Retained Accessory; Power (Rap); Shifting Into Park - Chevrolet 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual

9-24 Driving and Operating

Retained Accessory

Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 10 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
Audio System
Power Windows
These features continue to work up
to 10 minutes after the engine is
turned off or until either door is
opened. If a door is opened, the
power windows and audio system
will shut off.

Shifting Into Park

(Automatic Transmission)
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WARNING
It can be dangerous to get out of
the vehicle if the shift lever is not
fully in P (Park) with the parking
WARNING (Continued)
brake firmly set. The vehicle can
roll. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure the vehicle will
not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
1. Hold the brake pedal down
and set the parking brake.
See Parking Brake on page 9 36
for more information.
2. Move the shift lever into P (Park)
by holding in the button on the
lever and pushing the lever all
the way toward the front of the
vehicle.
3. Press the Acc. button (ignition
switch) to turn the engine off.
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Leaving the Vehicle with
the Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission)
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WARNING
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. And, if you leave the
vehicle with the engine running,
it could overheat and even catch
fire. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine running.
If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, be sure the
vehicle is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is firmly set before
you leave it. After you have moved
the shift lever into P (Park), hold
down the regular brake pedal.