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Chevrolet 2006 Corvette Getting To Know Manual

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Keyless Access Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Opening the Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Starting and Stopping Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . .5
Leaving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Loss of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mobil 1 Motor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Extended Mobility Tires (EMT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1st-4th Shift Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
with Automatic Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Premium Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Brake Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
RDS Radio Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Corvette. Please read this information and your Owner
Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the
features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
Loading a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Personalization Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Automatic Headlamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Interior Light Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Auto Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Window Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Coupe Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Convertible Manual Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Convertible Power Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Opening the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Z06 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Vehicle Symbols Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Instrument Panel ......2 Instrument Panel Cluster ....3 Driver Information Center (DIC) .

  • Page 2: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls (if equipped) B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Cluster D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever E. Driver Information Center Controls F. Air Outlets G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button H. Horn I. Manual Shift Paddles (automatic transmission only) J.

  • Page 3: Instrument Panel Cluster

    Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features: A. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge B. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge C. Lights On Reminder Light D.

  • Page 4: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC informs you of the status of many of your vehicle’s systems and is used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. The display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. The following DIC controls are located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel.

  • Page 5: Opening The Doors

    Opening the Doors To open the doors, simply touch the pad located at the rear edge of each door. Once the pad is pressed, the doors unlock and open if the Keyless Access transmitter is within three feet of the door. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

  • Page 6: Loss Of Power

    Loss of Power Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power If your vehicle has lost battery power, you can open the driver’s door manually. If Outside the Vehicle: 1. Insert your master key into the lock cylinder located above the rear license plate and turn to open the trunk.

  • Page 7: Mobil 1 Motor Oil

    As soon as possible, contact Roadside Assistance for the nearest authorized GM or run-flat tire servicing facility and have the tire inspected. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. Tire Pressure Monitor...

  • Page 8: Selective Ride Control

    Selective Ride Control (if equipped) The Selective Ride Control system provides reduced impact harshness; improved road isolation; improved high- speed stability and handling response; and better control of body ride motions. To select the desired suspension setting at any time, use the control knob located on the center console.

  • Page 9: 6-Speed Paddle Shift With Automatic Modes

    6-Speed Paddle Shift with Automatic Modes Automatic Modes The familiar automatic transmission shift positions have been replaced with PRNDS. Drive (D) is the conventional automatic shift mode optimized for smooth shifts. The Sport (S) mode also can be operated in a full automatic mode with firmer shifts delivering enhanced performance, but only if the manual paddle shifters on the steering...

  • Page 10: Rds Radio Functions

    AUDIO SYSTEMS RDS Radio Functions Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS fea- tures are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. RDS relies on receiving specific informa- tion from these stations and will work only when the information is available.

  • Page 11: Loading A Cd

    Loading a CD (if equipped with the Multiple-Disc CD Player) To Load a Single CD: • Press and release the Load button • Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The CD changer will pull the CD in. Once loaded, the CD will begin to play automatically.

  • Page 12: Defogging

    Manual Operation Off: Press the driver-side climate control knob to turn off the climate control sys- tem. This is the only setting that fully shuts off the fan. The digital display will show only the outside temperature. (Recirculation): Press this button to turn the Recirculation mode on or off.

  • Page 13: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    For more information about OnStar fea- tures, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Manual and Audio CD. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Head-Up Display (HUD) (if equipped) Your vehicle’s Head-Up Display (HUD) projects a range of instrument panel cluster information on the windshield, reducing the need to look away from the road.

  • Page 14: Personalization Features

    Personalization Features Your Corvette offers personalization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to a preferred setting for two different drivers. Personalization Features will be recalled when the vehi- cle senses the Keyless Access transmit- ter as the door is opened, when the lock or unlock button on the transmitter is pressed or when the appropriate Memory button on the driver’s door is...

  • Page 15: Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator

    ter is used or the memory button is pressed. (Settings: Off/On) Personal Options Menu To change the preferences of your Personalization Features: • Make sure the vehicle is running and in Park (P) (with an automatic transmission) or in Neutral (with a manual transmission) with the parking brake set.

  • Page 16: Seat Controls

    • To signal a turn, move the lever all of the way up or down. The arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash. The turn signal will stop flashing when the turn is completed. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Seat Controls Six-Way Power Seats The power seat controls are located on...

  • Page 17: Coupe Top

    TOP OPERATION Coupe Top Your coupe has a removable roof panel. Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you. To Remove the Top: There are two latches on the front part of the panel and one latch in the middle rear of the panel.

  • Page 18: Convertible Power Top

    of the top to move to its full-down position; then move the top rearward to its fully stored position. 7. Make sure the top is fully retracted, and close the tonneau cover. Refer to your Convertible Top supple- ment for additional information. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

  • Page 19: Z06 Features

    Z06 Features Checking Engine Oil Z06 models are equipped with a high performance dry sump engine lubrica- tion system. This system operates differ- ently than a standard engine lubrication system. You should only check your oil level after the engine has been thoroughly warmed up and then shut off for at least five minutes.

  • Page 20: Roadside Assistance

    Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2005 by GM Corp. All rights reserved. !06CORVETTEGTK=A!

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