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05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 1 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM
Owner's Manual
Corvette

Table of Contents

How to Use this Manual................................. 3
Important Safety Precautions ........................ 5
Instrumentation and Controls ..................... 21
Section 2
Seats and Restraints ................................... 205
Section 3
Section 4
Service and Maintenance........................... 281
Section 5
Problems on the Road................................ 357
Index........................................................... 375
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 1 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Owner's Manual Corvette Table of Contents How to Use this Manual......... 3 Important Safety Precautions ......5 Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls ..... 21 Section 2 Seats and Restraints ........205 Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions ..

  • Page 2: Important Notes About This Manual

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 2 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Notes About this Manual We thank you for choosing a Production waste is recycled, with Please be aware that the vehicle General Motors product, and we some of the waste material recov- you purchased may not be want to assure you of our continu- ered for re-use.

  • Page 3: How To Use This Manual

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 3 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM How to Use this Manual When it comes to service, keep in Use this manual to learn about the This manual is divided into five mind that your dealer knows your features of your new vehicle and sections: vehicle best and is committed to...
  • Page 4 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 4 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM How to Use this Manual • Section 2: Seats and • Section 3: Starting and Oper- • Section 4: Service and Restraints ating Instructions Maintenance Next, focus on the center of Once you have been familiar- The Service and Maintenance your vehicle: the seats and...
  • Page 5 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 5 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM How to Use this Manual - contains information about • Section 5: Problems on the Each section begins with a brief tire inflation, inspection, rota- Road table of contents to help you tion and replacement locate the information you want.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Precautions

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 6 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION AND NOTICE BOXES Safety Belts CAUTIONS and NOTICES alert you CAUTION to conditions that may result in injury, or that may damage your Always wear your safety belt. Be vehicle.
  • Page 7 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 7 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION (Continued) Wear your belt fitted closely against the body. Do not wear your shoulder belt under your arm. Make sure the belt is not twisted across your body. You could be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place.
  • Page 8 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 8 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Air Bags CAUTION Both the safety belt restraint system and the air bag restraint system are designed to best protect adults. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an inflating air bag could be seriously injured CAUTION CAUTION...
  • Page 9 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 9 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION (Continued) Air bags are designed to be used with the safety belts. Even with an air bag, if you are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt, your injuries could be much worse.
  • Page 10 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 10 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Leaving Your Vehicle CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION A child in a rear-facing child Infants who must use rear- restraint in the front passenger facing child restraints cannot Avoid leaving your vehicle while seating position could be seri- ride safely in passenger air bag- the engine is running.
  • Page 11 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 11 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) It is very dangerous to leave • Be sure the shift lever is in P children inside the vehicle for (Park) and the parking brake any extended period of time - is firmly applied when you especially in hot weather.
  • Page 12 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 12 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Exhaust Warnings CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) CAUTION • Do not idle the engine in a • It can also be very dangerous closed-in place, such as the to drive with the trunk, rear •...
  • Page 13 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 13 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Water and Your Vehicle CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) CAUTION • Engine exhaust may also be If you suspect that exhaust is entering your vehicle if: entering your vehicle, drive After a car wash or driving with all the windows open, turn –...
  • Page 14 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 14 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Driving on Hills Vehicle Loading CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try If you need to stop on a hill, do Do not load your vehicle in to drive through flowing water, not hold the vehicle there with...
  • Page 15 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 15 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Fuel and Other Flammable CAUTION (Continued) Materials Do not put paper or flammable CAUTION items in an ashtray. They may catch fire from a cigarette. Turn off the engine before refueling.
  • Page 16 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 16 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Batteries Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Every new GM vehicle uses a battery that requires no mainte- Vehicle batteries can hurt you. To help avoid injury to you or nance.
  • Page 17 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 17 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Exercise extreme caution Under some conditions the around the electric engine fan. ethylene glycol in engine cool- It sometimes starts by itself, ant is combustible. To avoid even when the engine is not being burned, do not spill cool- running.
  • Page 18 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 18 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, Changing a tire can cause inju- can make the wheel nuts ry.
  • Page 19 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 19 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions System Problems NOTICE CAUTION Additional electronic equip- ment, such as a CB radio, cellu- Driving with the brake warning lar phone, navigation package light on can lead to an accident. or two-way radio, may interfere Have the brakes checked imme- with the operation of your vehi-...
  • Page 20 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 20 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Additional Safety Cautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Medical research shows that Unlocked doors can be danger- alcohol in a person's system can ous. Make sure to lock all doors Drinking and driving is very make crash injuries worse.
  • Page 21 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 21 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM – Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Dash- and Console-Mounted Instruments Operating Tips..........106 and Controls...........24 Rear Window Defogger......... 106 Instrument Cluster ..........26 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ....107 Warning Lights ..........30 Sound System and Clock.......

  • Page 22: Section 1 - Instrumentation And Controls

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 22 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Controls Mounted on Windows............176 Steering Wheel/Column ......160 Power Windows ..........177 Multifunction Lever........161 Doors ............. 178 Windshield Wipers/Washer Stalk ....161 Power Door Locks ......... 179 Horn .............161 Rear Cargo Area ..........

  • Page 23: Section

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 23 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 – ENGINE Acc. 23 . . .

  • Page 24: Instrumentation And Controls

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 24 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ DASH- AND CONSOLE- 8. Windshield Wipers/Washer 20. Gear Shift Lever Stalk MOUNTED 21. Ignition Switch 9. Center Vents INSTRUMENTS AND 22. Convertible Top Switch (If 10. Hazard Warning Flashers equipped) CONTROLS Switch...
  • Page 25 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 25 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 – 25 . . .

  • Page 26: Instrument Cluster

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 26 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls INSTRUMENT CLUSTER For numeric gage measure- ments, press Gages Informa- The instrument cluster shown is tion Button on the driver typical. Your actual cluster may information center control vary depending on the particular panel repeatedly until COOL- options included in your vehicle.
  • Page 27 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 27 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 4. Odometer A chime will also sound. The odometer shows how far Press RESET on the driver in- your vehicle has been driven. formation center control panel to acknowledge and clear a Press TRIP on the driver infor- message.
  • Page 28 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 28 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls 7. Tachometer For numeric gage measure- NOTICE ments, press the Gages Infor- The tachometer displays the Do not continue to operate the mation Button on the driver engine speed in thousands of engine at the fuel cut-off rpm.
  • Page 29 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 29 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 9. Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION The oil pressure gage indicates Do not keep driving with low oil the pressure at which oil is be- pressure. Your engine could ing delivered to the various overheat and may catch on fire.

  • Page 30: Warning Lights

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 30 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls WARNING LIGHTS The gage indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and Your vehicle has a number of boost under heavier throttle. warning lights. Changes in ambient pressure, such The warning lights go on when as driving in mountains and there may be or there is a problem...
  • Page 31 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 31 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 If it stays on or comes on while you The brake system warning light are driving, there may be a prob- will also be on if the parking brake lem with this system.
  • Page 32 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 32 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If it stays on or comes on while you If the regular brake system warn- are driving, there may be a prob- ing light is also on, the vehicle lem with this system.
  • Page 33 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 33 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 If it stays on or comes on while you If you have recently replaced the NOTICE (Continued) are driving, there may be a prob- battery in your vehicle, or if the lem with this system.
  • Page 34 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 34 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If the light comes on and stays on See "Traction Control System" and the SERVICE TRACTION later in this section for more SYSTEM message appears on the information. Driver Information Center display, This light will also come on when then there is a problem with the...
  • Page 35 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 35 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 The SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING The TRACTION SYSTEM AND SYSTEM message will appear on ACTIVE HANDLING - OFF the Driver Information Center message will also appear on the Display and a chime will sound. Driver Information Center Display and a chime will sound.
  • Page 36 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 36 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, there may be a prob- lem with this system. Have the vehicle serviced right away. CAUTION If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving, there may be a problem with Safety Belt Reminder Light...
  • Page 37 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 37 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 – Passenger Air Bag On/Off Security System Light Fog Lamp Light Indicator If this light stays on continuously This light will come on when the See "Passenger Sensing System" in while the engine is running, your fog lights are turned on.
  • Page 38 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 38 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Rear Fog Lamp Light Lights On Reminder Light Low Tire Pressure Light This light will come on when the This light turns on as a reminder This light comes on briefly as you rear fog lights are turned on.

  • Page 39: Driver Information Center

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 39 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 DRIVER INFORMATION If a problem is detected, the indi- If the manual paddle shift controls cator light will flash for about one are used when the navigation CENTER minute and then remain on for the system (if equipped) is displaying The Driver Information Center rest of the ignition cycle.

  • Page 40: Driver Information Center Buttons

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 40 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Driver Information Center Buttons : Press this button to display fuel information such as fuel econ- omy and range. : Press this button to display gage information such as oil pres- sure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmis- TRIP...
  • Page 41 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 41 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 FUEL INFORMATION BUTTON • INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY: • RANGE: This display shows This will show what the fuel how far the computer thinks Press the button repeatedly to economy is at the instant the you can travel with the fuel sequentially display the following: display is viewed.
  • Page 42 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 42 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If the vehicle has been idling GAGES INFORMATION BUTTON • COOLANT TEMPERATURE for a long time, the range dis- Press the button repeatedly to The reading will be indicated in played in the driver informa- sequentially display the following: metric units of °C or in US-...
  • Page 43 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 43 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 • TRANS FLUID TEMP (auto- • BATTERY VOLTAGE: This dis- • REAR TIRE PRESSURES L XX R matic transmission only) play lets you monitor battery XX PSI (rear left and right tire voltage to make sure it is pressures) The reading will be indicated in...
  • Page 44 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 44 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls TRIP INFORMATION BUTTON • TRIP ODOMETER A: This trip • TRIP ODOMETER B: This trip odometer could be used to odometer could be used to Press the TRIP button repeatedly measure the distance to a track maintenance intervals.
  • Page 45 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 45 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 • ELAPSED TIMER 00:00:00: • AVERAGE SPEED: This display • OIL LIFE REMAINING: This dis- The elapsed time feature acts shows your average speed play shows the percentage of as a stopwatch.
  • Page 46 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 46 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls It is the owner's responsibility OPTION BUTTON • FLASH AT UNLOCK to check the engine oil level Your vehicle may be equipped • FLASH AT LOCK regularly. with the following features that •...

  • Page 47: Feature Customization

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 47 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Feature Customization RESET BUTTON The engine must be running and an automatic transmission must be The RESET button, used along Your vehicle may be equipped in P (Park) or a manual transmis- with other buttons, will reset with features that can be individu- sion must have the parking brake...
  • Page 48 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 48 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls To program these features: 2. Press the OPTION button. To recall a driver's settings, do one of the following: 1. Press the OPTION button. The first customization feature will appear.
  • Page 49 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 49 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 • Open the driver's door while The personalization menus will DISPLAY UNITS the appropriate keyless access not work and OPTIONS While in this mode, press the transmitter is in your posses- UNAVAILABLE will be dis- RESET button if you would like to sion.
  • Page 50 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 50 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls AUTO MEMORY RECALL AUTO EXIT RECALL • NO (automatic transmission only) While in this mode, press the Use this setting to turn this fea- While in this mode, press the RESET button if you would like to ture off.
  • Page 51 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 51 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 APPROACH LIGHTS • ON TWILIGHT DELAY While in this mode, press the With this setting activated, While in this mode, press the RESET button if you would like to some exterior lights will turn RESET button if you would like to change the current setting.
  • Page 52 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 52 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls FLASH AT UNLOCK FLASH AT LOCK • NO While in this mode, press the While in this mode, press the Use this setting to turn this fea- RESET button if you would like to RESET button if you would like to ture off.
  • Page 53 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 53 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 FOB REMINDER PASSIVE DOOR LOCKING • HORN While in this mode, press the While in this mode, press the With this setting activated, the RESET button if you would like to RESET button if you would like to doors will automatically lock if change the current setting.
  • Page 54 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 54 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Passive locking may be temporarily PASSIVE DOOR UNLOCK AUTO UNLOCK disabled by pressing the unlock While in this mode, press the While in this mode, press the button on the door for three RESET button if you would like to RESET button if you would like to seconds while the door is open.
  • Page 55 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 55 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 • BOTH LANGUAGE If you accidentally select a language that you do not under- In an automatic transmission Use this mode to select the display stand, you can change the vehicle, both doors automati- language you would like the Driver language by doing the following:...
  • Page 56 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 56 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls PERSONALIZE NAME To enter a name, do the - Continue entering letters following: and/or numbers until the This feature allows you to type in a entry is complete. name that will appear on the Driv- - Press the OPTION button er Information Center whenever...

  • Page 57: Driver Information Center Messages

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 57 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Driver Information Center PERSONALIZE NAME is the last Driver Information Center messag- option available in the PERSONAL es can be displayed in US-English, Messages OPTIONS menu. Pressing the French, German, Italian, and Span- These messages will appear if a OPTION button again will exit ish languages.
  • Page 58 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 58 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ACCESSORY MODE ON ACTIVE HANDLING READY: BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE: Appears to tell the driver that the Appears if the vehicle detects that See "Keyless Ignition" in Section 3 active handling system is available.
  • Page 59 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 59 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH: See BUCKLE PASSENGER: When the BUCKLE SEATBELT: When the "Voltmeter" under "Instrument ignition is on, this message will ignition is on, this message will Cluster" earlier in this section. appear if the driver's safety belt is appear if the driver's safety belt is buckled, the passenger's safety...
  • Page 60 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 60 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls CHANGE BRAKE PADS: Your vehi- CHECK COOLANT LEVEL: CHECK OIL LEVEL: Engine oil is cle is equipped with electronic Appears when the coolant level is low. brake pad wear sensors. This low.
  • Page 61 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 61 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP: COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE: CRUISE SET TO XX KM/H: See Appears with a chime when the Appears with a chime when the "Cruise Control" later in this trunk is open while you are trying coolant temperature is over section.
  • Page 62 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 62 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED -- STOP FOB AUTOLEARN WAIT XX HIGH TIRE PRESSURE - (LEFT ENGINE: Appears when the MINUTES: See "Matching Trans- FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT engine has overheated. A chime mitters"...
  • Page 63 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 63 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 HOT ENGINE AIR CONDITION- ICE POSSIBLE: Appears when the LOW FUEL: Warns that the fuel ING OFF: Appears when the cool- outside temperature is cold level in the fuel tank is low. A ant temperature is over normal enough to create icy road multiple chime will sound.
  • Page 64 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 64 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls LOW TIRE PRESSURE - (LEFT MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS CAUTION FRONT, LEFT REAR, RIGHT LEARNED: See "Matching Trans- FRONT, RIGHT REAR) (If When this message is displayed, mitters" under "Keyless Access equipped): Appears when the tire your vehicle's handling capabil- System"...
  • Page 65 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 65 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 NO FOBS DETECTED: Appears There may also be interference in when the vehicle does not detect areas where there is an electro- the presence of a keyless access magnetic field, such as near an transmitter when you attempt to airport, automatic toll booth, or start the vehicle or after a door is...
  • Page 66 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 66 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls NO FOB - OFF OR RUN?: Appears OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE: PASSENGER DOOR AJAR: when you turn off the engine and Appears for a few seconds if a Appears when the front passenger the vehicle does not detect a keyless access transmitter that has door is open or ajar.
  • Page 67 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 67 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 REDUCED ENGINE POWER: SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING: Appears when engine power is SYSTEM: Appears with a chime Appears when the electronic reduced due to a malfunction in when there is a problem with the sensors that control the air condi- one or more of the vehicle's...
  • Page 68 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 68 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES: If the regular brake system warn- SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM: Appears when there is a problem ing light is also on, the vehicle Appears if there is a problem with with the antilock brake system.
  • Page 69 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 69 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 SERVICE COLUMN LOCK SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SERVICE RIDE CONTROL: Appears if there is a problem with Appears when the suspension Appears when there is a problem the powertrain control module. system is not working properly.
  • Page 70 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 70 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM: SERVICE VEHICLE SOON: SET PARK BRAKE TO MOVE TOP: Appears when there is a problem Appears if there is an electrical Appears on vehicles with a manual with your Traction Control problem or a problem with anoth- transmission with a chime when...
  • Page 71 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 71 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 SHIFT TO PARK OR SET PARK TIRE FLAT - (LEFT FRONT, LEFT After this message appears, MAXI- BRAKE FOR TOP: Appears on REAR, RIGHT FRONT, RIGHT MUM SPEED 90 KM/H may be vehicles with an automatic trans- REAR) (If equipped): Appears displayed.
  • Page 72 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 72 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls REDUCED HANDLING may also TONNEAU AJAR (convertible TOP MOTOR OVER TEMPERA- appear on the display. only): Appears when the tonneau TURE: Appears with a chime when cover is open or ajar. the button for the convertible top Adjust your driving accordingly.
  • Page 73 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 73 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 TOP NOT SECURE: Appears with a TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE: TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE chime when the button for the Appears when the Traction HANDLING - ON: Appears with a convertible top is released before Control system is limiting wheel chime when the traction control...
  • Page 74 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 74 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls TRACTION SYSTEM-ON: Appears TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Use the Gages Information Button with a chime when the active ENGINE: Appears when the trans- to monitor the temperature. handling system button has been mission fluid temperature rises You should also check the engine pressed to turn the traction control...
  • Page 75 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 75 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 TRUNK AJAR (convertible only): UNLATCH HEADER TO MOVE UPSHIFT NOW: See "Manual Appears if the trunk is open. TOP: Appears with a chime when Transmission" in Section 3 for the front latch is not open while shifting information.

  • Page 76: Head-Up Display

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 76 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls The Head-Up Display allows you to • the Automatic Transmission see the speedometer through the Manual Shift Mode Gear Indi- windshield. It also shows: cator (if equipped) • the Turn Signal Indicator lights These lights are used when the automatic transmission is in S •...
  • Page 77 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 77 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 • the Shift Light When the shift light arrow appears on the display, shift the This light is used when the transmission into the next vehicle is in the performance higher gear.
  • Page 78 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 78 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls • Street Mode display screen • Track Mode 1 display screen • Track Mode 2 display screen This mode supports radio and This mode supports the G- This mode supports G-Force navigation functions (if Force gage, your choice of gages, your choice of minor...
  • Page 79 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 79 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 When the desired display screen appears, release the button. In Street Mode, press the PAGE button repeatedly to scroll through the following options: • no tachometer • circular tachometer –...
  • Page 80 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 80 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls While in Mode 1 or 2, you can display the maximum G-Force value achieved during the current ignition cycle. Press and hold the PAGE button. The maximum G-Force value (X.XX G) and corresponding gauge bar will overwrite the current G-Force value and gauge...
  • Page 81 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 81 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Note: Wearing polarized sunglasses could make the head-up dis- play image more difficult to see. It is possible for sunlight to en- ter the head-up display, mak- – ing it difficult to see the graphics.
  • Page 82 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 82 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Heating and Air If the head-up display does not To turn the head-up display off, come on, check to see if: press the minus (-) dimmer control Conditioning System until the display turns off.
  • Page 83 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 83 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Hood Release Parking Brake/Release Use the hood release handle, The parking brake lever is located located on the lower left side of between the front seats. The lever the instrument panel, to open the is used to set and release the park- hood.

  • Page 84: Hazard Warning Flashers Switch

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 84 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Ignition Switch Press the button again to turn it off. See "Keyless Ignition" in Section 3 When the flasher is on, the func- for more information. tion of the turn signal lever is cancelled.

  • Page 85: Traction Control System

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 85 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 You may feel or hear the system A message will appear on the Driv- working, but this is normal. er Information Center display and the Traction System Malfunction The TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE Light will appear on the instru- message comes on when the ment cluster to confirm that the...
  • Page 86 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 86 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If the SERVICE TRACTION If your vehicle is in cruise control SYSTEM message or the Traction when the traction control system System Malfunction Light comes begins to limit wheel spin, the on and stays on for an extended cruise control will automatically period of time when the traction...

  • Page 87: Active Handling System

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 87 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 ■ ACTIVE HANDLING A chime may also sound. SYSTEM The Traction Control System will also be turned off. This system selectively applies any Adjust your driving accordingly. one of the brakes to help maintain directional control in difficult driv- ing conditions.
  • Page 88 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 88 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If the SERVICE ACTIVE If the tire pressure monitor detects HANDLING SYSTEM message or a flat tire and TIRE FLAT appears the system warning light comes on on the Driver Information Center and stays on while you are driving, display, or the tire pressure moni- then the system is disabled and...

  • Page 89: Competitive Driving Mode

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 89 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 The COMPETITIVE DRIVING Press the button again to turn the MODE message will appear on the Active Handling and Traction Driver Information Center. Control systems back on. The Active Handling System Light The TRACTION SYSTEM AND will stay on in this mode ACTIVE HANDLING ON message...

  • Page 90: Selective Ride Control

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 90 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ ACCESSORY POWER TOUR is for city and highway driv- ing. It provides a smooth, soft ride. OUTLET SPORT is used where road condi- Outlets can be used to plug in tions demand more control.
  • Page 91 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 91 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 When adding electrical equip- NOTICE NOTICE ment, be sure to follow the proper • Leaving electrical equipment Adding some electrical equip- installation instructions included on for extended periods of ment to your vehicle can with the equipment.

  • Page 92: Lights

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 92 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ LIGHTS To change the lights from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever away from you. To Lights Main Switch switch back to low-beams, pull the The main light switch controls lever back toward you, to the these light systems:...
  • Page 93 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 93 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Lights On Reminder Rotate the band to AUTO to acti- vate this system. If you open the driver's door while the lights' manual control is on If the band is already in the AUTO and the ignition and Automatic position when you start your vehi- Lights Control are off, you will hear...
  • Page 94 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 94 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls The lights may also turn on when To temporarily disable the auto- Use the Driver Information Center you drive through a low-light area. matic headlight system, rotate the to turn this feature on or off and to band to the off position.
  • Page 95 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 95 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Wiper Activated Headlights If the control is turned all the way to the left, the Driver Information If the automatic lights control is Center display may not be visible on, the headlights and parking during the day.

  • Page 96: Fog Lights

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 96 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Headlight High Beam Flashing When the fog lights are on, the Fog Lamp Light on the instrument When the headlights are off, this cluster will also be on. feature lets you flash your high beams to signal other drivers.

  • Page 97: Courtesy Lights

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 97 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Courtesy Lights Do not use the fog lights when visibility is good because it may When any door or the trunk/hatch bother other drivers. It is also not is opened while it is dark outside, recommended that rear fog lights the courtesy lights will come on.

  • Page 98: Illuminated Entry/Exit System

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 98 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Illuminated Entry/Exit Reading Lights Battery Saver System Your inside rearview mirror is Exterior Lights equipped with built-in reading Some interior lights will turn on to If the manual light control is left on lights.

  • Page 99: Heating And Air Conditioning System

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 99 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 ■ HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM For information on programming your preferred settings into memory, see "Memory Feature", later in this section. AUTO Automatic Dual Zone – Climate Control System Your vehicle is equipped with a AUTO dual zone climate control system.
  • Page 100 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 100 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls AUTOMATIC MODE Adjust the temperature to a TEMPERATURE CONTROL comfortable setting. See "Temper- In order for this feature to work Driver Temperature Control ature Control" later in this section. properly, be sure not to cover the Press the driver's side knob to turn sensor on the top of the instru-...
  • Page 101 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 101 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Passenger Temperature Control Press the passenger's side knob to turn the passenger's control on and off. AUTO Rotate the passenger's side knob to increase or decrease the AUTO temperature for the passenger's –...
  • Page 102 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 102 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Air Delivery Mode You may choose one of the follow- The heating/defogging ing four modes: mode divides airflow equal- Press repeatedly to manually ly between the windshield select one of four modes and The ventilation mode di- defroster vents and the control the direction of airflow.
  • Page 103 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 103 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Recirculation Press the recirculation button recirculate the air in your vehicle. This is useful for keeping dust and AUTO odors out or when quick cooling is desired. AUTO The indicator light will glow when –...
  • Page 104 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 104 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls For maximum cooling, select the Defrosting Off Setting ventilation mode and the highest Press to get fog or ice off the Press the driver's side knob to turn fan speed.

  • Page 105: Sensors

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 105 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Sensors Air Outlets Temperature Sensors The inside temperature sensor is In order for the automatic climate Angle the outlets up, down, right located to the left of the keyless control system to work properly, or left to direct airflow as desired.

  • Page 106: Operating Tips

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 106 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Operating Tips Press this button to defog your rear window. The defogger turns Before using the air conditioning off by itself after 10 minutes if your system, open the windows for a vehicle is travelling under 48 km/h few minutes to permit hot air to (30 mph).

  • Page 107: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 107 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Passenger Compartment The rear window defogger and The filter removes contaminants heated mirrors are disabled when- such as pollen and dust from the Air Filter ever the convertible top is retract- air entering the vehicle.

  • Page 108: Sound System And Clock

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 108 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ SOUND SYSTEM AND NOTICE NOTICE CLOCK Added sound equipment - such Cellular phone usage may as an audio system, a CD play- cause interference with your CAUTION er, a CB radio, mobile tele- vehicle's radio.
  • Page 109 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 109 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 The following pages describe the Otherwise, your vehicle is Your vehicle is equipped with an sound system in your vehicle, and equipped with one of the follow- RDS radio. RDS stands for Radio how to get the best performance ing possible radios.

  • Page 110: Rds Sound System With Cd Player (Mp3 Compatible)

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 110 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls RDS SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 COMPATIBLE) Clock If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, see the sepa- rate navigation system manual to find out how to set the clock. Local Time Set - Press and hold to change...

  • Page 111: Playing The Radio

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 111 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Playing the Radio 2. Press the lower knob to select Automatic Volume Control a 12-hour or a 24-hour clock This feature automatically RADIO CONTROLS display. compensates for the increase in Power Control To exit, just wait for the current road noise levels at higher speeds.
  • Page 112 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 112 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Each higher setting allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. The AUTO VOLUME OFF position turns this feature off. With this feature activated, the sound system will automatically adjust the volume so that it always sounds the same to you.
  • Page 113 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 113 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Manual Tone Adjustment To quickly set all speaker and tone Equalization Settings controls to their middle positions, Press the knob repeatedly to Press AUTO EQ repeatedly to do not select a control. Just press choose the BASS or TREBLE tone choose one of several preset equal- and hold the knob when no tone...
  • Page 114 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 114 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls FINDING A STATION Band Selection Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2. Tuning Rotate the knob to the right to go to a higher station and to the left to go to a lower station.
  • Page 115 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 115 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Preset Station Scanning Presetting Stations SOURCE SELECTION To sample all the stations that are The station preset push-buttons let Press CD AUX to switch from the preset, press either side of the | you choose and set favorite radio to a compact disc.
  • Page 116 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 116 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls AUXILIARY DEVICE INPUT JACK Your audio system has a feature which allows you to connect an auxiliary source. A portable audio player such as an MP3 player, iPod, PDA, laptop computer (with microphone output), or a cassette player can be connected to the sound system to...
  • Page 117 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 117 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 When you are tuned to an RDS Accessing RDS Stations 4. If you would like to seek to station, the station name will another station of the same Seeking By Program Type: appear on the display instead of program type and the pro- 1.
  • Page 118 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 118 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Scanning By Program Type: 1. Press the CAT button to select a program type. The last selected program type will appear on the display. 2. Rotate the knob until the desired program type appears on the display.
  • Page 119 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 119 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Program Type Presets Traffic Announcement Text Messages Each of the push-buttons can be If you are tuned to a station that Messages are additional text infor- set to program one FM1 and one broadcasts traffic announcements, mation that is being broadcast FM2 program type:...
  • Page 120 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 120 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls To view the parts of the message Emergency Alerts Alternate Frequency (AF) faster than every three seconds, The system will automatically This feature allows the radio to press the button again.

  • Page 121: Compact Disc Player

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 121 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Compact Disc Player Normal size discs can be loaded NOTICE into the compact disc player. This player is not a CD changer. However small, 8 cm (3-inch) discs Do not apply paper labels to You may load only one disc at a can only be played with specially discs.
  • Page 122 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 122 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls PLAYING A COMPACT DISC Use the volume, tone, and speaker controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a disc is inserted.
  • Page 123 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 123 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Press MUTE to silence the system. SONG LIST MODE 4. Press and hold Press it again to turn the sound This feature can save up to 20 When is first pressed, you back on.
  • Page 124 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 124 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If you try to save more than 20 tracks to the song list, SONGLIST FULL will appear on the display. To play the song list, press You will hear one beep. S-LIST should appear on the display.

  • Page 125: Playing Mp3 Format Cds

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 125 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Playing MP3 Format CDs To delete all tracks from the Song To end Song List mode, press List: You will hear one beep. If you burn your own MP3 disc on 1.
  • Page 126 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 126 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls The player will be able to read and Root Directory Order of Play play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 The root directory will be treated Tracks are played sequentially in playlists, 10 sessions, and 255 files.
  • Page 127 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 127 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Preprogrammed Playlists PLAYING AN MP3 AUDIO FILE A compact disc symbol will appear on the display. The radio will recognize prepro- Insert a disc part-way into the slot, grammed playlists which were label side up.
  • Page 128 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 128 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Tuning Repeating Tracks Random Playback Rotate the knob to the right or Pressing RPT repeatedly will cycle Pressing RDM repeatedly will cycle left to go to the next or previous the system through the following the system through the following track.
  • Page 129 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 129 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Mute Display Control Ejecting Discs Press MUTE to silence the system. Press while an MP3 disc is loaded Press (located next to the Press it again to turn the sound to view the artist and album name.

  • Page 130: Rds Sound System With 6-Disc Cd Player (Mp3 Compatible)

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 130 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls RDS SOUND SYSTEM WITH 6-DISC CD PLAYER (MP3 COMPATIBLE) Clock If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, see the sepa- rate navigation system manual to find out how to set the clock. Local Time Set To set the clock: 1.

  • Page 131: Playing The Radio

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 131 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 ® Playing the Radio Display Control AudioPilot Noise Compensation When using RDS, press the RADIO CONTROLS button to display an RDS station This feature automatically Power Control name, frequency, program type or compensates for the increase in Press lightly on the top knob to program name (if available).
  • Page 132 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 132 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Adjusting the Speakers Press the knob repeatedly to choose the BALANCE or FADE speaker control. Choosing BALANCE allows you to adjust the sound between the right and left speakers. Choosing FADE allows you to adjust the sound between the front and rear speakers.
  • Page 133 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 133 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED will AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED will Touch one of the buttons, EQ1 appear on the display. appear on the display. through EQ6, to select the desired automatic tone control setting. Manual Tone Adjustment Equalization Settings To return tone control to the...
  • Page 134 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 134 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls FINDING A STATION Band Selection Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or FM2. Tuning Rotate the knob to the right to go to a higher station and to the left to go to a lower station.
  • Page 135 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 135 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Preset Station Scanning Presetting Stations 4. Press and hold one of the push-buttons until you hear a To sample all the stations that are The station preset push-buttons let beep.
  • Page 136 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 136 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Source Selection Press BAND to stop playing the disc and switch to the radio. Press CD AUX to restart the disc. Press CD AUX a second time to play a remote playback device (if equipped).
  • Page 137 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 137 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 RDS FEATURES AND CONTROLS RDS features are only available for Accessing RDS Stations use on FM stations which broad- The RDS feature: Seeking By Program Type: cast RDS information. •...
  • Page 138 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 138 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls 4. If you would like to seek to another station of the same program type and the pro- gram type name still appears on the display, press either SEEK arrow once.
  • Page 139 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 139 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 3. Press and hold either SCAN Display Control Traffic Announcement arrow until you hear a beep to Press the button repeatedly to If you are tuned to a station that activate a search.
  • Page 140 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 140 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Text Messages Messages are additional text infor- mation that is being broadcast such as song title and artist, contest information or the station's call letters, slogan, etc... If the currently tuned RDS station has broadcast messages that have not yet been reviewed, then INFO will appear on the display.

  • Page 141: 6-Disc Cd Player

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 141 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 6-Disc CD Player Emergency Alerts Alternate Frequency (AF) The system will automatically This feature allows the radio to With the compact disc changer, interrupt the audio to bring you automatically tune to a stronger you can play up to six discs local or national emergency...
  • Page 142 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 142 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If playing a CD-R, the sound quali- If an error message ever appears NOTICE ty may be reduced due to CD-R on the display, see "Error Messag- quality, the method of recording, Do not apply paper labels to es"...
  • Page 143 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 143 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 LOADING AND REMOVING To load two or more compact Insert the discs one after the DISCS discs: other, waiting for the INSERT CD # message to appear. This compact disc player can 1.
  • Page 144 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 144 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Ejecting Discs Press and release to eject the disc that is currently playing. To eject all loaded discs, press and hold for two seconds. You will hear a beep. EJECT ALL will appear on the display.
  • Page 145 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 145 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 PLAYING A COMPACT DISC Tuning Repeating Discs or Tracks For every disc that is loaded into Rotate the knob to the right or Pressing RPT repeatedly will cycle the player, a number will appear in left to go to the next or previous the system through the following the display.
  • Page 146 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 146 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Random Playback Use RDM to play tracks randomly rather than in sequence. Pressing RDM repeatedly will cycle the system through the following play modes: • RANDOM DISC PLAY (random playback of tracks on the cur- rent disc) Automatic Tone Adjustment...
  • Page 147 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 147 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Scanning Source Selection SONG LIST MODE Press and hold either SCAN arrow Press BAND to stop playing the This feature can save up to 20 for more than two seconds (until disc and switch to the radio.
  • Page 148 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 148 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls 5. Press and hold When is first pressed, you will hear one beep. When the track is saved to the song list, ADDED SONG will appear on the display. 6.
  • Page 149 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 149 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 To delete individual tracks from 5. Press and hold for at least To delete all tracks from the Song the Song List: two seconds. List: 1. Make sure that the CD player Release the button when 1.

  • Page 150: Playing Mp3 Format Cds

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 150 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Playing MP3 Format CDs • Do not mix standard audio and Root Directory MP3 files on one disc. The root directory will be treated If you burn your own MP3 disc on •...
  • Page 151 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 151 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Order of Play Preprogrammed Playlists PLAYING AN MP3 AUDIO FILE Tracks are played sequentially in The radio will recognize prepro- Insert a disc part-way into the slot, the following order: grammed playlists which were label side up.
  • Page 152 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 152 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls A track number will appear on the If playing a CD-R, the sound quali- NOTICE display when each track starts to ty may be reduced due to CD-R play.
  • Page 153 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 153 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Tuning Fast Forwarding/Rewinding Repeating Tracks Rotate the knob to the right or (Rewind): Press and hold this Pressing RPT repeatedly will cycle left to go to the next or previous button to rewind quickly through the system through the following track.
  • Page 154 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 154 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Random Playback • RANDOM ALL DISCS (ran- Seeking dom playback of tracks on all Pressing RDM repeatedly will cycle To move ahead to the beginning discs) the system through the following of the next track, press the SEEK play modes: Note: This option is only avail-...

  • Page 155: Portable Audio Device

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 155 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICE Source Selection SOURCE SELECTION Press BAND to stop playing the If an auxiliary device has already Your audio system has a feature disc and switch to the radio. been connected, but a different which allows you to connect an source is currently active, do either...

  • Page 156: Error Messages

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 156 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ERROR MESSAGES Press CD/AUX to switch from the VOLUME CONTROL portable audio device to a Rotate the knob to the right to If LOCKED appears on the display, compact disc.

  • Page 157: Anti-Theft Feature

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 157 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 ANTI-THEFT FEATURE CARE OF YOUR COMPACT CARE OF YOUR COMPACT DISCS DISC PLAYER The theft deterrent feature is auto- matically built in and therefore no Handle discs carefully. Store them The use of CD lens cleaners is not programming is necessary.

  • Page 158: Steering Wheel Radio Controls

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 158 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls To scan stations up or down, press and hold either arrow until SCAN appears on the display. You will hear a beep. The radio will go to the next or previous station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.

  • Page 159: Diversity Antenna System

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 159 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 ■ NAVIGATION SYSTEM DIVERSITY ANTENNA If your audio system is equipped with the 6-disc CD player, press SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) and hold either arrow for more The antenna is hidden from view The navigation system is located at than four seconds to scan all of the and is not accessible.

  • Page 160: Controls Mounted On Steering Wheel/Column

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 160 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls The navigation system may also interact with the radio to receive broadcast announcements on traf- fic and weather and to receive emergency alert communications. For information on how to use this system, see the separate naviga- tion system manual.

  • Page 161: Multifunction Lever

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 161 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers/Washer Stalk Use this lever to control the following features: Use this stalk to control the windshield wiper and washer. • Turn Signals See "Windshield Wipers/Washer •...

  • Page 162: Power Telescopic Tilt Wheel Switch

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 162 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Steering Wheel Radio Press the switch toward the front of the vehicle to move the Controls steering wheel farther into the Your vehicle is equipped with instrument panel and away from steering wheel-mounted radio you.

  • Page 163: Multifunction Lever

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 163 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 If a turn signal is left on for more than 1.2 km (3/4 mile), a chime will sound to remind you to turn it off. If you need it on longer, turn the signal off, then back on.

  • Page 164: High-Low Beam Control

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 164 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls High-Low Beam Control Cruise Control With cruise control, you can main- tain a speed of about 40 km/h When the headlights are turned on CAUTION (25 mph) or more without keep- and the lever is in the center posi- ing your foot on the accelerator tion, the headlights are set to low...
  • Page 165 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 165 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 To Get Out of Cruise Control To temporarily turn off cruise control without erasing the set speed memory, do the following: • Step on the brake pedal. • Step on the clutch pedal if you –...
  • Page 166 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 166 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls When you move the switch to the resume/accelerate position to return to your chosen speed, don't hold the switch there. If you hold it longer than one second, the vehi- cle will accelerate and continue to gain speed.
  • Page 167 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 167 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 – To Go to a Higher Speed • Move the switch to the right, To Go to a Slower Speed resume/accelerate position. To go to a higher speed, do any of •...
  • Page 168 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 168 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls To Pass Another Vehicle When Using Cruise Control on Hills USING CRUISE CONTROL WITH You're in Cruise Control MANUAL SHIFT MODE (IF How well the cruise control system EQUIPPED) Just use the accelerator pedal will work on hills depends on...

  • Page 169: Windshield Wipers/Washer Stalk

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 169 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 NOTICE Clear any ice or snow from the wiper blades before using them to prevent damage to the blades and overloading the wiper motor. – The wipers are protected by a circuit breaker.

  • Page 170: Windshield Washer

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 170 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Wiper Activated Headlights CAUTION See "Lights" earlier in this section. Don't use the washer fluid in freezing weather until your windshield is warmed so that ice doesn't form and block your vision.

  • Page 171: Headlight Washers

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 171 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 ■ MIRRORS Headlight Washers Manual Folding Mirrors Your vehicle is equipped with fold- The headlight washers will cycle OUTSIDE MIRRORS ing outside mirrors. You should once every fifth time the wind- fold the mirrors inward to prevent shield washer is activated.
  • Page 172 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 172 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Adjust the outside mirrors with the Heated Mirror control on the door so that a little The outside mirrors are heated of the vehicle and the area next to every time the rear defogger is and behind it can be seen while activated.

  • Page 173: Inside Day/Night Mirror

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 173 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 INSIDE DAY/NIGHT Automatic Inside Day/ MIRROR Night Mirror with Compass Display (If equipped) Manual Inside Day/Night The mirror pivots so that you can Mirror (If equipped) adjust it up and down or side to The mirror pivots so that you can side.
  • Page 174 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 174 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF COMPASS INDICATOR Compass Operation Your vehicle is equipped with the Press the compass button, located Passenger Sensing System. at the base of the mirror on the When you start your vehicle, the right side, for up to three seconds air bag "on"...
  • Page 175 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 175 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Remove these objects or ask your Compass Calibration Compass Variance dealer for assistance. If CAL appears in the window, the Compass variance is the difference If CAL appears in the window, the compass needs calibration.

  • Page 176: Vanity Mirrors

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 176 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ WINDOWS VANITY MIRRORS To adjust for compass variance: 1. See your dealer to find out There are vanity mirrors located on CAUTION what zone you are in. the sun visors.

  • Page 177: Power Windows

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 177 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 See "Retained Accessory Power" Window Indexing for more information. This feature automatically lowers The driver's and front passenger's the window a small amount when window switches may have an the door is opened.

  • Page 178: Doors

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 178 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ DOORS To reprogram a window once CAUTION (Continued) electrical power is restored: CAUTION • If the doors are unlocked, 1. Close the door. your chances of being thrown Unlocked doors can be 2.

  • Page 179: Power Door Locks

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 179 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Power Door Locks There is an indicator light located on the rear of the door, near the From the outside, use your keyless window. access transmitter to lock or If the locking side of the power unlock the doors.
  • Page 180 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 180 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If the unlocking side of the power If you are inside the vehicle, use If you are outside the vehicle, you door lock switch is pressed while one of the interior door release will need to use the remote door the door is closed, a beep will handles.
  • Page 181 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 181 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Programmable Automatic Door When you stop and shift into P Anti-lockout Feature Locks (Park) with an automatic transmis- Your vehicle can be programmed sion or when the ignition is turned Your vehicle is programmed so to sound the horn three times and off or is in retained accessory...

  • Page 182: Rear Cargo Area

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 182 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ REAR CARGO AREA CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Make sure that the air outlets on or under the instrument It can be very dangerous to panel are fully open. drive with the trunk/hatch open.
  • Page 183 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 183 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 The electric rear trunk/hatch lid See "Keyless Access System" in release lets you open your rear lid Section 3 for more information. just by pressing a button. The key cylinder is located on the Note: The release button will not rear of the trunk/hatch lid above work when the theft deterrent...

  • Page 184: Emergency Trunk Release Handle

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 184 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Emergency Trunk Release Convenience Net Handle (If equipped) This net, which should be installed in the rear area, is designed to Convertible Models Only prevent small things, such as The purpose of this release handle grocery bags, from falling over is to allow a person trapped in the...

  • Page 185: Rear Area Cover

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 185 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 – Rear Area Cover 3. Grasp the loop at the rear cen- 4. Push the loop up to the base ter of the shade and wrap it of the striker. You can use the security shade to around the striker assembly.

  • Page 186: Cargo Divider

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 186 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Cargo Divider (If equipped) There is a cargo divider located in the trunk which should be used to keep cargo from getting in the way of the convertible top. The vehicle will not allow the convertible top to be opened if the cargo divider is not properly in...

  • Page 187: Overhead Area And Roof

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 187 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 ■ OVERHEAD AREA AND Removable Roof Panels (If NOTICE equipped) ROOF To avoid damaging the under- Removing and Storing the Roof body of the vehicle, do not Sun Visors Panel store heavy or sharp objects in To block out glare, pull the sun...
  • Page 188 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 188 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls NOTICE Dropping or resting the roof panel on its edges could damage the panel, paint or weatherstripping. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle.
  • Page 189 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 189 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 To store the roof panel: 1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge is facing the stor- age area. – To unlock the rear latch, press 2. Insert the roof panel so that the back of the release handle the outside front edges line up .
  • Page 190 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 190 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Installing the roof panel CAUTION If possible, have someone help you An improperly stored roof panel perform this procedure. can be thrown about in a crash To install the roof panel: or sudden maneuver.
  • Page 191 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 191 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 4. Place the roof panel over the CAUTION vehicle. Position the rear edge of the panel along the weath- An improperly installed roof erstrip on the back of the roof panel can fall into or fly off the opening.

  • Page 192: Power Convertible Top

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 192 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Power Convertible Top (If CAUTION NOTICE equipped) Do not raise or lower the top Do not lower the top if it is while the vehicle is moving. You damp, wet, or dirty.
  • Page 193 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 193 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Lowering the Convertible Top 5. Make sure the trunk is closed, the cargo divider is secure in 1. Park on a level surface. the upright position, and no 2. Start the engine. objects are in front of the divider.
  • Page 194 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 194 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls 8. Push and hold the bottom of Raising the Convertible Top the convertible top switch. 1. Park on a level surface. The button is located on the 2. Start the engine. instrument panel to the left of 3.
  • Page 195 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 195 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 6. Push and hold the top of the Manual Operation convertible top switch. If your vehicle suffers a power loss, The button is located on the such as a dead battery, you can instrument panel to the left of raise the top manually.
  • Page 196 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 196 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls 6. Manually move the tonneau cover to the open position. Open the tonneau cover carefully. If the tonneau cover is opened too quickly, the hinge mecha- nism could be damaged. A damaged hinge mechanism can prevent proper operation 5.
  • Page 197 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 197 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Use the wrench (which is stored in the console) to turn the pressure release bolt coun- terclockwise one revolution. This relieves pressure to the hydraulic pump and allows the convertible top to be manually raised.

  • Page 198: Storage

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 198 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Note: If electrical power to the windows is interrupted, you'll need to reprogram the window indexing feature for each power window. Otherwise, the convertible top will not operate. See "Windows"...

  • Page 199: Glove Box

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 199 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 Convenience Net (If equipped) See "Rear Cargo Area" earlier in this section Rear Storage See "Rear Cargo Area" earlier in – this section. Glove Box Cup Holder The glove box can be used to store There are two cupholders located small items.

  • Page 200: Ashtray And Lighter

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 200 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ ASHTRAY AND ■ RETAINED ACCESSORY Loose objects can lodge behind and beneath the ashtray lid and LIGHTER POWER prevent movement of the lid. The ashtray and the cigarette Your vehicle has retained accesso- Avoid putting small, loose objects lighter are at the lower center of...

  • Page 201: Battery Rundown Protection

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 201 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 ■ BATTERY RUNDOWN To put a position in memory: PROTECTION 1. Adjust the driver's seat, out- side mirrors and telescopic This feature is designed to protect steering wheel (if equipped) your vehicle's battery.
  • Page 202 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 202 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, you can use the Driver Information Center to program the memory feature to automatically recall your memory settings when the engine is started.

  • Page 203: Floor Mats

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 203 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 1 To program your personalized exit If your vehicle is equipped with an position: automatic transmission, you can use the Driver Information Center 1. Press memory button 1. to program the memory feature to The seat will move to the automatically recall your personal- stored memory position.
  • Page 204 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 204 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM...
  • Page 205 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 205 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM –– Section 2 - Seats and Restraints Seat Controls ..........206 Supplemental Restraints ....... 216 Front Seatback Manual Reclining Control..206 Safety Belt Pretensioners ....... 216 Front Seatback Latches........207 Inflatable Restraint System ......217 Power Seat Controls........208 Passenger Sensing System ......

  • Page 206: Seats And Restraints

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 206 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position To prevent the seat from when your vehicle is in motion moving while braking hard or can be dangerous. Even if you during an accident, make sure buckle up, your safety belts the seat is locked in place by...

  • Page 207: An Front Seatback Latches

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 207 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 The seatback will be locked in the CAUTION down position. If the seatback isn't locked, it To return the seat to its original could move forward in a position, unlatch the seatback and sudden stop or crash.

  • Page 208: Power Seat Controls

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 208 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints Move the switch forward or back to move the seat forward or rearward. For information on programming your preferred settings into memory, see "Memory Feature" in Section 1. Power Seat Controls Power Lumbar Control (If equipped)

  • Page 209: Heated Seats

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 209 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 Switch adjusts the side bolsters AUTO to support your upper body. AUTO Move the switch up to increase support, or down to decrease support. – ■ SAFETY BELTS Heated Seats (If equipped) –...
  • Page 210 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 210 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints The safety belt information includ- Be sure that if children are too CAUTION ed here is intended for vehicle small to be well restrained by the It is extremely dangerous to occupants of adult size and for safety belt system, that they are ride in a cargo area, inside or...

  • Page 211: Lap/Shoulder Belt

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 211 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt should be worn properly, as described below. To fasten the belt: 1. Adjust the seat and sit up straight. – 2. Pick up the latch plate. 4.
  • Page 212 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 212 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints When you pull the shoulder portion of some passenger lap/ shoulder belts all the way out, the child restraint locking feature is engaged. The belt can no longer be pulled out until it is fully retracted.

  • Page 213: Safety Belt Extension

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 213 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 Safety Belt Extension The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, If the safety belt is not long just touching the thighs. In a enough to fasten around you, your crash, this applies force to the dealer will order you an extender.

  • Page 214: Replacing Safety Belts

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 214 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belts If you have been in a collision Your vehicle is equipped with safe- where the belts may have been ty belt pretensioners. Pretension- CAUTION stretched, or if the safety belt is cut ers work only once.

  • Page 215: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 215 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 A pregnant woman should wear a lap/shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother.

  • Page 216: Supplemental Restraints

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 216 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints ■ SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY BELT CAUTION PRETENSIONERS RESTRAINTS Safety procedures must always Your vehicle is equipped with safe- be observed when disposing of CAUTION ty belt pretensioners. Pretension- the vehicle or vehicle parts. ers help the safety belts reduce a A crash can damage the Disposal should only be...

  • Page 217: Inflatable Restraint System

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 217 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 Vehicles equipped with dual-stage air bags also have seat position sensors which aid in determining whether the air bags should inflate at reduced or full deployment. – INFLATABLE RESTRAINT Your vehicle is also equipped with two side impact air bags that may SYSTEM...
  • Page 218 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 218 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints You can lock the doors, turn the CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) interior lights off and turn the hazard warning flashers on by Be sure that if children are too A child in a rear-facing child using the controls for those small to be well restrained by...
  • Page 219 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 219 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Although some vehicles are It is therefore recommended A child in a forward-facing child equipped with a passenger air that a rear-facing child restraint restraint in the front passenger bag deactivation feature which be secured in a vehicle with a seating position could be seri-...
  • Page 220 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 220 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints A thick layer of material (such as a CAUTION CAUTION blanket) or aftermarket equipment If you are too close to an inflat- Do not attach anything to the (such as seat covers, heaters or ing air bag, it could seriously area from where the air bag...
  • Page 221 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 221 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 In many severe crashes, wind- CAUTION CAUTION shields are broken by vehicle When an air bag inflates, there deformation. Additional wind- For up to ten seconds after the may be dust in the air. This dust shield breakage may also occur ignition is turned off and the could cause breathing prob-...

  • Page 222: Passenger Sensing System

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 222 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION Safety procedures must always be observed when disposing of the vehicle or vehicle parts. Disposal should only be performed by an authorized service center, to help protect the environment and your health.
  • Page 223 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 223 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 Sensors in the right front passen- • The right front passenger seat ger seat and safety belt detect the is occupied by a smaller per- presence of a properly seated son, such as a child who has occupant to determine if the right outgrown child restraints or a...
  • Page 224 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 224 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints Aftermarket equipment, such as CAUTION seat covers, can affect the perfor- mance of the passenger sensing If the air bag light stays on or system. comes on while you are driving, there may be a problem with Use only GM-approved aftermar- this system.
  • Page 225 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 225 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 System Operation with a Child CAUTION CAUTION Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Although your vehicle is Accident statistics show that chil- restraint in the front passenger equipped with a passenger air dren are safer if they are restrained seating position could be seri- bag deactivation feature which...
  • Page 226 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 226 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) It is therefore recommended A child in a forward-facing child The "off" indicator should that a rear-facing child restraint restraint in the front passenger appear in the rearview mirror be secured in a vehicle with a seating position could be seri-...
  • Page 227 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 227 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 If a child restraint has been If the "on" indicator still appears, installed and the Passenger Sens- do not secure a child restraint in ing System has not deactivated the this vehicle.
  • Page 228 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 228 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints If a person of adult size is sitting in Restart the vehicle. This should the right front passenger seat and allow the system to detect the the passenger air bag remains person and enable the passenger's deactivated, it may be because the air bag.
  • Page 229 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 229 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 If the "on" indicator appears, the CAUTION passenger's air bag is still active. If the air bag light stays on or The "off" indicator will stay on in comes on while you are driving, the rearview mirror while the right there may be a problem with front passenger's frontal air bag is...

  • Page 230: Child Restraints

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 230 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) After installing a child restraint, If a child restraint is not proper- pull the shoulder belt all the ly secured in the vehicle, the way out of the retractor to set restraint will not be able to the lock.
  • Page 231 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 231 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 The restraint manufacturer's instructions should state the weight and height limitations for the particular restraint. CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support, including – support for the head and neck. In a crash, an infant in a rear- facing child seat settles into the –...
  • Page 232 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 232 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints These restraints use the safety belt CAUTION CAUTION system in your vehicle, but the The body structure of a young child also has to be secured within A child can be seriously injured child is different from an adult the restraint to help reduce the or killed in a crash if the child is...
  • Page 233 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 233 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 If you are using a vehicle safety Accident statistics show that chil- belt equipped with the child dren are safer if they are restrained restraint locking feature to secure in the rear seat.
  • Page 234 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 234 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Although your vehicle is The "off" indicator should equipped with a passenger air appear in the rearview mirror bag deactivation feature which when the vehicle is started with is designed to turn off the the child restraint installed in passenger's air bag under...
  • Page 235 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 235 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 Older Children To determine whether a child is • With the child sitting all the ready to transition out of a booster way back on the seat, with Older children who have into a rear seat, check your local knees bent at the seat edge, outgrown booster seats should sit...
  • Page 236 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 236 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Seats and Restraints • Can the proper safety belt fit The shoulder belt should not cross CAUTION be maintained for the duration the face or neck. of the trip? Never allow a child to wear the The lap part of the belt should be safety belt with the shoulder If you answered "no"...
  • Page 237 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 237 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 2 CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS TOP STRAP CAUTION Some child restraints are equipped Some top strap-equipped child In a crash, a vehicle occupant with lower attaching points restraints are designed for use with who is not restrained properly designed to make installation of or without the top strap being...
  • Page 238 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 238 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM...
  • Page 239 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 239 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM ––– Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions Star New Vehicle Break-In Period......240 Traction ............270 ting Keys..............240 Traction Control ........... 270 Theft Deterrent System.........242 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ........270 Immobilizer...........246 Handling ............

  • Page 240: Starting And Operating Instructions

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 240 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ NEW VEHICLE BREAK- ■ KEYS CAUTION IN PERIOD CAUTION • Avoid making hard stops for the first 320 km (200 miles) NOTICE Do not leave children in the or so.
  • Page 241 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 241 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 The key can also be used to open the trunk/hatch. See "Remote Trunk/Hatch Release" under "Rear Cargo Area" for more information. Your vehicle may also come with a key that can be used to unlock the –...

  • Page 242: Theft Deterrent System

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 242 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Your vehicle is equipped with a Also, the vehicle's intrusion sensor Theft Deterrent System. (located on the headliner, between the driver and passenger) In addition to standard theft deter- monitors the vehicle interior and rent system capabilities, this provides an alarm signal to the...
  • Page 243 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 243 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 To arm the system, use one of the • If activated, the vehicle's pas- The system will not arm if you lock following methods: sive locking feature can auto- the driver's door using the power matically lock the vehicle and door lock switch after the doors...
  • Page 244 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 244 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions To disarm the system upon your 1. Make sure that the trunk is If the alarm does not sound, check return to the vehicle: closed. if the horn works. •...
  • Page 245 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 245 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 INTRUSION SENSOR If any passengers must remain in Before pressing the lock button on the vehicle, they should lock the the keyless access transmitter to The vehicle's intrusion sensor doors from inside using the power arm the theft deterrent system and (located on the headliner,...

  • Page 246: Op-Immobilizer

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 246 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Immobilizer Intrusion Sensor Override Cleaning the System Button To clean the sensor, spray the Note: Modifications made to this When you turn the engine off cleaner on a soft, clean cloth and system by anyone other than an INTRUSION SENSOR ON will wipe gently.
  • Page 247 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 247 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 If a damaged or incorrectly If this happens, place the transmit- You may also want to check the matched transmitter has been ter in the glove box transmitter fuse. See "Fuses and Circuit Break- used, the system will not allow the pocket with the buttons facing to ers"...

  • Page 248: Keyless Access System

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 248 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ KEYLESS ACCESS With this system you can lock and The keyless access system allows unlock your doors and release your you to lock or unlock your doors SYSTEM trunk/hatch from about 3 meters and access your trunk passively,...
  • Page 249 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 249 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 • Keyless Locking • Keyless Trunk Release The keyless access transmitter can be used to recall seat and mirror When at least one keyless Open the trunk from the out- memory settings for up to two access transmitter is removed side by squeezing the release...

  • Page 250: Atin Transmitter Operation

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 250 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions See "Deadbolt" later in this section Unlock for more information. Press to unlock the driver's The light on the door will flash door. once. The light on the door will flash If you press twice, the horn will twice.

  • Page 251: Deadbolt

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 251 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 Deadbolt Trunk/Hatch Release When unlocking the driver's door from the outside with the keyless Press and hold to open the Your vehicle is equipped with a access transmitter, the deadbolt is trunk/hatch when the engine is deadbolt locking feature in addi- disengaged for all doors.

  • Page 252: Transmitter Range

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 252 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Transmitter Range • Check the location. Other vehi- If none of the above apply, see cles or objects may be blocking your dealer or a qualified techni- The range of your transmitter the signal.

  • Page 253: Battery Replacement

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 253 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 Battery Replacement For vehicles with a manual trans- mission, press the clutch pedal and Under normal use, the battery in the keyless ignition start button to your transmitter should last about start the vehicle.
  • Page 254 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 254 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions 1. Insert a thin, flat non-metal CAUTION object into the slot on the side or back of the transmitter to Make sure that you dispose of separate the bottom of the old batteries in accordance with transmitter from the top.

  • Page 255: Matching Transmitters

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 255 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 ■ KEYLESS IGNITION Matching Transmitters Transmitter Frequency Approval Code Matching transmitters to your Your vehicle is equipped with an vehicle may be necessary if you electronic keyless ignition with Following is the European Remote lose or replace a transmitter.
  • Page 256 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 256 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions CAUTION Do not leave children in the vehicle with the keyless access transmitter. ENGINE ENGINE The children could operate the power windows or other Acc. Acc. controls and could even start the vehicle and make the vehi- cle move.

  • Page 257: Retained Accessory Power

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 257 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 Retained Accessory Power The ACCESSORY MODE ON After being in accessory mode message will appear on the for about 10 minutes, the vehi- Your vehicle has retained accesso- Driver Information Center cle will automatically activate ry power, which allows you to display.

  • Page 258: Starting Instructions

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 258 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ STARTING Do not race the engine immedi- NOTICE ately after starting. INSTRUCTIONS Do not shift into P (Park) while Allow enough time for the engine the vehicle is moving. to warm up and deliver oil to the Engine Starting Otherwise, the transmission...

  • Page 259: Engine Starting Problems

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 259 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 Engine Starting Problems For vehicles with an automatic Failure to Start transmission, place the vehicle in P If the engine does not start and no Keyless Access Transmitter Not (Park) and press the brake pedal message is displayed in the Driver Detected...

  • Page 260: Stopping The Engine

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 260 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ STOPPING THE Engine Flooding Manual Transmission ENGINE If the engine is flooded with too To turn off the engine, press the much gasoline, slowly push the off/accessory button when the Automatic Transmission accelerator pedal all the way to the...

  • Page 261: Transmission

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 261 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 ■ TRANSMISSION NOTICE NOTICE Damage to your transmission Spinning the tires too fast or Automatic Transmission caused by shifting out of P holding the vehicle in one place (Park) or N (Neutral) with the on a hill using only the acceler- CAUTION engine racing is not covered by...
  • Page 262 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 262 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions While maintaining brake applica- R (Reverse) tion, press the button on the shift Use this to back up. lever and try to shift out of P (Park) into the gear you want.
  • Page 263 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 263 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 D (Drive) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The vehicle will have firmer shift- MANUAL SHIFT MODE ing and increased performance. Use this position for normal driv- ing in most street and highway This feature gives the driver more It is normal for the transmission to situations.
  • Page 264 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 264 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions To downshift the transmission, An X will appear in the Driver 120 140 km/h pull the paddle toward you. Information Center or the Head- RPM X 1000 Up Display (if equipped) and a The Driver Information Center or chime may sound when a request-...
  • Page 265 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 265 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 The transmission will downshift When the shift lever is in S (Sport Using Manual Shift Mode with automatically as the vehicle slows Mode), the vehicle cannot start Cruise Control down.

  • Page 266: Manual Transmission

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 266 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM You should also use the R (Reverse) position when parking your Your vehicle has an automatic vehicle. transmission shift lock control system. With the engine running, See "Vehicle Parking"...
  • Page 267 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 267 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 If your engine speed drops below CAUTION 900 rpm, or if the engine is not Do not skip gears when you running smoothly, downshift to downshift or you could lose the next lower gear.

  • Page 268: Vehicle Parking

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 268 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ VEHICLE PARKING If you must leave your vehicle with Torque Lock the engine running, check that the If you park your vehicle on a hill, MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS shift lever is fully in P (Park).
  • Page 269 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 269 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 Shift Lock Control System If the problem persists, see your dealer for service. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control The shift lock control system may system which locks the shift lever not operate if your vehicle has a in P (Park) when the ignition is off.

  • Page 270: Traction

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 270 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ TRACTION ■ HANDLING Limited-Slip Rear Axle There are three systems that The locking rear axle can give See "Active Handling System" in control the vehicle: steering, added traction on snow, ice, etc.

  • Page 271: Steering

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 271 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 ■ STEERING ■ BRAKES Disc Brake Wear Indicators (Non-ZR1 Models) If the engine stops as you're driv- Power Steering ing, brake normally but don't Your vehicle has disc brakes. pump your brakes.

  • Page 272: Disc Brake Wear Indicators (Zr1 Model)

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 272 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Disc Brake Wear Indicators NOTICE NOTICE (ZR1 Model) Continuing to drive with worn- Continuing to drive with worn- The ZR1 model does not have out brake pads could result in out brake pads could result in built-in brake pad wear indicators costly brake repairs.

  • Page 273: Brake Rotors (Zr1 Model)

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 273 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 Brake Rotors (ZR1 Model) Your vehicle is equipped with ceramic brake rotors. Rotors should be visually inspected when- ever the brake pads are replaced. Rotors need to be replaced if the rotor mass is less than or equal to –...
  • Page 274 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 274 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Brake Rotor Protector CAUTION Be careful when working around the brake rotors. The rotors can get very hot and could burn you. Be sure the brake system is completely cool before install- ing the rotor protector.

  • Page 275: Brake Adjustment

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 275 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 Brake Adjustment Antilock Brake System This occurs only during a brake application which would have Every time you apply the brakes, The antilock brake system helps caused one or more wheels to your disc brakes adjust themselves you maintain directional stability lock.

  • Page 276: Parking Brake

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 276 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ SUSPENSION NOTICE The suspension system in your Do not drive with the parking vehicle is designed to keep the brake set. vehicle level and to provide a Driving with the parking brake smooth and controlled ride.

  • Page 277: Speed Limiter

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 277 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 ■ SPEED LIMITER ■ FRONT AIR DAM NOTICE Your vehicle is equipped with a Do not continue to operate the Engine Speed Limiter front air dam which has minimal engine at the fuel cut-off rpm.

  • Page 278: Vehicle Loading

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 278 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ VEHICLE LOADING It is very important to know how CAUTION much weight your vehicle can CAUTION When the carbon fiber splitter is carry. damaged, the exposed edges This weight is called the Vehicle Things you put inside your vehi- can be very sharp.

  • Page 279: Tire And Loading Information Label

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 279 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 3 The label is typically affixed to your CAUTION vehicle at one of the following The components of your vehi- locations: TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION cle are designed to provide •...

  • Page 280: Certification Label

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 280 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ TRAILER TOWING ■ RECREATIONAL Certification Label VEHICLE TOWING The Certification label, located on Your vehicle is neither designed the passenger side of the engine nor intended to tow a trailer. NOTICE compartment, shows the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
  • Page 281 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 281 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 - Service and Maintenance –––– Maintenance Guidelines........282 Tires ............... 320 Doing Your Own Service Work .....282 Run-Flat Tires ..........321 Ser- Accessories and Modifications ......283 Inflation ............322 vice Fuel ..............284 High Speed Operation ........

  • Page 282: Service And Maintenance

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 282 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ MAINTENANCE ■ DOING YOUR OWN CAUTION GUIDELINES SERVICE WORK Make sure you dispose of mate- The required maintenance rials in accordance with envi- CAUTION intervals vary considerably ronmental protection between climates, geographical You can be injured and the...

  • Page 283: Accessories And Modifications

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 283 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 ■ ACCESSORIES AND If doing some of your own service Adding equipment to the outside work, use the proper service of your vehicle may increase wind MODIFICATIONS manual noise and can affect your vehicle's Adding accessories to your vehicle fuel economy and windshield can affect your vehicle's perfor-...

  • Page 284: Fuel

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 284 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance NOTICE NOTICE (Continued) Use clean fuel only. Contami- Your vehicle was not designed nated fuel may reduce the life for fuels that contain methanol. of the fuel delivery system and Methanol can corrode metal the engine.
  • Page 285 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 285 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 It is recommended that gasoline For the 6.2L V8 (Code W) engine, NOTICE meet specifications described in use gasoline with a posted octane the World-Wide Fuel Charter avail- of 95 (research method) or higher. If 91 octane fuel is used in the able from the Alliance of Automo- A middle grade gasoline with post-...

  • Page 286: Fuel Consumption And Emissions Information

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 286 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Fuel Consumption and If you detect a heavy engine knock even when using a gasoline of the Emissions Information recommended octane rating, have See "Fuel Consumption and Emis- the engine checked.

  • Page 287: Filling The Tank

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 287 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 If your vehicle is equipped with a locking fuel cap, use the fuel cap key to unlock it. Remove the fuel filler cap by turn- ing it slowly counter-clockwise. Replace it by turning it clockwise.
  • Page 288 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 288 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Fuel vapor is highly flammable. If you open the cap rapidly If you have to get a new cap, be Keep sparks, flames and smok- while pressure inside the tank is sure to get the right one.
  • Page 289 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 289 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION • Never fill a portable fuel con- Static electricity can ignite To allow room for fuel expan- tainer while it is in your gasoline vapor. You can be sion in the fuel tank (caused by vehicle.

  • Page 290: Hood Release

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 290 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance NOTICE Don't spill fuel on the vehicle's exterior surfaces. It can damage your paint. If you do, wash it off as soon as possible. ■ HOOD RELEASE Then lift the rear edge of the hood at the windshield area.

  • Page 291: Engine Compartment

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 291 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 ■ ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6.2 L V8 Engine (Code W) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) – 2. Windshield Washer Reservoir 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir –...
  • Page 292 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 292 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance 6.2 L V8 Engine (Code R) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Intercooler 2. Air Cleaner/Filter 3. Coolant Surge Tank 4. Windshield Washer Reservoir 5. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) 6.
  • Page 293 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 293 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 7.0 L V8 Engine (Code E) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1. Air Cleaner/Filter 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3. Engine Compartment Fuse Block – 4. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal 5.

  • Page 294: Engine Oil

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 294 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Engine oil must be kept at correct CAUTION levels to help ensure proper lubri- CAUTION Used engine oil contains cation of the vehicle's engine. elements which are unhealthy It is normal for an engine to use Used oil filters and empty oil for your skin and which may...
  • Page 295 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 295 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 CHECKING ENGINE OIL NOTICE NOTICE (Continued) Check the oil level at regular inter- If you use your vehicle for • Except Z06 and ZR1Models vals, such as when refueling. racing or other competitive Keep the level at or near one The best time to check engine the...
  • Page 296 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 296 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Except Z06 and ZR1 Models Z06 and ZR1 Models To check the oil level, do the Your vehicle is equipped with a dry following: sump engine lubrication system. 1.
  • Page 297 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 297 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 6. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level. The oil level must be in the cross-hatched area on the dip- stick. Add oil to the oil fill loca- tion as required.
  • Page 298 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 298 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Your vehicle was filled at the facto- Substitute oil not meeting the ® ry with Mobil 1 synthetic oil, GM4718M standard should not be which meets all requirements for used for an oil change.
  • Page 299 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 299 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Do not use SAE 20W-50 or any other viscosity oil not recommended. NOTICE SAE 0W-30 Using engine oils of a viscosity SAE 5W-30 other than those recommended could result in engine damage. –...
  • Page 300 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 300 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance ENGINE OIL ADDITIVES/ENGINE ENGINE OIL CHANGE The oil and oil filter change inter- OIL FLUSHES INTERVALS vals recommended in the Mainte- nance Schedule for your engine Your engine should not need any The required oil and oil filter are based on the use of recom- extra additives if you use the...
  • Page 301 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 301 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 How frequently you have to Even if the oil life system does not NOTICE change the oil depends on your indicate that an oil change is driving patterns, engine rpm and necessary, the engine oil and filter Engine damage resulting from engine temperature.
  • Page 302 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 302 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND 2. Remove the oil filter and allow FILTER (Z06 AND ZR1 MODELS) the oil to drain. Your vehicle is equipped with a dry 3. Reinstall the drain plugs and sump engine lubrication system.

  • Page 303: Engine Coolant

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 303 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 To determine the needed oil CAUTION quality and viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see the fol- The cooling system in your lowing earlier in this section: vehicle is pressurized. Only add coolant when the cooling - Choosing the Right Oil system or coolant is cold.
  • Page 304 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 304 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance CAUTION NOTICE CAUTION Adding only plain water or a Do not substitute any liquids for Used coolant should not be liquid other than the recom- the proper coolant mixture. disposed of with regular trash.
  • Page 305 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 305 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Check the coolant level at regular When the engine is hot, the level NOTICE intervals, such as when refueling. could be higher than the FULL The coolant level can be checked COLD line.
  • Page 306 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 306 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance INTERCOOLER SYSTEM (ZR1 1. Make sure the engine and MODEL) intercooler are no longer hot. Check the coolant level at regular 2. The vehicle must be on a level intervals.

  • Page 307: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 307 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid NOTICE Fluid It is not necessary to check the Damage caused by the use of transmission fluid in your vehicle. It is not necessary to check the any fluid that is not recom- If the fluid is leaking, have your transmission fluid in your vehicle.

  • Page 308: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 308 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Rear Axle Lubricant Check the hydraulic clutch fluid level in the reservoir at the inter- It is not necessary to regularly vals shown in the Maintenance check the rear axle fluid unless you Schedule.

  • Page 309: Rear Toe-Link Lubricant

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 309 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Rear Toe-Link Lubricant If the vehicle is used for racing or other competitive driving, the rear Vehicles with the Z51 perfor- axle fluid temperatures may be mance package, ZR1models and higher than would occur in normal Z06 models have greasable outer driving.

  • Page 310: Power Steering Fluid

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 310 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Power Steering Fluid Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the mark. It is not necessary to regularly If the level is low, add enough fluid check the power steering fluid to bring the level up to the proper unless you suspect there is a leak in...

  • Page 311: Brake Master Cylinder Fluid

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 311 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 It is not a good idea to "top off" CAUTION your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you Used brake fluid should not be add fluid when the linings are disposed of with regular trash.
  • Page 312 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 312 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Low fluid level can indicate a leak To prevent contamination of the NOTICE in the brake system. Have the vehi- brake fluid, make sure the brake cle serviced as soon as possible. reservoir and cap are thoroughly Don't spill brake fluid on the clean before removing the cap.

  • Page 313: Windshield Washer Fluid

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 313 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Battery NOTICE Your vehicle is equipped with a • Don't mix water with ready- battery that requires no periodic to-use washer fluid. It could maintenance. freeze and damage washer •...

  • Page 314: Air Cleaner/Filters

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 314 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Air Cleaner/Filters When it is time for a new battery, NOTICE get one that has the replacement NOTICE number shown on the original Driving without the air filter battery's label.
  • Page 315 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 315 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 5. Remove any dirt or loose debris from the air cleaner base. 6. Away from the vehicle's engine compartment, lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. –...
  • Page 316 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 316 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance 6. Away from the vehicle's engine compartment, lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. Change the filter if it remains caked with dirt. For the type of filter to use, see "Component Specifications"...

  • Page 317: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 317 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Passenger Compartment Air Filter NOTICE Driving without the passenger compartment air filter properly installed may allow water or other debris to enter the – climate control system. A disposable passenger compart- 1.

  • Page 318: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 318 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil To determine the needed oil quality and viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" earlier in this section. Engine Coolant ®...
  • Page 319 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 319 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 ■ RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANT (CONTINUED) USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Automatic Transmission ® DEXRON -VI Automatic transmission fluid. ® Key Lock Cylinder Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube (GM part no. 12346241). ® Rear Axle (Limited-Slip DEXRON LS gear oil.

  • Page 320: Tires

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 320 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ TIRES NOTICE CAUTION (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high- • Do not underinflate your tires. Low-profile tires are more quality tires made by a leading tire Underinflating the tires could susceptible to damage from manufacturer.

  • Page 321: Run-Flat Tires

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 321 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Run-Flat Tires However, if the distance you travel CAUTION on a flat tire is less than 40 km (25 If your vehicle is a ZR1model, the Do not use strong soaps or miles), and if your speed is main- tires on your vehicle are run-flat cleaners that contain acid on...

  • Page 322: Inflation

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 322 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Inflation To maintain your vehicle's run-flat CAUTION tire feature, make sure all replace- See the tire information label for Run-flat tires could explode ment tires are run-flat tires. your vehicle's tire inflation during improper service.
  • Page 323 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 323 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 The air pressure indicated on the To check and adjust tire pressure: NOTICE label as "cold" should be main- You cannot tell if your tires are tained for the tires to perform Improper tire pressure properly inflated simply by looking properly.

  • Page 324: High Speed Operation

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 324 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance High Speed Operation Recheck the tire pressure. CAUTION (Continued) Be sure to put the valve caps back CAUTION Some high-speed rated tires on the valve stems. They help require inflation pressure prevent leaks by keeping out dirt Driving at high speeds, 160 km/...

  • Page 325: Tire Pressure Monitor

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 325 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Tire Pressure Monitor If you will be driving at speeds of 282 km/h (175 mph) or faster, NOTICE where it is legal, set the cold infla- tion pressure to the maximum Modifications made to the tire inflation pressure shown on the pressure monitor system by...
  • Page 326 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 326 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance If the system detects low tire pres- If you replace any of your tires, the NOTICE sure in one or more of the tires, the tire pressure monitor will need to Low Tire Pressure Light on the Improper tire pressure be reset.

  • Page 327: Inspection And Rotation

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 327 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Inspection and Rotation Tire Replacement • The vehicle is near a facility or an electronic device that uses To make your tires last longer, The rubber in your vehicle's tires radio wave frequencies similar have them inspected at the mile- degrades over time, even if the...
  • Page 328 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 328 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance The tire information label says If you use the wrong replacement what size tires you need. tires, you may get an inaccurate low tire pressure warning that is To determine the location of your higher or lower than the actual vehicle's tire information label, see...

  • Page 329: Tire Chains Or Similar Traction Devices

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 329 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Tire Chains or Similar CAUTION NOTICE Traction Devices If you use bias-ply tires on your Do not install traction devices Traction devices may be installed vehicle, the wheel rim flanges on the front tires.

  • Page 330: Winter Tires

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 330 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ WHEELS Winter Tires When using winter tires on your vehicle, be sure to use them on all Your all season tires may not offer four wheels. Wheel Alignment and Tire the traction or level of perfor- Balancing Winter tires with the same speed...

  • Page 331: Wheel Replacement

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 331 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Wheel Replacement NOTICE CAUTION Replace any wheel that is bent, The wrong wheel can cause Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on cracked, or badly rusted or corrod- problems with bearing life, the parts to which it is fastened, ed.
  • Page 332 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 332 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Brake Rotor Protector (ZR1 CAUTION Model) Incorrect wheel nuts or improp- NOTICE erly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become Always use rotor protectors loose and even come off. This when installing or removing could lead to an accident.

  • Page 333: Lifting The Vehicle

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 333 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 ■ LIFTING THE VEHICLE CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it Raising your vehicle with the is jacked up is dangerous. If the jack improperly positioned can Lifting a vehicle can cause inju- vehicle slips off the jack, you damage the vehicle or may...
  • Page 334 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 334 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance NOTICE Damage caused by raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned is not covered by the vehicle warranty. To prevent vehicle damage: • Place a pad between the jack and the vehicle.
  • Page 335 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 335 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 – Make sure that the jack you use Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points are locat- spans at least two crossmember ed at the rear of the vehicle. –...

  • Page 336: Vehicle Identification Number

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 336 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance The number may be found in one or more of the following locations: • the chassis and/or underframe on the right side of the vehicle. SAMPLE4UX1M072675 • Service Parts Identification Label •...

  • Page 337: Service Parts Identification Label

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 337 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 ■ SERVICE PARTS ■ FUSES AND CIRCUIT The fuse block is below the right side of the instrument panel. To IDENTIFICATION LABEL BREAKERS access it, remove the carpet and This label is located inside the The wiring circuits in your vehicle the toe board by pulling at the top...

  • Page 338: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 338 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance If your vehicle is a ZR1 model, your vehicle is equipped with an addi- tional relay and mini-fuse: • The intercooler relay is located on the fan shroud. •...
  • Page 339 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 339 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Circuits Protected SPARE Spare SPARE FUSE Spare SPARE SPARE Tonneau Pulldown Actuator Not Used BCK/UP Driver Door Switch LAMP CRNK – Telescope Switch; Memory Seat Module HTD SEAT/ REVERSE LAMPS BTSI SOL/STR WHL LCK DR LCK WPR RLY...
  • Page 340 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 340 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Continued) Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Electric Inside Rearview Mirror; Cluster; Head-Up Display Heating, Ventilation and Air Con- Heating, Ventilation and Air Con- ditioning System ditioning System;...
  • Page 341 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 341 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Continued) Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Fuel Door Release Power Windows; Trunk; Fuel Door Release Cigarette Lighter Trunk Release Heated Driver's Seat Power Seats; Memory Seat Wiper Dwell –...

  • Page 342: Engine Compartment Fuse Block

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 342 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Circuits Protected Horn; Alternator Sense Antilock Brake System; Real Time Damping Wiper Stoplights; Backup Lights Oxygen Sensor Battery Main 5 Parking Lights Powertrain Relay Input; Electronic Throttle Control Manual Transmission Solenoids Antilock Brake System Odd Numbered Fuel Injectors...
  • Page 343 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 343 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Engine Compartment Fuse Block (Continued) Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Windshield Washer J-Style Fuses Headlight Washer Cooling Fan Right Low Beam Headlight Battery Main 3 – Fuel Pump Antilock Brake System Left Low Beam Headlight Heating and Air Conditioning Blower Front Fog Light...
  • Page 344 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 344 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Engine Compartment Fuse Block (Continued) Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Micro Relays Windshield Wiper (on/off) Horn Low Beam Headlight Air Conditioning Compressor Spare Windshield Washer Spare Parking Lights; Fog Lights Spare Front Fog Light Spare...

  • Page 345: Bulb Replacement

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 345 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 ■ BULB REPLACEMENT High Intensity Discharge Lighting See your dealer for any bulb changing procedure not listed in CAUTION this section. Low beam High Intensity Halogen Bulbs Discharge lights operate at a very high voltage.
  • Page 346 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 346 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance 4. Turn the bulb socket counter- clockwise and pull the bulb out. 5. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to reinstall the assembly. To replace a high-beam headlight Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights do the following: To replace a parking/front turn...
  • Page 347 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 347 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 2. Tilt out the light assembly. 6. When reinstalling the light assembly, align the tabs on 3. Turn the bulb socket counter- the bottom of the light assem- clockwise one-quarter turn to bly with the tabs in the vehi- remove it.

  • Page 348: Replacement Bulb Specifications

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 348 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ REPLACEMENT BULB SPECIFICATIONS High Beam Headlight ........................H9 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights..................PY27/7WK Taillights, Stoplights and Rear Turn Signals................P27/7W Sidemarker Lights ........................W3W . . . 348...

  • Page 349: Specifications And Capacities

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 349 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 ■ SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Component Specifications 6.2 L V8 Engine (Code W) Type..........................6.2 L V8 (LS3) Firing Order......................1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 – Horsepower...................... 321 kW @ 5900 rpm Engine Torque ....................575 Nm @ 4600 rpm Compression Ratio.........................10.69:1 –...
  • Page 350 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 350 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Component Specifications (Continued) 6.2 L V8 Engine (Code R) Type..........................6.2 L V8 (LS9) Firing Order......................1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 Horsepower....................476 kW @ 6500 min Engine Torque ....................819 Nm @ 3800 min Compression Ratio........................9.10:1 Wheel Nut Torque........................140 Nm Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..................
  • Page 351 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 351 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 Component Specifications (Continued) 7.0 L V8 Engine (Code E) Type..........................7.0 L V8 (LS7) Firing Order......................1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 Horsepower...................... 377 kW @ 6300 rpm Engine Torque ....................637 Nm @ 4800 rpm –...

  • Page 352: Capacities (Approximate)

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 352 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance Capacities* (Approximate) Fuel Tank............................68 L Cooling System ..........................11.3 L Intercooler (ZR1 model) ......................4.8 L Crankcase (with filter) 6.2 L Engine (LS3) ........................5.7 L 6.2 L Engine (LS9) ........................9.9 L 7.0 L Engine (LS7) ........................9.9 L Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) Automatic Transmission......................6.2 L...

  • Page 353: Fuel Consumption And Emissions Information

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 353 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 ■ FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS INFORMATION 6.2 L Engine (LS3) with Automatic Transmission (MYC) Urban Fuel Consumption....................20.4 L/100 km Ex-Urban Fuel Consumption ..................9.2 L/100 km Mixed Fuel Consumption ...................13.4 L/100 km Urban Carbon Dioxide.......................
  • Page 354 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 354 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 6.2 L Engine (LS3) with Manual Transmission (MM6) Urban Fuel Consumption....................19.7 L/100 km Ex-Urban Fuel Consumption ..................9.2 L/100 km Mixed Fuel Consumption ...................13.1 L/100 km Urban Carbon Dioxide.......................
  • Page 355 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 355 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 4 ■ FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 7.0 L Engine (LS7) with Manual Transmission (MM6) Urban Fuel Consumption....................22.8 L/100 km Ex-Urban Fuel Consumption ..................10.0 L/100 km Mixed Fuel Consumption ...................14.7 L/100 km Urban Carbon Dioxide.......................

  • Page 356: Appearance Care

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 356 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ APPEARANCE CARE General Motors offers products specially designed to maintain the CAUTION appearance and to help care for your vehicle. Care should be taken to avoid See your dealer for more contamination of the safety belt information.
  • Page 357 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 357 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 5 - Problems on the Road –––– – Jump Starting ..........358 If You Cannot Start Your Vehicle Using Towing............362 the Keyless Ignition System ......371 Engine Overheating ........362 Data Collection and Event Data Recorders... 372 Prob Flat Tires ............368 lems...

  • Page 358: Problems On The Road

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 358 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Problems on the Road ■ JUMP STARTING CAUTION CAUTION If your battery has run down, you Batteries have acid that can Every new GM vehicle uses a may use another vehicle and some burn you and gas that can battery that requires no mainte- jumper cables to start your vehicle.
  • Page 359 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 359 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 5 To jump start your vehicle, CAUTION NOTICE follow these steps: To ensure that the vehicles do If you leave the radio or other NOTICE not roll, set the parking brake accessories on, they could be firmly on both vehicles involved badly damaged.
  • Page 360 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 360 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Problems on the Road 3. Now open the hoods and CAUTION locate the positive (+) and negative (-) battery terminals. Check that the jumper cables don't have any loose or missing CAUTION insulation.
  • Page 361 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 361 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 5 4. Connect the positive (+) (red) Attach the cable at least 45 cm cable to the positive (+) termi- (18 inches) away from the nal on the discharged battery. dead battery, but not near en- Use the remote positive (+) gine parts that move.

  • Page 362: Towing

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 362 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Problems on the Road ■ TOWING NOTICE NOTICE Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if Your vehicle was not designed jumper cables are connected or to be towed with any of its disconnected incorrectly.
  • Page 363 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 363 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 5 An overheat warning message If you get the overheat warning CAUTION (Continued) may appear in the driver informa- with no sign of steam: Continued operation of an tion center display. 1.
  • Page 364 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 364 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Problems on the Road If there is still no sign of steam, run CAUTION the engine at idle speed for about 3 minutes. Do not run the engine if there is a leak.
  • Page 365 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 365 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 5 If the coolant is leaking, have it Overheat Protection Mode CHECKING AND ADDING fixed immediately. COOLANT If you still have the overheat warn- If the coolant is not leaking and ing, the engine has a feature CAUTION the engine is overheated, the cool-...
  • Page 366 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 366 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Problems on the Road If coolant is visible in the surge NOTICE NOTICE tank: If there is too much water in the Do not substitute any liquids for If coolant is visible in the tank but coolant mixture, the liquid the proper coolant mixture.
  • Page 367 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 367 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 5 If no coolant is visible in the 3. With the pressure cap off, start surge tank: the engine and let it run until you can feel that the upper Add a 50/50 mixture of clean radiator hose is getting hot ®...

  • Page 368: Flat Tires

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 368 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Problems on the Road ■ FLAT TIRES You will not have to stop on the NOTICE side of the road to change a flat The tires on your vehicle are run- The surge tank cap is a pres- tire.

  • Page 369: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 369 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 5 ■ IF YOUR VEHICLE GETS Rocking Your Vehicle CAUTION STUCK To free your vehicle when it is If you let your tires spin at high stuck: If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, speed, they could explode.

  • Page 370: Recovery Hooks

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 370 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Problems on the Road Recovery Hooks The rocking motion may free the Front Recovery Hook (if vehicle. equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped If it does not, you may need to 1.

  • Page 371: The Keyless Ignition System

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 371 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 5 ■ IF YOU CANNOT START Rear Recovery Hook (if If this happens, please see "Keyless equipped) Access Transmitter Not Detected" YOUR VEHICLE USING under "Engine Starting Problems" 1. Remove the eye bolt from the THE KEYLESS IGNITION in Section 3.

  • Page 372: Data Collection And Event Data Recorders

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 372 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Problems on the Road ■ DATA COLLECTION Some modules may also record Data is recorded only if a non-triv- data about how you operate the ial crash situation occurs. AND EVENT DATA vehicle, such as the rate of fuel In most cases, data is recorded for RECORDERS...
  • Page 373 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 373 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Section 5 GM will only access this informa- On vehicles equipped with the Some vehicles use radio frequency tion with the consent of the vehi- navigation system, the following identification technology for cle owner or lessee, in response to information may also be recorded features such as tire pressure moni-...
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  • Page 375: Index

    05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 375 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index Antenna - Diversity Antenna System ....159 Accessories ............283 Antilock - Antilock Brakes ........275 Accessories - Retained Accessory Power ..200 Antilock Brakes - Warning Light ......31 Accessory Power Outlet .........24 Appearance Care ..........
  • Page 376 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 376 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index A (Continued) Brakes - Adjustment .......... 275 Automatic Transmission Manual Shift Brakes - Antilock Brakes ........275 Mode Control ...........24 Brakes - Antilock Brakes Warning Light ....31 Axle - Limited Slip Rear Axle ......270 Brakes - Brake Fluid Reservoir ....291 Axle - Maximum Front and Rear Axle Weights ...280 Brakes - Fluid ............
  • Page 377 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 377 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index C (Continued) Climate Control - Recirculation ......103 Cargo - Rear Area Storage .........186 Climate Control System ........ 24 Cargo - Rear Cargo Area ....182 Clock ..........24 Cargo - Tire and Loading Information Label ..279 Clutch - Clutch Fluid Reservoir ..291 Cargo - Vehicle Loading ......14 Clutch - Fluid ............
  • Page 378 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 378 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index C (Continued) Data Collection ..........372 Controls - Defogger - Rear Window ........106 Dash- and Console-Mounted Controls ....24 Defrosting ............104 Controls - Display - Driver Information Center ....24 Mounted on Steering Wheel/Column .....160 Display - Head-Up Display Adjustment ....
  • Page 379 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 379 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index D (Continued) Engine - Checking and Adding Coolant .... 365 Driver Information Center - Messages ....57 Engine - Coolant ..........303 Driver Information Center - Personalize name ..56 Engine - Coolant Temperature Gage ....26 Driver Information Center - Reset Button .....47 Engine - Engine Compartment ....
  • Page 380 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 380 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index Fog - Fog Lights ..........96 Fan - Fan Speed Selector ........101 Fog - Front Fog Lights ......... 96 Features - Feature Customization ......47 Fog - Rear Fog Lamp Light ........38 Filter - Air Cleaner/Filter ......
  • Page 381 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 381 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index Head-Up Display ..........76 Gage - Coolant Temperature Gage ......26 Head-Up Display Adjustment ......80 Gage - Fuel Gage ..........27 Head-Up Display Controls ........24 Gage - Oil Pressure Gage ........29 Head-Up Display Screen Selection ......
  • Page 382 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 382 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index I (Continued) Indicator - Turn Signal .........26 Keyless Access System ........248 Inflatable Restraint System .........217 Keyless Access System - Transmitter ....248 Inflatable Restraint System - Keyless Entry - Automatic Exit Recall ....50 Passenger Air Bag On/Off Indicator ..
  • Page 383 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 383 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index L (Continued) Lights - Courtesy Lights ........97 Language - Language Selection ......55 Lights - Exterior Lights ........98 Lever - Gearshift Lever .........24 Lights - Fog Lights ..........96 Lever - Multifunction Lever ......24 Lights - Front Fog Lights ........
  • Page 384 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 384 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index L (Continued) ® Lights - Twilight Sentinel Automatic Maintenance - Headlight System ..........93 Air Cleaner/Filter ..... 291 Loading - Certification Label ......280 Maintenance - Air Cleaners/Filters ..... 314 Loading - Maintenance - Automatic Transmission Fluid ..
  • Page 385 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 385 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index M (Continued) Mirrors - Manual Inside Day/Night Mirror ..173 Maintenance - Mirrors - Outside Mirror ........171 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir ....291 Mirrors - Power Mirrors ........172 Maintenance - Rear Axle Lubricant ....308 Mirrors - Vanity .........
  • Page 386 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 386 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index Programmable Features - Automatic Exit Recall ... 50 Programmable Features - Parking - Parking Brake ........276 Automatic Memory Recall ......... 50 Parking - Stopping the Engine ......260 Programmable Features - English/Metric Units ..49 Parking - Vehicle Parking ........268 Programmable Features - Fob reminder ....
  • Page 387 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 387 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index R (Continued) Remote Keyless Entry - Transmitter Frequency Approval Code .... 255 Radio - Radio Controls Mounted on Steering Wheel ...158 Restraint System - Warning Light ....36 Radio - RDS Features and Controls ....116 Restraints - Air Bag ..........
  • Page 388 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 388 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index R (Continued) Safety Belts - Warning Light ......36 Roof - Overhead Area and Roof ......187 Seats - Automatic Exit Recall ....... 50 Roof - Removal ..........187 Seats - Automatic Memory Recall ......50 Roof - Stowage ..........187 Seats - Front Seatback Latches ......
  • Page 389 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 389 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index S (Continued) Specifications - Component Specifications ..349 Specifications - Shifting - Shift Speeds ........267 Replacement Bulb Specifications ..... 348 Solar Sensor ............105 Speed - Vehicle Speed Limiter ......277 Sound System ........
  • Page 390 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 390 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index S (Continued) Suspension - Selective Ride Control ....90 Steering Wheel - Audio Controls ......24 Suspension - Selective Ride Control Switch ..24 Steering Wheel - Controls Mounted on Steering Switch - Ignition Switch ........
  • Page 391 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 391 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index T (Continued) Traction - Traction System Malfunction Light ..34 Tires - Run-Flat Tires ..........321 Traction Control ..........270 Tires - Spare Tire ..........5 Trailer - Trailer Towing ........280 Tires - Tire and Loading Information Label ..279 Transmission .............
  • Page 392 05AKENG03_Corvette_080714 Page 392 Monday, July 14, 2008 1:07 PM Index T (Continued) Warning Light - Malfunction Indicator Light ..32 Trunk - Remote Trunk Release ....24 Warning Light - Security System Light ....37 Turn Signal ............163 Warning Lights ........... 30 Turn Signal - Indicator .........26 Washer - Headlight ...........

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