....270 Towing a Trailer ........315 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....... 396 Your Vehicle ..........315 Universal Home Remote System ....118 Traction Operation ........119, 123 Active Handling System ......283 System Identiﬁcation ........
Page 488 Vehicle Personalization Windshield DIC ............234 Replacement ..........375 Ventilation Adjustment ........186 Washer ............ 163 Visors ............87 Washer Fluid ........... 360 Voltmeter Gage ........... 194 Wiper Blade Replacement ......375 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ......413 Wiper Fuses ..........419 Wipers .............

Chevrolet 2007 Corvette Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Section 2 Features and Controls

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Quick Links

Chapters

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