Page 1: Table Of Contents
2011 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Instruments and Controls ..5-1 Driving and Operating .
Page 2 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ..11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ..11-6 Maintenance Records .
Page 3 General Helm, Incorporated CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Motors of Canada Limited for P.O. Box 07130 Emblem, CORVETTE, CORVETTE Chevrolet Motor Division wherever Detroit, MI 48207 GRAND SPORT, ZO6, and ZR1 are it appears in this manual. trademarks and/or service marks 1-800-551-4123...
Page 4: Using This Manual
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and These mean there is something about the vehicle, use the Index labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other in the back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fog Lamps Here are some additional symbols : Fuel Gauge that may be found on the vehicle : Fuses and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Headlamp High/Low-Beam the Index. Changer : Airbag Readiness Light : LATCH System Child...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Interior Lighting ....1-12 Performance and Maintenance Exterior Lighting ... . . 1-13 Traction Control Windshield Wiper/Washer .
Page 8: In Brief
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 6. Infotainment on page 7 1. S. Telescopic Steering Column Control (If Equipped). See B. Head Up Display Controls K. Dual Automatic Climate Control Steering Wheel Adjustment on (If Equipped). See Head-Up System on page 8 1.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to Information unlock both doors. This section provides a brief : Press to lock all doors. overview about some of the : Press and hold for important features that may or may approximately one second to open not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief Door Locks From the inside, use the power door Inside the Vehicle lock switch (B), located at the top of From the outside, press the door panel, near both windows. on the keyless access transmitter. : Press to unlock the doors. : Press to lock the doors.
Page 12: Trunk Release
In Brief Trunk Release Windows Seat Adjustment Opening and Closing the Manual Seats Hatch/Trunk There are three ways to open the hatch/trunk: Touch the button located above the license plate. The keyless access transmitter must be within three feet of the button. Press located to the left of the steering wheel.
Page 13 In Brief Power Seats Power Lumbar and Side Reclining Seatbacks Bolsters To adjust a power seat, if equipped: To recline a manual seatback: A. Lumbar Support Control Move the seat forward or 1. Lift the lever on the outboard B. Side Bolster Support Control rearward by sliding the control side of the seat.
Page 14: Memory Features
In Brief Heated Seats Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, both outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column. 2. Press and hold 1 until two beeps sound. 3. Repeat for a second driver position using 2.
Page 15 In Brief On vehicles with a manual Easy Exit Driver Seat To recall, press and release transmission, when the vehicle The vehicle must be in P (Park) for This feature can move the seat is on, the parking brake must be an automatic transmission or the rearward and the telescopic steering set to recall a memory position.
Page 16: Safety Belts
1-10 In Brief Lower Anchors and Tethers for Safety Belts Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3 43 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (ZO6 and ZR1 Models Only) on United States page 3 44. Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will...
Page 17: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-11 Mirror Adjustment 2. Use the arrows located on the Steering Wheel four-way control pad to move the Adjustment Exterior Mirrors mirror in the desired direction. Keep the control in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2 16.
Page 18: Interior Lighting
1-12 In Brief Telescopic Steering Column To adjust the telescopic steering Reading Lamps column: The inside rearview mirror includes 1. Push the switch forward to move two reading lamps. The lamps go on when a door is opened. When the the wheel away from you.
Page 19: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. Turn and Lane-Change Signal The turn signal lever has two upward and downward positions to Exterior Lamps The windshield wiper lever is signal a lane change or a turn.
Page 20: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Climate Controls : Use to turn off the windshield wipers. With this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. : Use for a for a single wiping cycle. For more wipes, hold the band longer. Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Transmission wheel spokes, to manually up-shift One to Four Shift Light to the next gear, or pulling on the (Manual Transmission) Manual Paddle Shift paddle, behind the steering wheel (Automatic Transmission) spokes to manually down-shift. The current gear will be displayed in the Driver Information (DIC), or the Head-Up Display (HUD), if the vehicle has either of these...
Page 22: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features : Turn to select radio stations. Radio(s) SEEK : Press to seek stations. SCAN : Press and hold to scan stations. : Press to change the information that shows on the display while listening to the radio. For more information about these and other radio features, see Infotainment on page 7 1 and...
Page 23: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-17 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices equalization. XM is a satellite radio service This vehicle may have an auxiliary 5. Press and hold one of the six based in the 48 contiguous United input jack, located on the audio numbered pushbuttons until the States and 10 Canadian provinces.
Page 24: Steering Wheel Controls
1-18 In Brief ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to turn on and off the vehicle speakers. Press and hold For vehicles with a Bluetooth longer than two seconds to interact system, it allows users with a ® with the OnStar or Bluetooth Bluetooth enabled cell phone to systems.
Page 25: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control Navigation System Driver Information Center (DIC) If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate The DIC display is located at the Navigation System Manual that bottom of the instrument panel includes information on the radio, cluster.
Page 26: Power Outlets
1-20 In Brief Vehicle Personalization Power Outlets : Press to display gauge information like oil pressure and Some vehicle features can be The accessory power outlet can be temperature, coolant temperature, programmed by using the DIC used to plug in electrical equipment, automatic transmission fluid buttons located to the right of the such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 27: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 Until you are sure you can remove Performance and The vehicle has an Active the roof panel by yourself, have Handling System that helps Maintenance someone help you. Once removed, maintain directional control of the the roof panel should always be vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Page 28: Zo6, Z16, And Zr
1-22 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are Jump Starting the Battery getting low and the tires need to be The battery of ZO6, ZR1, and This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure. manual transmission Z16 (Grand Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-23 Car Wash Guidelines Engine Oil Life System Driving for Better Fuel Economy Automatic car washes are not The engine oil life system calculates recommended for this vehicle. engine oil life based on vehicle use Driving habits can affect fuel Some car washes cause damage to and displays a DIC message when mileage.
Page 30 Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 Roadside Assistance, and relay This vehicle's engine was designed your exact location to get the help As the owner of a new Chevrolet, to use premium unleaded gasoline. you need. you are automatically enrolled in the See Recommended Fuel on Roadside Assistance program.
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 ® OnStar For a full description of OnStar : Push this red emergency services and system limitations, button to get priority help from see the OnStar Owner's Guide in specially trained OnStar Emergency the glove box. Advisors. OnStar service is subject to the : Push this button for hands free, OnStar Terms and Conditions...
Page 32 1-26 In Brief hardware. The vehicle has to have See Radio Frequency Statement on If the light next to the OnStar a working electrical system and page 13 19 for information buttons is red, the system may not adequate battery power for the regarding Part 15 of the Federal be functioning properly.
Page 33: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ....2-16 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-16 Folding Mirrors .
Page 34: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks the hatch/trunk lid if power to the vehicle is lost. See Hatch on page 2 10 for more information. Keys WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons;...
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows This vehicle has a keyless access Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry system with pushbutton start. See (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation Ignition Positions on page 9 20 for information on starting the vehicle. See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 13 19 for information transmitter functions work up to...
Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows Keyless Locking There are other conditions that (Unlock): Press once to unlock can affect the performance of the The doors lock after several only the driver door. Press twice transmitter. See Remote Keyless seconds if all doors are closed and within five seconds to unlock both Entry (RKE) System on page 2 3.
Page 37 Keys, Doors and Windows can be reprogrammed so that lost (Panic): Press to sound the or stolen transmitters no longer horn. Press any other button on work. Each vehicle can have up to the RKE transmitter to stop it. four transmitters programmed to it. The vehicle comes with Programming with a Recognized two transmitters.
Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows 9. To program additional 6. The DIC message displays transmitters, repeat Step 7. OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN. Press Acc. on the ignition switch 7. Press Acc. on the ignition if programming is complete. switch. 10. Press on each newly 8.
Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows To program additional Starting the Vehicle with a Low transmitters, take transmitter 1 Transmitter Battery out of the transmitter pocket If the transmitter battery is weak, and place transmitter 2 in the the DIC may display NO FOBS pocket.
Page 40 Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks WARNING (Continued) WARNING Young children who get into Unlocked doors can be unlocked vehicles may be dangerous. unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat Passengers especially and can suffer permanent children can easily open injuries or even death from...
Page 41: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows To open a door from the inside, Power Door Locks press the button (C) in front of the The power door lock switches are door handle and push the door located on the doors. open. You will hear a tone when the button is pressed.
Page 42: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Door Locks With the vehicle stopped and the Doors engine running, door unlocking can The vehicle is programmed so that be programmed through the Driver Hatch when the doors are closed, the Information Center (DIC). This ignition is on, and the shift lever is allows the driver to choose various moved out of P (Park) for automatic...
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 Do not store heavy or (Hatch/Trunk) : Press this WARNING (Continued) sharp objects in the rear storage button on the keyless access compartments located in the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Adjust the Climate Control hatch/trunk area. The objects Entry (RKE) System on page 2 3.
Page 44 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows If your vehicle has lost battery Emergency Trunk Release The emergency trunk release power, open the hatch/trunk using handle is only intended to aid a Handle (Coupe) the vehicle key. See Keys on person trapped in a latched trunk, page 2 2 for more information.
Page 45: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Vehicle Security Arming the System If a door or the hatch/trunk is opened without using the RKE To arm the system, press on the This vehicle has theft-deterrent transmitter, the alarm goes off. The RKE transmitter, or open the door features;...
Page 46: Immobilizer Operation
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Testing the Alarm Disarming the System Immobilizer To test the system use the following Press the unlock button on the RKE See Radio Frequency Statement on procedure. transmitter or squeeze the door page 13 19 for information handle sensor while the transmitter regarding Part 15 of the Federal 1.
Page 47 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 The security light comes on if If the vehicle does not start and The immobilizer system can there is a problem with arming or the RKE transmitter appears to be learn new or replacement RKE disarming the theft-deterrent undamaged, try another RKE transmitters.
Page 48: Exterior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors 2. Use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. Convex Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the WARNING area behind it can be seen.
Page 49: Heated Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors (On/Off): The automatic dimming feature is activated For vehicles with heated mirrors: when the vehicle is started. Automatic Dimming (Rear Window Defogger): Press and hold this button for up Rearview Mirror Press to heat the mirrors.
Page 50: Windows
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING 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...
Page 51: Roof
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Express-Down Window Power Window Initialize Roof Press the front of the switch to After a power reconnect such as Roof Panel the second position to activate battery replacement, the window the express-down feature. To stop index up feature will not function On vehicles with a removable roof the window as it is lowering, press...
Page 52 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1.
Page 53 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 9. When the roof panel is loosened 1. Turn the roof panel so that the from the vehicle, one person front edge of the panel is facing should grasp the roof panel as the storage area. close to the center as possible and lift it away from the vehicle.
Page 54 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Installing the Roof Panel 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into WARNING P (Park). Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral). An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or fly off the vehicle.
Page 55: Convertible Top
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Removable Roof Panel If water drops are frequently allowed to dry on the roof panel, impurities If you use a glass in the water will adhere to the top. treatment and/or conditioner that These impurities may etch or mar contains ethyl sulfate on the roof the finish.
Page 56 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows The parts of the manual convertible Leaving the convertible If you raise or lower the top that are used when lowering and top down and exposing the convertible top while the vehicle raising it are: interior of your vehicle to outdoor is in motion, you could damage conditions may cause damage.
Page 57 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 4. The convertible top front latch, 5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) 7. Tilt the driver seatback forward located above the inside of the convertible top off of the and press the tonneau cover rearview mirror, must be windshield frame.
Page 58 2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows After pressing the release If you lower the button, the driver and passenger convertible top into the storage door glass should retract to the compartment and the rear edge full-down position. of the top is not in the full-down position, you could damage the If the vehicle has lost battery top.
Page 59 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-27 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.
Page 60 2-28 Keys, Doors and Windows 8. Close the tonneau cover (C) by pushing it down with a swift, firm motion. 9. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by first slightly pushing the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward.
Page 61 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-29 Power Operation Lowering the convertible Lowering the Power top if it is damp, wet, or dirty Convertible Top For care and cleaning of the can cause stains, mildew, and 1. Park on a level surface. Start convertible top see Cleaning the damage to the inside of your the engine.
Page 62 2-30 Keys, Doors and Windows If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle's battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the convertible top.
Page 63 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-31 2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed, If the vehicle has lost power, the the rear trunk partition in the rear convertible top can still be raised by storage area is in the fastened releasing pressure on the hydraulic upright position, and no objects pump, located under the passenger...
Page 64 2-32 Keys, Doors and Windows Be careful when opening the 4. Use the wrench, located in the tonneau cover by hand. If the console, and turn the pressure tonneau cover is opened quickly, release bolt counterclockwise damage can occur to the hinging one revolution, to relieve mechanism, which can prevent pressure to the hydraulic pump.
Page 65 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-33 If the battery has been Wet the entire vehicle and wash the disconnected, the power windows top evenly to avoid spots or rings. must be initialized for the power top Let the soap remain on the fabric to operate.
Page 66 2-34 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 67: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-21 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-21 Older Children ....3-37 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 68: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have head Seat Adjustment restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. WARNING The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be You can lose control of the removed.
Page 69: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Memory Seat, Mirrors, and The numbers on the back of the remote keyless entry (RKE) Steering Wheel transmitters correspond to the numbers on the memory buttons. Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, both outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column, if equipped.
Page 70 Seats and Restraints To recall a memory position: Memory Remote Recall (Automatic To stop recall movement, press one Transmission) of the power seat controls, power On vehicles with an automatic mirror or memory buttons, or the transmission, press and release This feature can recall the driver telescopic steering column switch.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints Easy Exit Driver Seat To recall, press and release If something has blocked the driver The vehicle must be in P (Park) for seat while recalling the exit position, This feature can move the seat an automatic transmission or the the recall may stop.
Page 72: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Power Lumbar and Side WARNING Bolsters You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver 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 73 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright WARNING (Continued) position: 1. Lift the lever fully without The lap belt cannot do its job applying pressure to the either. In a crash, the belt could seatback, and the seatback will go up over your abdomen.
Page 74: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Seatback Latches Heated Front Seats WARNING WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden If you cannot feel temperature stop or crash. That could cause change or pain to the skin, the injury to the person sitting there.
Page 75: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts WARNING This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts in a cargo area, inside or outside properly. It also describes some of a vehicle. In a collision, people things not to do with safety belts.
Page 76 3-10 Seats and Restraints In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work provinces, the law requires wearing When you ride in or on anything, safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 78: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, Safety Belts why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? after a crash if I am wearing a A: You may be an excellent driver, safety belt? but if you are in a crash...
Page 79: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your applies force to the strong pelvic passenger(s) wear a safety belt, bones and you would be less likely Properly there is important information you to slide under the lap belt. If you slid should know.
Page 80 3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously injured if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, belt is buckled in the wrong place you could slide under the lap like this.
Page 82 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt by not wearing the lap-shoulder under your arm. In a crash, your belt properly.
Page 84: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt WARNING All seating positions in the vehicle You can be seriously injured by a have a lap-shoulder belt. twisted belt. In a crash, you would The following instructions explain not have the full width of the belt how to wear a lap-shoulder belt to spread impact forces.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-19 If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the...
Page 86: Safety Belt Use During
3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard Safety belts work for everyone, occupants. Although the safety belt including pregnant women. Like all pretensioners cannot be seen, they occupants, they are more likely to are part of the safety belt assembly.
Page 87: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-21 The best way to protect the fetus is has been designed for adults. Never Make sure the safety belt reminder to protect the mother. When a safety use it for securing child seats. To light is working. See Safety Belt belt is worn properly, it is more likely wear it, attach it to the regular safety Reminders on page 5 16 for more...
Page 88: Airbag System
3-22 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Airbags are designed to supplement WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags Wearing your safety belt during a close to the airbag, as you would are also designed to help reduce crash helps reduce your chance the risk of injury from the force of an be if you were sitting on the edge...
Page 90: Where Are The Airbags
3-24 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel, which for adults and older children, but shows the airbag symbol.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-25 WARNING 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.
Page 92: When Should An Airbag
3-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Thresholds can also vary with different crash speeds. For specific vehicle design. Inflate? example: Frontal airbags are not intended to Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate...
Page 93: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Your vehicle may have one or two Seat-mounted side impact airbags What Makes an Airbag seat position sensors, depending will inflate if the crash severity is Inflate? on what model you have. The above the system's designed seat position sensor(s) enable threshold level.
Page 94: How Does An Airbag
3-28 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Airbags should never be regarded WARNING as anything more than a supplement Restrain? to safety belts. When an airbag inflates, there In moderate to severe frontal or may be dust in the air. This dust What Will You See After near frontal collisions, even belted could cause breathing problems...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-29 The vehicle has a crash sensing the interior lamps off, and turn the In many crashes severe enough and diagnostic module which hazard warning flashers off by using to inflate the airbag, windshields records information after a the controls for those features.
Page 96: Passenger Sensing
3-30 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing word ON or OFF, or the symbol rear-facing child restraints not be for on or off, will be visible. See transported in the vehicle, even if System Passenger Airbag Status Indicator the airbags are off. on page 5 17.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The passenger sensing system is When the passenger sensing WARNING (Continued) designed to turn off the right front system has turned off the right passenger frontal airbag and front passenger frontal airbag and Even if the passenger sensing seat-mounted side impact airbag if: seat-mounted side impact airbag, system has turned off the right...
Page 98: Child Restraints
3-32 Seats and Restraints For some children who have If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child outgrown child restraints and for restraint and restarting the Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger vehicle, the on indicator is still If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-33 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an system to detect that person and Additional Factors Affecting enable the right front passenger Adult-Size Occupant System Operation frontal airbag and seat-mounted Safety belts help keep the side impact airbag: passenger in position on the seat 1.
Page 100 3-34 Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, Servicing the WARNING such as a blanket or cushion, Airbag-Equipped Vehicle or aftermarket equipment such For up to 10 seconds after the as seat covers, seat heaters, and Airbags affect how the vehicle ignition is turned off and the seat massagers can affect how should be serviced.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Adding Equipment to the seat. The passenger sensing Customer Assistance are in system may not operate properly Step Two of the Customer Airbag-Equipped Vehicle if the original seat trim is Satisfaction Procedure in replaced with non-GM covers, this manual.
Page 102 3-36 Seats and Restraints Your dealer and the service manual Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to have information about the location replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash of the airbag sensors, sensing and your dealer for service.
Page 103: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that Q: What is the proper way to come with the booster seat, state wear safety belts? the weight and height limitations for Older Children A: An older child should wear a that booster.
Page 104 3-38 Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not WARNING (Continued) buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be might also slide under the lap thrown out of the vehicle. Older belt. The belt force would then children need to use safety belts be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 105: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs safety belt system nor its airbag 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) protection! This includes infants...
Page 106 3-40 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used Children who are up against, in a motor vehicle. If it is, the or very close to, any airbag when restraint will have a label saying it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 107: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low because an infant's neck is not on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 108 3-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING 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 safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 109: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Tethers for Children (LATCH In some areas of the United States Lower Anchors and System) (ZO6 and ZR1 Models and Canada, Certified Child Tethers for Children Only) on page 3 44 for more Passenger Safety Technicians (LATCH System) (Coupe information.
Page 110: Models Only)
3-44 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that Lower Anchors and child restraint has a top tether, forward-facing child restraints have make sure your child restraint is Tethers for Children a top tether, and that the tether be properly installed using the top (LATCH System) attached.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Your child restraint may have Top Tether Anchor Locations a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 112 3-46 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint with WARNING (Continued) a Top Tether tighten. Buckle any unused safety WARNING belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull If a LATCH-type child restraint is the shoulder belt all the way out not attached to anchors, the child of the retractor to set the lock, restraint will not be able to protect...
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Do not secure a child restraint in a 2.3. Route, attach and tighten position without a top tether anchor the top tether according if a national or local law requires to your child restraint that the top tether be attached, or if instructions and the the instructions that come with the following instructions:...
Page 114: Replacing Latch System
3-48 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints WARNING Parts After a Crash This vehicle has airbags. In A child in a rear-facing addition, the vehicle has a child restraint can be seriously passenger sensing system which WARNING is designed to turn off the right injured or killed if the right A crash can damage the...
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-49 how and where to install the child You will be using the lap-shoulder WARNING (Continued) restraint using LATCH. If a child belt to secure the child restraint in restraint is secured using a safety this position. Follow the instructions belt and it uses a top tether, see that came with the child restraint.
Page 116 3-50 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-51 7. If the child restraint has a top If the airbag or airbags are off, the tether, follow the child restraint off indicator in the passenger airbag manufacturer's instructions status indicator will come on and regarding the use of the top stay on when the vehicle is started.
Page 118 3-52 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 119: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 Open the glove box by lifting up on Rear Storage .
Page 120: Additional Storage Features
Storage Rear Trunk Partition Additional Storage For vehicles with the power Features convertible top option only, there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from Cargo Cover getting in the way of the convertible top. The trunk partition must be in For vehicles with this feature, place for the convertible top to the security shade can provide...
Page 121: Convenience Net
Storage Using the Cargo Cover 3. Grasp the loop at the rear center 4. Push the loop to the top of the of the shade and wrap it around striker (base plate). 1. Hook the elastic loops on the the striker assembly. Convenience Net front corners (A) of the shade to the T-nuts located on the front...
Page 122 Storage NOTES...
Page 123: Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Boost Gauge (ZR1) ..5-12 Information Displays Engine Oil Pressure Driver Information Controls Gauge ..... . 5-13 Center (DIC) .
Page 124: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls Starting the Vehicle Controls Telescopic Steering Column Messages ....5-50 Tire Messages ....5-51 Steering Wheel Transmission Messages .
Page 125 Instruments and Controls The telescopic steering column To change radio stations: (Mute/Push to Talk): Press position can be stored with your to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press to go to the next memory settings. See Memory Press again to turn the sound on. or to the previous radio station Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Wheel For vehicles with Bluetooth or...
Page 126: Horn
Instruments and Controls To select tracks on a CD: Horn Move the lever to the following positions: Press to go to the next Press near or on the horn symbols (High Speed): Use for fast or to the previous track when a on the steering wheel pad to sound wipes.
Page 127: Compass
Instruments and Controls Heavy snow or ice can overload Compass WARNING the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit Compass Operation breaker will stop the wipers until the In freezing weather, do not use motor cools. Clear all ice and snow With the compass feature on, the washer until the windshield is from the wiper blades before using...
Page 128: Clock
Instruments and Controls Depending on the mirror, in order to To adjust for compass variance: Clock calibrate, CAL must be displayed in 1. Find your current location and To set the clock: the mirror compass windows. If CAL variance zone number on the 1.
Page 129: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls Certain electrical accessories Cigarette Lighter WARNING may not be compatible with the To use the cigarette lighter, push it accessory power outlet and could Power is always supplied to the in all the way and let go. When it is overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
Page 130: Ashtrays
Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and The ashtray and cigarette lighter are function. Often gauges and warning located on the instrument panel, in lights work together to indicate a Indicators front of the shift lever.
Page 131: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Coupe and Convertible Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 132 5-10 Instruments and Controls English Shown, ZO6, and Metric Similar...
Page 133: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the speed The tachometer displays the engine in either kilometers per hour (km/h) speed in thousands of revolutions or miles per hour (mph). For more per minute (rpm). information see Personal Options Notice: Fuel shuts off at about under Vehicle Personalization on 6500 rpm for the base model,...
Page 134 5-12 Instruments and Controls It takes a little more or less When the needle approaches the Boost Gauge (ZR1) fuel to fill up than the gauge low fuel symbol, a chime sounds indicated. For example, the and LOW FUEL appears on the gauge may have indicated half Driver Information Center (DIC) full, but it took a little more or...
Page 135: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and Controls 5-13 For vehicles that have this gauge, it Engine Oil Pressure is located near the instrument panel Gauge cluster. This gauge indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. It displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine's combustion chamber.
Page 136 5-14 Instruments and Controls Oil pressure should be 140 to WARNING 550 kPa (20 to 80 psi). In certain situations such as long, extended Do not keep driving if the oil idles on hot days, it could read as pressure is low. The engine can low as 40 kPa (6 psi) and still be become so hot that it catches fire.
Page 137: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant Voltmeter Gauge Temperature Gauge Metric This gauge shows the engine Base and ZO6, English and Metric coolant temperature. If the gauge English The voltmeter shows the voltage pointer moves into the shaded area, output of the battery. It shows the the engine is too hot.
Page 138: Airbag Readiness Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls other systems may shut down. The Airbag Readiness Light Driver Information Center (DIC) The system checks the airbag's reads BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW electrical system for possible when the vehicle is at 10 volts or malfunctions. If the light stays on below.
Page 139: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See Vehicle Messages on page 5 35 for more information. Passenger Airbag Status The airbag readiness light flashes Canada and Mexico Indicator for a few seconds when the engine...
Page 140: Malfunction
5-18 Instruments and Controls If the word OFF or the off symbol WARNING is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the If the airbag readiness light ever passenger sensing system has comes on and stays on, it means turned off the right front passenger that something may be wrong frontal airbag and seat-mounted...
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has on, after a while, the emission been detected on the vehicle.
Page 142 5-20 Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality inspection if: Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as the check engine light is on with Some state and local governments efficiently as designed and may the engine running, or if the light...
Page 143: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Brake System Warning If the light comes on while driving WARNING and a CHECK BRAKE FLUID Light message shows on the DIC, pull The brake system might not be off the road and stop carefully. The The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake pedal may be harder to push or the...
Page 144: One-To-Four Shift Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning The shift must be completed into light is not on, the vehicle still has 4 (Fourth) to turn off this feature. (ABS) Warning Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. This helps the vehicle get the best If the regular brake system warning possible fuel economy.
Page 145: Active Handling System
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Active Handling System For the ZR1 this light comes on Traction Control System when Performance Traction mode is Light (TCS) Warning Light activated, along with DIC messages for the five traction modes. When the Active Handling System is turned off, the light comes on, a chime sounds, and the TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING...
Page 146: Tire Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls When the TCS is turned off, this Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and light comes on and a TRACTION Then is On Steady SYSTEM OFF message displays This indicates that there may be a on the DIC.
Page 147: Information Displays Driver Information
The DIC comes on when the ignition See Headlamp High/Low-Beam is turned on. After displaying Changer on page 6 2 for more CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET, the information. This light comes on whenever the DIC shows the information that was parking lamps are on.
Page 148 5-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays TRIP: Press this button to display your total and trip distance driven, Depending on the features on the the elapsed time function, your vehicle, the drive gear may display average speed, and the engine on the DIC.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Fuel Button Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Press the fuel button again to Instantaneous fuel economy reflects display the range, such as: The fuel button displays average only the fuel economy that the RANGE 48 km or fuel economy and instantaneous vehicle has right now and will fuel economy, calculated for your RANGE 30 MI...
Page 150 5-28 Instruments and Controls Gauges Button If the oil temperature is low, Transmission Fluid the display will show OIL Temperature: If you have an The gauges button displays TEMPERATURE LOW. If the oil automatic transmission vehicle, oil pressure, oil temperature, temperature is high, the display will this display shows the automatic coolant temperature, transmission...
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Battery Voltage: This display TRIP Button Both of the trip odometers can shows the current battery voltage. be used simultaneously. The trip The TRIP button displays the odometers can be reset by pressing Press the gauges button again to odometer, trip distance, elapsed the RESET button on the DIC.
Page 152 5-30 Instruments and Controls You can start or stop the elapsed Engine Oil Life: Press the TRIP See Scheduled Maintenance on time by pressing the RESET button. button until the engine oil life is page 11 2 and Engine Oil on To reset the elapsed time to zero, displayed, such as OIL LIFE page 10 15 for more information.
Page 153: Head-Up Display (Hud)
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Head-Up Display (HUD) The information may be displayed in transmission into the next English or metric units and appears higher gear. An arrow pointing as an image focused out toward up will light up on the display WARNING the front of the vehicle.
Page 154 5-32 Instruments and Controls There are three HUD modes that can be viewed in the HUD display. Press the MODE button to scroll through these modes in the following order: English English English Metric Metric Track Mode 1 supports the G-Force Track Mode 2 supports G-Force gauge and minor gauges with a gauges, boost gauge w/ZR1, and...
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Within each mode, the display, can (X.XX G) and corresponding you may miss something important, be further customized by pressing G gauge bar will overwrite the such as a warning light. Under the PAGE button. Pressing this current G value.
Page 156 5-34 Instruments and Controls To adjust the HUD so it can be seen 2. Adjust the seat to a comfortable The HUD information can be properly, do the following: driving position. If your seat displayed in one of six languages position changes, the HUD may including English, Spanish, French, 1.
Page 157: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 If the ignition is on and the HUD Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and image cannot be seen, check to Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC see if: indicate the status of the vehicle BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE Something is covering the or some action may be needed HUD unit.
Page 158: Brake System Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM Brake System Messages CHECK BRAKE FLUID If this message displays while you This message displays, a sound ABS (Antilock Brake System) are driving, there may be a problem will be heard, and the brake system ACTIVE with the electrical charging system.
Page 159: Convertible Top Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 on, you still have brakes, but do Convertible Top SET PARK BRAKE TO not have ABS. If the regular brake MOVE TOP Messages system warning light is also on, you If the vehicle has a manual do not have ABS and there is a ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION transmission, this message displays...
Page 160: Cruise Control Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP TOP NOT SECURE Cruise Control Messages This message displays and a This message displays and a CRUISE DISENGAGED sound will be heard when the sound will be heard when the This message displays briefly when power convertible top button is power convertible top button is you disengage the cruise control...
Page 161: Door Ajar Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Door Ajar Messages TONNEAU AJAR (Convertible) COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE This message displays when DRIVER DOOR AJAR the convertible top is not closed This message displays and a sound This message displays if the driver completely. Make sure that the will be heard if the engine coolant door is not closed properly.
Page 162: Engine Oil Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED HOT ENGINE AIR See Engine Oil Life under Driver Information Center (DIC) on STOP ENGINE CONDITIONING OFF page 5 25. Also, see Engine Oil on This message displays and a This message displays when page 10 15 and Engine Oil Life sound will be heard when the the engine coolant becomes...
Page 163: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 LOW OIL PRESSURE REDUCED ENGINE POWER To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. The message This message displays if low oil If this message displays and the reappears every five minutes until pressure levels occur. If this check engine light comes on, a this condition changes.
Page 164: Key And Lock Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL Key and Lock Messages NO FOBS DETECTED This message displays when the This message displays if the FOB AUTOLEARN WAIT fuel tank is less than 10 percent vehicle does not detect the XX MINUTES full and the display is turned off.
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-43 The vehicle is experiencing The vehicle's battery voltage OFF ACCESSORY TO LEARN Electromagnetic is low. The battery voltage must See Matching Transmitter(s) to Interference (EMI). Some be above 10 volts for the RKE Your Vehicle under Remote locations, such as airports, transmitter to be detected Keyless Entry (RKE) System...
Page 166: Lamp Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls Lamp Messages Ride Control System COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE Messages This message displays and a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED sound will be heard when the ACTIVE HANDLING This message displays if it is dark Competitive Driving mode is enough outside and the headlamps selected.
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-45 MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h PERF TRAC 1 WET ACTIVE PERF TRAC 2 DRY ACTIVE (80 MPH) HANDLING ON HANDLING ON This message displays when a This message displays and a sound This message displays and a sound malfunction is present in the will be heard when this Performance will be heard when this Performance...
Page 168 5-46 Instruments and Controls PERF TRAC 3 SPORT PERF TRAC 4 SPORT PERF TRAC 5 RACE ACTIVE ACTIVE HANDLING ON ACTIVE HANDLING OFF HANDLING OFF This message displays and a sound This message displays and a sound This message displays and a sound will be heard when this Performance will be heard when this Performance will be heard when this Performance...
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-47 SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SERVICE RIDE CONTROL SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM SYSTEM This message displays when the If this message displays when you Selective Ride Control system are driving, there is a problem with This message displays if there is a has detected a malfunction and the Traction Control System (TCS) problem with the Active Handling...
Page 170 5-48 Instruments and Controls SHOCKS INOPERATIVE TRACTION SYSTEM AND TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING ACTIVE HANDLING This message displays when a malfunction is present in the This message displays, the If the Traction Control System (TCS) Selective Ride Control system instrument panel cluster light turns and Active Handling System are off, which is causing the shocks to be...
Page 171: Safety Belt Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-49 TRACTION SYSTEM Safety Belt Messages BUCKLE SEATBELT This message displays and stays This message reminds you to BUCKLE PASSENGER on, a sound will be heard, and buckle the driver's safety belt. This message reminds you to the traction control system (TCS) This message displays and a sound buckle the passenger's safety belt.
Page 172: Anti-Theft Alarm System
5-50 Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System SERVICE ELECTRICAL Starting the Vehicle SYSTEM Messages Messages This message displays if an INTRUSION SENSOR OFF PRESS BRAKE TO START electrical problem has occurred ENGINE (Automatic within the Powertrain Control This message may display when the Transmission Only) Module (PCM).
Page 173: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-51 Tire Messages To acknowledge the message, WARNING (Continued) press the RESET button. HIGH TIRE PRESSURE A message reappears every message is displayed. Drive 10 minutes until the condition is This message may be displayed cautiously and check your tire corrected.
Page 174 5-52 Instruments and Controls Have the tire pressures checked page 10 69 for more information. This message displays when and set to those shown on the Tire If the warning comes on and stays one or more of the tires is flat. and Loading Information label.
Page 175: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-53 You can receive more than one tire Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE pressure message at a time. To ENGINE SERVICE TRANSMISSION read other messages that may have This message displays and four been sent at the same time, press This message displays when there chimes sound if the transmission the RESET button.
Page 176: Washer Fluid Messages
5-54 Instruments and Controls If this message is displayed during Vehicle Reminder set to the default states. See normal vehicle operation on flat Vehicle Personalization on Messages roads, the vehicle may need page 5 55 for more information. service. See your dealer for an ACCESSORY MODE ON SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT inspection.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-55 The Head-Up Display (HUD) A valid RKE transmitter is Vehicle position and dimming level, detected upon opening the Personalization if your vehicle has this feature. driver door. The instrument panel cluster If more than one valid RKE Many features on your vehicle dimming level and last selected transmitter is detected upon...
Page 178 5-56 Instruments and Controls Entering the Personal 2. Press the OPTION button and Personal Options Options Menu you will enter the PERSONAL The following options are available OPTIONS menu. To enter the personal options menu, for programming: use the following steps: The DIC will display the current Display Units: This option allows driver number (1 or 2) for a few...
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Auto Memory Recall (Automatic When the mode you want is Press the OPTION button until Transmission only): If your selected, press the OPTION button AUTO EXIT RECALL appears on automatic transmission vehicle has to set your choice and advance to the display, then press the RESET the memory package, you may have the next personal option.
Page 180 5-58 Instruments and Controls When the mode you want is If you choose ON, the parking When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button lamps, the high-beam headlamps, selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to and the back-up lamps will come to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Press the OPTION button until Flash at Unlock: This option Flash at Lock: This option TWILIGHT DELAY appears on the activates the front and rear turn activates the front and rear turn display, then press the RESET signals for two short flashes when signals for one long flash when the button to scroll through the following...
Page 182 5-60 Instruments and Controls When the mode you want is When the mode you want is an authorized RKE transmitter, selected, press the OPTION button selected, press the OPTION button however, will not be able to open to set your choice and advance to to set your choice and advance to the door, even with a transmitter in the next personal option.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-61 If you choose SILENT, the doors will Passive Door Unlock: This option Auto Unlock: This option allows automatically lock a short time after allows you to select which doors you to select whether the driver you remove a RKE transmitter from will automatically unlock when you door, both doors, or neither door the interior of the vehicle and close...
Page 184 5-62 Instruments and Controls If you choose DRIVER, on For example, English will be When the mode you want is automatic transmission vehicles, the displayed as ENGLISH, Spanish as selected, press the OPTION button driver door will automatically unlock ESPANOL, etc. If your vehicle has to set your choice and advance to when the shift lever is moved into the navigation system, you will not...
Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-63 To program a name, use the There are alpha/numeric greeting is complete, keep following procedure: characters and a blank space pressing the RESET button until available. the display turns blank and 1. Enter the PERSONAL OPTIONS exits out of this option.
Page 186: Universal Remote System
5-64 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Universal Remote System Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Programming System transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have See Radio Frequency Statement on another person assist with page 13 19 for information programming the transmitter.
Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-65 Programming Universal Home To program up to three devices: Remote Rolling Code 1. Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode. See Ignition For questions or help programming Positions on page 9 20 for the Universal Home Remote additional information.
Page 188 5-66 Instruments and Controls 4. Immediately return to the To program another Rolling Code Most garage door openers sold vehicle. Press and hold the device such as an additional garage before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Universal Home Remote button door opener, a security device, Programming a garage door opener that will be used to control the...
Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-67 The hand-held transmitter can have between eight and 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also Example of Eight Dip Switches have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming with Two Positions the Universal Home Remote.
Page 190 5-68 Instruments and Controls If a switch is set between The switch positions on the the up and down position, hand-held transmitter could be write Middle. labeled as follows: The switch settings written A switch in the up position down in Step 3 now could be labeled as Up, become the button strokes +, or On.
Page 191: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-69 If you wrote Left, press 7. Press and hold the button Universal Remote System the left button (A) in the that will be used to control the Operation vehicle. garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light Press and hold the appropriate If you wrote Right, press above the selected button...
Page 192 5-70 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming Universal 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The Home Remote Buttons codes from all buttons are Any of the three buttons can be erased. reprogrammed by repeating the For help or information on the instructions.
Page 193: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting To override AUTO mode, turn the control to off. Exterior Lamp Controls To reset to AUTO mode, turn the Exterior Lighting control to exterior lamps and then back to AUTO. Automatic mode also Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 resets when the vehicle is turned off Exterior Lamps Off and then back on again if the control...
Page 194: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass The DRL system makes the front turn signal lamps come on when the Reminder To use the flash-to-pass feature, following conditions are met: briefly pull the turn signal lever A warning chime will sound if the It is still daylight and the ignition toward you.
Page 195: Twilight Sentinel
Lighting When it is dark enough outside, the If it is dark enough outside and Twilight Sentinel front turn signal lamps turn off and the exterior lamp control is off, a ® Twilight Sentinel is an automatic the normal low-beam headlamps HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED headlamp system.
Page 196: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting During this brief delay, the See Personal Options under Turn and Lane-Change instrument cluster may not be as Vehicle Personalization on Signals (Auto Signal) bright as usual. Make sure the page 5 55. instrument panel dimmer is set to The regular headlamp system full brightness.
Page 197: Fog Lamps
Lighting The lever returns to its starting Fog Lamps Interior Lighting position when it is released. Use fog lamps for better vision in If after signaling a turn or lane Instrument Panel foggy or misty conditions. change the arrows flash rapidly or Illumination Control The fog lamps control is located on do not come on, a signal bulb may...
Page 198: Courtesy Lamps
Lighting Turn and hold the knob Courtesy Lamps Lighting Features clockwise to brighten the lights When any door or the hatch/trunk or counterclockwise to dim them. Entry/Exit Lighting lid is opened, the interior lamps will During the day, this knob will adjust go on unless it is bright outside.
Page 199: Battery Power Protection
Lighting Battery Power Protection Exterior Lighting Battery Saver This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being If the manual parking lamps or drained in case any of the following headlamps have been left on, the lamps are left on: the underhood exterior lamps will turn off as soon lamp, if your vehicle has this as the ignition is turned off or...
Page 200 Lighting NOTES...
Page 201: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following System while the vehicle is parked: Infotainment Become familiar with the Determine which radio the vehicle operation and controls of the has and read the following pages to Introduction audio system.
Page 202: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System See Retained Accessory Power Operation (RAP) on page 9 23 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System Manual. Theft-Deterrent Feature ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Page 203 Infotainment System Playing the Radio For XM : Press and hold the knob until the level changes to the Top Knob (Power/Volume): Press Press to retrieve four different middle position. to turn the system on and off. Turn categories of information related to increase or decrease the volume.
Page 204 Infotainment System To adjust the Fade: For vehicles with the Bose sound or AUTO VOLUME MAX system: (maximum). Each higher Press and release until setting provides more volume Press AUTO EQ to select FADE displays compensation at faster vehicle equalization settings from EQ1 speeds.
Page 205: Radio
Infotainment System To use AudioPilot: Radio With RDS, the radio can: 1. Set the volume at the desired Seek to stations broadcasting level. AM-FM Radio the selected type of programming. 2. Press AUTO until AUTO Radio Data System (RDS) Receive announcements VOLUME ON displays.
Page 206 Infotainment System RDS Messages TRAF (Traffic): TA (traffic) displays (Information): If the current when the station broadcasts traffic station has a message, INFO ALERT!: Alert warns of local or announcements. displays. Press to see the national emergencies. When an Press TRAF and the radio seeks alert announcement comes on the message.
Page 207 Infotainment System Finding a Station To scan preset stations: Storing Radio Stations BAND: Press to switch between Drivers are encouraged to store Press and hold FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2. radio station while the vehicle is four seconds until PRESET SCAN parked.
Page 208: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Satellite Radio Finding a Category (CAT) SEEK : Press to go to the Station previous or to the next XM channel. Satellite Radio Service To select an XM station by category: SCAN : Press and hold XM is a satellite radio service based for two seconds until 1.
Page 209 Infotainment System SCAN: To scan the stations within Storing XM Channels XM Radio Messages a category: Drivers are encouraged to store XL (Explicit Language 1. Press CAT. The last selected XM channels while the vehicle is Channels): These channels, or any category displays.
Page 210: Radio Reception
7-10 Infotainment System CH Unauth: This channel is XM Locked: The XM receiver in Radio Reception blocked or cannot be received with the vehicle may have previously Frequency interference and static your XM Subscription package. been in another vehicle. For security can occur during normal radio purposes, XM receivers cannot be CH Unavail: This previously...
Page 211: Diversity Antenna System
Infotainment System 7-11 FM Stereo This interference may occur when Audio Players making or receiving phone calls, FM signals only reach about charging the phone's battery, CD Player 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although or simply having the phone on. This the radio has a built-in electronic interference causes an increased Care of the CD Player...
Page 212 7-12 Infotainment System Care of CDs Using the CD Player Six-Disc CD Radio: If more than one CD has been Store CDs in their original cases or The CD player can play smaller loaded, a number for each CD other protective cases and away 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an displays.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-13 To load more than one CD but CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play SCAN : To scan one CD, less than six, complete Steps 1 a CD when listening to the radio. press and hold either arrow for through 3.
Page 214 7-14 Infotainment System Press and release RDM until The CD is automatically pulled Six-Disc CD Radio: RANDOM ALL DISCS displays back into the player if the CD is not Press RPT until REPEAT to play the tracks on all of the removed after 25 seconds.
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-15 SONGLIST FULL displays if more To delete the entire song list: Supported File Structure than 20 selections are stored. Radios with the MP3 feature support 1. Press to turn song list on. To play tracks: up to: S-LIST displays.
Page 216 7-16 Infotainment System Supported Bit Rates Playing an MP3 (Previous Folder): Press to go to the first track in the previous The following bit rates are Insert a CD partway into the slot, folder. Press and hold to reverse supported: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, label side up.
Page 217: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-17 RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a BAND: Press to listen to the radio Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to track, CD, or folder over again. when a CD is playing. The inactive the radio s front auxiliary input jack CD remains inside the radio for to use a portable audio player.
Page 218: Phone
7-18 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone Vehicles with a Bluetooth system The system may not work with can use a Bluetooth capable cell all cell phones. See Pairing a phone with a Hands Free Profile to Bluetooth Phone in this section for more make and receive phone calls.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-19 Noise: Keep interior noise levels Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information to a minimum. The system may not Up to five cell phones can be Use the buttons located on the recognize voice commands if there paired to the Bluetooth system. steering wheel to operate the is too much background noise.
Page 220 7-20 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone After the PIN is successfully Deleting a Paired Phone entered, the system prompts you If the phone name you want to 1. Press and hold to provide a name for the paired delete is unknown, see Listing All two seconds.
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-21 3. Say Change phone. Digit Store: This command allows Using the Digit Store Command a phone number to be stored as a If another cell phone is If an unwanted number is name tag by entering the digits one found, the response will be recognized by the system, say at a time.
Page 222 7-22 Infotainment System Using the Delete Command Using the List Command Using the Dial or Call Command 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold two seconds. two seconds. two seconds. 2. Say Delete. 2. Say Directory. 2.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-23 To hear all of the numbers Receiving a Call Three Way Calling recognized by the system, say When an incoming call is received, Three way calling must be Verify at any time. the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 224 7-24 Infotainment System Muting a Call To Transfer Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Voice pass thru allows access to During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the the voice recognition commands on vehicle:...
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-25 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system, The Bluetooth system can send it will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored includes all saved name tags in as name tags during a call.
Page 226 7-26 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 227: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-1 Air Vents Air Vents .
Page 228 Climate Controls When the vehicle is first started, After a 10 second display of the vehicle until warmer air is the display shows the driver's current settings, the word AUTO, available. The system starts out temperature setting, the outside the driver's temperature setting and blowing air at the floor but may temperature, the fan speed, and the the outside temperature will be...
Page 229: Manual Operation
Climate Controls Manual Operation Pressing the arrows will delete To change the current mode, select AUTO from the digital display. The one of the following: Driver Power/Temperature: Press fan graphics with the fan speed bars (Vent): Air is directed to the the driver temperature knob to turn will be shown.
Page 230 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows to (Defrost): This mode clears the (Air Conditioning Off): let hot inside air escape; then close windows of fog or frost more quickly. Press to turn the air conditioning them. This helps to reduce the time Air is directed to the windshield, with compressor off.
Page 231 Climate Controls Using these settings together for Sensors If the outside temperature goes up, long periods of time may cause the the displayed temperature will not The solar sensor on the vehicle air inside of your vehicle to become change until: monitors the solar heat and uses too dry.
Page 232: Air Vents
Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger The vehicle has heated outside Air Vents rearview mirrors. The mirrors will The rear window defogger uses a Use the tab located on the air heat to help clear fog or frost from warming grid to remove fog or frost outlets to change the direction of the surface of the mirrors when the from the rear window.
Page 233: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance The passenger compartment air filter is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment Passenger Compartment near the battery. See Engine Air Filter Compartment Overview on page 10 10. The passenger compartment air filter removes certain particles from To check or replace the air filter: the air including pollen and dust particles.
Page 234 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 235 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park (Automatic Competitive Driving Mode . . . 9-39 Transmission) ....9-24 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ..9-43 Operating Shifting Out of Park .
Page 236: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving Information Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Alcohol affects four things that collisions resulting in injury or Defensive driving means always anyone needs to drive a vehicle: possible death.
Page 237: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating For persons under 21, it is against Control of a Vehicle Average reaction time is about the law in every U.S. state to drink three fourths of a second. But The following three systems alcohol. There are good medical, that is only an average.
Page 238: Steering
Driving and Operating Avoid needless heavy braking. Under certain weather or operating Magnetic Speed Variable Some people drive in spurts, heavy conditions, occasional brake Assist Steering System acceleration followed by heavy squeak, squeal, or other noise This system continuously adjusts braking, rather than keeping pace might be heard with the vehicle's the effort felt when steering at all...
Page 239: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can The vehicle's right wheels can drop be more effective than braking. For off the edge of a road onto the example, you come over a hill and shoulder while driving.
Page 240: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, water, snow, ice, gravel, or other In a skid, a driver can lose control until the right front tire contacts material is on the road.
Page 241: Racing Or Other Competitive
Driving and Operating Racing or Other Except ZO6, ZR1, and Grand ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport Only: Sport: Be sure to check the oil For racing or competitive driving, it Competitive Driving level often during racing or other is recommended that the loading of competitive driving and keep the the vehicle be limited to the driver Racing or competitive driving may...
Page 242 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is used for racing or When performed as instructed, 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2, other competitive driving, the rear these procedures will not damage five times. This should take axle fluid temperatures may be the brakes.
Page 243: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Notice: Brake pedal fade will Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) occur during this track burnish Rain and wet roads can reduce procedure and can cause brake vehicle traction and affect your pedal travel and force to increase. Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate.
Page 244: Highway Hypnosis
9-10 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Other driving tips include: WARNING Keep the vehicle well ventilated. Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: If you do not shift down, the Keep interior temperature cool. brakes could get so hot that they Allow extra following distance.
Page 245: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 9-11 Stay in your own lane. Do not Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. swing wide or cut across the If you accelerate too fast, the drive center of the road. Drive at Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the speeds that let you stay in your surface under the tires even more.
Page 246 9-12 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: Adjust the climate control vehicle unless there is help nearby. Clear away snow from around system to a setting that If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 247: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-13 Run the engine for short periods If the Vehicle is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get only as needed to keep warm, but it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the be careful. Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when To save fuel, run the engine for only right to clear the area around the...
Page 248: Vehicle Load Limits
9-14 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information WARNING Label It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle much weight your vehicle can any heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the...
Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-15 The Tire and Loading Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit Information label also shows the and luggage load capacity size of the original equipment is 650 lbs (1400 Locate the statement tires (C) and the recommended (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Page 250 9-16 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (400 kg) (181 lbs) Example 2 = 181 kg (400 lbs) Example 3 = 181 kg (400 lbs) B.
Page 251 Driving and Operating 9-17 Refer to your vehicle's Tire and your vehicle, called the Gross WARNING (Continued) Loading Information label for Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). specific information about your The GVWR includes the weight maximum front or rear Gross vehicle's capacity weight and of the vehicle, all occupants, Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 252: Starting And Operating
9-18 Driving and Operating If you put things inside your Starting and WARNING (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, Operating tools, packages or anything Never stack heavier else they will go as fast as New Vehicle Break-In things, like suitcases, the vehicle goes. If you have to inside the vehicle so that stop or turn quickly, or if there is Follow these recommended...
Page 253: Front Air Dam
Driving and Operating 9-19 For the first 80 km (500 miles): For the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles): WARNING Avoid full throttle starts and Do not participate in track abrupt stops. events, sport driving schools, ZR1s, and ZO6s with RPO ULZ, or similar activities during the contain parts made from carbon Do not exceed 4,000 rpm.
Page 254: Ignition Positions
9-20 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions In an emergency, if the vehicle must (START): Press this button be shut off while driving: while your foot is on the brake for an automatic transmission, or while 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressing in the clutch for a manual pressure.
Page 255: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-21 If an automatic vehicle is not Starting the Engine WARNING correctly placed in P (Park) a SHIFT Move the shift lever to P (Park) TO PARK message will display on Turning off the vehicle while or N (Neutral) for an automatic the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 256 9-22 Driving and Operating Cell phone chargers can interfere 2. When the engine begins 4. If the engine does not start and with the operation of the Keyless cranking, let go of the button and no DIC message is displayed, Access System.
Page 257: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-23 Notice: Cranking the engine for Notice: The engine is designed R (Reverse) and set the parking long periods of time, by pressing to work with the electronics in brake after you turn off the engine the START button immediately the vehicle.
Page 258: Shifting Into Park
9-24 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park 1. Hold the brake pedal down Leaving the Vehicle with the and set the parking brake. See Engine Running (Automatic (Automatic Transmission) Parking Brake on page 9 35 for Transmission) more information. WARNING 2.
Page 259: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-25 If you have to leave the vehicle Torque Lock (Automatic If torque lock does occur, you may with the engine running, be sure need to have another vehicle push Transmission) the vehicle is in P (Park) and the yours a little uphill to take some of If you are parking on a hill and you parking brake is firmly set before...
Page 260: Transmission)
9-26 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park) use the Parking (Manual Engine Exhaust following: Transmission) 1. Apply the brake pedal. WARNING Before you get out of the vehicle, 2. Release the parking brake. See move the shift lever into R (Reverse) Engine exhaust contains carbon Parking Brake on page 9 35.
Page 261: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Driving and Operating 9-27 Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING While Parked There are holes or openings It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from of the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 262: Automatic Transmission
9-28 Driving and Operating Automatic P (Park) when the vehicle is WARNING running. If you cannot shift out of Transmission P (Park), ease pressure on the shift It is dangerous to get out of the lever and push the shift lever all the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully way into P (Park) as you maintain in P (Park) with the parking brake...
Page 263: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-29 N (Neutral) only. If the vehicle needs power for passing, push the pedal towing, see Towing the Vehicle on down to achieve the desired level of page 10 86. acceleration. Downshifting the transmission in WARNING slippery road conditions could result in skidding.
Page 264 9-30 Driving and Operating See Traction Control System (TCS) vehicle slows. The transmission The Manual Paddle Shift system on page 9 36 Traction Control will select 2 (Second) gear as the will not allow either an up-shift or a System (TCS). vehicle stops.
Page 265 Driving and Operating 9-31 If the vehicle has a HUD, and the To prevent damage to the To prevent damage to the transmission gear does not respond powertrain, Manual Paddle powertrain, Manual Paddle to a shift change, a chime will sound downshifts to a lower gear cannot downshifts to a lower gear cannot and the HUD will momentarily show...
Page 266: Manual Transmission
9-32 Driving and Operating Manual Transmission You can shift into 1 (First) when Neutral: Use this position when you are going less than 64 km/h you start or idle the engine. The (40 mph). If you come to a complete shift lever is in Neutral when it is stop and it is hard to shift into centered in the shift pattern, not in...
Page 267 Driving and Operating 9-33 Shift Speeds This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. (Manual Transmission) Manual Transmission Recommended WARNING Shift Speeds in km/h (mph) Acceleration Shift Speed If you skip a gear when you Engine downshift, you could lose control 1 to 2...
Page 268: Antilock Brake
9-34 Driving and Operating Downshifting The six-speed transmission has a Brakes spring that centers the shift lever (Manual Transmission) near 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth). This Antilock Brake Do not downshift into the gear spring helps you know which gear shown below at a speed greater System (ABS) you are in when you are shifting.
Page 269: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-35 If driving safely on a wet road stopping distance. If you get too Parking Brake and it becomes necessary to slam close to the vehicle in front of you, The parking brake lever is located on the brakes and continue braking there will not be enough time to to the right of the center console.
Page 270: Brake Assist
9-36 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems If cruise control is being used when TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the This vehicle has a brake assist cruise control will automatically Traction Control feature designed to assist the driver disengage.
Page 271: Active Handling System
Driving and Operating 9-37 TCS automatically comes on Notice: When traction control accomplished by selectively whenever the vehicle is started. is turned off, or Competitive applying any one of the vehicle's To limit wheel spin, especially in Driving Mode is active, it is brakes.
Page 272 9-38 Driving and Operating When this light and the SERVICE The DIC will display the appropriate ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message when the button is message are on, the system is not pushed. operational. Adjust your driving If the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) accordingly.
Page 273: Competitive Driving Mode
Driving and Operating 9-39 Competitive Driving Mode Notice: Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels Competitive Driving Mode, are spinning and do not have Performance Traction Management, traction. This may cause damage and Launch Control are systems to the transmission. Damage designed to allow increased caused by misuse of the vehicle performance while accelerating and/...
Page 274 9-40 Driving and Operating Performance Traction This optional handling mode can be selected by pressing the Management (ZR1) ACTIVE HANDLING button on the Performance Traction Management console quickly two times. PERF integrates the Traction Control, TRAC 1 - WET ACTIVE HANDLING Active Handling, and Selective ON displays in the DIC.
Page 275 Driving and Operating 9-41 The following is a DIC display PERF TRAC 3 SPORT PERF TRAC 5 RACE ACTIVE description and the recommended ACTIVE HANDLING ON HANDLING OFF usage of each mode: For use by drivers who are For use by experienced drivers PERF TRAC 1 WET ACTIVE familiar with the track...
Page 276 9-42 Driving and Operating Launch Control Launch Control is only available A smooth, quick release of the when the following criteria are met: clutch, while maintaining the fully A Launch Control feature is pressed accelerator pedal, will Competitive Driving Mode is available, within Competitive Driving manage wheel slip.
Page 277: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-43 Limited-Slip Rear Axle Except ZR1 The setting can be changed at any time. Based on road conditions, Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle steering wheel angle, and the can give more traction on snow, vehicle speed, the system mud, ice, sand or gravel.
Page 278 9-44 Driving and Operating SPORT: Use where road conditions When this mode is selected, or personal preference demand turning the Selective Ride knob more control. This setting provides will change the Performance more feel, or response to the road Traction Management mode and conditions.
Page 279: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-45 Cruise Control If the vehicle is in cruise control, (Resume/Accelerate): Makes and has the Traction Control the vehicle accelerate or resume a With cruise control, a speed of System (TCS), and it begins to previously set speed. about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can limit wheel spin, the cruise control (Set): Press this button at the...
Page 280 9-46 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is If the cruise control system is are applied, the cruise control is already activated,...
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-47 If driving in hilly terrain, cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Control in Sport and control may not be able to Manual Paddle Shift Gear How well the cruise control works maintain vehicle speed if an Selection on hills depends upon the vehicle up-shift or down-shift is not...
Page 282: Fuel
9-48 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control Fuel To disengage cruise control, Use of the recommended fuel is step lightly on the brake pedal. an important part of the proper If the vehicle has a manual maintenance of this vehicle. To help transmission, lightly tap the keep the engine clean and maintain clutch to end the cruise control...
Page 283: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-49 Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine Gasoline Specifications (VIN Code T) or the 7.0L V8 engine (U.S. and Canada Only) If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code E), use premium (VIN Code W), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted At a minimum, gasoline should meet...
Page 284: California Fuel
9-50 Driving and Operating California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Fuel Additives Requirements Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any required to contain additives that California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the help prevent engine and fuel system...
Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-51 For customers who do not use TOP However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Some gasolines that are TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, other fuels containing more than not reformulated for low emissions one bottle of GM Fuel System 10% ethanol must not be used in can contain an octane-enhancing Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel...
Page 286: Filling The Tank
9-52 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank WARNING 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 fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling.
Page 287 Driving and Operating 9-53 When replacing the fuel cap, turn WARNING it clockwise until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The Fuel can spray out on you if you diagnostic system can determine if open the fuel cap too quickly. the fuel cap has been left off or If you spill fuel and then improperly installed.
Page 288: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-54 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Bring the fill nozzle in contact refueling, do not remove the WARNING with the inside of the fill nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel opening before operating the Never fill a portable fuel container by shutting off the pump or by...
Page 289: General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-55 Towing Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if Add-Ons the vehicle is not operating. General Towing The vehicle has an airbag system. Information Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see The vehicle is neither designed nor...
Page 290 9-56 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Park Brake and P (Park) Fluid ..... . 10-23 Mechanism Check ..10-45 Manual Transmission Wiper Blade Fluid .
Page 292 10-2 Vehicle Care Electrical System Tire Pressure ....10-66 Jump Starting Tire Pressure for High-Speed Electrical System Jump Starting ....10-82 Operation .
Page 293: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information California Proposition California Perchlorate 65 Warning Materials Requirements For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag and supported service people.
Page 294: Accessories And Modifications
10-4 Vehicle Care Accessories and Damage to vehicle components When you go to your GM dealer resulting from the installation or use and ask for GM Accessories, you Modifications of non GM certified parts, including will know that GM-trained and control module modifications, is not supported service technicians will Adding non dealer accessories...
Page 295: Lifting The Vehicle
1 (First) or injury. For additional information, see R (Reverse). your dealer and the Chevrolet 3. Turn off the engine. If you ever use a jack to lift your Corvette service manual. vehicle, follow the instructions that...
Page 296 10-6 Vehicle Care Lifting From the Front 1. Locate the front lifting points (A), 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, according to the illustration making sure the jack spans at shown. least two of the crossmember The front lifting points can be ribs (B).
Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-7 Lifting From the Rear 1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, according to the illustration making sure the jack spans at shown. least two of the crossmember The rear lifting points can be ribs (B).
Page 298: Vehicle Checks
10-8 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Be sure to use the proper Service Work page 3 34. nuts, bolts, and other Keep a record with all parts receipts fasteners.
Page 299: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-9 Hood To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle below the 2. Go to the side of the vehicle and instrument panel on the pull up on the rear edge of the driver side.
Page 300: Engine Compartment
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.2 L LS3 V8 Engine (Without dry sump engine oil tank)
Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-11 A. Clutch Master Cylinder G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See When Reservoir (If Equipped). See to Add Engine Oil under Brake Hydraulic Clutch on page 10 24. Fluid on page 10 41. H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See B.
Page 302 10-12 Vehicle Care 6.2 L LS9 V8 Engine...
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-13 A. Intercooler. See Cooling System H. Passenger Compartment Air (Engine) on page 10 28 or Filter (Out of View). See Cooling System (Intercooler) on Passenger Compartment Air page 10 29. Filter on page 8 7. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Oil Fill Cap.
Page 304 10-14 Vehicle Care 6.2 L LS3 V8 Engine (With dry sump engine oil tank) or 7.0 L LS7 V8 Engine...
Page 305: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-15 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on H. Coolant Surge Tank and Engine Oil page 10 24. Pressure Cap. See Engine To ensure proper engine Coolant on page 10 29. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. performance and long life, careful Windshield Washer Fluid See Power Steering Fluid on attention must be paid to engine...
Page 306 10-16 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil (Except Obtaining an accurate oil level When to Add Engine Oil reading is essential: ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport) (Except ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport) 1. If the engine has been running If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message recently, turn off the engine and displays on the Driver Information allow several minutes for the oil...
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-17 See Racing or Other Competitive Checking Engine Oil (ZO6, These vehicles have a Driving on page 9 7 for additional racetrack ready dry sump ZR1, and Grand Sport) information on engine oil. engine lubrication system. This high performance system operates Notice: Do not add too much differently than a standard engine oil.
Page 308 10-18 Vehicle Care This is normal since the dipstick is 4. Remove the dipstick from the See Selecting the Right Engine Oil designed to read engine oil level external engine oil tank and for an explanation of what kind of oil only after the engine has run long clean it with a lint free paper to use.
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-19 See Engine Compartment Overview 2. Once the oil has been drained on page 10 10 for the location of the from the engine, remove the external engine oil tank and fill cap. engine oil filter and allow the oil to drain.
Page 310 10-20 Vehicle Care ® 8. Start the engine and let it run at It is recommended to use Mobil 1 idle for at least 15 seconds. This engine oils that meet the will circulate the fresh engine oil requirements of the dexos through the lubrication system.
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-21 Cold Temperature Operation: In an What to Do with Used Oil area of extreme cold, where the Used engine oil contains certain temperature falls below 29°C elements that can be unhealthy for ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should your skin and could even cause be used.
Page 312: Engine Oil Life System
10-22 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil that oil life has been diminished, Life System When to Change Engine Oil it indicates that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the necessary.
Page 313: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-23 Automatic Transmission additional information or the Manual Transmission procedure can be found in the Fluid Fluid service manual. To purchase a service manual, see Service It is not necessary to check the How to Check Automatic Publications Ordering Information manual transmission fluid level.
Page 314: Hydraulic Clutch
10-24 Vehicle Care Hydraulic Clutch Refer to the Maintenance Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Schedule for the proper fluid to use. It is not necessary to regularly See Engine Compartment Overview See Recommended Fluids and check clutch fluid unless you on page 10 10 for the location of the Lubricants on page 11 6.
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-25 When to Inspect the Engine Air How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the To inspect the air cleaner/filter, scheduled maintenance intervals remove the filter from the vehicle and replace them at the first oil and lightly shake the filter to release change after each 80 000 km loose dust and dirt.
Page 316 10-26 Vehicle Care 5. Press on the top and bottom of the mass air flow sensor connector (A) and remove. 6.2 L V8 Engine LS3 Shown, 6.2 L 6.2 L V8 Engine LS9 Shown, 7.0 L V8 Engine LS9 and 7.0 L V8 Engine LS7 Similar V8 Engine LS7 Similar 6.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-27 7. To remove the filter from the WARNING LS3 and LS7 engines, remove the six screws (A) securing the Operating the engine with the air filter cover (B) then pull away to cleaner/filter off can cause you gain access to the air filter (C).
Page 318: Cooling System (Engine)
10-28 Vehicle Care Cooling System (Engine) WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system allows the An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct Do not run the engine if there is under the hood can start up even working temperature. a leak.
Page 319: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-29 Cooling System Checking Coolant 4. Tighten the bleeder valve if there is coolant flowing out of the (Intercooler) bleeder valve. The 6.2L LS9 supercharged 5. If there is no coolant flowing out V8 engine has an intercooler of the bleeder valve, there could cooling system.
Page 320 10-30 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors drinkable water and DEX-COOL and/or additives are used in coolant. If using this mixture, the vehicle cooling system, the WARNING nothing else needs to be added. vehicle could be damaged.
Page 321: Checking Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-31 Checking Coolant When the engine is hot, the level could be higher than the FULL The vehicle must be on a level COLD line. If the coolant is below surface when checking the coolant the FULL COLD line when the level.
Page 322 10-32 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the WARNING (Continued) Coolant Surge Tank the coolant surge tank pressure WARNING even a little they can come out at high speed. Never You can be burned if you spill turn the cap when the cooling coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-33 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Check the level in the surge tank when the system has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 4, then reinstall the pressure cap.
Page 324: Engine Overheating
10-34 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating Then check to see if the engine If Steam is Coming from the cooling fan is running. If the engine Engine The vehicle has several indicators is overheating, the fan should be to warn of engine overheating. running.
Page 325: Overheated Engine
Vehicle Care 10-35 If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle WARNING (Continued) with no sign of steam: the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still 1. Turn the air conditioning off. See Overheated Engine displayed, turn off the engine until it Protection Operating Mode on...
Page 326: Power Steering Fluid
10-36 Vehicle Care Driving extended distances in the When to Check Power Steering The level should be at the FULL overheat protection mode should be COLD mark. If necessary, add only Fluid avoided. enough fluid to bring the level up to It is not necessary to regularly the mark.
Page 327: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-37 Do not mix water with What to Use Adding Washer Fluid ready-to-use washer fluid. To determine what kind of fluid to Water can cause the solution use, see Recommended Fluids and to freeze and damage the Lubricants on page 11 6. Always washer fluid tank and other use the proper fluid.
Page 328: Brakes
10-38 Vehicle Care Brakes Notice: Continuing to drive with Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result worn-out brake pads could result Brake Wear (Except in costly brake repair. in costly brake repair. ZR1 and ZO6) Some driving conditions or climates Make sure that the brakes have can cause a brake squeal when the been given sufficient time to cool...
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-39 Brake Rotor Wear ZR1 and ZO6 models have ceramic brake rotors. Rotors should be visually inspected whenever the brake pads are replaced. Rotors also need to be weighed before brake pads are replaced to confirm that the rotor mass is greater than the wear out mass printed on the rotor.
Page 330 10-40 Vehicle Care Brake Rotor Protector A rotor protector should always be installed before any wheel removal. The protector can be installed by WARNING feeding it through the wheel spokes and slipping it over the outer edge Ceramic rotors will be very hot of the rotor.
Page 331: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-41 Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir The braking system on a vehicle is might go down: complex. Its many parts have to be The brake fluid level goes down of top quality and work well together because of normal brake lining if the vehicle is to have really good...
Page 332: Checking Brake Fluid
10-42 Vehicle Care Checking Brake Fluid What to Add WARNING Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the from a sealed container. See brake fluid reservoir. See Engine If too much brake fluid is added, it Recommended Fluids and Compartment Overview on can spill on the engine and burn,...
Page 333: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-43 Notice: For battery replacement, see your Some vehicles have a battery dealer or the service manual. To charger package. Follow the Using the wrong fluid purchase a service manual, see instructions provided with the can badly damage brake Service Publications Ordering battery charger package to keep hydraulic system parts.
Page 334: Rear Axle
10-44 Vehicle Care Rear Axle If the level is below the bottom of 2. Firmly apply both the parking the fill plug hole, some lubricant will brake and the regular brake. When to Check Lubricant need to be added. Add enough See Parking Brake on lubricant to raise the level to the page 9 35.
Page 335: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-45 Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park on a fairly steep hill, with the ignition on, but do not start the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Shift Lock Control engine. Without applying the your foot on the regular brake, set Function Check regular brake, try to move the the parking brake.
Page 336: Replacement
10-46 Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement To remove the wiper blade 3. Press down on the blade assembly: assembly pivot locking tab (C). Windshield wiper blades should be Pull down on the blade 1. Open the hood to gain access to inspected for wear and cracking.
Page 337: Windshield Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-47 To install the new wiper insert: 2. Be sure the notches are locked Installation guide: by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots. 3. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook.
Page 338: Headlamp Aiming
10-48 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING further adjustment. page 10 50. However, if the vehicle is damaged For any bulb changing procedure The low beam high intensity...
Page 339: Headlamps, Front Turn
Vehicle Care 10-49 Headlamps, Front Turn To replace a high-beam or front parking/turn signal bulb: Signal and Parking 1. Turn the wheel to allow access Lamps to the wheel well. 4. Remove the headlamp bulb by releasing the outer tabs from the socket.
Page 340: Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps
10-50 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, 5. Push the new bulb in the bulb Electrical System socket until it snaps into place. and Stoplamps 6. Reinstall the lamp assembly by Electrical System To replace a stoplamp, taillamp/turn first lining up the tabs on the Overload signal bulb: bottom of the lamp assembly...
Page 341: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-51 Fuses and circuit breakers protect Windshield Wipers Look at the silver-colored band the following in the vehicle: inside the fuse. If the band is broken If the wiper motor overheats due to or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure Headlamp Wiring heavy snow or ice, the windshield you replace a bad fuse with a new...
Page 342: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
10-52 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 10 for more information on location. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-53 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Antilock Brake Odd Numbered Fuel Pump System (ABS)/Real Fuel Injectors (except ZR1) Time Damping Electronic Driver Side Wiper Suspension Low-Beam Control (Option) Headlamp Stoplamps/ Back-Up Lamps Canister Purge Front Fog Lamp Solenoid, Mass Air Oxygen Sensor Passenger Side...
Page 344 10-54 Vehicle Care J-Style Usage Micro-Relays Usage Mini-Relays Usage Fuses Parking Windshield Wiper Cooling Fan Lamps, On/Off Foglamps Battery Main 3 Low-Beam Front Headlamp Antilock Brake Fog Lamp System Spare Fuses Usage High-Beam Heating/Ventilation/ Headlamp Spare Air Conditioning Blower Headlamp Spare Washer Battery Main 2...
Page 345: Block
Vehicle Care 10-55 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle, under the instrument panel and under the toe-board. Remove the carpet and toe-board covering to access the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner of the panel.
Page 346 10-56 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage CRUISE Cruise Control Heating Ventilation/ REVERSE HVAC/ Reverse Lamps SWTCH Switch Air Conditioning, LAMPS PWR SND Power Sounder CTSY/LAMP Courtesy Lamp RUN CRNK Run/Crank Relay IGN SWTCH/ Ignition Switch, DR LCK Door Locks Sensing and INTR SNSR...
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-57 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Power Seats, TONNEAU AUX PWR Auxiliary Power Tonneau Release RELSE Memory Seat BLANK Not Used SEATS MSM Module Tonneau Pulldown BLANK Not Used Actuator PWR/ Power Windows, BLANK Not Used WNDWS/ Trunk, Fuel Door TRUNK/ Fuses...
Page 348: Wheels And Tires
10-58 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires same danger as overloaded can cause a crash. Only the Your new vehicle comes with tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 349: Winter Tires
Vehicle Care 10-59 Winter Tires If using snow tires: WARNING Use tires of the same brand and Consider installing winter tires on tread type on all four wheel When the low tire warning light is the vehicle if frequent driving on positions.
Page 350: Low-Profile Tires
10-60 Vehicle Care The shorter the distance you drive To locate the nearest GM or run-flat Notice: Using liquid sealants and the slower the speed, the servicing facility, call Roadside can damage the tire valves and greater the chance that the tire will Assistance.
Page 351: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-61 Notice: If the vehicle has (B) TPC Spec (Tire low profile tires, they are more Performance Criteria susceptible to damage from Specification) Original road hazards or curb impact equipment tires designed to than standard profile tires. GM's specific tire performance Tire and/or wheel assembly criteria have a TPC specification damage can occur when...
Page 352: Tire Designations
10-62 Vehicle Care (D) Tire Identification Number (G) Maximum Cold Inflation vehicle tire engineered to (TIN) The letters and numbers Load Limit Maximum load standards set by the U.S. Tire following the DOT code are the that can be carried and the and Rim Association.
Page 353: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-63 (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic the wheel in inches. combined weight of optional tire in which the plies are laid accessories. Some examples at alternate angles less than (F) Service Description These of optional accessories are, 90 degrees to the centerline of...
Page 354 10-64 Vehicle Care DOT Markings A code molded Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle into the sidewall of a tire The side of an asymmetrical tire, Weight The sum of curb signifying that the tire is in that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, compliance with the U.S.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-65 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Sidewall The portion of a tire UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality A tire used on passenger cars between the tread and the bead. Grading Standards) and some light duty trucks and A tire information system Speed Rating multipurpose vehicles.
Page 356: Tire Pressure
10-66 Vehicle Care Vehicle Maximum Load on the Notice: Neither tire The Tire and Loading Tire Load on an individual tire underinflation nor Information Label on the due to curb weight, accessory overinflation is good. vehicle indicates the original weight, occupant weight, and Underinflated tires, or tires equipment tires and the correct cargo weight.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-67 How to Check If the inflation pressure is low, WARNING (Continued) add air until the recommended Use a good quality pocket-type pressure is reached. If the gauge to check the tire You could have a crash and you inflation pressure in high, press pressure.
Page 358: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-68 Vehicle Care this high-speed driving, return the Tire Pressure Monitor As an added safety feature, your tires to the cold inflation pressure vehicle has been equipped with a System shown on the Tire and Loading tire pressure monitoring system Information label.
Page 359: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-69 Please note that the TPMS is malfunctions may occur for a variety Tire Pressure Monitor not a substitute for proper tire of reasons, including the installation Operation maintenance, and it is the driver's of replacement or alternate tires or responsibility to maintain correct tire wheels on the vehicle that prevent This vehicle may have a Tire...
Page 360 10-70 Vehicle Care If the warning light comes on, The low tire pressure warning light The TPMS can warn about a low stop as soon as possible and inflate may come on in cool weather when tire pressure condition but it does the tires to the recommended the vehicle is first started, and then not replace normal tire...
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-71 One or more TPMS sensors are TPMS Malfunction Light and If the TPMS is not functioning missing or damaged. The properly, it cannot detect or signal a Message malfunction light and the DIC low tire condition. See your dealer The TPMS will not function properly message should go off when the for service if the TPMS malfunction...
Page 362: Tire Inspection
10-72 Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is Tire Inspection When It Is Time for New cracked, cut, or snagged Tires GM recommends that the tires, deep enough to show cord or including the spare tire, if the Factors such as maintenance, fabric.
Page 363: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-73 Treadwear indicators appear when Vehicle Storage Buying New Tires the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) Tires age when stored normally GM has developed and matched or less of tread remaining. See Tire mounted on a parked vehicle. Park specific tires for your vehicle.
Page 364 10-74 Vehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec WARNING WARNING system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact Tires could explode during Mixing tires could cause you to the overall performance of your improper service. Attempting to lose control while driving. If you vehicle, including brake system mount or dismount a tire could mix tires of different sizes (other...
Page 365: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-75 the proper warning level you would WARNING WARNING get with TPC Spec rated tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, page 10 69. vehicle may cause the wheel there may not be an acceptable Your vehicle's original equipment level of performance and safety...
Page 366: Uniform Tire Quality
10-76 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality (UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear to deep tread, winter-type snow Grading The treadwear grade is a tires, space-saver, or temporary comparative rating based Quality grades can be found use spare tires, tires with on the wear rate of the tire where applicable on the tire nominal rim diameters of...
Page 367: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-77 Traction AA, A, B, C tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire conditions on a specified indoor Balance The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned high temperature can cause the and C.
Page 368: Wheel Replacement
10-78 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement If you need to replace any of your WARNING wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, Replace any wheel that is bent, replace them only with new GM Replacing a wheel with a used cracked, or badly rusted or original equipment parts.
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-79 Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts Notice: Improperly tightened WARNING wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or avoid expensive brake repairs, on the parts to which it is evenly tighten the wheel nuts in Never use oil or grease on studs fastened, can make wheel...
Page 370: Tire Chains
10-80 Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out WARNING while you are driving, especially if manufacturer recommends it for you maintain the tires properly. If use on the vehicle and tire size Do not use tire chains.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-81 A rear blowout, particularly on a The vehicle, when new, had run-flat WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and tires. This type of tire can operate may require the same correction effectively with no air pressure, so Special tools and procedures you would use in a skid.
Page 372: Jump Starting
10-82 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: If you try to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding vehicle by pushing or pulling it, could damage the electrical For more information about the you could damage your vehicle. systems. vehicle battery, see Battery on Do not push or pull your vehicle To avoid the possibility of the page 10 43.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-83 3. Turn off the ignition on both The remote negative ( ) vehicles. Unplug unnecessary terminal (B) is located accessories plugged into the underneath the engine cover, cigarette lighter or the accessory below the engine oil fill cap. power outlet.
Page 374 10-84 Vehicle Care too. And do not connect the WARNING WARNING negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal on the dead Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine battery because this can cause battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-85 battery. It goes to a heavy, 11. Try to start the vehicle that unpainted metal engine part or had the dead battery. If it will to a remote negative ( ) terminal not start after a few tries, it on the vehicle with the dead probably needs service.
Page 376: Towing The Vehicle
10-86 Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles, do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle Notice: Dolly towing or dinghy negative ( ) cable from the towing the vehicle may cause Notice: To avoid damage, vehicle that had the dead damage because of reduced...
Page 377: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-87 Appearance Care Do not wash the vehicle in direct Notice: If you drive the vehicle sunlight. Use a car washing soap. through an automatic car wash Do not use cleaning agents that are that does not have enough Exterior Care petroleum based or that contain clearance for the wide rear tires...
Page 378 10-88 Vehicle Care Finish Care Foreign materials such as calcium Protecting Exterior Bright Metal chloride and other salts, ice melting Parts Occasional waxing or mild polishing agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, Bright metal parts should be of the vehicle by hand may be bird droppings, chemicals from cleaned regularly to keep their necessary to remove residue from...
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-89 ZR1 Hood Window Wipers can be damaged by: Finish Damage The hood window on the ZR1 can Extreme dusty conditions Any stone chips, fractures or deep be cleaned in the same manner as scratches in the finish should be Sand and salt the headlamp lenses.
Page 380: Interior Care
10-90 Vehicle Care mud and debris can collect. Dirt Fiberglass Springs (Composite Although no defect in the paint job packed in close areas of the causes this, we will repair, at no Springs) frame should be loosened before charge to the owner, the surfaces Notice: If you use acidic or being flushed.
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-91 Heavy pressure or aggressive Lighter colored interiors may require Many cleaners contain solvents that rubbing with a cleaning cloth. more frequent cleaning. Use care may become concentrated in the Use of heavy pressure can because newspapers and garments breathing space.
Page 382 10-92 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet To clean: If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white Use a vacuum cleaner with a lifter may be necessary. When a cloth with water or club soda. soft brush attachment frequently commercial upholstery cleaner or to remove dust and loose dirt.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-93 Coated Moldings To remove dust, a soft cloth appearance and feel of the leather dampened with water can be used. and are not recommended. Do not These moldings are around the If a more thorough cleaning is use silicone or wax-based products, hatch opening in the rear area.
Page 384 10-94 Vehicle Care commercial cleaners and coatings Notice: Air fresheners contain Cargo Cover and that are sold to preserve and protect solvents that may cause damage Convenience Net soft plastic surfaces may to plastics and painted surfaces. Wash with warm water and mild permanently change the Follow the manufacturer s detergent, rinse with cold water and...
Page 385: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-95 Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for your If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended is not properly installed, it can that GM certified floor mats be interfere with the accelerator...
Page 386 10-96 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 387: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals, needs vary. The vehicle might need checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 388: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance At your dealer, you can be Scheduled WARNING certain that you will receive the Maintenance highest level of service available. Performing maintenance work can Your dealer has specially trained When the Change Engine Oil be dangerous. Some jobs can service technicians, uses genuine cause serious injury.
Page 389 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Steering and suspension trained service technicians who will inspection for wear, cracking, inspection. Visual inspection perform this work and reset the or contamination and windshield for damaged, loose, or missing system. If the engine oil life system and wiper blade cleaning, parts or signs of wear.
Page 390 11-4 Service and Maintenance Fuel system inspection for Once a Year Once Every Two Years damage or leaks. See Starter Switch Check on Clutch hydraulic system drain, Exhaust system and nearby heat page 10 44. flush, and refill. Service at a shields inspection for loose or regular service interval every See Automatic Transmission...
Page 391 Service and Maintenance 11-5 ZR1 Only: Engine air cleaner Spark plug replacement and Check that the purge valve, filter replacement. See Engine spark plug wires inspection. An if the vehicle has one, works Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 24. Emission Control Service. properly.
Page 392: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark.
Page 393 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubrication (Rear Toe Link Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Outer Ends with ZO6, ZR1, or Z51 lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Option) Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
Page 394: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. 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...
Page 395: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records 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. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 396 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 397 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 398 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 399: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 400: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 401: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English 6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 9.9 L 10.5 qt 7.0L LS7 V8 Engine 9.9 L 10.5 qt Fuel Tank 68.0 L 18.0 gal Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter 6.2 L 6.5 qt Replacement) Manual Transmission...
Page 402 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order Automatic 6.2L LS3 V8 1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 Manual 6.2L LS9 V8 Manual 1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 7.0L LS7 V8 Manual 1.016 mm (0.040 in)
Page 403 Technical Data 12-5 Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 6.2L LS3 V8 without 430 @ 5900 rpm 424 lb ft @ 4600 rpm 6.2L 10.69:1 option NPP 6.2L LS3 V8 with 436 @ 5900 rpm 428 lb ft @ 4600 rpm 6.2L 10.69:1 option NPP...
Page 404 12-6 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.2L LS9 V8 Engine 6.2L LS3 V8, 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines...
Page 405: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 406 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, your case will generally be heard member of dealership management, remember that your concern will within 40 days. If you do not agree it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 407: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) do not feel your concerns have Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), been addressed after following call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call the procedure outlined in Steps the General Motors Customer One and Two, General Motors of...
Page 408 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistance If you have a problem that has not STEP THREE been satisfactorily handled through Procedure If your case is not resolved in a the normal means, we suggest the reasonable amount of time by your Owner satisfaction and goodwill are following steps: dealer, please call the General...
Page 409: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Mail Code: CA1-163-005 assistance. However, if a customer 01-800-466-0800 1908 Colonel Sam Drive wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0800 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 the letter should be addressed to: www.gm.ca...
Page 410: Online Owner Center
13-6 Customer Information Mexico El Salvador Online Owner Center 800-6273 From Mexico City Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) www.chevyownercenter.com 5329-0811 Honduras Information and services 800-0122-6101 From Other Mexico Locations customized for your specific 01-800-466-0811 vehicle all in one convenient Customer Assistance for place.
Page 411: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Here are a few of the valuable tools GM Mobility and services you will have Reimbursement Program Chevrolet www.chevrolet.com access to: (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet Merchandise My Showroom: Find and save www.chevymall.com information on vehicles and Help Center www.chevrolet.com/ current offers in your area. pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do...
Page 412: Canada)
1 800 243 8872; (Text the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. plate number of the vehicle. Telephone (TTY): 1 888 889 2438). Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Odometer reading, Vehicle For Canadian purchased vehicles,...
Page 413 Road or Highway: Tow to the violation of any laws. with the most direct route or the nearest Chevrolet dealer for most scenic route. There is a Legal fines. warranty service, or if the vehicle limit of six requests per year.
Page 414: Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
Roadside Assistance advisor dealer can help minimize your www.chevrolet.com.mx. Navigate will help to make arrangements inconvenience. the site and click on Asistencia en and explain how to receive el Camino.
Page 415: Courtesy Transportation Program
Customer Information 13-11 Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally If the vehicle requires overnight be completed while you wait. Canada) warranty repairs, and public However, if you are unable to To enhance your ownership transportation is used instead of wait, GM helps to minimize...
Page 416: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-12 Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Information (U.S. and Canada) The dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle All program options, such as If the vehicle is involved in a or reimburse you for a rental vehicle shuttle service, may not be available collision and it is damaged, have that you obtain if the vehicle is kept...
Page 417 Customer Information 13-13 Recycled original equipment parts collisions. Aftermarket parts are not Many insurance policies provide may also be used for repair. These covered by the GM New Vehicle reduced protection to the GM parts are typically removed from Limited Warranty, and any vehicle vehicle by limiting compensation vehicles that were total losses in failure related to such parts is not...
Page 418 13-14 Customer Information If a Crash Occurs Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Driver name, address, and If there has been an injury, call telephone number. emergency services for help. Do not In the event that the vehicle requires leave the scene of a crash until all damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 419: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-15 If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
Page 420: Reporting Safety Defects
13-16 Customer Information Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety call the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 421: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: hitting a road obstacle, data that information about the vehicle s will assist in understanding how a Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. vehicle's systems performed. The Chevrolet Customer For example, the vehicle uses...
Page 422: Onstar
13-18 Customer Information ® This data can help provide a better To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar understanding of the circumstances special equipment is required, and If the vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. access to the vehicle or the EDR is active OnStar system, that system needed.
Page 423: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
Customer Information 13-19 Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences...
Page 424 13-20 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 425 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ..... 10-87 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-28 Interior .
Page 426 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps, Front Turn Warnings ......iv Battery ..... . . 10-43 Signal and Parking CD Player .
Page 427: Driver Information
INDEX Compass ..... . . 5-5 Cruise Control ....9-45 Door Competitive Driving Mode .
Page 428 INDEX Engine (cont.) Fluid Overheating ....10-34 Automatic Transmission ..10-23 Electrical Equipment, Power Messages ... . .5-41 Brakes .
Page 429 INDEX Fuel Economy Gauges (cont.) Headlamps (cont.) Speedometer ....5-11 Daytime Running Driving ......1-23 Fuses Tachometer .
Page 430: Headlamps, Front Turn
INDEX LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers Ignition Positions ....9-20 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-61 for Children ... . 3-43, 3-44 Immobilizer .
Page 431 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Door Ajar .....5-39 Security ..... .5-24 Maintenance Tire Pressure .
Page 432 INDEX Mirrors Automatic Dimming ...2-17 Odometer ..... . 5-11 Panel, Roof ....2-19 Automatic Dimming Off-Road Park...
Page 433 INDEX Power Recreational Vehicle Door Locks ....2-9 Towing ..... . 10-86 Racing or Other Competitive Mirrors .
Page 434 i-10 INDEX Ride Control Systems Safety Belts (cont.) Service Reminders ....5-16 Active Handling ....9-37 Accessories and Limited Slip Rear Axle .
Page 435 INDEX i-11 Speedometer ....5-11 Tires (cont.) Rotation ....10-72 Starter Switch Check .
Page 436 i-12 INDEX Traction (cont.) Limited-Slip Rear Axle ..9-43 Vehicle Warning Selective Ride Control ..9-43 Canadian Owners ....iii Brake System Light .

Chevrolet 2011 Corvette Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

In Brief

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Exterior Mirrors

Restraints

Instruments and

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and One-To-Four Shift Light

Lighting

Infotainment

Introduction

Radio

Audio Players

Phone

Driving and Operating

General Information

Quick Links

Chapters

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