Engine Oil Life System; Resetting The Oil Life System; Driving For Better Fuel Economy; Premium Fuel - Chevrolet 2010 Corvette Convertible Owner's Manual

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message
when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset to 100% only
following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Press the TRIP button so the OIL LIFE percentage
is displayed.
2. Press RESET and hold for two seconds.
OIL LIFE REMAINING 100% will appear.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 6 25.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some
driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.
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Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
Combine several trips into a single trip.
Replace the vehicle's tires with the same
TPC Spec number molded into the tire's
sidewall near the size.
Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Premium Fuel

This vehicle's engine was designed to use premium
unleaded gasoline. See Gasoline Octane on page 6 7.

Battery

This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. See
Battery on page 6 49 and Jump Starting on page 6 50.
For ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport models the battery is
located in the rear hatch/trunk area. Access to the
battery is not necessary to jump start the vehicle.
There are positive (+) and negative ( ) terminals in
the engine compartment.