Page 1 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Safety Belts Towing ..........1-8 ........... 4-28 Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 Child Restraints ........
Page 2: Canadian Owners
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in P.O. Box 07130 Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Detroit, MI 48207 Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears 1-800-551-4123 in this manual. helminc.com This manual describes features that may or may not be on your speciﬁc vehicle.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions. A notice tells about something that can damage the A circle with a slash vehicle. through it is a safety symbol which means Notice: These mean there is something that could “Do Not,”...
Page 4: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Vehicle Symbols : Cruise Control : Engine Coolant Temperature The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with : Exterior Lamps the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or : Fog Lamps indicator.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System Front Seats ............1-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Manual Seats ..........1-2 Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Power Seats ..........1-3 Convertible Models Only) ......1-36 Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters ......1-3 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Heated Seats ..........1-4 (LATCH) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) .....1-36 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ..1-4...
Page 6 Front Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock Manual Seats the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and CAUTION: release the bar. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 7 Power Seats Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters To adjust a power seat: On vehicles with power lumbar and side bolsters: • Move the control forward or rearward to adjust the Move (A) forward or rearward to adjust lumbar support. seat forward or rearward. Move (B) up or down to adjust the side bolsters.
Page 8 Heated Seats To save seating positions in the memory: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, both outside mirrors, and On vehicles with heated seats, the buttons are located the telescopic steering column to a comfortable on the center console. driving position. The ignition must be on for this feature to work.
Page 9: Easy Exit Seat
For vehicles with the Auto Memory Recall, see “Auto A second exit position can be programmed by repeating Memory Recall” under DIC Vehicle Personalization the above steps and pressing button 2. on page 3-71 for more information. To recall an exit position: To stop recall movement of the memory feature, press •...
Page 10 Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 11 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 12 Seatback Latches CAUTION: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use...
Page 13 This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-34 CAUTION: for additional information. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot requires wearing safety belts.
Page 14: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-10...
Page 15 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. In does not stop. a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 16 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12...
Page 17 Questions and Answers About Safety If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from Belts home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I your passenger(s) can be hurt.
Page 18 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-25 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-29.
Page 19 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 snugly against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 20 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 on 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 21 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 on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 23 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 24 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 25 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 26 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2.
Page 27 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. shoulder belt. The belt should return to its stowed position. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the the way.
Page 28: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant outboard occupants. Although the safety belt women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 29: Child Restraints
Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the safety belt will fasten around you, you should Older Children use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 30 The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the What is the proper way to wear safety belts? booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and belt until the child passes the below ﬁt test: get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 31 CAUTION: Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. 1-27...
Page 32 CAUTION: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 33: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children 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 Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and all other children.
Page 34 CAUTION: Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 35 CAUTION: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
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 types. To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during Selection of a particular restraint should take into a crash, infants need complete support.
Page 37: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint A young child’s hip bones are still so small that with the seating surface the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain against the back of low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may the infant.
Page 38 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.
Page 39: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Child To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems Restraint must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
Page 40: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Lower Anchors and Tethers for child restraint instructions and instructions in this manual for securing a child restraint using the vehicle’s safety Children (LATCH) (Coupe and belts. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-40. Convertible Models Only) Lower Anchors and Tethers Some child restraints have a LATCH system.
Page 41 In order to use the top tether anchors in your vehicle, Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a you need a child restraint equipped with a top tether. dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) The child restraint manufacturer will provide you to secure the top tether to the anchor.
Page 42 Top Tether Anchor Locations (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top The top tether anchor is located behind the tether anchor symbol is passenger seat. located on the trim cover. 1-38...
Page 43 Securing a Child Restraint with a Top 2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions Tether and the following instructions: If the position you are using has a ﬁxed headrest or CAUTION: head restraint and you are using a single tether, route If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to the tether over the headrest...
Page 44: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position This vehicle has airbags. In addition, the vehicle has A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger off the right front passenger frontal airbag and airbag inﬂates.
Page 45 Rear-facing child restraints should not be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag(s) are off. CAUTION: (Continued) If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Even if the passenger sensing system has turned Convertible Models Only) on page 1-36 or Lower Anchors off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 and ZR1 Models...
Page 46 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1.
Page 47 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. 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 48: Airbag System
Airbag System 7. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors The vehicle has the following airbags: and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and •...
Page 49 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: CAUTION: Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if seriously injured or killed.
Page 50 There is an airbag readiness light on the CAUTION: instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. 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 The system checks the airbag electrical system for young children and infants.
Page 51: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-47...
Page 52 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
Page 53: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or vehicle hits a moving object.
Page 54 Thresholds can also vary with speciﬁc vehicle design. Your vehicle may or may not have seat-mounted side impact airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-44. Frontal airbags are not intended to inﬂate during vehicle Seat-mounted side impact airbags are intended to inﬂate rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts.
Page 55: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or inﬂator.
Page 56: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact When an airbag inﬂates, there may be dust in the airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that some air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people may not even realize the airbags inﬂated.
Page 57: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers when the airbags inﬂate. You The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the right front passenger position.
Page 58 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact CAUTION: airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. The driver airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat.
Page 59 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn When the passenger sensing system has allowed the off the right front passenger frontal airbag and airbag(s) to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if: lit to remind you that the airbag or airbags are active.
Page 60 If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Restraint Adult-Size Occupant If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3.
Page 61 If this happens, use the following steps to allow the If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the system to detect that person and enable the right front way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing impact airbag (if equipped):...
Page 62: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places Is there anything I might add to or change around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the about the vehicle that could keep the airbags service manual have information about servicing the from working properly?
Page 63 In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing If you have any questions about this, you should system for the right front passenger position, which contact Customer Assistance before you modify includes sensors that are part of the passenger your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for seat.
Page 64: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag Checking the Restraint Systems readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-35 for more information. Safety Belts Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, check the safety belt reminder light, or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 65: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a Crash After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 66 ✍ NOTES 1-62...
Page 67 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ....2-23 Keyless Access System ........2-4 Starting the Engine ........2-23 Keyless Access System Operation ....2-5 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-26 Manual Transmission Operation ......2-30 Doors and Locks ..........2-10 Parking Brake ..........2-32 Door Locks ..........2-10 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ..2-33 Power Door Locks ........2-12...
Page 68 Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ..........2-51 Roof Panel .............2-54 Glove Box ...........2-51 Removing the Roof Panel ......2-55 Cupholders ..........2-51 Storing the Roof Panel ........2-57 Center Console Storage .........2-51 Installing the Roof Panel ........2-58 Floor Mats ...........2-51 Convertible Top ..........2-59 Rear Storage Area ........2-52 Convertible Top (Manual) .......2-59 Convenience Net ..........2-53...
Page 69: 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. The windows will function with the keyless access transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path...
Page 70: Keyless Access System
The key, located inside the This vehicle has a keyless access system with keyless access transmitter, pushbutton start. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22 can be used to lock and for information on starting the vehicle. unlock the glove box and to Notice: If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or open the hatch/trunk lid if key, it could be difficult to get into your vehicle.
Page 71: Keyless Access System Operation
Keyless Access System Operation Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. The Keyless Access System transmitter functions work up to 100 feet (30 m) away from the vehicle. If there is a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range, try this: Keyless Unlocking...
Page 72: Keyless Trunk Opening
Keyless Trunk Opening (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. Press twice within ﬁve seconds to unlock both Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the rear doors. The interior lamps may come on. of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate to open the trunk if the keyless access transmitter is within range.
Page 73: Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only keyless access transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work.
Page 74: Programming Without A Recognized Transmitter
Programming without a Recognized 3. Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located above the license plate. Transmitter 4. Open the hatch/trunk. This procedure requires three ten minutes cycles to complete the programming process. United States 5. Turn the key ﬁve times within ﬁve seconds. owners are permitted to program a new transmitter 6.
Page 75: Battery Replacement
14. Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is complete. 15. Press on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO FOBS DETECTED when trying to start the vehicle.
Page 76: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, press the lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter. Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle.
Page 77 From the inside, use the power door lock switch located at the top of the door panel near both windows. See Power Door Locks on page 2-12. 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.
Page 78: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Door Unlock The power door lock switches are located on the doors. There is an indicator light on the rear of the door The vehicle is programmed so that when the shift near the window. lever is moved into P (Park) for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is in Retained (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors.
Page 79: Hatch
Hatch CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases may enter the vehicle if it is driven Control System in the Index.
Page 80 Hatch/Trunk Lid Release There are several ways to release the hatch/trunk lid. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park). For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the ignition is started for the hatch/trunk release to operate. The parking brake does not need to be set when the ignition is off for the hatch/trunk release to operate.
Page 81 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing (Coupe) items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
Page 82: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 83: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Window Press the front of the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again. Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened.
Page 84: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Arming the System To arm the system: Pull the visor toward you, or move it to the side to help reduce glare. • Press on the keyless access transmitter. To use the lighted mirror, lift the cover. • Open the door and lock the door with the power door lock switch.
Page 85: Immobilizer
Testing the Alarm Immobilizer To test the system: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. Make sure the trunk lid/hatch is latched. 1. This device may not cause interference. 2.
Page 86: Immobilizer Operation
Immobilizer Operation If the vehicle does not start and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter. Or, place the transmitter in The vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. the transmitter pocket. See “NO FOBS DETECTED” The system is automatically armed when the ignition is under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 for turned off.
Page 87: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Front Air Dam Vehicle The vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has minimal ground clearance. Vehicles with the ZR-1 package also come with a New Vehicle Break-In splitter made from carbon ﬁber. Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in.
Page 88: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Acc. (OFF/ACCESSORY): When the engine is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode, it is recommended that a manual transmission be placed The vehicle has an in R (Reverse). An automatic transmission must be electronic keyless ignition placed in P (Park).
Page 89: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the These vehicle accessories can be used for up to vehicle is stopped.
Page 90 2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the 4. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is button and the engine cranks automatically until displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again to let it starts. If the battery in the keyless access the cranking motor cool down.
Page 91: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, move protects components. Once cranking has been initiated, the shift lever to P (Park) and press and hold the the engine continues cranking for a few seconds or until Acc.
Page 92: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: There are several different positions for the shift lever. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 93 R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is transmission. The repairs would not be covered by moving forward could damage the transmission.
Page 94 Manual Paddle Shift When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift to 2 (Second) or While in the S (Sport Mode) position, the paddles 3 (Third) gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more located on the steering wheel can be used to manually traction on slippery surfaces.
Page 95 The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up-shift or a down-shift if the vehicle speed is too fast up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which or too slow, nor will it allow a start from 4 (Fourth) or will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h).
Page 96: Manual Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press This is the shift pattern the accelerator pedal. for the six-speed manual transmission.
Page 97 Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) If the engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly CAUTION: or for good engine performance.
Page 98: Parking Brake
Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Parking Brake Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speed The parking brake lever is located to the right of the greater than shown in the table: center console. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. 1 (First) 50 mph (80 km/h) Pull the parking brake lever up.
Page 99: Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)
Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 100: Shifting Out Of Park
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) To shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the 2. Press the shift lever button. transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in 3.
Page 101: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust may block underbody airﬂow or tail pipes). parts under the vehicle and ignite.
Page 102: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Running the Vehicle 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 the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully CAUTION: in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 103: Mirrors
Mirrors Map Lamps If the mirror has map lamps, they are located at the bottom of the mirror. To manually turn the lamps on or Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror off, press the button next to each lamp. The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside Cleaning the Mirror rearview mirror with a compass display and/or map ®...
Page 104: Compass Calibration
Compass Calibration To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone Press once to turn the compass display on or off. number on the zone map that follows. If after several seconds the display does not show a compass heading, there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass.
Page 105: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Keep the control in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred mirror position can be stored. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-4. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
Page 106: Outside Convex Mirror
® 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 the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Page 107 OnStar Services Available with the Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until Safe & Sound Plan the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the ﬁrst prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or •...
Page 108: Onstar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid quotes.
Page 109: How Onstar Service Works
How OnStar Service Works Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle The vehicle must have a working electrical system, information. This information is automatically sent to an including adequate battery power, for the OnStar OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, equipment to operate.
Page 110: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote Universal Home Remote System Operation System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 111 Be sure to keep the original remote control To program up to three devices: transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, 1. Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode. for future programming. Only the original remote control See Ignition Positions on page 2-22 for additional transmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming.
Page 112 4. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds.
Page 113 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. 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 starting.
Page 114 The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote.
Page 115 3. 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 116: Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
Using Universal Home Remote 6. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three buttons at the Press and hold the appropriate button for at least same time. The indicator lights turn on. half of a second. The indicator light comes on while 7.
Page 117: Storage Areas
Erasing Universal Home Remote Center Console Storage Buttons To use this storage area, pull the cover up on the driver The programmed buttons should be erased when the side front edge of the console and swing it to the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. passenger side.
Page 118: Rear Storage Area
To reinstall the ﬂoor mats, position the openings in For Z06 models, the right rear compartment stores the the ﬂoor mat over the locator pins and push it down battery and cannot be used for storage. into place. For ZR1 models, do not use the right and left rear compartments as storage.
Page 119: Convenience Net
Cargo Cover For vehicles with this feature, the security shade can provide hidden storage in the rear area of the vehicle. The shade is also helpful in blocking the glare from the removable roof when it is stored in the rear compartment.
Page 120: Roof Panel
4. Push the loop to the top of the striker (base plate). Roof Panel On vehicles with a removable roof panel, follow the 3. Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade and procedures when removing or installing it. wrap it around the striker assembly.
Page 121: Removing The Roof Panel
Removing the Roof Panel 3. Lower both sun visors. 4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items that may interfere with proper storage of the roof panel. CAUTION: 5. Lower the windows. There are two release latches on the front of the roof panel and one rear release latch on the back Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle of the roof panel.
Page 122 7. To unlock the rear of the roof panel’s rear release latch, press the back of the release handle (B). Then press the button on the front of the release handle (A). Pull down the latch lever. 8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, The driver’s side handle moves toward the driver’s have someone stand on the other side.
Page 123: Storing The Roof Panel
Storing the Roof Panel Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weather-stripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from CAUTION: the vehicle. 1.
Page 124: Installing The Roof Panel
Installing the Roof Panel 3. Gently place the roof panel down so that the back pins on the roof panel drop into the CAUTION: receivers in the back of the storage area. An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or ﬂy off the vehicle.
Page 125: Convertible Top
3. To remove the roof panel from the rear storage 7. Push up on the handle of the rear roof release area of the vehicle, pull up on the rear edge and handle to latch its hook in the closed position. remove it from the storage area.
Page 126 The parts of the manual convertible top that are used Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there when lowering and raising it are: 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 127: Lowering The Manual Convertible Top
Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral) and set the parking brake. 2. Make sure the ignition is off. 3.
Page 128 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 tonneau cover.
Page 129 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. 2-63...
Page 130 Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral) and set the parking brake. 2. Lower both windows. 3. Make sure the ignition is off. 4.
Page 131 6. Pull the convertible top up by ﬁrmly gripping the 7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its front edge (A) near the center and applying a full-up position by ﬁrst raising the front edge (A). brisk upward and forward motion to get the top 8.
Page 132: Convertible Top (Power)
Convertible Top (Power) For care and cleaning of the convertible top see Convertible Top on page 5-98 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. To operate the power convertible top use the following steps.
Page 133 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 134 Raising the Power Convertible Top 4. Push and hold the bottom of the power Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top convertible top button, while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage located to the left of the the top or the top mechanism.
Page 135 completely stowed, with the top down and the tonneau latched, or closed, with the front top latch locked in place, at the time the convertible top button was released. If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded.
Page 136 Be careful when opening the tonneau cover by hand. 3. Use the wrench, located in the console, and If the tonneau cover is opened quickly, damage can turn the pressure release bolt counterclockwise occur to the hinging mechanism, which can prevent one revolution, to relieve pressure to the hydraulic proper operation of the convertible top.
Page 137 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-24 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-24 Horn .............3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-29 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....3-30 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-31 Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) ..3-8 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-32 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ....3-8...
Page 138 Section 3 Instrument Panel Driver Information Center (DIC) .......3-49 XM Radio Messages ........3-95 DIC Operation and Displays ......3-49 Navigation/Radio System .......3-95 ® DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-54 Bluetooth ...........3-96 Other Messages ...........3-70 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-106 DIC Vehicle Personalization ......3-71 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......3-106 Radio Reception .........3-108 Audio System(s) ..........3-80 Diversity Antenna System ......3-108...
Page 139 ✍ NOTES...
Page 140: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 141 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: ® A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. O. Bluetooth on page 3-96 (If Equipped). Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-106 B. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-19 (If Equipped). (If Equipped).
Page 142: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂashers warns others that you have A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel a problem. The button is located near the center of before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to the instrument panel.
Page 143: 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 144: Turn And Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Turn Signal on Chime (Auto Signal) A chime sounds if the turn signal has been on for more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) of driving. An arrow on the instrument If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than panel cluster ﬂashes in the three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and direction of the turn or...
Page 145: Flash-To-Pass
Flash-to-Pass & (Delay): Use to set a delay between wipes. To use the ﬂash-to-pass feature, brieﬂy pull the turn (Delay Adjustment): Use for a delayed wiping signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator ﬂashes cycle. Turn the intermittent adjust band down for to indicate to the other driver that you intend to pass.
Page 146: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Cruise Control The lever on the right side of the steering column also With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) controls the windshield washer. There is a button at or more can be maintained without keeping your foot the end of the lever.
Page 147: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control The vehicle has cruise control. CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control.
Page 148 Resuming a Set Speed • Move the cruise switch from . Hold it there until desired speed is reached, and then release the If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then switch. To increase the vehicle speed in small the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged.
Page 149 Using Cruise Control on Hills • If driving in hilly terrain, cruise control may not be able to maintain vehicle speed if an up-shift or How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon down-shift is not selected by the driver. While driving the vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness of the on hilly terrain and cruise control is active with hills.
Page 150: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps To reset to AUTO mode turn the control to exterior lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode also resets when the vehicle is turned off and then back on again if the control is left in the AUTO position. (Parking Lamp): Turns on the parking lamps together with the following: •...
Page 151: Headlamps On Reminder
• If the exterior lamp control has been turned off or is in The transmission is not in P (Park) or the parking the parking lamp position while the wiper control is brake is off. active in any position, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED •...
Page 152: Fog Lamps
Turning the exterior lamp control to off a second time, When you turn the fog lamps on, the fog lamp light will or turning on the headlamps will remove the appear on the instrument panel cluster to indicate HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message in the DIC. that the fog lamps and the parking lamps are on.
Page 153: Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic See “Personal Options” under DIC Vehicle headlamp system come on immediately. Once the Personalization on page 3-71 to select the delay time vehicle leaves the garage, it takes about one minute for that you want.
Page 154: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Entry/Exit Lighting With entry lighting, the interior lamps will come on when The knob for this feature is entering the vehicle. The interior lamps will come on located on the left side of for about 20 seconds when the engine is off. the instrument panel.
Page 155: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Head-Up Display (HUD) • Shift Light This light is used for performance driving to indicate that the vehicle’s best performance level has been CAUTION: reached to shift the transmission into the next higher gear. An arrow pointing up will light up on the display just prior to reaching the engine fuel If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your cut-off mode.
Page 156 There are three HUD modes that can be viewed in the When the desired HUD display has been selected, HUD display. Press the MODE button to scroll release the MODE button. through these modes in the following order: Within each mode, the display, can be further customized by pressing the PAGE button.
Page 157 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 To adjust the HUD so it can be seen properly, do the without HUD.
Page 158 2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable driving position. Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove If your seat position changes, the HUD may need any dirt or ﬁlm that reduces the sharpness or clarity to be re-adjusted. of the HUD image.
Page 159: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not The accessory power outlet can be used to connect be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not use electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone.
Page 160: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on the Dual Automatic Climate Control instrument panel, in front of the shift lever. To use the ashtray, press on the indentation at the top of the door. System Notice: If papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation...
Page 161: Automatic Operation
When the vehicle is ﬁrst started, the display shows the The system operates to reach the set temperature as driver’s temperature setting, the outside temperature, quickly as possible. The AUTO control system works the fan speed and the air delivery, for about 10 seconds. best with the windows up and the removable roof installed or the convertible top up.
Page 162: Manual Operation
Manual Operation (Air Delivery Mode Control): Press this button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and Driver Power/Temperature: Press the driver to stop the automatic mode control. Pressing deletes temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics This is the only setting that completely shuts off the will be shown.
Page 163 You may notice a slight change in engine performance (Defrost): This mode clears the windows of fog or when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield, turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed with a small amount directed to the side window outlets.
Page 164 The air conditioning system removes moisture from the There is also a sensor located behind the front bumper. air, so a small amount of water might drip under the This sensor reads the outside air temperature and vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. helps to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
Page 165: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not remove fog or frost from the rear window.
Page 166: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter To check or replace the air ﬁlter: The passenger compartment air ﬁlter removes certain particles from the air including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more often in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter may need to be replaced.
Page 167: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions.
Page 168: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel the vehicle has left and many other things needed to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 169 ZR1– United States shown Canada similar 3-33...
Page 170: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Safety Belt Reminders The speedometer shows the speed in either miles per Safety Belt Reminder Light hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). For more information see “Personal Options” under DIC Vehicle When the engine is started, a chime comes on for Personalization on page 3-71.
Page 171: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check If the airbag readiness light stays on after the includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and means the airbag system might not be working...
Page 172: 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 symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. after several more seconds, the status indicator will See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-53 for light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol, to...
Page 173: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing The voltmeter shows the system. See your dealer/retailer for service. voltage output of the battery.
Page 174: One-To-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
One-to-Four Shift Light Brake System Warning Light (Manual Transmission) The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part is not working, the other part can When this light comes on, still work and stop the vehicle. For good braking both the vehicle can only be parts need to be working well.
Page 175: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
Antilock Brake System (ABS) CAUTION: Warning Light For vehicles with the The brake system might not be working properly if Antilock Brake System the brake system warning light is on. Driving with (ABS), this light comes on the brake system warning light on can lead to a brieﬂy when the engine is started.
Page 176: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) This light turns off when the TCS is turned back on and a TRACTION SYSTEM ON message displays on Warning Light the DIC. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and The Traction Control DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-54 for more System (TCS) Warning information.
Page 177: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The system is not working properly and the vehicle needs service. This light also comes on when the Competitive Drive mode is selected. When the Active Handling System is turned off, the light comes on, a chime sounds, and the TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING –...
Page 178: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady For vehicles with a tire This indicates that there could be a problem with the pressure light, this light Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light ﬂashes comes on brieﬂy when the for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder engine is started and of the ignition cycle.
Page 179 If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while This light comes on during a malfunction in one of the engine is running, this indicates that there is an two ways: OBD II problem and service is required. Light Flashing: A misﬁre condition has been detected.
Page 180 • Light On Steady: An emission control system Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run Diagnosis and service might be required. as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed An emission system malfunction might be corrected by into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration,...
Page 181 Emissions Inspection and • The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines Maintenance Programs that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle Some state/provincial and local governments have or would be considered not ready for inspection.
Page 182: Engine Oil Pressure Gage
Engine Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine.
Page 183: Security Light
Lights On Reminder The engine oil pressure can also be displayed using the GAGES button on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49. This light comes on whenever the parking Security Light lamps are on. For information regarding this light and the vehicle’s security system, see...
Page 184: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are ﬁve things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. The fuel gage shows how much fuel the vehicle • At the service station, the gas pump shuts off has left while the engine before the gage reads the full.
Page 185: Boost Gage (Zr1 Only)
The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel, to the right of the cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is turned on. After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET, the DIC shows the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off.
Page 186 The Driver Information Center (DIC) has different modes TRIP: Press this button to display your total and trip which can be accessed by pressing the following distance driven, the elapsed time function, your average buttons located on the instrument panel, to the right of speed, and the engine oil life.
Page 187 Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Instantaneous fuel If the vehicle has been idling for a long time, the range economy reﬂects only the fuel economy that the vehicle displayed on the DIC could be abnormally low. has right now and will change frequently as driving The vehicle must be driven 5–10 miles (8–16 km) to conditions change.
Page 188 Coolant Temperature: This display shows the engine Battery Voltage: This display shows the current battery coolant temperature. voltage. Press the gages button again to display the coolant Press the gages button again to display the battery temperature, such as: voltage, such as: •...
Page 189: Trip Button
TRIP Button There is also a miles since last ignition feature that displays the number of miles (kilometers) driven since The TRIP button displays the odometer, trip distance, you last started the vehicle. Press and hold the elapsed time, average speed, and oil life remaining RESET button for three seconds, then release it.
Page 190: Reset Button
OPTION Button Average Speed: Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as: The OPTION button allows you to access the • AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or PERSONAL OPTIONS menu and customize the • personalization settings on your vehicle. See DIC AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71 for more Press and hold the RESET button to reset to...
Page 191: Battery Saver Active
Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC This message stays on for a few seconds following display because they are more urgent. These messages the active handling event. This is normal when require action before they can be cleared. You should the system is operating.
Page 192: Buckle Passenger
BUCKLE PASSENGER This message is an additional reminder to the safety belt reminder light in the instrument panel cluster. This message reminds you to buckle the passenger’s See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-34 for more safety belt. information. This message displays and a sound will be heard when CHANGE BRAKE PADS the ignition is on, the driver’s safety belt is buckled, the passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled with the passenger...
Page 193: Check Coolant Level
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL If this message appears after starting the engine, the engine oil level may be too low. You may need to This message displays when the engine coolant level add oil. See Engine Overheating on page 5-39. is low. Have the cooling system serviced by your To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.
Page 194 COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE This message displays and a sound will be heard if the This message displays when engine drag control is engine coolant exceeds 255°F (124°C). If you have active. When driving in a lower gear in rainy, snowy, or been operating the vehicle under normal driving icy conditions and then letting up on the accelerator conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn...
Page 195: Ice Possible
Multiple chimes sound when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. This message remains displayed and active until the A message reappears every 10 minutes until the issue is resolved. condition is corrected. HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED HOT ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING OFF This message displays if it is dark enough outside and This message displays when the engine coolant...
Page 196: Low Tire Pressure
LOW OIL PRESSURE This message displays when one or more of the tires is under-inﬂated. This message also displays LEFT This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR If this message appears while the engine is running, to indicate which tire is affected.
Page 197 • To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic The message reappears every 10 minutes until this Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as airports, condition changes. automatic toll booths, and some gas stations have EMI ﬁelds which may interfere with the keyless NO FOBS DETECTED access transmitter.
Page 198: Automatic Transmission Only
NO FOB - OFF OR RUN? PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE (Automatic Transmission Only) This message displays when the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you This message displays if you try to start the engine are trying to turn the ignition off.
Page 199 SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. The message reappears every ﬁve minutes until this If this message displays while you are driving, stop as condition changes. soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is engine again to reset the system.
Page 200: Service Charging System
SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If this message displays while you are driving, there This message displays when the Selective Ride Control may be a problem with the electrical charging system. system has detected a malfunction and the system It could mean that there is a loose or broken drive belt must be serviced.
Page 201: Service Transmission
The traction control system (TCS) warning light on the If the vehicle is on, you must set the parking brake in instrument panel cluster will also turn on and a order for the memory positions to recall. See Memory sound will be heard. Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-4 for more information.
Page 202 SHIFT TO PARK OR SET PARK BRAKE TIRE FLAT FOR TOP CAUTION: If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, this message displays and a sound will be heard if you try to operate the power convertible top without ﬁrst shifting When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT into P (Park) or setting the parking brake.
Page 203 TOP MOTOR OVER TEMPERATURE This message is followed by the MAXIMUM SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h) message, and then by the REDUCED This message displays and a sound will be heard when HANDLING message. The Active Handling System the power convertible top button is pressed and the will intervene more quickly when a ﬂat tire has been power convertible top pump motor temperature is over detected.
Page 204 TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE TRACTION SYSTEM – OFF HANDLING – OFF This message displays and stays on, a sound will be heard, and the traction control system (TCS) warning This message displays, the instrument panel cluster light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when light turns on, and a sound will be heard when the the TCS is turned off by pressing the Active Handling Traction Control System (TCS) and Active Handling...
Page 205: Turn Signal On
TURN SIGNAL ON long hills can cause the transmission ﬂuid temperature to be higher than normal. If this message appears, This message displays and a sound will be heard if a you may continue to drive at a slower speed. Monitor turn signal is left on for three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km).
Page 206: Other Messages
Other Messages • INTRUSION SENSOR OFF, if your vehicle has this feature Here are more messages that you can receive on your • INTRUSION SENSOR ON, if your vehicle has this Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a feature message and read another message that may have •...
Page 207: 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 access This means that the operation of these features can be transmitter, labelled 1 or 2, is pressed.
Page 208 Entering the Personal Options Menu Personal Options To enter the personal options menu, use the The following options are available for programming: following steps: Display Units: This option allows you to choose 1. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, the measurement units.
Page 209 Press the OPTION button until AUTO MEMORY In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on an RECALL appears on the display, then press the automatic transmission vehicle, the vehicle must be RESET button to scroll through the following modes: in P (Park).
Page 210 Approach Lights: This option brieﬂy turns on the When the mode you want is selected, press the parking lamps, the high-beam headlamps and the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the back-up lamps during low light periods when the keyless next personal option.
Page 211 If you choose 30 S, the twilight delay time will be set to When the mode you want is selected, press the 30 seconds. OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. If you choose 90 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 90 seconds.
Page 212 FOB Reminder: This option sounds the horn For example, if there are two keyless access three times when the driver’s door is closed and there transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed, the is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of other will be locked in.
Page 213 If you choose HORN, the doors will automatically lock If you choose BOTH, both doors will automatically and the horn will sound a short time after you remove a unlock when you approach and open the driver’s door keyless access transmitter from the interior of the with the keyless access transmitter.
Page 214 When the mode you want is selected, press the When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. next personal option.
Page 215 3. Select YES under PERSONALIZE NAME by 7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the name or greeting pressing the RESET button. you want is complete. After the name or greeting is complete, keep pressing the RESET button 4. Press the OPTION button and a cursor will display until the display turns blank and exits out of this where you can insert a letter.
Page 216: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Notice: Contact your dealer/retailer before adding any equipment. Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the Adding audio or communication equipment could following pages to become familiar with its features. interfere with the operation of the vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
Page 217: Radio(S)
Radio(s) Playing the Radio Top Knob (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. MUTE: Press to silence the system. Press again to turn the sound on. This button is not available on the Six-Disc CD Radio. (Information): Press until the desired display is shown, then hold for two seconds until radio beeps once to change the default display.
Page 218: Audio Settings
Audio Settings To adjust the Fade: Press and release until FADE displays Press and hold when no tone or speaker control is displayed to adjust all tone and speaker controls • Turn the knob to move the sound toward the to the middle position.
Page 219 This feature is most effective at lower radio volume AUTO (Automatic Volume): Automatic volume settings where background noise can affect how well the automatically adjusts the audio system to make up audio is heard. At higher volume settings, there may for road and wind noise, by increasing the volume as ®...
Page 220: Using The Radio
Using the Radio XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the Radio Data System (RDS) 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian RDS features are available for use only on FM stations provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety that broadcast RDS information.
Page 221: Setting Preset Stations
Finding a Category (CAT) Station To scan preset stations: (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) Press and hold for four seconds until PRESET SCAN displays. The radio goes to the next preset To select an XM station by category: station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next 1.
Page 222: Radio Messages
Radio Messages (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO (information) displays. Press to see the message. CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Displays if the radio The message can display the artist, song title, call in is no longer conﬁgured properly for the vehicle. phone numbers, etc.
Page 223: Using The Cd Player
Loading a CD Press TRAF to turn off the traffic announcements if TA is on the display. Single CD Radio: The radio plays the traffic announcement even if the Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up, until volume is low.
Page 224 To insert multiple CDs: SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have 1. Press and hold for two seconds. Two beeps played. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the sound and LOAD ALL DISCS displays.
Page 225 CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when listening Wait for the timer to expire before pressing again. to the radio. CD displays when a CD is in the player. Pressing repeatedly after trying to push a CD If your system has a remote playback device, pressing in manually causes the CD players 25-second eject this button a second time allows the remote device timer to reset.
Page 226 Single CD Radio: 3. Press and hold until a beep sounds and ADDED SONG displays. Press and release RDM, until RANDOM DISC PLAY displays. Press and release the RDM until RANDOM 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to save other selections. OFF displays to turn off random play.
Page 227 To delete the entire song list: If the surface of a CD is dirty, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral 1. Press the button to turn song list on. detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. S-LIST displays.
Page 228: Using An Mp3
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing. Press again and The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the system begins playing audio from the connected the right side of the faceplate.
Page 229 Playlists Root Directory: The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are stored Playlists that do not have a .mp3 or .wpl extension in the root directory when the disc or storage device may not work. does not contain folders. Files accessed from the root Preprogrammed playlists created by WinAmp™, directory display as F1 ROOT.
Page 230 RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track, CD, or a folder (Tune): Turn to go to the next or previous over again. track. Press and release RPT until: (Previous Folder): Press to go to the ﬁrst track in • REPEAT displays to repeat a track. the previous folder.
Page 231: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages No Info: No artist, song title, category, or text information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by calling Not Found: There are no channels available for the 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Page 232: Bluetooth
® Bluetooth Audio System When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, sound Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth comes through the vehicle’s front audio system speakers capable cell phone with a Hands Free Proﬁle to make and over-rides the audio system. Use the audio and receive phone calls.
Page 233: Pairing A Phone
Pairing Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system ﬁrst and then connected to responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone 2.
Page 234: Storing Name Tags
Listing All Paired and Connected Phones Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2.
Page 235 Using the Store Command 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with The store command allows a phone number to be “About to store <name tag>. Does that sound OK?”. stored without entering the digits individually.
Page 236: Deleting Name Tags
Deleting Name Tags 4. After the complete number has been entered, say “Store”. The system responds with “Please say the The system uses the following commands to delete name tag” followed by a tone. name tags: 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name •...
Page 237: Making A Call
Using the Delete All Name Tags Command Using the Dial Command 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. (if present).
Page 238: Using The Call Command
• 3. Say the digit to be dialed one at a time. Following If the system is unsure it recognizes the right each digit, the system will repeat back the digit it name tag, it conﬁrms the name tag followed heard followed by a tone.
Page 239: Receiving A Call
Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling When an incoming call is received, the audio system Three-Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 240: Bluetooth System
To Mute a call To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Bluetooth System 1. Press . The system responds with “Ready” The cellular phone must be paired and connected with followed by a tone. the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. 2.
Page 241 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call Tones 1. Press . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and 2. Say “Send name tag.” The system responds with numbers stored as name tags during a call.
Page 242: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Other Information Theft-Deterrent Feature ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the ® Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by vehicle’s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle General Motors is under license.
Page 243 • (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle Press and hold for four seconds until speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. PRESET SCAN displays and a beep sounds to scan presets. The radio goes to a station, plays for a ®...
Page 244: Radio Reception
Radio Reception interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under Frequency interference and static can occur during heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause normal radio reception if items such as cell phone loss of the XM signal for a period of time.
Page 245 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....4-2 Racing or Other Competitive Driving ....4-15 Driving for Better Fuel Economy .......4-2 Driving at Night ..........4-16 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ....4-16 Drunk Driving ..........4-3 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-17 Control of a Vehicle ........4-3...
Page 246: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Your Driving, the Road, and Defensive Driving the Vehicle Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Driving for Better Fuel Economy Everyone on page 1-8.
Page 247: Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. CAUTION: The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Page 248: Braking
Braking This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-38. the traffic and allowing realistic following distances Braking action involves perception time and reaction eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking.
Page 249: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an happens with ABS: advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid.
Page 250: Braking In Emergencies
Using ABS The TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when TCS is limiting Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal wheel spin. See DIC Warnings and Messages on down ﬁrmly and let antilock work. A motor or clicking page 3-54.
Page 251 TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is Notice: When traction control is turned off, or started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible to road conditions, the system should always be left on. lose traction.
Page 252: Active Handling System
Active Handling System When this light and the SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message are on, the system is not operational. Adjust your driving accordingly. The Active Handling System is a computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control The Active Handling System comes on automatically of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Page 253 If the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system detects a ﬂat This light will be on when tire and the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the vehicle is in the TIRE FLAT, or if the TPM system is malfunctioning and Competitive Driving Mode. the DIC displays SERVICE TIRE MONITOR, the Active Handling System will be affected as follows: •...
Page 254: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Limited-Slip Rear Axle This knob is located on the center console. Turn it to select the suspension Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more of your choice. traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle.
Page 255: Power Steering
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist The setting can be changed at any time. Based on road conditions, steering wheel angle and the vehicle speed, Steering System the system automatically adjusts to provide the best handling while providing a smooth ride. The Tour and This system continuously adjusts the effort felt when Sport modes will feel similar on a smooth road.
Page 256: Steering In Emergencies
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 257: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be road onto the shoulder while driving. dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass.
Page 258 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable important to slow down on slippery surfaces because care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving...
Page 259: Racing Or Other Competitive Driving
Racing or Other Competitive Driving Z06 and ZR1 Only: For racing or competitive driving, it is recommended that the brake ﬂuid be replaced with a high performance brake ﬂuid that has a dry boiling point Racing or competitive driving may affect the vehicle greater than 534°F (279°C).
Page 260: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Night driving is more dangerous than day driving Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
Page 261: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Hydroplaning Before Leaving on a Long Trip Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. water.
Page 262: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, ﬁnd a than driving on ﬂat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Page 263: Winter Driving
Winter Driving CAUTION: Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the can occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rain begins work of slowing down and they could get so hot to fall, resulting in even less traction.
Page 264 The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-5 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads, but CAUTION: apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. and watch for slippery spots.
Page 265: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, CAUTION: (Continued) Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the For more information about carbon monoxide, see vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-35. Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-22.
Page 266: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading the Vehicle Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area It is very important to know how much weight your around the front wheels. Turn the traction control system vehicle can carry.
Page 267 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-62 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-70.
Page 268 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That Locate the statement “The combined weight weight may not safely exceed the available of occupants and cargo should never exceed cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in XXX kg or XXX lbs”...
Page 269 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity Weight for 400 lbs (181 kg) Weight for 400 lbs (181 kg) Example 1 = Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs 150 lbs (68 kg) Weight @ 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg)
Page 270 positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle’s capacity weight. Certiﬁcation Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight for 400 lbs (181 kg) Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs 400 lbs (181 kg) (91 kg) x 2 = A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation label is attached...
Page 271 The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, If you put things inside your vehicle — like all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed suitcases, tools, packages or anything else — they the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle will go as fast as the vehicle goes.
Page 272: Towing
Towing Recreational Vehicle Towing Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehicle Towing Your Vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance. Always put the vehicle on a ﬂatbed truck. The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground.
Page 273 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Engine Coolant ..........5-34 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Engine Overheating ........5-39 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-4 Overheated Engine Protection California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ..5-4 Operating Mode ........5-41 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-5 Power Steering Fluid ........5-42 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-43...
Page 274 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Inﬂation - Tire Pressure .........5-70 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-95 High-Speed Operation ........5-72 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....5-96 Tire Pressure Monitor System ......5-73 Finish Care ..........5-96 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation .....5-74 Windshield and Wiper Blades ......5-97 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-76 Removable Roof Panel ........5-98 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-77...
Page 275: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, supported service people.
Page 276: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Perchlorate Materials GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM Requirements dealer/retailer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. When you go to your GM dealer/retailer Certain types of automotive applications, such as and ask for GM Accessories, you will know that airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium GM-trained and supported service technicians will...
Page 277: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications CAUTION: Ordering Information on page 7-15.
Page 278: Fuel
Fuel If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code R) or the 7.0L V8 engine (VIN Code E), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of For best performance, use premium unleaded gasoline the proper maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 279: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If the vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet are now required to contain additives that help prevent California speciﬁcations.
Page 280: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, If you plan on driving in another country outside the if they comply with the speciﬁcations described earlier. United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing to ﬁnd.
Page 281: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off the engine when you are refueling.
Page 282 The fuel door release To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. button is located on the While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below instrument panel to the the fuel ﬁll opening. left of the steering wheel. Push the button to release the fuel door.
Page 283 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overﬁll the tank and wait a few seconds after you have ﬁnished CAUTION: pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-95. If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle.
Page 284: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the An electric fan under the hood can start up and container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 285: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver side. 2. Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood, near the windshield.
Page 286: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the 6.2L LS3 V8 engine and you are facing the front, when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 287 A. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-31. Fluid on page 5-42. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” Washer Fluid”...
Page 288 If your vehicle has the 6.2L LS9 Supercharged V8 engine and you are facing the front, when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-16...
Page 289 A. Intercooler. See Cooling System (Engine) on G. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under page 5-32 or Cooling System (Intercooler) on Brakes on page 5-44. page 5-33. H. Passenger Compartment Air Filter (Out of View). B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-28. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-30.
Page 290 If your vehicle has the 7.0L LS7 V8 engine and you are facing the driver side of the vehicle, when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-18...
Page 291 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-28. G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-20. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-42. H. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 5-34.
Page 292: Engine Oil
Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil (Except ZO6 and ZR1) Checking Engine Oil (Except ZO6 and ZR1) If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC), check the engine oil level right away. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-49.
Page 293 Checking Engine Oil (ZO6 and ZR1) Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for the location of the...
Page 294 The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. This is normal since the dipstick is designed to read The dipstick is located on the dry sump engine oil tank. engine oil level only after the engine has run long enough See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 to reach normal operating temperature.
Page 295: Changing Engine Oil And Filter
When to Add Engine Oil (ZO6 and ZR1) See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 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, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper oil through the oil ﬁll cap opening in the oil tank.
Page 296 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 Y). 4. Replace the oil ﬁlter and tighten it to 18 lb ft (25 Y).
Page 297: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 Look for three things: SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. •...
Page 298: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Additives / Engine Oil Z06 and ZR1 models have a racetrack-ready dry sump engine lubrication system. This high-performance system Flushes operates differently than a standard engine lubrication system and requires a special procedure when changing Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 299: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 300: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the location of the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to release loose Notice: If you spray water into the engine air dust and dirt.
Page 301 6.2 L LS9 Engine shown, 7.0 L LS7 Engine similar 3. Remove the screws holding the ﬁlter element in place. 1. Remove the screws holding the air cleaner assembly. 2. Pull the air cleaner assembly back to gain access to the ﬁlter element. 5-29...
Page 302: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid 4. Inspect or replace the ﬁlter. See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. How to Check Automatic Transmission 5. Reverse Steps 1 and 3 to replace the air cleaner/ﬁlter cover. Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. CAUTION: A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss.
Page 303: Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check and What to Use It is not necessary to check the manual transmission The hydraulic clutch ﬂuid ﬂuid level. A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason reservoir cap has this for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your symbol on it.
Page 304: Cooling System (Engine)
Cooling System (Engine) CAUTION: The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 305: Cooling System (Intercooler)
Cooling System (Intercooler) CAUTION: (Continued) The 6.2L LS9 supercharged V8 engine has an intercooler cooling system. See Engine Compartment Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run Overview on page 5-14 for location of the intercooler. the engine, it could lose all coolant.
Page 306: Engine Coolant
Checking Coolant 3. Loosen, but do not completely unscrew the bleeder valve to check for coolant in the system. 4. Tighten the bleeder valve if there is coolant ﬂowing out of the bleeder valve. 5. If there is no coolant ﬂowing out of the bleeder valve, there could be a leak in the system.
Page 307: What To Use
What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: Gives freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C), • CAUTION: outside temperature. • Gives boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C), Adding only plain water to the cooling system can engine temperature.
Page 308: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank. The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking When the engine is hot, the level could be higher the coolant level.
Page 309 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot.
Page 310 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start DEX-COOL coolant mixture until the level inside the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper stabilizes at the FULL COLD mark on the front radiator hose getting hot.
Page 311: Engine Overheating
5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service cap is hand-tight and fully seated. help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7. Check the level in the surge tank when the system has cooled down.
Page 312: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no CAUTION: steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too Steam from an overheated engine can burn you hot when the vehicle: badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 313: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection If the temperature overheat gage is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer Operating Mode displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe This emergency operating mode lets the vehicle vehicle distance from the car in front of you.
Page 314: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid: See Engine Compartment 1. Turn the ignition off and let the engine compartment Overview on page 5-14 for cool down. reservoir location. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3.
Page 315: Adding Washer Fluid
What to Use Adding Washer Fluid To determine what kind of ﬂuid to use, see Open the cap with the Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. washer symbol on it. Always use the proper ﬂuid. Add washer ﬂuid until the tank is full.
Page 316: Brakes
Brakes Do not top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding ﬂuid does not correct a leak. If ﬂuid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much ﬂuid when new brake linings are Brake Fluid installed. Add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 317: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid CAUTION: Check brake ﬂuid by looking at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14. The ﬂuid level should be above the MIN mark on the With the wrong kind of ﬂuid in the brake hydraulic reservoir.
Page 318 Brake Wear (Except ZR1) Brake Wear (ZR1 Only) The ZR1 model does not have built-in brake pad wear This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have indicators and periodic visual inspection of the brake pads built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning is required to determine when to replace the brake pads.
Page 319 Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Rotor Wear ZR1 models have ceramic brake rotors.
Page 320 Brake Rotor Protector CAUTION: Ceramic rotors will be very hot after operation and touching them may cause burns. Be sure brake system is completely cool prior to installation of protector, or coming in contact with them. Notice: Rotors may be chipped if hard contact is made with the wheel during wheel installation or removal.
Page 321: Brake Adjustment
Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign that brake service might be required. Brake Adjustment Every brake stop, the disc brakes automatically adjust for wear.
Page 322: Battery
Battery Vehicle Storage This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for one CAUTION: that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that For battery replacement, see your dealer/retailer or the can explode.
Page 323: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems If your battery has run down, you may want to use with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 324 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and The remote positive (+) terminal (A) can be negative (−) terminal locations on each vehicle. accessed by opening the cover of the engine compartment fuse block. The remote negative (−) terminal (B) is located underneath the engine cover, below the engine oil ﬁll cap.
Page 325 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if once the engine is running.
Page 326 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. may occur and damage the vehicle.
Page 327: Rear Axle
How to Check Lubricant To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 328: Headlamp Aiming
What to Use Bulb Replacement To add lubricant when the level is low, use Dexron For the proper type of replacement bulbs, LS Gear Oil 75W-90 (GM Part No. US. 88862624, in see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-59. Canada 88862625) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986290. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in To completely reﬁll after draining, see Recommended this section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Page 329: 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 330 To replace a high-beam or front parking/turn signal/ 4. Remove the headlamp DRL bulb: bulb by releasing the outer tabs from 1. Turn the wheel to allow access to the wheel well. the socket. 5. Remove the front parking/turn signal bulb by turning the bulb socket counterclockwise.
Page 331: 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 it snaps into place. To replace a stoplamp, taillamp/turn signal bulb: 6. Reinstall the lamp assembly by ﬁrst lining up the 1.
Page 332: Windshield Replacement
Windshield Replacement The windshield is part of the Head-Up Display (HUD) system. If you ever have to get the windshield replaced, get one that is designed for HUD or the HUD image may look out of focus. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking.
Page 333 To install the new wiper insert: Installation guide: 1. Slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with the two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic caps (C) will be forced off as the insert is A.
Page 334: 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 danger have questions about your tire warranty and where as overloaded tires. The resulting accident to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet could cause serious injury.
Page 335: Winter Tires
Low-Proﬁle Performance Tire Winter Tires The original equipment tires on your vehicle are If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads classiﬁed as low-proﬁle performance tires. These often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. tires are designed for very responsive driving on All season tires provide good overall performance wet or dry pavement.
Page 336: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation) Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a Useful information about a tire is molded into its TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. sidewall. The example below shows a typical GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal passenger (p-metric) tire sidewall.
Page 337: Tire Size
(G) Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Limit (C) Aspect Ratio A two-digit number that Maximum load that can be carried and the indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. maximum pressure needed to support that load. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the illustration, it would mean Tire Size that the tire’s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it...
Page 338: 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) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up heat Air Pressure The amount of air inside the from driving.
Page 339 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an Normal Occupant Weight The number of asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied when mounted on a vehicle. by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-22.
Page 340 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at Standards) A tire information system that 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 341: Run-Flat Tires
Run-Flat Tires speed, the greater the chance that the tire will not have to be replaced. If you drive on a deﬂated run-ﬂat tire for 25 miles (40 km) or less and at speeds of 55 mph This vehicle, when new, had run-ﬂat tires. There is no (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance that the tire spare tire, no tire changing equipment, and no place can be repaired.
Page 342: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure To locate the nearest GM or run-ﬂat servicing facility, call Roadside Assistance. For phone numbers and Roadside Service details see Roadside Assistance Program on Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to page 7-7. operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inﬂation or over-inﬂation is all right.
Page 343: How To Check
How to Check A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 344: 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, or 38 psi (265 kPa), whichever CAUTION: is lower.
Page 345: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inﬂation The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio has not reached the level to trigger illumination of and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
Page 346: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Federal Communications Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Commission (FCC) and Industry This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor and Science Canada System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the on your vehicle.
Page 347: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is ﬁrst started, and then The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of turn off as you start to drive. This could be an early the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable.
Page 348: Tire Inspection And Rotation
• TPMS Sensor Matching Process Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle’s original equipment tires or wheels. Tires Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation code. and wheels other than those recommended for your Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors vehicle could prevent the TPMS from functioning or rotate your vehicle’s tires, the identiﬁcation codes properly.
Page 349: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, • You can see the indicators at three or more places driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions, around the tire.
Page 350: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle. See Tire Inspection and Rotation GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for on page 5-76. your vehicle.
Page 351: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after to rollover.
Page 352: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform Quality grades can be found where applicable to federal safety requirements and additional on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) and maximum section width.
Page 353 Traction – AA, A, B, C Temperature – A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat controlled conditions on speciﬁed government test...
Page 354: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel tire life and best overall performance.
Page 355 CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on the vehicle is dangerous. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts You cannot know how it has been used or how become loose after a time.
Page 356 Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper CAUTION: torque speciﬁcation. Tighten the wheel lug nuts Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads ﬁrmly in a crisscross of the wheel nuts.
Page 357: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on the vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that Do not use tire chains. There is not enough manufacturer’s instructions. To help avoid damage clearance.
Page 358: Lifting The Vehicle
Lifting the Vehicle CAUTION: CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. The vehicle could be badly injured or killed. Never get under can slip off the jack and roll over you or other a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Page 359: Lifting From The Front
The front lifting points can be accessed from either side • of your vehicle, behind the front tires. Lift only in the areas shown in the following pictures. For additional information, see your dealer/retailer and the Chevrolet Corvette service manual. 5-87...
Page 360 1. Locate the front lifting points (A), according to the 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack illustration shown. 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 361: Lifting From The Rear
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 362: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving, especially if you maintain the tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. See Tires on page 5-62 for additional information.
Page 363: Appearance Care
Appearance Care The vehicle, when new, had run-ﬂat tires. This type of tire can operate effectively with no air pressure, so you will not need to stop on the side of the road to change a Interior Cleaning ﬂat tire. You can just keep on driving. The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the speed, the greater The vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it the chance that the run-ﬂat tire will not have to be...
Page 364 When cleaning the vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners Products that remove odors from the vehicle’s speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. upholstery and clean the vehicle’s glass can be Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on obtained from your dealer/retailer. surfaces for which they were not intended.
Page 365: 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 attachment 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister soap solution and repeat the cleaning process vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be that was used with plain water.
Page 366: Leather
Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can remove dust.
Page 367: Cargo Cover And Convenience Net
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net Washing Your Vehicle Wash with warm water and mild detergent, rinse The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep with cold water and tumble dry on low. Do not use it clean by washing it often. chlorine bleach.
Page 368: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Finish Care Dry the ﬁnish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by Notice: If you drive the vehicle through an hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint automatic car wash that does not have enough ﬁnish.
Page 369: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Windshield and Wiper Blades Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper needed.
Page 370: Removable Roof Panel
Removable Roof Panel Convertible Top The vehicle’s convertible top should be cleaned often. Notice: If you use a glass treatment and/or However, high pressure car washes may cause water to conditioner that contains ethyl alcohol or ethyl enter your vehicle. sulfate on the roof panel, you could damage the panel.
Page 371: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels And Trim
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface. and Trim Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 372: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Fiberglass Springs (Composite Springs) Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal Notice: If you use acidic or corrosive cleaning will corrode quickly and may develop into major products, engine degreasers or aluminum cleaning repair expense.
Page 373: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code helps identify the vehicle’s engine, speciﬁcations, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) and replacement parts. See “Engine Speciﬁcations” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-110 for your vehicle’s engine code. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is on the inside of the glove box.
Page 374: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Add-On Electrical Equipment breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the ﬁxed.
Page 375: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Vehicles with the ZR–1 package have an intercooler relay located on the fan shroud. See your dealer/retailer. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected Vehicles with the ZR–1 package also have a fuel from short circuits by a combination of J-Case fuses, system mini-fuse.
Page 376 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage BCK/UP LAMP Reverse Lamps BTSI SOL/STR Brake Transmission Shift Interlock, WHL LCK Steering Wheel Column Lock BLANK Not Used CLSTR/HUD Cluster, Heads-Up Display BLANK Not Used 5-104...
Page 377 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage CRUISE REAR Rear Fog Lamp, Assembly Line Cruise Control Switch SWITCH FOG/ALDL/ Diagnostic Link Connector, TOP SWTCH Convertible Top Switch CTSY/LAMP Courtesy Lamp REVERSE DR LCK Door Locks Reverse Lamps LAMPS DRIV DR Driver Door Switch RUN CRNK Run/Crank Relay SWITCH...
Page 378: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuses Usage Fuses Usage BLANK Blank Cigarette Lighter BLANK Blank PASS HTD Passenger Heated Seat SEAT FUEL DR Fuel Door Release RELSE PWR SEATS Power Seats, Memory Seat Module REAR/FOG Rear Fog Lamps PWR/ WNDWS/ TONNEAU Power Windows, Trunk, Fuel Door Tonneau Release TRUNK/ RELSE...
Page 379 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Transmission Control Antilock Braking System (ABS)/ Module/Transmission Real Time Damping Horn, Alternator Sense Wiper 5-107...
Page 380 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Stoplamps/Back-Up Lamps Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Oxygen Sensor Front Fog Lamp Battery Main 5 Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp Parking Lamps Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp Powertrain Relay Input/Electronic Throttle Control Engine Control Module (ECM)/ Transmission Control Module (TCM)/ Manual Transmission Solenoids Easy Key Module Antilock Braking System...
Page 381 Micro-Relays Usage Spare Fuses Usage Horn Spare Air Conditioning Compressor Spare Windshield Washer Spare Parking Lamps, Foglamps 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 382: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 383 Capacities Application English Metric Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter 6.5 qt 6.2 L Replacement) Manual Transmission – Base 3.6 qt 3.5 L Manual Transmission – Z51 4.2 qt 4.0 L Manual Transmission – Z06 4.5 qt 4.3 L Manual Transmission –...
Page 384: Engine Data
Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order Automatic 6.2L LS3 V8 0.040 in (1.016 mm) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 Manual 6.2L LS9 V8 Manual 0.040 in (1.016 mm) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 7.0L LS7 V8 Manual 0.040 in (1.016 mm) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque...
Page 385 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month .........6-10 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 386: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep Introduction the vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 387 This schedule is for vehicles that: Some maintenance services can be complex. So, unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have the necessary • carry passengers and cargo within recommended equipment, have your dealer/retailer do these jobs. limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. When you go to your dealer/retailer for service, trained See Loading the Vehicle on page 4-22.
Page 388: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. Required services are described in the following for When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message displays, “Maintenance I” and “Maintenance II.” Generally, it is service is required for the vehicle. Have the vehicle recommended that the ﬁrst service be Maintenance I, serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles the second service be Maintenance II, and then alternate...
Page 389 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-20. Reset oil life • • system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-26. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 390: 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 391: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). • An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i).
Page 392 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders and body door hinges. are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, Lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with genuine parts as hood, rear compartment, console door, and any folding needed.
Page 393: Engine Oil Level Check
Owner Checks and Services (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-34 for what to These owner checks and services should be performed use.
Page 394: At Least Once A Month
Coolant Level Check At Least Once a Year Check the engine coolant level and, on ZR1 models, Starter Switch Check ® check the intercooler coolant level. Add DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-34. CAUTION: Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield could move suddenly.
Page 395 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Parking Brake and Automatic Control System Check Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle When you are doing this check, the vehicle could could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or begin to move.
Page 396: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Underbody Flushing Service Usage Fluid/Lubricant At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to water and use only DEX-COOL Engine Coolant Coolant. See Engine Coolant on clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris page 5-34.
Page 397 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, Latch, Pivots, in Canada 992723) or lubricant ® Automatic DEXRON -VI Automatic Spring Anchor, meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Transmission...
Page 398: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6.2L LS3 V8 and 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines 15776148 A3077C 6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 25940997 A3107C Engine Oil Filter...
Page 399: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.2L LS9 V8 Engine 6.2L LS3 V8, 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines 6-15...
Page 400: 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 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 401 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 402 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 403 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-14 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-5 United States Government ......7-14 Customer Assistance for Reporting Safety Defects to the Text Telephone (TTY) Users ......7-6 Canadian Government ........7-15 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..7-15...
Page 404: Customer Assistance And Information
1-800-263-3777 (English), or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Have the following...
Page 405 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the and your dealer are committed to making sure you are toll-free telephone number or write them at the following completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if address: you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the BBB Auto Line Program...
Page 406 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility in the that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call after following the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2, toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call the General Motors General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777...
Page 407: Online Owner Center
• Online service and maintenance records • My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as address • Find Chevrolet dealers for service nationwide and phone number for each of your preferred GM • dealers/retailers. Exclusive privileges and offers •...
Page 408: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free 1-800-263-7854 (French) number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 addressed to: Overseas — Customer Assistance United States —...
Page 409: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Page 410: Calling For Assistance
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: • Description of the problem Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty Coverage service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle Services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.
Page 411: Services Not Included In Roadside Assistance
• • Battery Jump Start: Service is provided to jump Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North start a dead battery. America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or the most scenic route. • Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: If your There is a limit of six requests per year.
Page 412: Scheduling Service Appointments
Scheduling Service Appointments Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” furnished with When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage your dealer/retailer and request an appointment.
Page 413: Collision Damage Repair
Additional Program Information In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer available.
Page 414: Repair Facility
Collision Parts Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the facility that meets your needs before you ever need same materials and construction methods as the parts collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a with which your vehicle was originally built.
Page 415: If A Crash Occurs
If a Crash Occurs • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. number, driver’s license number, vehicle license • plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Check to make sure that you are all right.
Page 416: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Reporting Safety Defects Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its United States Government repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 417: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information Chevrolet Motor Division about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center Maintenance Schedule for all models. P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170...
Page 418: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Current and Past Model Order Forms Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated the vehicle.
Page 419: Event Data Recorders
Event Data Recorders Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain location) is recorded.
Page 420: Onstar
® OnStar Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions and Conditions for information on data collection and such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system ®...
Page 421 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ............. 3-108 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ......4-5 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-23 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-39 Active Handling System ........4-8 Appearance Care Active Handling System Light ......3-40 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ....
Page 422 Audio System ..........3-80 Break-In, New Vehicle ........2-21 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....3-106 Bulb Replacement ........... 5-56 Diversity Antenna System ......3-108 Halogen Bulbs ..........5-57 Navigation/Radio System, Headlamp Aiming ........5-56 see Navigation Manual ......3-95 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Radio Reception ........
Page 423 Chemical Paint Spotting ......... 5-100 Climate Control System Child Restraints Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ....3-30 Child Restraint Systems ....... 1-33 Dual Automatic ..........3-24 Infants and Young Children ......1-29 Outlet Adjustment ........3-29 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..1-36 Clock, Setting ..........
Page 424 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Driving (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the Hill and Mountain Roads ......4-18 United States Government ......7-14 In Rain and on Wet Roads ......4-16 Roadside Assistance Program ......7-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....4-22 Service Publications Ordering Information ..
Page 425 Engine (cont.) Fuel ............... 5-6 Oil Pressure Gage ........3-46 Additives ............5-7 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ... 5-41 California Fuel ..........5-7 Overheating ..........5-39 Driving for Better Economy ......4-2 Starting ............2-23 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....5-12 Entry/Exit Lighting ...........
Page 426 Gasoline Heated Seats ........... 1-4 Octane ............5-6 Heater ............3-24 Speciﬁcations ..........5-6 Highbeam On Light ......... 3-47 Glove Box ............. 2-51 High-Speed Operation, Tires ......5-72 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-7 Highway Hypnosis ........... 4-18 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-18 Hood Checking Things Under ........
Page 427 Light Active Handling System ........ 3-40 Jump Starting ..........5-51 Airbag Readiness ........3-35 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning .... 3-39 Brake System Warning ......... 3-38 Fog Lamp ..........3-47 Highbeam On ..........3-47 Keyless Access System ........2-4 Lights On Reminder ........3-47 Keyless Access System, Operation ......
Page 428 Locks Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Automatic Door Lock ........2-12 Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-4 Door ............2-10 Using ............6-2 Lockout Protection ........2-12 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Power Door ..........2-12 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ....... 3-42 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock .... 2-12 Manual Seats ...........
Page 429 Odometer ............3-34 Paint, Damage ..........5-100 Off-Road Recovery .......... 4-13 Park Shifting Into ..........2-33 Engine ............5-20 Shifting Out of ..........2-34 Engine Oil Pressure Gage ......3-46 Park Brake ............ 2-32 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......5-26 Parking Older Children, Restraints ........
Page 430 Privacy ............7-16 Recreational Vehicle Towing ......4-28 Event Data Recorders ........7-17 Remote, Keyless Access System ......2-4 Navigation System ........7-18 Removing the Roof Panel ........ 2-55 OnStar ............7-18 Replacement Bulbs ......... 5-59 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation ....... 7-18 Replacement Parts, Maintenance ......
Page 431 Service (cont.) California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ... 5-4 Safety Belt Reminders ........3-34 California Proposition 65 Warning ....5-4 Safety Belts Doing Your Own Work ........5-5 Care of ............5-95 Engine Soon Lamp ........3-42 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-14 Publications Ordering Information ....
Page 432 Tires (cont.) Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ........ 5-70 Tachometer ............ 3-34 Inspection and Rotation ........ 5-76 Taillamps Lifting the Vehicle ........5-86 Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ......5-59 Pressure Monitor Operation ......5-74 TCS Warning Light .......... 3-40 Pressure Monitor System ......5-73 Theft - Deterrent System ........
Page 433 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-30 Vehicle Fluid, Manual ..........5-31 Control ............4-3 One-to-Four Shift Light ......... 3-38 Loading ............4-22 Transmission Operation, Automatic ....2-26 Parking Your ..........2-34 Transmission Operation, Manual ......2-30 Running While Parked ........2-36 Trunk/Hatch ...........
Page 434 Windshield (cont.) Wiper Blade Replacement ......5-60 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-31 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-97 Warnings Wiper Fuses ..........5-102 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-54 Wipers ............3-9 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Winter Driving ..........4-19 Safety and Symbols .........

Chevrolet 2009 Corvette Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Roof Panel

Convertible Top

Section 3 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 the Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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