Starting And Operating; New Vehicle Run-In; Front Air Dam; Carbon Fibre - Chevrolet 2015 Corvette Owner's Manual

9-14 Driving and Operating
Starting and
Operating

New Vehicle Run-In

Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first 2.414 km
(1.500 mi) of driving this vehicle.
Parts have a running-in period and
performance will be better in the
long run.
For the first 322 km (200 mi):
To run in new tyres, drive at
moderate speeds and avoid hard
cornering for the first 322 km
(200 mi).
New brake linings also need a
break- in period. Avoid braking
hard during the first 322 km
(200 mi). This is recommended
every time brake linings are
replaced.
For the first 800 km (500 mi):
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
Do not exceed 4000 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 labour.
Never lug the engine. With a
manual gearbox, shift to the next
lower gear. This rule applies at
all times, not just during the
running-in period.
For the first 2.414 km (1.500 mi):
Do not participate in track
events, sport driving schools,
or similar activities during the
first 2 414 km (1,500 mi).
Check engine oil with every
refuelling and add if necessary.
Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher than normal during the
first 2.414 km (1.500 mi).

Front Air Dam

If equipped, the front air dam has
minimal ground clearance.
Under normal operation, the
components will occasionally
contact some road surfaces (speed
bumps, driveway ramps, etc.). This
can be heard inside the vehicle as a
scraping noise. This is normal and
does not indicate a problem.
Use care when approaching bumps
or objects on road surfaces and
avoid them when possible.

Carbon Fibre

This vehicle may be equipped with
carbon fibre parts. Retailer-installed
accessories may also contain
carbon fibre. Some vehicles have a
carbon fibre splitter and rocker
extension. Do not stand on the
rocker extension or use it as a step,
as it could break.