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2006 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Safety Belts

.............................................. 1-7

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-21

Airbag System

......................................... 1-38

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

...................................... 2-10

Windows

................................................. 2-16

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-38

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OnStar

System

...................................... 2-45

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-51

Roof Panel

.............................................. 2-55

Convertible Top

....................................... 2-60

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-25

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-77

............................ 1-54

............................ 2-19

........... 2-21

................ 2-46

............................. 2-72

.......................... 3-4

........ 3-32

.................. 3-48

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-38

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-51

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-57

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-82

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

...................................... 5-92

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................ 1

M

........ 4-2

............... 5-10

.................................... 5-52

........................... 5-54

......... 5-55

................................. 5-92

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Page 1 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Safety Belts ... 1-7 Child Restraints ... 1-21 Airbag System ... 1-38 Restraint System Check ... 1-54 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ... 2-3 Doors and Locks ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed when on the road.
Page 3: Safety Warnings And Symbols
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Six-Way Power Seats ...1-2 Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Seatback Latches ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-7 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-7 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-12 Driver Position ...1-12 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-19...
Page 8: Six-Way Power Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats To move a manual passenger seat, pull up the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Then try to move the seat with your body to make sure it is locked into place.
Page 9: Power Lumbar And Side Bolsters
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters Your vehicle may have power lumbar and side bolsters. The switches are located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Use the power seat control to move the seat to the proper position. See Six-Way Power Seats on page 1-2. Use the vertical lumbar switch (A) to adjust support in the seatback.
Page 10: Heated Seats
Heated Seats If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, the buttons are located on the center console. There is one button for each seat. Each button has three settings: high, low, and off. To turn on the heated seats, press the top of the button once.
Page 11 CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Page 12: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches Both seatbacks fold forward to give you access to the rear area. To fold a seatback forward, lift this latch, which is located on top of the backside of the seat, and pull the seatback forward. The seatback will lock down in this position.
Page 13: Safety Belts: They Are For Everyone
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not wear a safety belt properly.
Page 14: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive.
Page 15 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 16 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-10...
Page 17: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an...
Page 18: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident — even one that isn’t your fault — you and your passenger can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.
Page 19 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 20 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 21 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 22 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-16 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 23 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 24 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 25: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 26: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Passenger Position The passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. To learn how to wear the passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-12. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger.
Page 27: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 28 1-22 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 29 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 30: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 31 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 32: Child Restraint Systems
CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 33 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 34 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 35 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in...
Page 36: Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint There are several systems for securing the child within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch. The ﬁve-point harness system has two shoulder straps, two hip straps, and a crotch strap.
Page 37 A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 38 Top Tether Anchor Locations Seating positions with top tether anchors. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover. 1-32 (Top Tether Anchor): The top tether anchor is located behind the passenger seat.
Page 39 Securing a Child Restraint with a Top Tether CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the...
Page 40: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch) (Coupe And Convertible Models Only)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) Some child restraints have a LATCH system. As part of the LATCH system, your child restraint may have lower attachments and/or a top tether. The LATCH system can help hold the child restraint in place during driving or in a crash.
Page 41 Your vehicle may have a label on your sun visor that says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off.
Page 42 If your vehicle is a coupe or a convertible, there is no top tether anchor in the passenger’s position. Do not secure a child restraint in this position if a national or local law requires that a top tether be anchored or if the instructions that came with your child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored.
Page 43 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 44: Airbag System
7. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether and your vehicle is a Z06 model, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 Models Only) on page 1-30 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible...
Page 45 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 46 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 47: Where Are The Airbags
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34 for more information.
Page 48 The passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-42 If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver, it is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.
Page 49 If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the right front passenger, it is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 50: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? The driver’s and passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non-deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inﬂate and...
Page 51: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
The frontal airbags (driver and passenger) are not intended to inﬂate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. Your vehicle may or may not have side impact airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-38 for more information. Side impact airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes.
Page 52: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. The airbag supplements the protection provided by safety belts.
Page 53 CAUTION: When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 54: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator in the rearview mirror will be visible when you start the vehicle. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check.
Page 55 Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat unless the passenger airbag status indicator shows off. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat unless the airbags are off. CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 56 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag and side impact airbag (if equipped) if: • the passenger’s seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat •...
Page 57 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
Page 58: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-53 for more information about modiﬁcations that can affect how the system operates.
Page 59: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Page 60: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 61 If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system (if equipped), safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
Page 62 NOTES 1-56...
Page 63: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Keyless Access System ...2-4 Keyless Access System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-12 Automatic Door Lock ...2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ...2-13 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Hatch/Trunk ...2-14 Windows ...2-16 Power Windows ...2-17 Sun Visors ...2-19 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-19...
Page 64 Section 2 Universal Home Remote System ...2-46 Universal Home Remote System Operation ...2-47 Storage Areas ...2-51 Glove Box ...2-51 Cupholder(s) ...2-51 Center Console Storage Area ...2-51 Floor Mats ...2-51 Rear Storage Area ...2-52 Convenience Net ...2-54 Cargo Cover ...2-54 Features and Controls Roof Panel ...2-55 Removing the Roof Panel ...2-55 Storing the Roof Panel ...2-58...
Page 65: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is dangerous, but it is even more dangerous if the keyless access transmitter is also left in the vehicle. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 66: Keyless Access System
There is a key that works the glove box, the center console and can open the hatch/trunk lid if vehicle power is lost. See Hatch/Trunk on page 2-14 for more information. Your vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22 for information on starting the vehicle.
Page 67: Keyless Access System Operation
If you ever notice a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range, try doing one of the following: • Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. •...
Page 68: Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle
(Unlock): Press this button to unlock the driver’s door. The light on the door will ﬂash two times. Press the button two times within 10 seconds to unlock both doors. If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps will come on.
Page 69 7. Place the new, unrecognized transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing towards the passenger’s side. 8. Once the transmitter is programmed, a beep will sound. The DIC will display READY FOR #X, where X can be 3 or 4, or MAX # FOBS LEARNED. 9.
Page 70 5. Turn the key ﬁve times within ﬁve seconds. 6. The DIC message will display OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN. 7. Press the ACC button (ignition switch). 8. The DIC will read WAIT 10 MINUTES and will count down to zero, one minute at a time. 9.
Page 71: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your keyless access transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Page 72: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked it will not open. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 73 From the inside, use the power door lock switch located at the top of the door panel near both windows. See Power Door Locks on page 2-12. To open a door from the inside, press the button (B) in front of the door handle and push the door open. You will hear a tone when the button is pressed.
Page 74: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the door panels. (Unlock): Press this part of the switch to unlock the doors. (Lock): Press this part of the switch to lock the doors. There is an indicator light on the rear of the door near the window.
Page 75: Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock Your vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P) for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for manual transmission vehicles, both doors will unlock. With the vehicle stopped and the engine running, door unlocking can be programmed through prompts displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 76: Hatch/Trunk
Hatch/Trunk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the hatch/trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the hatch/trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk lid:...
Page 77 • Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate, as long as you have your transmitter with you. If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the hatch/trunk using the vehicle key. The key lock cylinder is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate.
Page 78: Windows
Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Convertible Only) Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
Page 79: Power Windows
Power Windows The power window switches are located on each door. Pull up on the front of the switch to raise the window. Press down on the front of the switch to lower the window. Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that allows you to use the power windows when the ignition is off.
Page 80: Express-Down Window
Express-Down Window This feature is on both power windows. Press the front of the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again. Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened.
Page 81: Sun Visors
Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side. Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the lighted vanity mirror. When the cover is lifted, the lamps will come on automatically, even if the ignition is off.
Page 82: Disarming The System
Arming the System Use one of the three following items listed here to arm the system: • Press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter. • Open the door. Lock the door with the power door lock switch. The security light should ﬂash. Remove the keyless access transmitter from inside the vehicle and close the door.
Page 83: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 84: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Your vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with a pushbutton start. (START): Press this button while your foot is on the brake for an automatic transmission, or while pressing in the clutch for a manual transmission, to start the engine. If your vehicle is in OFF or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode, the keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle to start the engine.
Page 85: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, your power windows and the audio system will continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off or until either door is opened. If a door is opened, the power windows and audio system will shut off.
Page 86: Engine Coolant Heater
Stopping Your Engine If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, move the shift lever to PARK (P) and press the ACC button located on the instrument panel. If the shifter is not in PARK (P), the vehicle will go into accessory mode and the DIC will display SHIFT TO PARK.
Page 87: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, in front of the coolant surge tank. 3.
Page 88: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. 2-26 CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 89 You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the vehicle is running. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever – push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application.
Page 90 Manual Paddle Shift While in the SPORT MODE (S) position, the paddles located on the steering wheel, can be used to manually up-shift or down-shift the transmission. While in the SPORT MODE (S) mode, push the paddle above the steering wheel spokes to up-shift to the next gear, or pull on the paddle behind the steering wheel spokes to down-shift to the next gear.
Page 91 When you up-shift or down-shift when using the Manual Paddle Shift Feature while in the SPORT MODE (S), the current gear will be displayed in the Driver Information (DIC), or the Head-Up Display (HUD), if the vehicle has this feature. The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an up-shift or a down-shift if the vehicle speed is too fast or too slow, nor will it allow a start from fourth (4) or...
Page 92: Manual Transmission Operation
The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h). • Up-shifts to fourth (4) gear require approximately 22 mph (35 km/h) • Up-shifts to ﬁfth (5) gear require approximately 28 mph (45 km/h) •...
Page 93: Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)
SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6) the same way you do for SECOND (2).
Page 94: One To Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature.
Page 95: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the center console. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down.
Page 96: Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 97: Shifting Out Of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is off. In addition, you have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is on.
Page 98: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 2-36 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell.
Page 99: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 100: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night control, located at the bottom of the mirror, lessens glare from the headlamps behind your vehicle when in the night position.
Page 101: Compass Calibration
Map Lamps The mirror has map lamps located at the bottom of the mirror. To manually turn the lamps on or off, press the button next to each lamp. Compass Operation The mirror has an eight-point compass display in the bottom of the mirror face.
Page 102: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight.
Page 103: Cleaning The Mirror
Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass If the vehicle has this feature, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize...
Page 104 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the mirror’s compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight.
Page 105: Outside Power Heated Mirrors
Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: • After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item.
Page 106: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Both mirrors are heated to rid them of snow, ice, or condensation. They will heat when the rear window defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25. Both mirrors can manually be folded inward by pulling them toward the vehicle.
Page 107: Onstar System
® OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call ®...
Page 108: Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
Directions and Connections • All Safe and Sound Plan Services • Driving Directions • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services ® OnStar Personal Calling ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands-free calls using a wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle.
Page 109: Universal Home Remote System Operation
The Universal Home Remote transmitter operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2.
Page 110: Programming Universal Home Remote
Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining...
Page 111: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button.
Page 112 Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following: 1.
Page 113: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. The glove box is lockable. The glove box has a light inside. Cupholder(s) There are two cupholders located on the center console next to the shift lever. To open it, place your thumb on the left side of the lid and slide the handle to the right.
Page 114: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area There are two rear storage compartments in the ﬂoor of the rear hatch/trunk area. Convertible Your vehicle will be equipped with two storage compartment lids. To access a storage compartment, pull up to open the lid. The lids are not removable. 2-52 For Z06 models the right rear compartment stores the battery and cannot be used for storage.
Page 115 To install the rear trunk partition, secure the partition onto the retainers located on the ﬂoor of the trunk towards the front of the compartment. Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on both sides of the trunk. 2-53...
Page 116: Convenience Net
Convenience Net If your vehicle has this feature you will see it on the back wall of the rear area of the vehicle. Put small loads, like grocery bags, in the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops.
Page 117: Roof Panel
3. Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade and wrap around the striker assembly. 4. Push the loop to the top of the striker (base plate). Roof Panel The vehicle may have a removable roof panel. Follow the procedures listed when removing or installing it.
Page 118 Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weather stripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P).
Page 119 Driver’s Side Rear Roof Panel Release Hatch The driver’s side handle moves toward the driver’s door. The passenger’s side handle moves toward the passenger’s door. 7. To unlock the rear of the roof panel’s rear release latch, press the back of the release handle (B).
Page 120: Storing The Roof Panel
Storing the Roof Panel CAUTION: If a roof panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store a roof panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the proper location.
Page 121: Installing The Roof Panel
Installing the Roof Panel CAUTION: An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or ﬂy off the vehicle. You or others could be injured. After installing the roof panel, always check that it is ﬁrmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel.
Page 122: Convertible Top
Convertible Top Convertible Top (Manual) For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see Convertible Top on page 5-88 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. If the vehicle has this feature, the following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top.
Page 123: Lowering The Manual Convertible Top
Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window.
Page 124 5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top so it is vertical to the tonneau cover (C). The front edge (A) and rear edge (B) should be straight up.
Page 125 After pressing the release button, the driver’s and passenger’s door glass should retract to the full-down position. If the vehicle has lost battery power, the tonneau cover (C) can still be opened using the manual release cable. The tonneau cover emergency manual release cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the passenger’s seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover.
Page 126 8. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be moved to its full-down position. 2-64 9. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position. 10.
Page 127: Raising The Manual Convertible Top
Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL and set the parking brake. 2. Lower both windows. 3. Make sure the ignition is turned off. 4.
Page 128 7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by ﬁrst raising the front edge (A). 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 129: Convertible Top (Power)
Convertible Top (Power) For care and cleaning of the convertible top see Convertible Top on page 5-88 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. To operate the power convertible top use the following procedures.
Page 130: Lowering The Power Convertible Top
Lowering the Power Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. The vehicle must be running or in ACC. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL, and set the parking brake. 2.
Page 131: Raising The Power Convertible Top
4. Push and hold the bottom of the power convertible top button, located to the left of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel. The windows will automatically lower and the convertible top will lower into the rear of the vehicle. A chime will sound when the convertible top has lowered completely.
Page 132 4. After the convertible top is completely raised, release the power convertible top button. 5. Pull the convertible front top latch down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top. If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a brief time.
Page 133 3. Locate the pressure release bolt on the front side of the hydraulic pump. 4. Use the wrench, located in the glove box, and turn the pressure release bolt counterclockwise one revolution, to relieve pressure to the hydraulic pump. This will allow you to manually raise the convertible top.
Page 134: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization In addition to the following features, your vehicle may also have features that can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68 for more information. Memory If your vehicle has this feature, memory can program and recall the settings for the driver’s seating position.
Page 135 To recall a memory position, do one of the following: • If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, press and release the desired button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is in PARK (P). A single beep will sound and the memory position will be recalled after a brief delay.
Page 136: Easy Exit Seat
Easy Exit Seat Two personalized exit positions can also be programmed to allow for an easy exit or entry into the vehicle. The controls for this memory function are located on the driver’s door. (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat exit position.
Page 137 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-8 Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-9 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps ...3-15 Wiper Activated Headlamps ...3-16...
Page 138 Section 3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-48 DIC Controls and Displays ...3-48 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-53 Other Messages ...3-67 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-68 Audio System(s) ...3-77 Setting the Time ...3-78 Radio with CD ...3-79 Navigation/Radio System ...3-99 Instrument Panel Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-99 Radio Reception ...3-99 Care of Your CDs ...3-100...
Page 139 NOTES...
Page 140: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 141 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlet. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-30. B. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 3-20. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-8. Cruise Control.
Page 142: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located near the center of the instrument panel.
Page 143: Telescopic Steering Column
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you. Then move the wheel to a comfortable position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has this feature, the telescopic steering column will allow you to adjust the distance the steering wheel is from the instrument panel.
Page 144: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane-Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 3-8. • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-9. •...
Page 145: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal on Chime A chime will remind you if you leave the turn signal on for more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km), turn off the signal and then turn it back on.
Page 146: Windshield Washer
(Off): Move the lever to this position to turn off the windshield wipers. (Mist): Move the lever all the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle. The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
Page 147: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Your vehicle is equipped with cruise control. (Off): This position turns the system off. (On): This position activates the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Move the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. (Set): Press this button at the end of the lever to set the speed.
Page 148: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 149 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed.
Page 150 Cruise Control in Sport (S) and Manual Paddle Shift Gear Selection When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the manual paddle shift controls are not being used, cruise control will operate in the same manner as Drive (D). When your vehicle is in Sport (S) and the manual paddle shift controls are being used, cruise control will operate as follows: •...
Page 151: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the multifunction lever. (Exterior Lamp Control): Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp band has four positions: (Off): Turning the band to this position turns off all lamps.
Page 152: Headlamps On Reminder
Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 15 seconds and deactivates and returns to ambient lighting conditions 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off. If the exterior lamp control has been turned off or is in the parking lamp position while the wiper control is active in any position, the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 153: Fog Lamps
When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over. If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside.
Page 154: Twilight Sentinel
® Twilight Sentinel ® Twilight Sentinel can turn your lamps on and off for you. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the ® Twilight Sentinel work, so be sure it is not covered. ® With Twilight Sentinel , you will see the following happen: •...
Page 155: Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps have been left on, the exterior lamps will turn off as soon as the ignition is turned off or RAP is active. This protects against draining the battery in case you have accidentally left the headlamps or parking lamps on.
Page 156: Reading Lamps
Reading Lamps Your inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps. The lamps will go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, each lamp can be turned on individually by pressing the switch for that lamp. An ambient light is located in the passenger sun visor clip.
Page 157 • Manual Paddle Shift Gear Indicator (If Equipped) These lights on the HUD are for use when using the manual paddle shift controls to shift the transmission. See “Manual Paddle Shift” in Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-26. • Shift Light This light is used for performance driving to indicate that the vehicle’s best performance level has been reached to shift the transmission into the next higher...
Page 158 Track Mode 2 supports G-Force gages and minor gages with a linear tachometer. When you have chosen the desired HUD display, release the MODE button. Within each mode, the display, can be further customized by pressing the PAGE button. Pressing this button in each mode will turn off and on the following: •...
Page 159 The HUD controls are located to the left of the steering wheel. To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly, do the following: 1. Start your engine and press the HUD dimmer control all the way up by pressing the (+) button. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction your vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer control...
Page 160: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
To clean the HUD, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Wipe the HUD lens gently, then dry it. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens because the cleaner could leak into the unit. If the ignition is on and you can’t see the HUD image, check to see if: •...
Page 161: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on the instrument panel, in front of the shift lever. To use the ashtray, press on the indentation at the top of the door. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Page 162: Automatic Operation
Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): Press the AUTO button to place the entire system in the automatic mode. When automatic operation is active, the system will automatically control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode and the fan speed. After a ten second display of the current settings, the word AUTO, the driver’s temperature setting and the outside temperature will be shown.
Page 163 (MODE): Press this button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode control. Pressing the MODE button will delete AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics will be shown. To change the setting, press the MODE button again.
Page 164 Air conditioning does not operate at temperatures below about 35°F to 40°F (2°C to 4°C). In temperatures above 40°F (4°C), the air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost and defog, as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle. It also helps to keep the windows clear. You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again.
Page 165: Defogging And Defrosting
If the outside temperature goes up, the displayed temperature will not change until: • The vehicle’s speed is above 10 mph (16 km/h) for ﬁve minutes. • The vehicle’s speed is above 32 mph (52 km/h) for two and a half minutes. These delays prevent false readings.
Page 166: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger will only work when the engine is running. (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on.
Page 167: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air ﬁlter removes certain odor and particles from the air including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airﬂow, which may occur more often in dusty areas, indicate that the ﬁlter may need to be replaced.
Page 168: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
3. Remove the passenger compartment air ﬁlter from the housing. 4. Insert the new ﬁlter into the housing. 5. Reinstall the passenger compartment air ﬁlter housing cover. 6. Engage the passenger compartment air ﬁlter housing cover retainer clips. Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle.
Page 169: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 170: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). For more information see “Personal Options” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68. To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on the parking lamps.
Page 171: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and it will ﬂash for a few seconds. Then the light should go out. This means the system is ready. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly.
Page 172 Your vehicle may have a label on your sun visor that says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airbag deploys. Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the passenger’s seat the unless passenger airbag status indicator shows off.
Page 173: Voltmeter Gage
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. CAUTION: If the airbag off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 174: One-To-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this light comes on, you can only shift from FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to SECOND (2). You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel economy.
Page 175: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
If the light comes on while you are driving and you have a CHECK BRAKE FLUID message showing on the DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor.
Page 176: Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light This light should come on brieﬂy as you start the engine. If the light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows a SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message when you are driving, there is a problem with your TCS system and your vehicle...
Page 177: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
When the system is working, you will see the ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal. If the driver turns off the Active Handling System by pressing the button on the console for ﬁve seconds, the Active Handling System light will come on, a chime will sound, and the TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING –...
Page 178: Check Engine Light
Tire Pressure Light This light should come on brieﬂy as you start the engine. It will then come on only when a ﬂat or low tire pressure condition exists. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-67 for more information. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped...
Page 179: If The Light Is On Steady
This light should come on brieﬂy, as a check to show you it is working, as you start the engine. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: •...
Page 180: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 181: Engine Oil Pressure Gage
Engine Oil Pressure Gage United States United States — Z06 Canada — Z06 Model Model The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) or kPa (kilopascals) when the engine is running. Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi (140 to 550 kPa). In certain situations such as long, extended idles on hot days, it could read as low as 6 psi (40 kPa) and still be considered normal.
Page 182: Security Light
Security Light For information regarding this light, see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 2-19. Fog Lamp Light The fog lamps light will come on when the fog lamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17 for more information.
Page 183: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the engine is on. When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, a chime will sound and LOW FUEL will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. At this time, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon.
Page 184: Driver Information Center (Dic)
The DIC comes on when the ignition is turned on. After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET, the DIC will display the current driver and the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off.
Page 185 (Gages): Press this button to display gage information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmission ﬂuid temperature, if equipped, battery voltage, and front/rear tire pressures. TRIP: Press this button to display your total and trip distance driven, the elapsed time function, your average speed, and the engine oil life.
Page 186 The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated automatically. If the vehicle has been idling for a long time, the range displayed on the DIC could be abnormally low. The vehicle must be driven 5–10 miles (8–16 km) to get an accurate reading.
Page 187: Trip Button
Battery Voltage: This display shows the current battery voltage. Press the gages button again to display the battery voltage, such as: • BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.5 VOLTS Tire Pressure: This display shows the tire pressure for each tire. Press the gages button again to display the tire pressure for the front tires, such as: •...
Page 188 Both of the trip odometers can be used simultaneously. TRIP A could be used to track the distance to a destination. TRIP B could be used to track maintenance periods. The trip odometers can be reset by pressing the RESET button on the DIC. There is also a miles since last ignition feature that displays the number of miles (kilometers) driven since you last started the vehicle.
Page 189: Reset Button
OPTION Button The OPTION button allows you to access the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu and customize the personalization settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-68 for more information. RESET Button The RESET button, used along with other buttons, will reset system functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC.
Page 190 ACTIVE HANDLING READY: If you receive this message, the system has completed the functional check of the Active Handling System. See Active Handling System on page 4-10 for more information. ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP: When you ﬁrst start your vehicle during cold winter weather, and begin to drive away (up to 6 mph (10 km/h)), the message ACTIVE HANDLING WARMING UP may be displayed in the DIC.
Page 191 BUCKLE SEATBELT: This message reminds you to buckle the driver’s seat belt. This message will display and a chime will sound when the ignition is on, the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, and the vehicle is in motion. You should buckle your seat belt.
Page 192 CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP: This message will display and a chime will sound if the trunk is open while you are trying to operate the convertible top. Make sure the trunk is closed before operating the convertible top. See Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-60 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-67.
Page 193 ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM: You will hear multiple chimes when this message is displayed. This message will remain displayed and active until the issue is resolved. If the engine oil temperature exceeds 320°F (160°C), this message is displayed. You should check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level.
Page 194 LOW OIL PRESSURE: If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result. A multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 5-16.
Page 195 NO FOBS DETECTED: This message is displayed if the vehicle does not detect the presence of a keyless access transmitter when you have attempted to start the vehicle or a vehicle door has just closed. The following conditions may cause this message to appear: •...
Page 196 NO FOB - OFF OR RUN?: When this message displays, it means that the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle while you are trying to turn the ignition off. Your vehicle may be near a strong radio antenna signal causing the keyless access system to be jammed.
Page 197 SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM: If the SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message is displayed, there is a problem with your Active Handling System and your vehicle needs service. See your GM dealer. The instrument cluster light will also be on and a chime will sound. When this message is displayed, the system is not working.
Page 198 SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This message displays if an electrical problem has occurred within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM: This message displays if the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within the fuel system.
Page 199 SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL: If you have a manual transmission vehicle, this message displays if you try to recall the memory positions when the ignition is on and the parking brake is not set. If the vehicle is on, you must set the parking brake in order for the memory positions to recall.
Page 200 TIRE FLAT: You will hear two chimes when this message is displayed followed by the message MAXIMUM SPEED 55 MPH (90 km/h). Also, the tire pressure light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 3-42. If this message appears, do not drive your vehicle above this limit.
Page 201 TOP NOT SECURE: This message displays and a chime sounds when the power convertible top button is released before the top open or close operation is complete or if the top is closed without the header latch engaged. Press and hold the convertible top button to fully open or close the top, and make sure that the header latch is engaged after the top is closed.
Page 202 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE: You will hear four chimes when this message is displayed. To acknowledge this warning, press the RESET button. After you press the RESET button, the message will be displayed every 10 minutes until the condition changes. If you do not press the RESET button, the message remains on the display until the condition changes.
Page 203: Other Messages
Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on your Driver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge a message and read another message that may have come on at the same time, press the RESET button. • ACCESSORY MODE ON •...
Page 204: Dic Vehicle Personalization
DIC Vehicle Personalization Many features on your vehicle can be personalized. This means that the operation of these features can be set to operate differently depending on who is driving the vehicle. See “Personal Options” later in this section for the features that you can personalize. The personalization settings for other features are automatically updated and saved as the driver adjusts them.
Page 205: Personal Options
Entering the Personal Options Menu To enter the personal options menu, use the following steps: 1. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, turn the vehicle on with the shift lever in PARK (P). If you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the vehicle on with the parking brake set.
Page 206 Press the OPTION button until AUTO MEMORY RECALL appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: • • NO (default) If you choose YES, the driver’s seat, the outside rearview mirrors and the telescopic steering column, if equipped, positions are recalled when you turn the ignition on.
Page 207 Approach Lights: This option brieﬂy turns on the parking lamps, the front fog lamps and the back-up lamps during low light periods when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle. Press the OPTION button until APPROACH LIGHTS appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: •...
Page 208 Flash at Unlock: This option activates the front and rear turn signals for two short ﬂashes when the unlock or hatch/trunk button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed. The lamps will also ﬂash when OnStar equipped, unlocks the doors. This will only occur when the vehicle is off.
Page 209 FOB Reminder: This option chirps the horn three times when the driver’s door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle. This will only occur when the vehicle is off. Press the OPTION button until FOB REMINDER appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: •...
Page 210 If you choose HORN, the doors will automatically lock and the horn will chirp eight seconds after you turn the ignition off, remove a keyless access transmitter from the interior of the vehicle, and close both doors. If you are parking in a quiet area and do not want the horn to sound when the doors lock, press the lock button on the keyless access transmitter immediately after removing it from the interior and closing the doors.
Page 211 If you choose BOTH, on automatic transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P). On manual transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.
Page 212 To program a name, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu and select the driver number (1 or 2) that you would like to program by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Options Menu”. 2.
Page 213: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features.
Page 214: Setting The Time
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
Page 215: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Radio with CD shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD similar The radio has a blinking indicator light located on the upper left side of the radio. The indicator light is used to show that the theft-deterrent feature mode is set. The blinking indicator light will only ﬂash when the ignition is in the off position.
Page 216: Playing The Radio
XM™ Satellite Radio Service If your vehicle has XM™, XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available). XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name.
Page 217: Finding A Station
® If your vehicle has the Bose audio system, it includes ® ® Bose AudioPilot noise compensation technology. ® When turned on, AudioPilot continuously adjusts the audio system to compensate for background noise, so that your music always sounds the same at the set volume level.
Page 218: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2.
Page 219: Rds And Xm
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) (Balance/Fade): To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press this knob until BALANCE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers, press this knob until FADE appears on the display.
Page 220: Rds Messages
SCAN: Scan the stations within a category by performing the following: 1. Press the CAT button. The last selected category will appear on the display. 2. Turn the tune knob to select the category. 3. Once the desired category is displayed, press and hold either SCAN arrow until you hear a beep and SCAN CATEGORY appears on the display.
Page 221: Radio Messages
When a message is not available from a station, NO INFO will appear on the display. TRAF (Traffic): If TA appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it.
Page 222: Xm Radio Messages
Radio Display Message XL (Explicit XL on the radio display, Language Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no...
Page 223 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 224: Playing A Cd (Single Cd Player)
Playing a CD (Single CD Player) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player.
Page 225: Playing A Cd(S) (Six-Disc Cd Player)
RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear a track over again. REPEAT will appear on the display. Press this button again to turn off repeat play. MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press this button again to turn the sound on. SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have...
Page 226 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead. Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could...
Page 227 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a speciﬁc CD press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD. If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages” later in this section.
Page 228 RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear a track or an entire CD over again. To use repeat, do one of the following: • To repeat a track, press and release this button until REPEAT appears on the display. • To repeat an entire CD, press and release this button until REPEAT ONE DISC appears on the display.
Page 229: Mp3 Format
Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 ﬁles are recorded on a CD-R disc. • Make sure to ﬁnalize the disc when burning an MP3 disc, using multiple sessions.
Page 230 No Folder When the CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles will be located under the root folder. The next and previous folder functions will have no function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT.
Page 231 Playing an MP3 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in, and READING will appear on the display. The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol will appear on the display. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player.
Page 232 To use random, do one of the following: • To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order, press and release this button until RANDOM DISC appears on the display. • To play the tracks in the folder you are listening to in random order, press and release this button until RANDOM FOLDER appears on the display.
Page 233 Using R (Song List) Mode (Single CD, MP3, and Six-Disc CD) This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD.
Page 234 To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the song list button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press and hold the song list button for more than four seconds.
Page 235: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. The navigation system has built-in features intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no matter how advanced, can never replace your own judgment. See the navigation system manual for some tips to help you reduce distractions while driving.
Page 236: Care Of Your Cds
FM Stereo FM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. XM™...
Page 237: Diversity Antenna System
Diversity Antenna System The AM-FM antenna is a hidden self tuning system. It optimizes the AM and FM signals relative to the vehicle’s position and radio station source. No maintenance or adjustments are needed. XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (Roof or Trunk Mounted) The XM™...
Page 238 NOTES 3-102...
Page 239: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Active Handling System ...4-10 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...4-12 Selective Ride Control ...4-12 Steering ...4-13...
Page 240: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-7. CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ready for anything.”...
Page 241: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: •...
Page 242 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors like whiskey, gin, or vodka.
Page 243 Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision.
Page 244: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide.
Page 245: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 246 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel.
Page 247: Braking In Emergencies
Using Anti-Lock Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear a motor or clicking noise and feel the brake pedal move a little during a stop, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock brakes, you can steer and brake at the same time.
Page 248: Active Handling System
The TCS system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the TCS system off if you ever need to. To turn the system off, press the button located on the console.
Page 249 The SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING message will be displayed, the instrument cluster light will come on, and a chime will sound to let you know if there is a problem with the system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-53 for more information.
Page 250: Competitive Driving Mode
Competitive Driving Mode The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console two times within a ﬁve second time period. COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE will be displayed in the DIC. Competitive Driving Mode allows the driver to have full control of the rear wheels while the Active Handling System helps maintain directional control of the vehicle by selective brake application.
Page 251: Power Steering
You can select a setting at any time. Based on road conditions, steering wheel angle and your vehicle speed, the system automatically adjusts to provide the best ride and handling. Select a new setting whenever driving conditions change. There are three Driver Information Center (DIC) messages that are displayed when a malfunction occurs with the Selective Ride Control system (SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS INOPERATIVE, MAXIMUM...
Page 252: Steering In Emergencies
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.
Page 253: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 254 • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 255: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up.
Page 256: Racing Or Other Competitive Driving
Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. Notice: If you use your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine.
Page 257 • Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. • In remote areas, watch for animals. • If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
Page 258: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction.
Page 259: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 260: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-22 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 261: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 262: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance.
Page 263: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? •...
Page 264: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. 4-26 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 265 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 266: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-57. 4-28 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 267: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving On Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip, and will need to be very careful.
Page 268: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7.
Page 269 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 270: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can.
Page 271: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. You should turn your traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 272: Tire And Loading Information Label
Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar) of your vehicle. With the driver’s door open, you will ﬁnd the label attached below the door latch. This label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds.
Page 273 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Page 274 Example 2 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 = Available Cargo Weight = 4-36 Total Item 400 lbs (181 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 275: Certification Label
Certiﬁcation Label A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation label is attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
Page 276: Towing
If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or...
Page 277: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling the Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10...
Page 278 Section 5 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-67 Tire Rotation ...5-69 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-69 Buying New Tires ...5-70 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-71 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-73 Wheel Replacement ...5-73 Tire Chains ...5-76 Lifting Your Vehicle ...5-76 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-81...
Page 279: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 280: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Page 281: Gasoline Octane
Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 6.0L V8 engine (VIN Code U), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You may also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle’s acceleration may be slightly reduced, and you may notice a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock.
Page 282: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. In most cases, you should not have to add anything to your fuel.
Page 283: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 284 The fuel door release button is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. Push the button to release the fuel door. There is also a manual fuel door release tab. It is located against the upper trim in the rear compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 285 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overﬁll the tank and wait a few seconds after you have ﬁnished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-86. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
Page 286: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 287: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver’s side. 2. Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood, near the windshield.
Page 288: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the 6.0L V8 engine and you are facing the front, when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 289 A. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5-28. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-41. C. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on page 5-42. D.
Page 290 If your vehicle has the 7.0L V8 engine and you are facing the driver’s side of the vehicle, when you open the hood, here is what you will see: 5-14...
Page 291 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-25. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-40. C. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-98. D. Remote Positive Terminal (Out of View). See Battery on page 5-45.
Page 292: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil (Except Z06) If the LOW OIL LEVEL message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-48.
Page 293 The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. The dipstick is located on the dry sump engine oil tank. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the dry sump engine oil tank. Z06 models are equipped with a racetrack-ready dry sump engine lubrication system.
Page 294 When to Add Engine Oil (Except Z06) If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 295 When to Add Engine Oil (Z06 Only) If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 296 Changing Engine Oil and Filter (Z06 Only) Z06 models are equipped with a racetrack-ready dry sump engine lubrication system. This high-performance system operates differently than a standard engine lubrication system and requires a special procedure when changing the engine oil and ﬁlter. Follow this procedure closely when changing the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 297 2. Once the oil has been drained from the engine, remove the engine oil ﬁlter. Replace the ﬁlter and tighten it to 18 lb ft (25 Y). See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14 for the correct ﬁlter. 3. Install both drain plugs and tighten them to 18 lb ft (25 Y).
Page 298: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use 5-22 Look for two things: • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identiﬁed as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M.
Page 299: When To Change Engine Oil
Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the American Petroleum Institute (API). You should look for this on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM4718M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container.
Page 300: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come on. Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year.
Page 301: What To Do With Used Oil
What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Page 302 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filters Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlters at the Maintenance II intervals and replace them at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the ﬁlters at each engine oil change.
Page 303 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filters (7.0L V8 Engine) To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlters, remove the ﬁlters from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlters to release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlters remain caked with dirt, new ﬁlters are required. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlters, do the following: 1.
Page 304: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. A transmission ﬂuid leak is the only reason for ﬂuid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealership service department and have it repaired as soon as possible.
Page 305: When To Check And What To Use
When to Check and What to Use The hydraulic clutch ﬂuid reservoir cap has this symbol on it. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often you should check the ﬂuid level in your clutch master cylinder reservoir and for the proper ﬂuid to use.
Page 306: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 307: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 308: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank.
Page 309: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Page 310: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the messages COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE and REDUCED ENGINE POWER are displayed, along with the Check Engine light, an overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
Page 311 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. The coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark on the front of the coolant surge tank. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 312: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark on the front of the coolant surge tank, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the...
Page 313 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
Page 314 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one-quarter turn and then stop. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.
Page 315 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 316: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 317: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 318: Brake Fluid
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 319: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. Look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. The ﬂuid level should be above the MIN mark on the reservoir. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
Page 320: Replacing Brake System Parts
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly.
Page 321: Vehicle Storage
Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco battery. For battery replacement, see your dealer or the service manual.
Page 322: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 323 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on each vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) terminal (A) and a remote negative ( ) terminal (B), as shown in the illustration, which should be used to jump start your vehicle.
Page 324 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle.
Page 325 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 326 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 327: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 328: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-54. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lighting system operates at a very high voltage.
Page 329 To replace a high-beam or front parking/turn signal/DRL bulb, do the following: 1. Turn the wheel to allow access to the wheel well. 2. Access the high-beam or front parking/turn signal bulbs by removing the access panel. To do this, remove the three outer fasteners and ﬂip back the cover.
Page 330: Windshield Replacement
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps To replace a stoplamp, taillamp/turn signal bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the screw from the top of the lamp assembly. 2. Tilt out the lamp assembly. 3. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out. 5-54 4.
Page 331: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14.
Page 332 To install the new wiper insert: 1. Slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with the two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end (B). Plastic caps (C) will be forced off as the insert is fully installed.
Page 333: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 334: Winter Tires
Winter Tires If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads.
Page 335: Tire Size
(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) DOT (Department of Transportation): The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Page 336: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches.
Page 337 GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 338: Extended Mobility Tires
Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-69. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and...
Page 339 EMT, check with an authorized Goodyear EMT Service Center to determine whether the tire can be repaired or should be replaced. To maintain your vehicle’s extended mobility feature, all replacement tires must be Extended Mobility Tires. As soon as possible, contact the nearest authorized GM or Goodyear EMT servicing facility for inspection and repair or replacement.
Page 340: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inﬂation or over-inﬂation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inﬂation), you can get the following: •...
Page 341: How To Check
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when they’re under-inﬂated. Check the tire’s inﬂation pressure when the tires are cold.
Page 342: High Speed Operation
High Speed Operation CAUTION: Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed.
Page 343: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) on your vehicle, uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted on each tire and wheel assembly, transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. The TPMS sensors transmit tire pressure readings once every 60 seconds while the vehicle is being driven and once every 60 minutes when the vehicle is stationary for more than...
Page 344 The Tire and Loading Information Label (tire information placard) is attached to the vehicle’s b-pillar. This label shows the size of your vehicle’s original tires and the correct inﬂation pressure for your vehicle’s tires when they are cold. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a low or high tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance.
Page 345: Tire Rotation
Tire Rotation The tires on your vehicle are different sizes front to rear. Due to this, your tires should not be rotated. Each tire and wheel should be used only in the position it is in. When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear...
Page 346: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacement tires, GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating.
Page 347: Different Size Tires And Wheels
If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating, and construction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle.
Page 348: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance.
Page 349: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Page 350 Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
Page 351: Used Replacement Wheels
CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads of the wheel nuts. If you do, the wheel nuts might come loose and the wheel could fall off, causing a crash. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off.
Page 352: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
Page 353 • Make sure the jack you’re using spans at least two crossmember ribs. • Lift only in the areas shown in the following pictures. For additional information, see your dealer and the Chevrolet Corvette service manual. 5-77...
Page 354: Lifting From The Front
Lifting From the Front The front lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle, behind the front tires. 5-78 1. Locate the front lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle.
Page 355: Lifting From The Rear
Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle, on either the driver’s or passenger’s side. 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B). 5-79...
Page 356 1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 5-80 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B). For more information, see Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5-4.
Page 357: If A Tire Goes Flat
(80 km) or less and at speeds of 55 mph (90 km/h) or less, there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired. Contact the nearest authorized Chevrolet or Goodyear EMT servicing facility, as soon as possible, to have the ﬂat tire inspected and repaired or replaced.
Page 358: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces.
Page 359 Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. • Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to your vehicle’s interior surfaces.
Page 360: Coated Moldings
To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled.
Page 361: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces.
Page 362: Finish Care
Washing Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Page 363: Windshield And Wiper Blades
The vehicle has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint ﬁnish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain on...
Page 364: Removable Roof Panel
Removable Roof Panel Notice: If you use a glass treatment and/or conditioner that contains ethyl alcohol or ethyl sulfate on the roof panel, you could damage the panel. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Only use a GM-approved glass cleaner on the roof panel.
Page 365: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use only GM-approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 366: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of ﬁnish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Page 367: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil, Oil Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel. White Sidewall Removes soil and black Tire Cleaner marks from whitewalls.
Page 368: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 369: Headlamp Wiring
Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked right away. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a fuse and an internal circuit breaker.
Page 370: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger’s 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. Open the fuse block cover to access the fuses.
Page 371 Fuses Usage SPARE FUSE Spare Fuse Holder HOLDER SPARE FUSE Spare Fuse Holder HOLDER SPARE FUSE Spare Fuse Holder HOLDER SPARE FUSE Spare Fuse Holder HOLDER Tonneau Pulldown Actuator ® ONSTAR OnStar DRIV DR SW Driver Door Switch TELE SW/MEM Telescope Switch, Memory Seat SEAT MOD Module...
Page 372 Fuses Electric Inside Rearview Mirror, ISRVM/ HVAC Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning CRUISE SW Cruise Control Switch TONNEAU Tonneau Release RELSE RUN CRNK Run/Crank Relay HTD SEAT/ Heated Seat, Wiper Relays WPR RELAYS Engine Control Module Sensing and Diagnostic Module, SDM/AOS Automatic Occupant Sensing Module CLSTR/HUD...
Page 373 Fuses Usage CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter DRVR HTD Driver’s Heated Seat SEAT WPR DWELL Wiper Dwell BLANK Not Used AUX PWR Auxiliary Power PASS HTD Passenger’s Heated Seat SEAT BLANK Not Used PWR/WNDWS/ Power Windows, Trunk, Fuel Door TRUNK/ Release FUEL RELSE Fuses Usage...
Page 374: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 5-98...
Page 375 Fuse Usage Transmission Control Module/Transmission Horn, Alternator Sense Anti-lock Brakes/Real Time Damping Wiper Stoplamps/Back-Up Lamps 02 Sensor Battery Main 5 Park Lamps Powertrain Relay Input/Electronic Throttle Control Manual Transmission Solenoids Engine Control Module/Transmission Control Module/Easy Key Module Odd Numbered Fuel Injectors Electronic Suspension Control (Option) Canister Purge Solenoid, Mass Air Flow Sensor...
Page 376 Micro-Relays Horn Air Conditioning Compressor Windshield Washer Park, Position Lamps Front Fog Lamp High Beam Headlamp Washer Fuel Pump Mini-Relays Rear Defog Windshield Wiper High/Low Windshield Wiper Run/Accessory Crank Powertrain Ignition 1 Windshield Wiper On/Off Low Beam 5-100 Usage Spare Fuses Diodes Usage Usage...
Page 377: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Automatic Transmission Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter 6.0 L Engine 6.0 L Engine Performance Package (Z51) 7.0 L Engine Fuel Tank Manual Transmission (Overhaul)
Page 378: Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code 6.0L V8 (LS2) 7.0L V8 (LS7) Engine Horsepower 6.0L V8 (LS2) 400 @ 6000 rpm 7.0L V8 (LS7) 505 @ 6300 rpm 5-102 Engine Speciﬁcations Transmission Automatic Manual Manual Engine Data Torque 400 lb ft @ 4400 rpm 470 lb ft @ 4800 rpm Spark Plug Gap Firing Order...
Page 379 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 380: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 381 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-33. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits.
Page 382: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on, it means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year.
Page 383 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-23. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 384: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 385: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear.
Page 386: Owner Checks And Services
(h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. −...
Page 387: At Each Fuel Fill
At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-16 for further details.
Page 388: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your GM ® Goodwrench dealer for service. 4.
Page 389: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 390: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identiﬁed as synthetic, and should also be identiﬁed with the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for...
Page 391 Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® DEXRON -III Automatic Manual Transmission Fluid. Look for Transmission “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” on the label. ® Automatic DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Cylinders in Canada 10953474). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 392: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6.0L V8 7.0L V8 Engine Oil Filter 6.0L V8 7.0L V8 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Spark Plug 6.0L V8 7.0L V8...
Page 393: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing Engine Drive Belt Routing for 6.0L and 7.0L Engines 6-15...
Page 394: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 395 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 396 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 397: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-9 Collision Damage Repair ...7-10 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 398: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 399: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 400: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, refer to the addresses below. United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 401: Overseas - Customer Assistance
Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col.
Page 402: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’s...
Page 403: Scheduling Service Appointments
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 404: Transportation Options
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal...
Page 405: Additional Program Information
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 406: Collision Damage Repair
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, •...
Page 407: Repair Facility
vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle.
Page 408: If An Accident Occurs
If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
Page 409: Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts.
Page 410: Service Manuals
General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 411: Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
Page 412 NOTES 7-16...
Page 413 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-24 Active Handling System ... 4-10 Active Handling System Light ... 3-40 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-53 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-92 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-25 Air Conditioning ...
Page 414 Ashtray(s) ... 3-25 Audio System(s) ... 3-77 Care of Your CD Player ... 3-100 Care of Your CDs ... 3-100 Chime Level Adjustment ... 3-101 Diversity Antenna System ... 3-101 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ... 3-99 Radio with CD ... 3-79 Setting the Time ...
Page 415 Care of Safety Belts ... 5-85 Your CD Player ... 3-100 Your CDs ... 3-100 Cargo Cover ... 2-54 Center Console Storage Area ... 2-51 Chains, Tire ... 5-76 Check Engine Light ... 3-42 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...
Page 416 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ... 3-41 Heater, Engine ... 2-24 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ... 5-32 Cooling System ... 5-34 Courtesy Lamps ... 3-19 Cruise Control ... 3-11 Cupholder(s) ... 2-51 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ... 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...
Page 417 Driving (cont.) In Rain and on Wet Roads ... 4-20 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ... 4-33 Winter ... 4-28 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ... 3-25 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ... 5-92 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ... 5-98 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...
Page 418 Fog Lamp Light ... 3-46 Fog Lamps ... 3-17 Front Air Dam ... 2-21 Fuel ... 5-4 Additives ... 5-6 California Fuel ... 5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... 5-10 Filling Your Tank ... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ... 5-6 Gage ...
Page 419 Highway Hypnosis ... 4-25 Hill and Mountain Roads ... 4-26 Hood Checking Things Under ... 5-10 Release ... 5-11 Horn ... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-12 Hydraulic Clutch ... 5-28 Ignition Positions ...
Page 420 Light (cont.) Fog Lamp ... 3-46 Highbeam On ... 3-46 Lights On Reminder ... 3-46 Malfunction Indicator ... 3-42 One-to-Four Shift ... 3-38 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ... 3-35 Safety Belt Reminder ... 3-34 Security ... 3-46 TCS Warning Light ... 3-40 Tire Pressure ...
Page 421 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass ... 2-41 Automatic Dimming Rearview with ® OnStar and Compass ... 2-38 Manual Rearview Mirror ... 2-38 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ... 2-44 Outside Convex Mirror ... 2-44 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ... 2-43 MyGMLink.com ...
Page 422 Passenger Sensing System ... 1-48 Passing ... 4-15 Power Accessory Outlet(s) ... 3-24 Door Locks ... 2-12 Electrical System ... 5-93 Lumbar and Side Bolsters ... 1-3 Retained Accessory (RAP) ... 2-23 Six-Way Seats ... 1-2 Steering Fluid ... 5-40 Windows ...
Page 423 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ... 2-23 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ... 4-33 Roof Panel ... 2-55 Installing the Roof Panel ... 2-59 Removing the Roof Panel ... 2-55 Storing the Roof Panel ... 2-58 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...
Page 424 Speedometer ... 3-34 Starting Your Engine ... 2-23 Steering ... 4-13 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ... 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ... 2-51 Convenience Net ... 2-54 Cupholder(s) ... 2-51 Glove Box ... 2-51 Rear Storage Area ... 2-52 Storing the Roof Panel ...
Page 425 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ... 5-28 Fluid, Manual ... 5-28 One-to-Four Shift Light ... 3-38 Transmission Operation, Automatic ... 2-26 Transmission Operation, Manual ... 2-30 Trunk/Hatch ... 2-14 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ... 3-8 ® Twilight Sentinel ...
Page 426 Windshield Replacement ... 5-54 Washer ... 3-10 Washer Fluid ... 5-41 Wiper Blade Replacement ... 5-55 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ... 5-87 Wiper Fuses ... 5-93 Wipers ... 3-9 Winter Driving ... 4-28 Wiper Activated Headlamps ... 3-16 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-101 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...

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