Starting And Operating; New Vehicle Break-In; Front Air Dam - Chevrolet 2012 Corvette Owner's Manual

9-18 Driving and Operating
Starting and
Operating

New Vehicle Break-In

Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first 2 414 km
(1,500 miles) of driving this vehicle.
Parts have a break-in period and
performance will be better in
the long run.
For the first 322 km (200 miles):
To break in new tires, drive at
moderate speeds and avoid hard
cornering for the first 322 km
(200 miles).
New brake linings also need a
break- in period. Avoid making
hard stops during the first
322 km (200 miles). This is
recommended every time brake
linings are replaced.
For the first 80 km (500 miles):
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
Do not exceed 4,000 rpm.
Avoid driving at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
including the use of cruise
control.
Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle when the
engine speed will exceed
4000 rpm.
Do not let the engine labor.
Never lug the engine in high
gear at low speeds. With a
manual transmission, shift to
the next lower gear. This rule
applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.
For the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles):
Do not participate in track
events, sport driving schools,
or similar activities during the
first 2 414 km (1,500 miles).
Check engine oil with every
refueling and add if necessary.
Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher than normal during the
first 2 414 km (1,500 miles).

Front Air Dam

The vehicle is equipped with a front
air dam which has minimal ground
clearance.
Vehicles with the ZR1 package,
or Z06 vehicles with RPO CFZ, also
come with a splitter made from
carbon fiber.