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Before Leaving on a Long Trip

To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.

Things to check on your own include:

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Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?

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Wiper Blades: In good shape?

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Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?

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Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean?

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Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to
recommended pressure?

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Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have
up-to-date maps?

Highway Hypnosis

Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park your vehicle and rest.

Other driving tips include:

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Keep the vehicle well ventilated.

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Keep interior temperature cool.

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Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead
and to the sides.

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Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments
often.

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Summary of Contents for 2009 Corvette

Page 1: ...river Information Center DIC 3 50 Audio System s 3 82 Driving Your Vehicle 4 1 Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 4 2 Towing 4 28 Service and Appearance Care 5 1 Service 5 3 Fuel 5 5 Checking Things Under the Hood 5 12 Rear Axle 5 54 Headlamp Aiming 5 55 Bulb Replacement 5 56 Windshield Replacement 5 59 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 5 59 Tires 5 62 Appearance Care 5 91 Vehicle Identificati...

Page 2: ...hicle s features and controls Pictures symbols and words work together to explain vehicle operation Keep this manual the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Owners Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer retailer or from On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l adresse suivante Hel...

Page 3: ...s something that could damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty and it could be costly The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words CAUTION or Notice Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the tex...

Page 4: ...ake System ABS g Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System I Cruise Control B Engine Coolant Temperature O Exterior Lamps Fog Lamps Fuel Gage Fuses i Headlamp High Low Beam Changer j LATCH System Child Restraints Malfunction Indicator Lamp Oil Pressure Power Remote Vehicle Start Safety Belt Reminders 7 Tire Pressure Monitor F Traction Control M Windshield W...

Page 5: ...and Tethers for Children LATCH Coupe and Convertible Models Only 1 35 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Z06 and ZR1 Models Only 1 36 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position 1 40 Airbag System 1 44 Where Are the Airbags 1 46 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 48 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 1 49 How Does an Airbag Restrain 1 49 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates ...

Page 6: ...tle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving If the vehicle has a manual seat it can be moved forward or rearward 1 Lift the bar to unlock the seat 2 Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 ...

Page 7: ...down to adjust the height of the seat cushion Your seat position can be stored and recalled if you have the memory option See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1 4 Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters On vehicles with power lumbar and side bolsters Move A forward or rearward to adjust lumbar support Move B up or down to adjust the side bolsters 1 3 ...

Page 8: ...mn to a comfortable driving position 2 Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you know that the position has been stored in the memory A second seating mirror and telescopic steering column position can be set by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 To recall a memory position On vehicles with an automatic transmission press and release the desired button If the vehicle is in P Par...

Page 9: ... the telescopic steering column position to a comfortable exit position 3 Press and hold the exit button until two beeps sound to let you know that the exit position is now programmed A second exit position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2 To recall an exit position On vehicles with an automatic transmission the vehicle needs to be in P Park On vehicles with a m...

Page 10: ...locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked The seats have manual reclining seatbacks The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats To adjust the seatback lean slightly forward to lift your weight off the seatback Pull completely up on the le...

Page 11: ... go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Do not have a seatback r...

Page 12: ...down To return the seatback upright lift up on the latch and push the seatback rearward The seatback must be locked in place CAUTION If either seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked 1 8 ...

Page 13: ...are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 35 for additional information In most states and in all Canad...

Page 14: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 10 ...

Page 15: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 11 ...

Page 16: ...nel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense 1 12 ...

Page 17: ...elts not instead of them Whether or not an airbag is provided all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions Q If I am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should I wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in a crash even one that is not your fault you and...

Page 18: ...out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts First before you or your passenger s wear a safety belt there is important information you should know Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to th...

Page 19: ...oo loose It will not give as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body 1 15 ...

Page 20: ...otection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose In a crash you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs 1 16 ...

Page 21: ...can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not on the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 17 ...

Page 22: ...ured if your belt goes over an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen not on the pelvic bones and that could cause serious or fatal injuries Be sure the belt goes under the armrests 1 18 ...

Page 23: ...shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 19 ...

Page 24: ...ash you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury You might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 20 ...

Page 25: ...oss the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer retailer to fix it 1 21 ...

Page 26: ...the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 51 for more informatio...

Page 27: ...latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle The belt should return to its stowed position Before a door is closed be sure the safety belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a safety belt damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle 1 23 ...

Page 28: ... a crash they will need to be replaced and probably other new parts for the vehicle s safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 59 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder b...

Page 29: ...ill be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgr...

Page 30: ...If yes continue If no return to the booster seat Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a cras...

Page 31: ... two children to wear the same safety belt The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time 1 27 ...

Page 32: ...t properly In a crash the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury The child might also slide under the lap belt The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest 1 28 ...

Page 33: ...rangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them E...

Page 34: ...crash forces an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash For example in a crash at only 40 km h 25 mph a 5 5 kg 12 lb infant will suddenly become a 110 kg 240 lb force on a person s arms An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 30 ...

Page 35: ...ever put a rear facing child restraint in the right front seat Secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat It is also better to secure a forward facing child restraint in a rear seat If you must secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go 1 31 ...

Page 36: ...ve a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs CAUTION To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash infants need complete support ...

Page 37: ...ould cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat A provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash acts to keep the infant positioned in the...

Page 38: ...em following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Coupe and Convertible ...

Page 39: ...f the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Coupe and Convertible Models Only Some child restraints have a LATCH system As part of the LATCH system your child restraint may have lower attachments and or a top tether The LATCH system can help hold the ...

Page 40: ...nd Tethers for Children LATCH Z06 and ZR1 Models Only Some child restraints have a LATCH system As part of the LATCH system your child restraint may have lower attachments and or a top tether The LATCH system can help hold the child restraint in place during driving or in a crash Some vehicles have lower and or top tether anchors designed to secure a child restraint with lower attachments and or a...

Page 41: ...the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some top tether equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canad...

Page 42: ... Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors To assist you in locating the top tether anchors the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover The top tether anchor is located behind the passenger seat 1 38 ...

Page 43: ...facturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 Find the top tether anchor 2 2 Press the ribbed area of the trim cover to open the cover and expose the anchor 2 3 Route attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and t...

Page 44: ...of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail sa...

Page 45: ...come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward ...

Page 46: ...to the buckle until it clicks Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 1 42 ...

Page 47: ... for Children LATCH Coupe and Convertible Models Only on page 1 35 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Z06 and ZR1 Models Only on page 1 36 for more information 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure If the airbag or airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is starte...

Page 48: ...ement the protection provided by safety belts Even though today s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have airb...

Page 49: ...irbags CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint syste...

Page 50: ...Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 46 ...

Page 51: ...e properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat mounted side impact airbag Driver ...

Page 52: ... vehicle hits an object that does not deform If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design...

Page 53: ...ined by the location and severity of the side impact What Makes an Airbag Inflate In a deployment event the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy The inflator the airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag module Frontal airbag modules are locate...

Page 54: ... the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle CAUTION When an airbag inflates there may be dust in the air This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should ge...

Page 55: ...module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7 17 and Event Data Recorders on page 7 18 Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag system Improper service can mean that the airbag system will not work properly See your dealer retailer for service Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger...

Page 56: ...t in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag A child in a forward facing child restraint can be seriously injured...

Page 57: ... 37 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on may inflate the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag s to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that th...

Page 58: ...age 1 40 5 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit turn the vehicle off Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion if adjustable to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion 6 Restart the vehicle If the on indicator is still lit do not install a child restraint ...

Page 59: ... Restraints in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature will be engaged This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag s off for some adult size occupants If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again A thick l...

Page 60: ...ystem Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Q Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly A Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system height front end or side sheet metal they may ...

Page 61: ...page 1 51 If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Q Because I have a disability I have to get my vehicle modified How can I find out whether this will affect m...

Page 62: ... the safety belt reminder light is working See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3 35 for more information Keep safety belts clean and dry See Care of Safety Belts on page 5 95 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement Make sure the airbag readiness light is working See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 36 for more information Notice If an airbag covering is...

Page 63: ...ty belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged See your dealer retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash you may need new LATCH system parts New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system if equipped was not being used at the time of...

Page 64: ... NOTES 1 60 ...

Page 65: ... 2 23 Retained Accessory Power RAP 2 24 Starting the Engine 2 24 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 26 Manual Transmission Operation 2 30 Parking Brake 2 32 Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission 2 33 Shifting Out of Park 2 34 Parking the Vehicle Manual Transmission 2 35 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 35 Engine Exhaust 2 36 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 37 Mirrors 2 38 Automatic Dimming R...

Page 66: ...Mats 2 53 Rear Storage Area 2 53 Convenience Net 2 55 Cargo Cover 2 55 Roof Panel 2 57 Removing the Roof Panel 2 57 Storing the Roof Panel 2 60 Installing the Roof Panel 2 61 Convertible Top 2 62 Convertible Top Manual 2 62 Convertible Top Power 2 69 Section 2 Features and Controls 2 2 ...

Page 67: ...njured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The windows will function with the keyless access transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children 2 3 ...

Page 68: ... you have a spare transmitter and or key If you are locked out of the vehicle contact Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 Keyless Access System The Keyless Access System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two...

Page 69: ...uter is not causing interference If the transmitter is still not working correctly see your dealer retailer or a qualified technician for service Keyless Access System Operation The Keyless Access System transmitter functions work up to 100 feet 30 m away from the vehicle Keyless Unlocking Press the door handle sensor to unlock and open the doors if the keyless access transmitter is within range S...

Page 70: ... Pressing K also recalls the memory settings See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1 4 for more information Hatch Trunk Press and hold for about one second to unlock the hatch trunk If the engine is running the shift lever must be in P Park for an automatic transmission For a manual transmission the shift lever must be in NEUTRAL with the parking brake set L Panic Press to sound the h...

Page 71: ...zed transmitters are required to program a new transmitter 1 The vehicle must be off 2 Both the recognized and new transmitters must be with you 3 Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located above the license plate 4 Open the hatch trunk 5 Turn the key five times within five seconds 6 The DIC displays READY FOR FOB 2 3 or 4 7 Place the new transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket w...

Page 72: ... standard requires that Canadian owners see their dealer retailer for programming new transmitters when two recognized transmitters are not available 1 The vehicle must be off 2 Place the new transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the passenger side 3 Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located above the license plate 4 Open the hatch trunk 5 Turn the key ...

Page 73: ...MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED and exits the programming mode Press Acc on the ignition switch to complete the process 14 Press Acc on the ignition switch if programming is complete 15 Press K on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak the DIC may display NO FOBS DETECTED when trying to start t...

Page 74: ...oors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked it will not open You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can ...

Page 75: ... the passenger door is opened first the driver s door will also unlock From the inside use the power door lock switch located at the top of the door panel near both windows See Power Door Locks on page 2 12 To open a door from the inside press the button B in front of the door handle and push the door open You will hear a tone when the button is pressed If power to the vehicle or the keyless acces...

Page 76: ...h during a loss of power Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the doors There is an indicator light on the rear of the door near the window K Unlock Press to unlock the doors When pressed a beep sounds If the door is closed the light blinks twice If the door is open the light flashes Q Lock Press to lock the doors When pressed a beep sounds If the door is closed when presse...

Page 77: ...smission vehicles or when the ignition is turned OFF or is in Retained Accessory Power RAP for manual transmission vehicles both doors will unlock With the vehicle stopped and the engine running door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC This allows the driver to choose various unlock settings For programming information see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 73 ...

Page 78: ...l system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting See Climate Control System in the Index If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate disable the power liftgate function For more information about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 2 36 Notice Closing the hatch trunk lid forcefully or from the sides can cause damage to the glass the def...

Page 79: ...elease button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel The theft deterrent alarm system must not be armed Hatch Trunk Press the hatch trunk lid release button on the keyless access transmitter See Keyless Access System on page 2 4 Press the hatch trunk release button located on the rear of the hatch trunk lid above the license plate as long as you have your transmitter wit...

Page 80: ...e is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk enabling them to open the trunk from the inside There is a glow in the dark emergency trunk release handle located on the rear wall of the trunk below the latch This handle will glow following exposure to light Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside Windows CAUTION Leaving children helpless adults or pets in a ve...

Page 81: ... on each door Pull up or press down on the front of the switch to raise or lower the window Retained Accessory Power RAP allows you to use the power windows when the ignition is off For more information see Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 24 2 17 ...

Page 82: ...ow index up feature will not function until the system is initialized Once power is restored 1 Close the door 2 Raise the window and hold the switch up for three seconds after the window is closed 3 Release the switch then hold the switch up again for three seconds and release Sun Visors Pull the visor toward you or move it to the side to help reduce glare To use the lighted mirror lift the cover ...

Page 83: ...er is removed from the vehicle while a passenger is in it have them lock the doors after they are closed The alarm will not arm so the passenger will not set it off Testing the Alarm To test the system 1 Make sure the trunk lid hatch is latched 2 Lower the window on the driver door 3 Manually arm the system 4 Close the doors and wait 30 seconds 5 Reach through the open window and manually pull the...

Page 84: ...e this equipment Immobilizer Operation The vehicle has a passive theft deterrent system The system is automatically armed when the ignition is turned off The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition is turned to OFF ACCESSORY or START and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system The security light comes on if there is a problem wit...

Page 85: ...ansmitters Up to four keyless access transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle To program additional transmitters see Matching transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2 5 Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Follow these recommended guide...

Page 86: ...if necessary Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 1 500 miles 2414 km Front Air Dam The vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has minimal ground clearance Vehicles with the ZR 1 package also come with a splitter made from carbon fiber CAUTION The splitter in the ZR 1 is made from carbon fiber When damaged the exposed edges can be very sharp A person could be...

Page 87: ... must be placed in P Park Then press the Acc button to turn the engine off and place the vehicle in RAP See Retained Accessory Power RAP later for more information If an automatic vehicle is not correctly placed in P Park a SHIFT TO PARK message will display on the Driver Information Center DIC For more information see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 When the engine is off press this button...

Page 88: ...ss Access System Battery chargers should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine To start the vehicle do the following 1 For vehicles with an automatic transmission with your foot on the brake pedal press the START button located on the instrument panel For vehicles with a manual transmission you must also press in the clutch pedal while pressing the START button If there is not ...

Page 89: ... engine does not start cranking automatically stops after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage To prevent gear damage this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running Notice The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle If electrical parts or accessories are added you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check wi...

Page 90: ...d To be sure the vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park See Shifting Into Park Automatic Transmission on page 2 33 Be sure the shift lever is fully in P Park before starting the engine The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply the brakes and then press the shift...

Page 91: ... Notice Shifting out of P Park or N Neutral with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle D Drive This position is for normal driving It provide the best fuel economy If you need more power for passing and you are Going less than about 35 mph 56 km ...

Page 92: ... allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces If traction control is active upshifts are delayed to increase your control of the vehicle See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is active the transmission will automatically downshift through the gears as the vehicle slows The transmission will select 2 Second gear as the vehicle stops...

Page 93: ...arily show an X over the gear display Manual Paddle Shift operation is available for use with Cruise Control See Cruise Control on page 3 10 for more information The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up shifts depend on several vehicle inputs which will vary the allowed up shift speed by a few mph km h Up shifts to 4 Fourth gear require approximately 22 mph 35 km h Up shifts to 5 Fif...

Page 94: ...3 Third 4 Fourth 5 Fifth and 6 Sixth the same way you do for 2 Second Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to Neutral Neutral Use this position when you start or idle the engine The shift lever is in Neutral when it is ...

Page 95: ...5 24 25 40 40 64 45 72 50 80 If the engine speed drops below 900 rpm or if the engine is not running smoothly you should downshift to the next lower gear You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good engine performance Notice When shifting gears do not move the shift lever around unnecessarily This may damage the transmission Shift directly into the ne...

Page 96: ...fting from 6 Sixth to 5 Fifth The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward 4 Fourth and 3 Third Make sure you move the lever into 2 Second or 5 Fifth If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling you may end up shifting from 1 First to 4 Fourth or from 6 Sixth to 3 Third Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the center console To set the parking b...

Page 97: ...ion switch to turn the engine off Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running Automatic Transmission CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be inju...

Page 98: ...ift lever out of P Park before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission parking pawl so you can pull the shift lever out of P Park Shifting Out of Park Shift lock release prevents shifting out of P Park unless the vehicle is running or in Accessory mode and the brake pe...

Page 99: ...ssional towing service Parking the Vehicle Manual Transmission Before you get out of the vehicle move the shift lever into R Reverse and firmly apply the parking brake Once the shift lever has been placed into R Reverse with the clutch pedal pressed in you can turn the ignition off and release the clutch Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under...

Page 100: ...em leaks due to corrosion or damage CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued The vehicle s exhaust system has been modified damaged or improperly repaired There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle Drive it only with the windows comple...

Page 101: ...e information see Engine Exhaust on page 2 36 CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set The vehicle can roll Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure t...

Page 102: ...ts and through traffic P On Off The automatic dimming feature is activated when the vehicle is started Press and hold this button for up to six seconds to turn this feature on or off T Indicator Light This light turns on when the automatic dimming feature is active Map Lamps If the mirror has map lamps they are located at the bottom of the mirror To manually turn the lamps on or off press the butt...

Page 103: ...t can be placed in calibration mode by pressing and holding the left map light button until a C appears on the compass display The mirror compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight If you do not live in zone eight or drive out of the area the compass variance needs to be ch...

Page 104: ... Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If your vehicle has this feature the driver side outside mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the...

Page 105: ...rovided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar After the first prepaid year contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan If a payment plan is not selected the OnS...

Page 106: ...ing voice commands Hands Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle and can be used with OnStar Pre Paid Minute Packages Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days Hands Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U S or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada depending on eligibility To find out more refer to the OnStar Owner s Guide in the vehicle...

Page 107: ...automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed the emergency button is pressed or if the airbags or AACN system deploy This information usually includes the vehicle s GPS location and in the event of a crash additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in e g the direction from which the vehicle was hit When the Virtual Advisor feature of ...

Page 108: ...tem may not be functioning properly Press the OnStar button and request a vehicle diagnostic If the light appears clear no light is appearing your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated Press the OnStar button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand held r...

Page 109: ...vices such as garage door openers security systems and home automation devices Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another pers...

Page 110: ...ctions so read the entire procedure before starting Otherwise the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated To program up to three devices 1 Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode See Ignition Positions on page 2 23 for additional information Programming can only occur when the vehicle is running or in accessory mode 2 From inside the vehicle press the two outside b...

Page 111: ... blink This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds 5 Immediately within one second release the button when the garage door moves The indicator light blinks rapidly until programming is complete 6 Press and release the same button again The garage door should move confirming that programming is successful and complete To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door...

Page 112: ...n accessory mode See Ignition Positions on page 2 23 for additional information Programming can only occur when the vehicle is running or in accessory mode 2 To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor If there are a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above the ...

Page 113: ...head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above but they should be similar The switch positions on the hand held transmitter could be labeled as follows A switch in the up position could be labeled as Up or On A switch in the down position could be labeled as Down or O...

Page 114: ...o the Universal Home Remote when completing Step 5 4 From inside the vehicle first firmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode 5 The indicator lights blink slowly Enter each switch setting from Step 3 into the vehicle s Universal Home Remote You have two and one half minutes to complete Step 5 No...

Page 115: ...lete To program another Fixed Code device such as an additional garage door opener a security device or home automation device repeat Steps 1 9 choosing a different button in Step 7 than what was used for the garage door opener Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted Operation...

Page 116: ... both buttons The codes from all buttons are erased For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 6 Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever Use the key to lock and unlock the lighted glove box Cupholders Two cupholders are located on the center console next to the shift...

Page 117: ...nstall the floor mats position the openings in the floor mat over the locator pins and push it down into place Rear Storage Area Two rear storage compartments are located in the floor of the rear hatch trunk area To access a storage compartment pull up to open the cover The covers cannot be removed For Z06 models the right rear compartment stores the battery and cannot be used for storage For ZR1 ...

Page 118: ...e trunk partition is not properly in place the ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION Driver Information Center DIC message displays See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 for more information The trunk partition is a flat carpeted board with a horizontal flap that can be attached to the top of the trunk to divide the storage compartment or it stores flat when not in use Pull the divider up and snap it onto t...

Page 119: ...torage in the rear area of the vehicle The shade is also helpful in blocking the glare from the removable roof when it is stored in the rear compartment Using the Cargo Cover 1 Hook the elastic loops on the front corners A of the shade to the T nuts located on the front corners of the rear hatch frame 2 Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners B of the shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear...

Page 120: ...3 Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade and wrap it around the striker assembly 4 Push the loop to the top of the striker base plate 2 56 ...

Page 121: ... sure you can remove the panel alone have someone help you Notice If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges the roof panel paint and or weatherstripping may be damaged Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle 1 Park on a level surface and set the parking brake Shift an automatic transmission into P Park Shift a manual transmission into N Neutral 2...

Page 122: ... the release latches on the front of the roof panel grasp each handle and pull it outward The driver s side handle moves toward the driver s door The passenger s side handle moves toward the passenger s door 2 58 ...

Page 123: ...le A Pull down the latch lever 8 Stand on one side of the vehicle and if necessary have someone stand on the other side Together carefully lift the front edge of the roof panel up and forward 9 When the roof panel is loosened from the vehicle one person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center as possible and lift it away from the vehicle 2 59 ...

Page 124: ... panel paint and or weatherstripping may be damaged Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle 1 Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of the panel is facing the storage area 2 Insert the roof panel so that the outside front edges line up between the receiver covers Push forward on the roof panel until it stops 3 Gently place the roof panel down so...

Page 125: ...ck that the front release latches and the rear release latch on the vehicle s roof opening are in their opened positions before attempting to install the roof panel 3 To remove the roof panel from the rear storage area of the vehicle pull up on the rear edge and remove it from the storage area 4 Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle 5 Position the rear edge of the roof panel t...

Page 126: ...he following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are A Front Edge of the Convertible Top B Rear Edge of the Convertible Top C Tonneau Cover Notice Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage Always close the conve...

Page 127: ...ise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion you could damage the top or the top mechanism The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission in N Neutral before raising or lowering the convertible top Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1 Park on a level surface Shift an automatic transmission into P Park an...

Page 128: ...e A and rear edge B should be straight up 6 Tilt the driver s seatback forward and press the tonneau cover release button located on the underside of the tonneau cover C behind the driver s seat Then raise the tonneau cover C If the tonneau cover does not release and three chimes are heard check to make sure the trunk lid is closed Also the cover will not release if the vehicle alarm is armed 2 64...

Page 129: ...d restraint on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover To access the cable lift and pull back the carpeting Also see Hatch on page 2 14 for information on the emergency trunk release handle Notice If you lower the convertible top into the storage compartment and the rear edge of the top is not in the full down position you could damage the top Always verify that the rear edge of the conver...

Page 130: ...ved to its full down position 9 Then move the top rearward to its fully stored position 10 After the top is stored apply one even push on the center of the front edge A of the convertible top to assure that the top is fully retracted 11 Close the tonneau cover B by pressing down on it with a swift firm motion 2 66 ...

Page 131: ...over release button or use the manual release cable if battery power has been lost See Step 6 under Lowering the Manual Convertible Top earlier in this section After pressing the release button the driver s and passenger s door glass should retract to the full down position if they have not already been lowered 5 Lift the tonneau cover 6 Pull the convertible top up by firmly gripping the front edg...

Page 132: ... the convertible top by first slightly pushing the front edge A of the convertible top forward 10 Push the front edge A of the convertible top down from the outside of the vehicle or pull the front edge A of the convertible top down from the center pull down handle located in the inside of the vehicle 11 Pull the top front latch handle down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top ...

Page 133: ...de of your vehicle Dry off the top before lowering it Notice If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold weather 0 F 18 C or lower you may damage top components Do not lower the top in cold weather Notice If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion you could damage the top or the top mechanism The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always put an automatic t...

Page 134: ...atically lower and the convertible top will lower into the rear of the vehicle A chime will sound when the convertible top has lowered completely If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded If the convertible top is operated multiple times the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle s battery Under certain conditio...

Page 135: ...smission into N Neutral and set the parking brake 2 Make sure the trunk lid is closed and the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position and that no objects are forward of the divider See Rear Trunk Partition under Rear Storage Area on page 2 53 3 Push and hold the top of the power convertible top button The top will raise and the windows will lower if they w...

Page 136: ...he convertible top button was pressed if the top is not completely stowed with the top down and the tonneau latched or closed with the front top latch locked in place at the time the convertible top button was released 1 Open the tonneau cover by pulling the emergency release cable The tonneau cover emergency release cable is located behind the passenger s seat head restraint on the underside forw...

Page 137: ... 2 69 When power is restored to the vehicle the hydraulic bolt must be tightened by turning it clockwise The power convertible top button can then be used to lower or raise the convertible top If the power convertible top is operated multiple times the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle s battery Under certain conditions the Driver Information Center DIC may display a message...

Page 138: ... NOTES 2 74 ...

Page 139: ...r Outlet s 3 24 Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter 3 25 Climate Controls 3 25 Dual Automatic Climate Control System 3 25 Outlet Adjustment 3 30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 3 31 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 3 32 Instrument Panel Cluster 3 33 Speedometer and Odometer 3 35 Tachometer 3 35 Safety Belt Reminders 3 35 Airbag Readiness Light 3 36 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 37 Voltmeter ...

Page 140: ...ages 3 72 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 73 Audio System s 3 82 Setting the Clock 3 82 Radio s 3 83 Using an MP3 3 94 XM Radio Messages 3 96 Navigation Radio System 3 97 Bluetooth 3 97 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 107 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 3 108 Radio Reception 3 109 Diversity Antenna System 3 110 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 110 Section 3 Instrument Panel 3 2 ...

Page 141: ... NOTES 3 3 ...

Page 142: ...Instrument Panel Overview 3 4 ...

Page 143: ...tch Trunk Release Button See Hatch Trunk Lid Release under Hatch on page 2 14 M Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 19 N Power Folding Top Switch If Equipped See Convertible Top Manual on page 2 62 or Convertible Top Power on page 2 69 O Bluetooth on page 3 97 If Equipped Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 108 If Equipped P Tilt Wheel on page 3 6 Q Horn on page 3 6 R Telescopic Wheel Button...

Page 144: ... flashers are on the turn signals will not work Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of th...

Page 145: ...ay from you Pull the switch rearward and the wheel will move toward you The telescopic steering column position can be stored with your memory settings See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1 4 for more information Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following G Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Fog...

Page 146: ...he fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 103 Turn Signal on Chime A chime sounds if the turn signal has been on for more than three quarters of a mile 1 2 km of driving If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than three quarters of a mile 1 2 km turn off the signal and then turn it back on Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high push the turn s...

Page 147: ...ally adjusted when the lever is in this position 9 Off Turns off the windshield wipers 8 Mist Move all the way down to mist and release for a single wiping cycle The windshield wipers will stop after one wipe Hold the band on mist longer for more wipes Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers If this occurs a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools Clear all ice and snow from t...

Page 148: ...ee Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 42 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Cruise Control With cruise control a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is l...

Page 149: ...re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control 1 Move the cruise control switch to on 2 Get up to the speed desired 3 Press T at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal When the cruise control is engaged th...

Page 150: ...ere are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press J at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal The vehicle now cruises at the higher speed If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds cruise control will turn off Move the cruise switch from R to S Hold it there until desired speed is reached and then releas...

Page 151: ...e is in S Sport and the manual paddle shift controls are not being used cruise control operates in the same manner as D Drive When the vehicle is in S Sport and the manual paddle shift controls are being used cruise control operates as follows If cruise control is active and a gear is selected with the manual paddle shift controls the vehicle speed is maintained in the driver selected gear and wil...

Page 152: ...E DISENGAGED message displays on the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 Erasing Speed Memory The cruise control set speed memory is erased when the cruise control or the ignition is turned off Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel on the multifunction lever O Exterior Lamp Control Turn the band with this symbol o...

Page 153: ...SSORY 5 Headlamps Turns on the headlamps together with the previously listed lamps and lights Wiper Activated Headlamps This feature activates the headlamps and parking lamps after the windshield wipers have been in use for approximately 15 seconds and deactivates and returns to ambient lighting conditions 15 seconds after the wipers are turned off If the exterior lamp control has been turned off ...

Page 154: ...automatic headlamp system comes on immediately Once the vehicle leaves the garage it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure the instrument panel brightness knob is in the full bright position See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 19 for more i...

Page 155: ...ght sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the Twilight Sentinel work so be sure it is not covered With Twilight Sentinel the following will happen When it is dark enough outside the front turn signal lamps DRL will go off and the headlamps and parking lamps will come on The other lamps that come on with headlamps will also come on When it is bright enough outside the headlamps will go off an...

Page 156: ... the delay time that you want You can also select no delay time If you turn off the ignition with the exterior lamp switch in the parking lamp or headlamp position the Twilight Sentinel delay will not occur The lamps will turn off as soon as the switch is turned off The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed Exterior Lighting Battery Saver If the manual parking lamps or headlamps ...

Page 157: ...ness knob Entry Exit Lighting With entry lighting the interior lamps will come on when entering the vehicle The interior lamps will come on for about 20 seconds when the engine is off You can turn exit and entry lighting off by quickly turning the courtesy lamps on and off Reading Lamps The inside rearview mirror includes two reading lamps The lamps will go on when a door is opened When the doors ...

Page 158: ...lays on the HUD are for use when using the manual paddle shift controls to shift the transmission See Manual Paddle Shift in Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 26 Shift Light This light is used for performance driving to indicate that the vehicle s best performance level has been reached to shift the transmission into the next higher gear An arrow pointing up will light up on the display j...

Page 159: ...er customized by pressing the PAGE button Pressing this button in each mode will turn off and on the following Street Mode No tachometer circular tachometer and linear tachometer Track Modes 1 and 2 No minor gage coolant temperature transmission oil temperature engine oil temperature engine oil pressure and boost gage While in Track Mode 1 or 2 the maximum G value achieved during the current ignit...

Page 160: ...eering wheel To adjust the HUD so it can be seen properly do the following 1 Start the engine and press the HUD dimmer control all the way up by pressing the button The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction the vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer control set If you are facing a dark object or a heavily shaded area the HUD may anticipate ...

Page 161: ...he speedometer can be displayed in either English or Metric units To change the language and unit selections see OPTION under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 50 Clean the inside of the windshield as needed to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image To clean the HUD spray household glass cleaner on a soft clean cloth Wipe the HUD lens gently then dry it D...

Page 162: ...d result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses If you experience a problem see your dealer retailer for additional information on accessory power outlets Notice Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes Che...

Page 163: ... loose objects near the ashtray To use the cigarette lighter push it in all the way and let go When it is ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating does not let the lighter back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating can occur to the lighter or heating element or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter...

Page 164: ...ontrol system works best with the windows up and the removable roof installed or the convertible top up 1 Press the AUTO button 2 Adjust the temperature to a comfortable setting between 60 F 16 C and 90 F 32 C Choosing the coldest or warmest temperature setting will not cause the system to heat or cool any faster A setting of 73 F 23 C is suggested In cold weather the system will start at reduced ...

Page 165: ...he passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3 31 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 N Air Delivery Mode Control Press this button to manually lock in the current air delivery setting and to stop the automatic mode control Pressing N deletes AUTO from the digital display and the mode graphics will be shown To chang...

Page 166: ...e air conditioning cannot be turned off in defrost and defog as it helps to remove moisture from the vehicle It also helps to keep the windows clear You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature...

Page 167: ...ment panel near the windshield or the system will not work properly There is also a sensor located behind the front bumper This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle Any cover on the front of the vehicle could give a false reading in the temperature If the outside temperature goes up the displayed temperature will not change until The veh...

Page 168: ...ar window defogger button is pressed For vehicles with a power convertible top the rear window defogger and heated mirrors are automatically disabled when the power convertible top is moving or down Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not attach a tempora...

Page 169: ...e Driving without a passenger compartment air filter in place can cause water and small particles like paper and leaves to be pulled into your climate control system which may cause damage to it Make sure you always replace the old filter with a new one The passenger compartment air filter is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment near the battery See Engine Compartment Overview o...

Page 170: ...here may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving or w...

Page 171: ...e designed to show how the vehicle is running It shows how fast the vehicle is going about how much fuel the vehicle has left and many other things needed to know to drive safely and economically United States Manual Transmission shown Canada Automatic Transmission and Z06 Model similar 3 33 ...

Page 172: ...ZR1 United States shown Canada similar 3 34 ...

Page 173: ...ts off at about 6500 rpm for the base model 7000 rpm for the Z06 model and 6600 rpm for the ZR1 model If the vehicle continues to be driven at the fuel shut off rpm the engine could be damaged Be sure to operate the vehicle below the fuel shut off rpm or reduce the vehicle s rpm quickly when the fuel shuts off Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started a chime come...

Page 174: ...shes for a few seconds when the engine is started If the light does not come on then have it fixed immediately CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving it means the airbag system might not be working properly The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury have the v...

Page 175: ...ou know the status to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat mounted side impact airbags if equipped If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat mounted side impact airbag if equipped are enabled may inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger air...

Page 176: ...36 for more information including important safety information Voltmeter Gage The voltmeter shows the voltage output of the battery It shows the voltage output of the charging system while the engine is running The reading changes as the rate of charge changes with engine speed for example but if the voltmeter reads at 9 volts or below the instrument panel cluster and other systems may shut down T...

Page 177: ... possible fuel economy After shifting to 4 Fourth the vehicle can be downshifted to a lower gear Notice Forcing the shift lever into any gear except 4 Fourth when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes on may damage the transmission Shift only from 1 First to 4 Fourth when the light comes on This light comes on when The engine coolant temperature is higher than 169 F 76 C The vehicle is going 15 to 19 mph 2...

Page 178: ...icle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped have the vehicle towed for service If this warning light stays on after the engine is started the parking brake may still be set or there could be a brake problem Refer to Parking Brake on page 2 32 to see if it is set If the parking brake is not set have the brake system inspected right away If the light comes on while driving and a CHECK BR...

Page 179: ...system warning light is also on the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 40 For vehicles with a Driver Information Center DIC see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 for all brake related DIC messages Traction Control System TCS Warning Light The Traction Control System TCS Warning light comes on briefly wh...

Page 180: ...ys on or comes on while driving a chime sounds and a SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message appears on the DIC and the vehicle need service The system is not working properly and the vehicle needs service This light also comes on when the Competitive Drive mode is selected When the Active Handling System is turned off the light comes on a chime sounds and the TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING OF...

Page 181: ... vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center DIC can accompany the light See DIC Warnings and M...

Page 182: ...BD II problem and service is required Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on after a while the emission controls might not work as well the veh...

Page 183: ...ollowing Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed See Filling the Tank on page 5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off If the vehicle has been driven through a deep puddle of water the vehic...

Page 184: ...l and hold the button down for five seconds The instrument panel including the check engine light will light up and the ignition will be on but the engine will not start press the bottom of the Acc button only briefly less than five seconds the accessory power mode will be turned on but not the ignition After the bulb check press and release the Acc button again to turn the ignition off and avoid ...

Page 185: ...als when the engine is running Oil pressure should be 20 to 80 psi 140 to 550 kPa In certain situations such as long extended idles on hot days it could read as low as 6 psi 40 kPa and still be considered normal It may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the shaded area show the normal operating range Readings in the shaded area tell you that the engine ...

Page 186: ... in use The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps on page 3 17 for more information Lights On Reminder This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on See Headlamps on Reminder on page 3 15 for more information Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 for more information 3 48 ...

Page 187: ...s not added to the vehicle Here are five things that some owners ask about All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads the full It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated half full but it took a little more or less tha...

Page 188: ...tion features and warning status messages The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel to the right of the cluster The DIC comes on when the ignition is turned on After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET the DIC shows the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off If a problem is detected a warning message appears on the DIC display See DIC Warnings and Messages on p...

Page 189: ...s TRIP Press this button to display your total and trip distance driven the elapsed time function your average speed and the engine oil life OPTION Press this button to choose personal options that are available on your vehicle depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with such as door locks easy entry seats and language RESET Press this button used along with the other buttons to reset s...

Page 190: ... and will change frequently as driving conditions change Unlike average fuel economy this menu item cannot be reset Press the fuel button again to display instantaneous fuel economy such as INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY 20 1 MPG or INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY 11 7 L 100 km Fuel Range The range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in t...

Page 191: ... show OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH Coolant Temperature This display shows the engine coolant temperature Press the gages button again to display the coolant temperature such as COOLANT TEMPERATURE 123 F or COOLANT TEMPERATURE 51 C If the coolant temperature is low the display will show COOLANT TEMPERATURE LOW If the coolant temperature is high the display will show COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH Transmission Fl...

Page 192: ...RIP button displays the odometer trip distance elapsed time average speed and oil life remaining information Odometer The odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers Press the TRIP button to display odometer readings such as ODOMETER 12345 MI or ODOMETER 20008 km You can also display the odometer by turning on the parking lamps Trip Odometers There are two tri...

Page 193: ...0 seconds will reset the timer display to the time since last ignition cycle Average Speed Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed such as AVERAGE SPEED 62 MPH or AVERAGE SPEED 100 km h Press and hold the RESET button to reset to 0 0 mph km h Engine Oil Life Press the TRIP button until the engine oil life is displayed such as OIL LIFE REMAINING 89 This is an estimate of the engi...

Page 194: ...y not require immediate action but you can press the RESET button to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be cleared You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will onl...

Page 195: ...n the trunk partition See Rear Storage Area on page 2 53 for more information BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice At the point that features are disabled this message is displayed It means that th...

Page 196: ... See your dealer retailer for service CHANGE ENGINE OIL This message displays when the life of the engine oil has expired See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 After an oil change the engine oil life system must be reset See Engine Oil Life under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 50 Also see Engine Oil on page 5 19 and Engine Oil Life System on page 5 26 for more information CHECK BRAKE FLUID T...

Page 197: ...l level may be too low You may need to add oil See Engine Overheating on page 5 39 To acknowledge the message press the RESET button The message reappears every 10 minutes until this condition changes CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP This message displays and a sound will be heard if the trunk is open while you are trying to operate the convertible top Make sure the trunk is closed before operating the con...

Page 198: ... the cruise control switch See Cruise Control on page 3 10 for more information ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE This message displays when engine drag control is active When driving in a lower gear in rainy snowy or icy conditions and then letting up on the accelerator or downshifting the rear wheels may begin to slip and this message displays This message stays on for a few seconds following the engin...

Page 199: ... Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 73 The DIC also shows the tire pressure values See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 50 To acknowledge the message press the RESET button A message reappears every 10 minutes until the condition is corrected HOT ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature To avoid added str...

Page 200: ...essures as soon as you can This message displays when one or more of the tires is under inflated This message also displays LEFT FRONT RIGHT FRONT LEFT REAR or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected Multiple chimes sound and the tire pressure light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when this message is displayed See Tire Pressure Light on page 3 43 You can receive more than one tire ...

Page 201: ...ce Examples of these devices are cell phones and cell phone chargers two way radios power inverters or similar items Try moving the keyless access transmitter away from these devices when starting the vehicle In addition PDA devices and remote garage and gate openers may also generate Electromagnetic Interference EMI that may interfere with the keyless access transmitter Do not carry the keyless a...

Page 202: ...nt driver number or the menus used to set personalizations The personalization features will then be set to the default states See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3 73 for more information PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE Automatic Transmission Only This message displays if you try to start the engine by pressing the keyless ignition start button without having the brake pressed The brake needs to ...

Page 203: ... SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES If this message displays while you are driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the message stays on or comes back on again while you are driving the vehicle is in need of service See your dealer retailer If the antilock brake system ABS warning light is on and the regular brake system warning light is no...

Page 204: ...e PCM has detected a problem within the fuel system Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer This message also displays when the cluster is not getting fuel information from the PCM SERVICE RIDE CONTROL This message displays when the Selective Ride Control system has detected a malfunction and the system must be serviced See your dealer retailer If a fault is present in the Selective Ride...

Page 205: ...there may be an electrical or another system problem with the vehicle Have your vehicle checked by your dealer retailer if this message keeps appearing SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL If the vehicle has a manual transmission this message displays if you try to recall the memory positions when the ignition is on and the parking brake is not set If the vehicle is on you must set the parking brake in ...

Page 206: ...ull soft mode This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle handling may be affected Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer retailer as soon as possible To acknowledge the message press the RESET button The message reappears every 10 minutes until this condition changes TIRE FLAT CAUTION When the LOW TIRE PRESSURE or TIRE FLAT message is displayed on the Driver Information Center your vehicle...

Page 207: ...p button is pressed and the power convertible top pump motor temperature is below 4 F 20 C Wait for the power convertible top pump motor to warm up before using the power convertible top TOP MOTOR OVER TEMPERATURE This message displays and a sound will be heard when the power convertible top button is pressed and the power convertible top pump motor temperature is over 221 F 105 C Wait for the pow...

Page 208: ... when the TCS and Active Handling System are turned on by briefly pressing the Active Handling System button on the console See Traction Control System TCS on page 4 6 and Active Handling System on page 4 7 for more information TRACTION SYSTEM OFF This message displays and stays on a sound will be heard and the traction control system TCS warning light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when...

Page 209: ...operation on flat roads the vehicle may need service See your dealer retailer for an inspection If driving in a performance or competitive manner the use of S Sport Automatic Mode or S Sport Manual Paddle Shift gear selection is recommended See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2 26 for more information To acknowledge the message press the RESET button The message reappears every 10 minutes...

Page 210: ...FOB BATTERY LOW See Battery Replacement under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2 5 HATCH AJAR Coupe INTRUSION SENSOR OFF if your vehicle has this feature INTRUSION SENSOR ON if your vehicle has this feature KNOWN FOB See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2 5 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED See Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle under Key...

Page 211: ... the keyless access transmitters are labelled 1 or 2 to correspond to each driver The current driver s preferences are recalled when one of the following occurs The lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter labelled 1 or 2 is pressed The appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located on the driver s door is pressed See Memory Seat Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1 4 for more information...

Page 212: ...onal options pressing the OPTION button a final time exits the personal options menu In addition if no button is pressed within 45 seconds the DIC will exit the personal options menu Personal Options The following options are available for programming Display Units This option allows you to choose the measurement units Press the OPTION button until DISPLAY UNITS appears on the display then press t...

Page 213: ...d The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on an automatic transmission vehicle the vehicle must be in P Park On a manual transmission vehicle the parking brake must be set Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT RECALL appears on the display then press the RESET button to scroll through...

Page 214: ...the vehicle is no longer off or in RAP See Keyless Access System on page 2 4 for more information When the mode you want is selected press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option Twilight Delay This option allows you to set the amount of time you want the parking lamps and high beam headlamps to remain on after you exit the vehicle This will occur when the vehi...

Page 215: ...s option will turn off When the mode you want is selected press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option Flash at Lock This option activates the front and rear turn signals for one long flash when the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is pressed This will only occur when the vehicle is off If the lock button on the keyless access transmitter is press...

Page 216: ...access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle the doors will lock after a short delay For example if there are two keyless access transmitters in the vehicle and one is removed the other will be locked in The keyless access transmitter locked in the vehicle can still be used to start the vehicle or unlock the doors if needed A person approaching the outside of the locked veh...

Page 217: ... automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver s door with the keyless access transmitter If you choose BOTH both doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver s door with the keyless access transmitter Auto Unlock This option allows you to select whether the driver s door both doors or neither door automatically unlocks when the shift lever is moved into P Par...

Page 218: ...tons are pressed When the desired language is displayed release the buttons and the DIC will set to this language When the mode you want is selected press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option Personalize Name This option allows you to type in a name or greeting that will appear on the DIC display whenever the corresponding keyless access transmitter 1 or 2 i...

Page 219: ... button to select the letter and proceed on to the next space to the right 7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until the name or greeting you want is complete After the name or greeting is complete keep pressing the RESET button until the display turns blank and exits out of this option You can program up to 20 characters If you choose NO this option will turn off If a customized name or greeting is not progra...

Page 220: ...tion see Defensive Driving on page 4 2 Notice Contact your dealer retailer before adding any equipment Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of the vehicle s engine radio or other systems and could damage them Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played e...

Page 221: ...again to turn the sound on This button is not available on the Six Disc CD Radio 4 Information Press until the desired display is shown then hold for two seconds until radio beeps once to change the default display The selected display is now the default For RDS Press 4 to change the display The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For...

Page 222: ...ss and hold the O e knob until the level changes to the middle position To adjust the Fade Press and release O e until FADE displays Turn the O e knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers Press and hold the O e knob until the level changes to the middle position AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source For vehicles witho...

Page 223: ...atic volume off For vehicles with the Bose sound system Vehicles with the Bose sound system include Bose AudioPilot noise compensation technology AudioPilot continuously adjusts the audio system equalization to compensate for background noise This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well the audio is heard At higher volume settings there m...

Page 224: ... being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial free music coast to coast and in digital quality sound During your trial or when you subscribe you will get unlimited access to XM Radio Online for when you are not in the vehicle A...

Page 225: ...the equalization 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until the radio beeps once 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Finding a Category CAT Station XM Satellite Radio Service Only To select an XM station by category 1 Press CAT The last selected category displays 2 Turn the O e knob to select a category 3 Press t or u to go to a category s station SEEKING CATEGORY displays 4 To ...

Page 226: ...c If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message appears every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release 4 A new group of words display after every press of the button Once the complete message has displayed INFO disappears from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing this button The last message until a new m...

Page 227: ...n each new track starts to play Six Disc CD Radio If more than one CD has been loaded a number for each CD displays M Load Press to load CDs into the CD player To insert one CD 1 Press M 2 Load a CD and insert the CD partway into the slot label side up when INSERT CD displays The player pulls the CD in To insert multiple CDs 1 Press and hold M for two seconds Two beeps sound and LOAD ALL DISCS dis...

Page 228: ...ature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded CD Press either arrow again to stop scanning AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press to select the equalization setting while playing a CD The equalization is stored when a CD is played For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section BAND Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD s re...

Page 229: ... repeat RDM Random Press to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one CD or all of the loaded CDs Single CD Radio Press and release RDM until RANDOM DISC PLAY displays Press and release the RDM until RANDOM OFF displays to turn off random play Six Disc CD Radio Press and release RDM until RANDOM DISC PLAY displays to play the tracks on one CD in random order Once all tracks on ...

Page 230: ...TY displays to confirm that the song list has been deleted If a CD is ejected and the song list contains saved tracks from that CD those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list To end song list mode press R One beep sounds and S LIST is removed from the display Care of CDs and the CD Player Care of CDs Store CD...

Page 231: ... input jack An external audio device can be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P Park See Defensive Driving on page 4 2 Connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 inch cable to the radio s front auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player The radio displays AUX INPUT DEVICE when a devic...

Page 232: ...ayer advances to the next folder that contains files Supported Bit Rates The following bit rates are supported 32 kbps 40 kbps 56 kbps 64 kbps 80 kbps 96 kbps 112 kbps 128 kbps 160 kbps 192 kbps 224 kbps 256 kbps and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate File Naming ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags are supported The track name contained in the ID3 tag is shown on the display The display only shows up to 32 characte...

Page 233: ... the first track in the next folder Press and hold to fast forward the current track RDM Random Press to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one CD one folder or all of the loaded CDs Press and release RDM until RANDOM DISC PLAY displays to play the tracks on the CD in random order RANDOM FOLDER displays to play the tracks in the folder in random order RANDOM ALL DISCS displa...

Page 234: ...nel CH Unauth This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package CH Unavail This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Info No artist song title category or text information is available at this time on this channel The system is working properly ...

Page 235: ...if there is too much background noise When to Speak A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command Wait until the tone and then speak How to Speak Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system sound comes through the vehicle s front audio system speakers and over rides the audio system Use the audi...

Page 236: ...leted To link to a different paired phone see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section Pairing a Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone 3 Say Pair The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number The PIN number will be used in Step 4 4 Start t...

Page 237: ...wn use the List command for a list of all paired phones The system responds with Would you like to delete phone name Yes or No followed by a tone 5 Say Yes to delete the phone The system responds with OK deleting phone name Linking to a Different Phone 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Bluetooth The system responds with Bluetooth ready fol...

Page 238: ... name tag for the phone number The name tag is recorded and the system responds with About to store name tag Does that sound OK If the name tag does not sound correct say No and repeat Step 5 If the name tag sounds correct say Yes and the name tag is stored After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to ...

Page 239: ...ystem responds with Directory and then plays back all of the stored name tags When the list is complete the system returns to the main menu Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags Delete Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted To use the delete command 1 Press and hold b g for two seconds The sys...

Page 240: ...r two seconds The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Dial The system responds with Dial using phone name Number please followed by a tone 3 Say the entire number without pausing If the system recognizes the number it responds with OK Dialing and dials the number If the system does not recognize the number it confirms the numbers followed by a tone If the number is correct say Yes ...

Page 241: ...and dials the number If the system is unsure it recognizes the right name tag it confirms the name tag followed by a tone If the name tag is correct say Yes The system responds with OK calling name tag and dials the number If the name tag is not correct say No The system will ask for the name tag to be re entered Once connected the person called will be heard through the audio speakers Using the R...

Page 242: ...by a tone 2 Say Three way call The system responds with Three way call please say dial or call 3 Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called 4 Once the call is connected press b g to link all the callers together Ending a Call Press c to end a call Muting a Call During a call all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of ...

Page 243: ...ing a call with the audio on the cell phone press b g for more than two seconds The audio switches from the cell phone to the vehicle Voice Pass Thru Voice Pass Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone...

Page 244: ...cognized the number properly it responds Dial Number Please say yes or no followed by a tone If the number is correct say Yes The system responds with OK Sending Number and the dial tones are sent and the call continues Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1 Press b g The system responds with Ready followed by a tone 2 Say Send name tag The system responds with Say a name tag to send tones foll...

Page 245: ...device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications t...

Page 246: ... end a current call w x Next Previous Press to change radio stations or select tracks on a CD To change radio stations Press w or x to go to the next or to the previous radio station and stay there The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Press and hold w or x for two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds to scan stations The radio goes to a station ...

Page 247: ...n if items such as cell phone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other For better radio ...

Page 248: ...ce may occur when making or receiving phone calls charging the phone s battery or simply having the phone on This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio If static is received while listening to the radio unplug the cellular phone and turn it off Diversity Antenna System The AM FM antenna is a hidden self tuning system It optimizes the AM and FM signals relati...

Page 249: ...ff Road Recovery 4 12 Passing 4 12 Loss of Control 4 12 Racing or Other Competitive Driving 4 14 ZR1 Brake Burnish Procedure 4 15 Driving at Night 4 16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 17 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 18 Highway Hypnosis 4 18 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 19 Winter Driving 4 20 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 22 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out 4 22 Loading th...

Page 250: ... the vehicle s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire s sidewall near the size Follow recommended scheduled maintenance Defensive Driving Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt See Safety Belts They Are for Everyone on page 1 9 CAUTION Assume that other road users pedestrians bicyclists and other driv...

Page 251: ...ured For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain sp...

Page 252: ...y acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If the engine ever ...

Page 253: ...work the brakes at each wheel ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel as required faster than any driver could This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard As the brakes are applied the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always ...

Page 254: ... page 3 56 The system may be heard or felt while it is working but this is normal If cruise control is being used when TCS begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage Cruise control may be reengaged when road conditions allow See Cruise Control on page 3 10 The SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message and the TCS warning light will come on if there is a problem with TCS See D...

Page 255: ...performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for more information Active Handling System The Active Handling System is a computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle s brakes The ACTIVE HANDLING message will come on when the system is oper...

Page 256: ...ays SERVICE TIRE MONITOR the Active Handling System will be affected as follows The Active Handling System cannot be turned off by the driver If the Active Handling System is off it will be turned on automatically Competitive Driving Mode is unavailable The Active Handling System will feel different in aiding and maintaining directional control Competitive Driving Mode The driver can select this o...

Page 257: ...Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered See the warranty book for additional information Limited Slip Rear Axle Vehicles with a limited slip rear axle can give more traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when traction is low this feature allows the drive wheel with t...

Page 258: ...ntrol system Refer to DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 for more information Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering System This system continuously adjusts the effort felt when steering at all vehicle speeds It provides eas...

Page 259: ...emergencies like these First apply the brakes See Braking on page 4 4 It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions it can be turned a full 180 degrees ...

Page 260: ...r while passing Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass If in doubt wait Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection Never cross a solid or double solid line on your side of the lane Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass Doing so can reduce your visibility Wait your tur...

Page 261: ... the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough the vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces beca...

Page 262: ...e fluid be replaced with a high performance brake fluid that has a dry boiling point greater than 534 F 279 C After conversion to the high performance brake fluid follow the brake fluid service recommendations outlined by the fluid manufacturer Do not use silicone or DOT 5 brake fluids If the vehicle is a ZO6 or ZR1 model or has the Z51 performance package it has greaseable outer ends on both of t...

Page 263: ...After the procedure is complete the brake pads may appear white at the rotor contact Street High Performance Brake Burnishing Procedure Run this procedure in a safe manner and in compliance with all local and state ordinances laws regarding motor vehicle operation Run this procedure only on dry pavement 1 From a stop accelerate as rapidly as possible without activating traction control to a speed ...

Page 264: ...ar to full speed while allowing for reduced brake output and increased stopping distance due to brake fade 4 Laps 5 and 6 should be cool down laps 5 Lap 7 should be normal driving or an easy out lap Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Night driving tips include ...

Page 265: ...ied away If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous Water can build up under your vehicle s tires so they actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has lit...

Page 266: ...Do they all work and are lenses clean Tires Are treads good Are tires inflated to recommended pressure Weather and Maps Safe to travel Have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving If you become tired or sleepy find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest Other driving tips include Keep the vehicle well ventilated Keep interior temper...

Page 267: ...e assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope CAUTION Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill Stay in yo...

Page 268: ...the road conditions The Active Handling System on page 4 7 might also activate When driving through deep snow turn off the traction control system to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds The Antilock Brake System ABS on page 4 5 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement Allow greater following distance on any slip...

Page 269: ...about carbon monoxide see Engine Exhaust on page 2 36 Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking the exhaust Run the engine for short periods o...

Page 270: ...about using tire chains on the vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 85 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels Turn the traction control system off Shift back and forth between R Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible For a manual transmission shift slowly between either 1 First or 2 Second and R...

Page 271: ...WR If you do parts on the vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar of your vehicle With the driver s door open you will find the label attached ...

Page 272: ...ract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage...

Page 273: ...nt Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 1 150 lbs 68 kg C Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 250 lbs 113 kg Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 400 lbs 181 kg B Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 2 300 lbs 136 kg C Available Cargo Weight 100 lbs 45 kg Example 1 Example 2 4 25 ...

Page 274: ...ons The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label is attached to the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exc...

Page 275: ...e damage Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash...

Page 276: ...on page 7 7 Recreational Vehicle Towing Notice Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehicle may cause damage because of reduced ground clearance Always put the vehicle on a flatbed truck or trailer The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If the vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Towing a Trailer The vehicle is n...

Page 277: ...ssion Fluid 5 31 Manual Transmission Fluid 5 31 Hydraulic Clutch 5 31 Cooling System Engine 5 32 Cooling System Intercooler 5 33 Engine Coolant 5 34 Engine Overheating 5 39 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode 5 41 Power Steering Fluid 5 41 Windshield Washer Fluid 5 42 Brakes 5 43 Battery 5 49 Jump Starting 5 50 Rear Axle 5 54 Headlamp Aiming 5 55 Bulb Replacement 5 56 High Intensity Discha...

Page 278: ...fety Belts 5 95 Weatherstrips 5 95 Washing Your Vehicle 5 95 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 96 Finish Care 5 96 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 97 Removable Roof Panel 5 98 Convertible Top 5 98 Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels and Trim 5 99 Tires 5 100 Finish Damage 5 100 Underbody Maintenance 5 100 Fiberglass Springs Composite Springs 5 100 Chemical Paint Spotting 5 101 Vehicle Identification 5 1...

Page 279: ...uld even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module modifications are not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on...

Page 280: ...lithium batteries contained in remote keyless transmitters may contain perchlorate materials Special handling may be necessary For additional information see www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowledg...

Page 281: ...e adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies the ve...

Page 282: ... service Gasoline Specifications At a minimum gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN CGSB 3 5 or 3 511 in Canada Some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT We recommend against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 5 7 for additional information California Fuel If the vehicle is...

Page 283: ...GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors Also your dealer retailer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit related problems Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area We recommend that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications descri...

Page 284: ... covered by the vehicle warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving Filling the Tank CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off the engine when you are refueli...

Page 285: ... cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver side of the vehicle The fuel door release button is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Push the button to release the fuel door 5 9 ...

Page 286: ...on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly If you spill fuel and then something ignites it you could be badly burned This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have fi...

Page 287: ...ur dealer retailer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage the fuel tank and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 44 Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can igni...

Page 288: ... clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine 5 12 ...

Page 289: ...s located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver side 2 Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood near the windshield Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 5 13 ...

Page 290: ...Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the 6 2L LS3 V8 engine and you are facing the front when you open the hood here is what you will see 5 14 ...

Page 291: ...ssure Cap See Engine Coolant on page 5 34 E Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 28 F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 41 G Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 19 H Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 19 I Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 106 J Passenger Compartment Air Filter Out of Vie...

Page 292: ...If your vehicle has the 6 2L LS9 Supercharged V8 engine and you are facing the front when you open the hood here is what you will see 5 16 ...

Page 293: ...indshield Washer Fluid on page 5 42 F Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir If Equipped See Hydraulic Clutch on page 5 31 G Brake Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 43 H Passenger Compartment Air Filter Out of View See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3 31 I Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 19 J Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine...

Page 294: ...If your vehicle has the 7 0L LS7 V8 engine and you are facing the driver side of the vehicle when you open the hood here is what you will see 5 18 ...

Page 295: ...ept ZO6 and ZR1 If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message displays on the Driver Information Center DIC check the engine oil level right away For more information see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 50 Check the engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle...

Page 296: ...0 See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 4 14 for additional information on engine oil Notice Do not add too much oil If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Add enough oil to put the level som...

Page 297: ... tank These vehicles have a racetrack ready dry sump engine lubrication system This high performance system operates differently than a standard engine lubrication system and requires a special procedure when checking the engine oil level Follow this procedure closely when checking the engine oil level The engine oil level must be checked when the engine is warm Cold oil level in the dry sump tank...

Page 298: ...ne is running 1 To obtain an accurate engine oil level reading warm up the engine to at least 175 F 80 C Cold oil will not give a correct oil level reading 2 Once the engine is warm turn off the engine Checking the oil while the engine is running will result in an incorrect oil level reading 3 Wait at least five minutes but not more than 20 minutes to allow oil to drain and settle in the engine 4 ...

Page 299: ...evel gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range the engine could be damaged See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the external engine oil tank and fill cap Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back into the oil tank when through Changing Engine Oil and Filter ZO6 and ZR1 These v...

Page 300: ... Replace the oil filter and tighten it to 18 lb ft 25 Y See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 14 for the correct filter 5 Oil is filled through the opening in the top of the external engine oil tank Remove the oil fill cap 6 Add 10 5 quarts 9 9 L of oil to the oil tank See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 110 7 Install the oil fill cap and insert the dipstick if removed 8 Start the en...

Page 301: ...sity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 American Petroleum Institute API starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API This vehicle s engine was filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil meeting all requirements for...

Page 302: ...ce system operates differently than a standard engine lubrication system and requires a special procedure when changing the engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 5 19 When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it indicates that an oil change is necessary A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is pos...

Page 303: ... when the vehicle is started the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing u...

Page 304: ...y near the filter opening of the air cleaner as shown in the illustration as this could damage the vehicle s engine When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace them at the first oil change after each 50 000 mile 80 000 km interval See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty...

Page 305: ...he engine air cleaner filter 1 Remove the screws holding the air cleaner assembly 2 Pull the air cleaner assembly back to gain access to the filter element 6 2 L LS3 Engine 6 2 L LS9 Engine shown 7 0 L LS7 Engine similar 5 29 ...

Page 306: ...thers to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into the engine which will ...

Page 307: ...the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Manual Transmission Fluid It is not necessar...

Page 308: ...d Fluid Visually check the clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the MIN minimum line on the side of the reservoir The hydraulic clutch fluid system should be closed and sealed Do not remove the cap to check the fluid level or to top off the fluid level Remove the cap only when necessary to add the proper fluid until the level reaches the MIN line Cooling System Engine The cool...

Page 309: ...core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant could require changing sooner at 50 000 km 30 000 miles or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in the vehicle Cooling System Intercooler The 6 2L LS9 supercharged V8 engine has an intercooler cooling system See Engine Compartment Overview on page...

Page 310: ...f there is no coolant flowing out of the bleeder valve there could be a leak in the system Tighten the bleeder valve and contact your dealer retailer for service Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first The following explains the cooling...

Page 311: ...to be added This mixture Gives freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C outside temperature Gives boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C engine temperature Protects against rust and corrosion Will not damage aluminum parts Helps keep the proper engine temperature Notice If an improper coolant mixture is used the engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by the vehi...

Page 312: ...ocated toward the rear of the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location When the engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank When the engine is hot the level could be higher than the FULL COLD line If the coolant is below the FULL COLD line when the engine is hot ...

Page 313: ...ure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap If coolant is needed add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture directly to the surge tank but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done 1 When the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot remove the pressure cap Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one qu...

Page 314: ...e cap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Any time during this procedure watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level stabilizes at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank 5 38 ...

Page 315: ...Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 for more information You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 7 If you do decide to lift the hood make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be runn...

Page 316: ...verheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle Climbs a long hill on a hot day Stops after high speed driving Idles for long periods in traffic If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam 1 Turn the air conditioning off 2 Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and...

Page 317: ...s firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage In this mode there is a significant loss in power and engine performance Driving extended distances in the overheat protection mode should be avoided Notice After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode to avoid engine damage allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair The engine oil will be severely degraded Rep...

Page 318: ...t the level should be at the HOT mark When the engine compartment is cool the level should be at the FULL COLD mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Always use the proper fluid Notice Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Always use the correct fluid listed ...

Page 319: ...expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage the vehicle s windshield washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for the location of the reservoir There are only two reason...

Page 320: ...on Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 The fluid level should be above the MIN mark on the reservoir If it is not have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak After work is don...

Page 321: ...e Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 95 Brake Wear Except ZR1 This vehicle has disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving except when applying the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon the b...

Page 322: ...he outer brake pads at each wheel Brake pads should be replaced when worn to two mm of pad thickness New pads are 10 mm thick In addition brake pad inspection is required any time the tires are removed The ZR1 also has an electronic brake pad wear sensor system When pads are worn the CHANGE BRAKE PADS message displays in the Driver Information Center See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 Some...

Page 323: ...inspection and weighing methods can be found in the service manual See Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 16 Brake Rotor Protector CAUTION Ceramic rotors will be very hot after operation and touching them may cause burns Be sure brake system is completely cool prior to installation of protector or coming in contact with them Notice Rotors may be chipped if hard contact is made wit...

Page 324: ...isc brakes automatically adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking The vehicle was designed and tested with top quality brake parts When parts of the braking system are replaced for example when the brake linings wear down and new ones are inst...

Page 325: ...nd reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 50 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Infrequent Usage If the vehicle is driven infrequently remove the black negative cable from the battery This helps keep the battery ...

Page 326: ...vehicle when the battery has run down 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure...

Page 327: ...mps that are not needed This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save the radio 4 Open the hoods and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on each vehicle Your vehicle has a remote positive terminal A and a remote negative terminal B as shown in the illustration which should be used to jump start your vehicle The remote positive terminal A can be accessed by o...

Page 328: ... battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosi...

Page 329: ...minal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery Use a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the neg...

Page 330: ...owing 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle 5 Return the engine fuse block cover to its original position 6 You may also need to initialize the po...

Page 331: ... 9986290 To completely refill after draining see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug hole with the Synthetic Gear Lubricant Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment However if your vehicle is damaged in a crash the headlamp aim may be affected Aim adjustment to the low beam headlamps may ...

Page 332: ...y to service any of the system components you could be seriously injured Have your dealer retailer or a qualified technician service them The vehicle may have HID headlamps After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced you may notice that the beam is a slightly different shade than it was originally This is normal Halogen Bulbs CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you ...

Page 333: ...ds to be replaced see your dealer retailer See High Intensity Discharge HID Lighting on page 5 56 for more information To replace a high beam or front parking turn signal DRL bulb 1 Turn the wheel to allow access to the wheel well 2 Remove the three outer fasteners to move the access panel back 3 Remove the outer cover to expose the high beam headlamp bulb socket 5 57 ...

Page 334: ...ulb and reattach to the bulb socket Replace the front parking turn signal bulb by turning the bulb socket clockwise 7 Reverse the Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps To replace a stoplamp taillamp turn signal bulb 1 Remove the screw from the top of the lamp assembly 2 Tilt the lamp assembly toward you 3 Turn the bulb socket one quarter turn counterclockwise and pull ...

Page 335: ...ield is part of the Head Up Display HUD system If you ever have to get the windshield replaced get one that is designed for HUD or the HUD image may look out of focus Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different w...

Page 336: ...bly A to release it from the wiper arm hook F 4 Remove the insert from the blade assembly A The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notch end pull the insert from the blade assembly To install the new wiper insert 1 Slide the insert D notched end last into the end with the two blade claws A Slide the insert all the way through the blad...

Page 337: ... on both sides of the insert slots 3 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot 4 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield Installation guide A Claw in Notch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation 5 61 ...

Page 338: ...e on page 4 23 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 71 Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden...

Page 339: ...r your vehicle All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads Winter tires in general are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread l...

Page 340: ...artment of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is m...

Page 341: ...atio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item C of the illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diag...

Page 342: ...es are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 71 Curb Weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fue...

Page 343: ...Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg See Loading the Vehicle on page 4 23 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward whe...

Page 344: ...r New Tires on page 5 77 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 80 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of d...

Page 345: ... the road to change the tire You can just keep on driving The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the speed the greater the chance that the tire will not have to be replaced If you drive on a deflated run flat tire for 25 miles 40 km or less and at speeds of 55 mph 90 km h or less there is a good chance that the tire can be repaired The tires on coupe convertible and Z06 models can opera...

Page 346: ...TION Run flat tires are constructed differently than other tires and could explode during improper service You or others could be injured or killed if you CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued attempt to repair replace dismount or mount a run flat tire Let only an authorized run flat service center repair replace dismount and mount run flat tires The valve stems on your run flat tires have sensors t...

Page 347: ...le specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regar...

Page 348: ...ntil you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Re check the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture High Speed Operation CAUTION Driving at high speeds 100 mph 160 km h or higher puts an additional strain on...

Page 349: ... tire pressure levels The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires ...

Page 350: ... TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 5 75 for additional information Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tire P...

Page 351: ...n and Displays on page 3 50 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 56 The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tire s are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure A Tire and Loading Information label attached to your vehic...

Page 352: ...r more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged Under these conditions the TPMS malfunction light low tire warning light comes on and at the same time the DIC message is displayed The DIC message and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully Replacement tires or wheels do not match your vehicle s original equipment...

Page 353: ...on We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle s tires for signs of wear or damage Also check for damaged wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 77 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 82 The tires on your vehicle are different sizes front to rear Due to this the tires should not be rotated Each tire and wheel should be used only in the position it is in When It Is Time for New Tir...

Page 354: ...older consult the tire manufacturer for more information Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC Spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec...

Page 355: ...se damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the correct size brand and type tires on all four wheels CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on the vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have ...

Page 356: ...essories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA which ...

Page 357: ... marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessiv...

Page 358: ...d be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer retailer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wh...

Page 359: ...ter calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause a crash When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use ...

Page 360: ...wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to a crash Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification Tighte...

Page 361: ...cle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on the vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to the vehicle drive slowly re adjust or remove the device if it is contacting the vehicle and do not spin the ...

Page 362: ...P Park or shift a manual transmission to 1 First or R Reverse 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks in front of and behind the wheels CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising t...

Page 363: ...ift your vehicle properly follow the advice in this part To help prevent vehicle damage Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle Make sure the jack you are using spans at least two crossmember ribs Lift only in the areas shown in the following pictures For additional information see your dealer retailer and the Chevrolet Corvette service manual Lifting From the Front The fr...

Page 364: ...ifting points A according to the illustration shown 2 Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle 3 Lift the vehicle with the jack making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs B 5 88 ...

Page 365: ...g points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle on either the driver s or passenger s side 1 Locate the rear lifting points A according to the illustration shown 2 Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle 5 89 ...

Page 366: ...t tire fails the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove y...

Page 367: ...e could be damaged Always be sure the proper tools and procedures as described in the service manual are used To order a service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 16 Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not always visible dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery Dirt can damage car...

Page 368: ...e s interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle s doors and windows Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles Products that remove odors from the vehicle s upholstery and clean the vehicle s glass can be obtained from your dealer retailer Do not clean the vehicle using A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interi...

Page 369: ... club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 4 Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used wit...

Page 370: ... Never use shoe polish on leather Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve...

Page 371: ...s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often Notice Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle Check the cleaning product label If it states that it should not be used on plastic parts do not use it on the vehicle or damage may occur and it would not be covered by the warranty Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight Use a car washing soap Do ...

Page 372: ... Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer retailer If the vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint fini...

Page 373: ...a clear or black pigmented wax on the inner hood carbon fiber panel ZR1 Hood Window The hood window on the ZR1 can be cleaned in the same manner as the headlamp lenses See Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses on page 5 96 for more information Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or paper towel soaked with winds...

Page 374: ...ar the finish When the panel gets wet dry it off Convertible Top The vehicle s convertible top should be cleaned often However high pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle When you hand wash the top do it in partial shade Use a mild soap lukewarm water and a soft sponge A chamois or cloth may leave lint on the top and a brush can chafe the threads in the top fabric Do not use det...

Page 375: ...warranty Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because they could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum whee...

Page 376: ...ance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt...

Page 377: ...l repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is the legal identifier for the vehicle It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver side It can be seen through the windshield...

Page 378: ...cle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer retailer first Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle s warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Add on equipment can drain the vehicle battery eve...

Page 379: ...ace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of the vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Vehicles wit...

Page 380: ...uses Usage BCK UP LAMP Reverse Lamps BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used Fuses Usage BTSI SOL STR WHL LCK Brake Transmission Shift Interlock Steering Wheel Column Lock CLSTR HUD Cluster Heads Up Display 5 104 ...

Page 381: ...w Mirror Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning ONSTAR OnStar RDO S BAND VICS Radio S Band VICS REAR FOG ALDL TOP SWTCH Rear Fog Lamp Assembly Line Diagnostic Link Connector Convertible Top Switch Fuses Usage REVERSE LAMPS Reverse Lamps RUN CRNK Run Crank Relay SDM AOS SWTCH AIRBAG Sensing and Diagnostic Module Automatic Occupant Sensing Module Airbag SPARE Spare SPARE Spare SPARE Spare SPARE Spare ...

Page 382: ...age PWR SEATS MSM Power Seats Memory Seat Module PWR WNDWS TRUNK FUEL RELSE Power Windows Trunk Fuel Door Release TRUNK RELSE Trunk Release WPR DWELL Wiper Dwell WPR WSW Windshield Wiper Washer Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 14 for more information on location Not...

Page 383: ... Usage 1 Transmission Control Module Transmission 2 Horn Alternator Sense 3 Antilock Braking System ABS Real Time Damping Fuse Usage 4 Wiper 5 Stoplamps Back Up Lamps 6 Oxygen Sensor 7 Battery Main 5 5 107 ...

Page 384: ...ors 17 Windshield Washer 18 Headlamp Washer 19 Passenger Side Low Beam Headlamp 20 Fuel Pump 21 Driver Side Low Beam Headlamp 22 Front Fog Lamp Fuse Usage 23 Passenger Side High Beam Headlamp 24 Driver Side High Beam Headlamp 56 Engine Control Module ECM Transmission Control Module TCM Easy Key Module J Style Fuses Usage 25 Cooling Fan 26 Battery Main 3 27 Antilock Brake System 28 Heating Ventilat...

Page 385: ...lamp 46 Headlamp Washer 55 Fuel Pump Mini Relays Usage 40 Rear Defog 41 Windshield Wiper High Low 42 Windshield Wiper Run Accessory 43 Crank 44 Powertrain Ignition 1 45 Windshield Wiper On Off 47 Low Beam Headlamp Spare Fuses Usage 48 Spare 49 Spare 50 Spare 51 Spare 52 Spare 53 Spare 54 Fuse Puller Diodes Usage Diode 1 Wiper Diode 2 5 109 ...

Page 386: ...Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood See your dealer retailer for more information Cooling System 6 2L LS3 V8 Engine 11 9 qt 11 3 L 6 2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine Cooling System 12 7 qt 12 0 L 6 2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine Supercharger Intercooler Cooling System 5 2 qt 4 9 L 7 0L LS7 V8 ...

Page 387: ...id Automatic Transmission Pan Removal and Filter Replacement 6 5 qt 6 2 L Manual Transmission Base 3 6 qt 3 5 L Manual Transmission Z51 4 2 qt 4 0 L Manual Transmission Z06 4 5 qt 4 3 L Manual Transmission ZR1 4 5 qt 4 3 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the approximate level as recommended in this manual Recheck fluid level after fill...

Page 388: ... 0L LS7 V8 E Manual 0 040 in 1 016 mm 1 8 7 2 6 5 4 3 Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 6 2L LS3 V8 without option NPP 430 5900 rpm 424 lb ft 4600 rpm 6 2L 10 69 1 6 2L LS3 V8 with option NPP 436 5900 rpm 428 lb ft 4600 rpm 6 2L 10 69 1 6 2L LS9 V8 Supercharged 638 6500 rpm 604 lb ft 3800 rpm 6 2L 9 10 1 7 0L LS7 V8 505 6300 rpm 470 lb ft 4800 rpm 7 0L 11 00 1 5 1...

Page 389: ...duled Maintenance 6 4 Additional Required Services 6 6 Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 At Each Fuel Fill 6 9 At Least Once a Month 6 9 At Least Once a Year 6 10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 14 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Maintenance Record 6 16 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule 6 1 ...

Page 390: ... important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from the vehicle To help protect the environment and to keep the vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain the vehicle properly Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good working condition B...

Page 391: ...chnician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 Some maintenance services can be complex So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment have your dealer retailer do these jobs When you go to your dealer retailer for service trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine parts To purchase service information see Service Publi...

Page 392: ...em whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 26 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that the first service be Maintenance I the seco...

Page 393: ...ootnote k Check tire inflation pressures and tire wear See Tires on page 5 62 Inspect brake system See footnote a Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section Inspect suspension and steering components See footnote b Inspect engine cooling system See footnote c Inspect wiper b...

Page 394: ...150 000 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Except ZR1 Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 28 ZR1 Only Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 28 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnote h Change automatic transmission fluid an...

Page 395: ...tch hydraulic fluid at a regular maintenance service every two years See footnote m Maintenance Footnotes a Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc b Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for dam...

Page 396: ...se for the hood rear compartment console door and any folding seat hardware More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak g A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid lev...

Page 397: ...in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Notice It is important to check the engine oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to the engine not covered by the vehicle warranty Check the engine oil level and add...

Page 398: ... the clutch pedal down halfway and try to start the engine The vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to the floor If the vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down contact your dealer retailer for service Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If ...

Page 399: ...ake set the parking brake To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to P Park Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact y...

Page 400: ...or and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 19 Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Coolant 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 34 ZR1 Only Intercooler System 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 34 Hydraulic Brake System DOT...

Page 401: ...be GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential DEXRON LS Gear Oil See Rear Axle on page 5 54 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Multi Purpose Lubric...

Page 402: ... A3077C 6 2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 25940997 A3107C Engine Oil Filter 6 2L LS3 V8 Engines 89017524 PF48 6 2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 12626224 UPF 48R 7 0L LS7 V8 Engine 12626224 UPF 48R Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 15848592 CF139 Spark Plug 6 2L LS3 V8 Engine 12609877 41 985 6 2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 12571165 41 104 7 0L LS7 V8 Engine 12571165 41 104 Wiper Blades 20 7 in 5...

Page 403: ...Engine Drive Belt Routing 6 2L LS3 V8 7 0L LS7 V8 Engines 6 2L LS9 V8 Engine 6 15 ...

Page 404: ...ices performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 16 ...

Page 405: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 17 ...

Page 406: ...Maintenance Record cont d Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6 18 ...

Page 407: ...urtesy Transportation Program 7 11 Collision Damage Repair 7 12 Reporting Safety Defects 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 7 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 7 16 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 7 16 Service Publications Ordering Information 7 16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 7 17 Event Data Recorders 7 18 OnStar 7 19 Navigation Sys...

Page 408: ...manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help in the U S call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 In Canada call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French We encourage you to call the toll free number in or...

Page 409: ...ute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BB...

Page 410: ...signed so that the entire dispute settlement process from the time you file your complaint to the final decision should be completed in about 70 days We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal quick and free of charge For further information concerning eligibility in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1...

Page 411: ...nada Canada www gm ca My GM Canada is a password protected section of www gm ca where you can save information on GM vehicles get personalized offers and use handy tools and forms with greater ease Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to My Showroom Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area My Dealers Retailers Save details such as addr...

Page 412: ...ressed to United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 Chevrolet com 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Canada Customer Assistance General M...

Page 413: ...le such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility visit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800...

Page 414: ... miles 160 000 km whichever comes first In the U S anyone driving the vehicle is covered In Canada a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without n...

Page 415: ...er s responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty Battery Jump Start Service is provided to jump start a dead battery Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Impound towing caused by violation of any laws Legal fines Mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non p...

Page 416: ... be covered however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service contact your dealer retailer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer retailer can help minimize your inco...

Page 417: ...tions Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Shuttle service is the preferred means of offering Courtesy Transportation Dealers may provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes one way or round trip shuttle service within reasonable time and distance parameters o...

Page 418: ...ions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be co...

Page 419: ...g Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not s...

Page 420: ...surance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things like name address phone number driver s license number vehicle license plate vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN insurance company and policy number and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle If po...

Page 421: ... you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle ha...

Page 422: ...omer Communication Centre CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Mo...

Page 423: ...an residents are to make checks payable in U S funds Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle s performance and how it is driven For example your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a c...

Page 424: ...is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location is recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required and access to the vehicle or the EDR is neede...

Page 425: ... other trip information Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions Radio Frequency Identification RFID RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking unlocking and starting and in ...

Page 426: ... NOTES 7 20 ...

Page 427: ...0 When Should an Airbag Inflate 1 48 Where Are the Airbags 1 46 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator 3 37 Readiness Light 3 36 System Check 1 44 Antenna Diversity 3 110 Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 110 Antilock Brake System ABS 4 5 Warning Light 3 41 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome Plated Wheels 5 99 Care of Safety Belts 5 95 Cargo Cover and Convenience Net 5 94 Chemical Paint Spot...

Page 428: ...8 Run Down Protection 3 19 Belt Routing Engine 6 15 Bluetooth 3 97 Boost Gage 3 50 Brake Emergencies 4 5 Brakes 5 43 Antilock 4 5 Parking 2 32 System Warning Light 3 40 Braking 4 4 Braking in Emergencies 4 5 Break In New Vehicle 2 21 Bulb Replacement 5 59 Fog Lamps 3 17 Halogen Bulbs 5 56 Headlamp Aiming 5 55 Headlamps 5 56 Headlamps Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 5 57 High Intensity Discharg...

Page 429: ...d Moldings 5 94 Convertible Top 5 98 Exterior Lamps Lenses 5 96 Fabric Carpet 5 93 Fiberglass Springs 5 100 Cleaning cont Finish Care 5 96 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces 5 94 Interior 5 91 Leather 5 94 Removable Roof Panel 5 98 Tires 5 100 Underbody Maintenance 5 100 Washing Your Vehicle 5 95 Weatherstrips 5 95 Windshield and Wiper Blades 5 97 Climate Control System Outlet Adjus...

Page 430: ...Your Own Service Work 5 4 Door Automatic Door Lock 2 13 Locks 2 10 Power Locks 2 12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 13 Driver Information Center DIC 3 50 DIC Operation and Displays 3 50 DIC Vehicle Personalization 3 73 DIC Warnings and Messages 3 56 Other Messages 3 72 Driving At Night 4 16 Before a Long Trip 4 18 Better Fuel Economy 4 2 Defensive 4 2 Drunk 4 3 Highway Hypnosis 4 18 Hill and ...

Page 431: ...e 3 43 Cooling System 5 32 5 33 Drive Belt Routing 6 15 Exhaust 2 36 Oil 5 19 Oil Pressure Gage 3 47 Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5 41 Overheating 5 39 Starting 2 24 Engine Oil Life System 5 26 Entry Exit Lighting 3 19 Event Data Recorders 7 18 Extender Safety Belt 1 25 Exterior Lamps 3 14 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 3 18 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 5 28 Finish Damage 5 100 Flashers Ha...

Page 432: ...ure 3 47 Fuel 3 49 Speedometer 3 35 Tachometer 3 35 Voltmeter Gage 3 38 Garage Door Opener 2 44 Gasoline Octane 5 5 Specifications 5 6 Glove Box 2 52 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 7 H Halogen Bulbs 5 56 Hatch Trunk 2 14 Hazard Warning Flashers 3 6 Headlamp Wiring 5 102 Headlamps Aiming 5 55 Bulb Replacement 5 56 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 3 16 Exterior Lamps 3 14 Flash to Pass 3 8 Headlamps F...

Page 433: ... 1 29 Inflation Tire Pressure 5 71 Installing the Roof Panel 2 61 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 19 Cluster 3 33 Overview 3 4 Introduction 6 2 J Jump Starting 5 50 K Keyless Access System 2 4 Keyless Access System Operation 2 5 Keys 2 3 L Labeling Tire Sidewall 5 64 Lamps Courtesy 3 19 Daytime Running DRL 3 16 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 3 18 Malfunction Indicator 3 44 Reading 3 19 Twilight Sen...

Page 434: ...re 3 43 Traction Control System TCS Warning 3 41 Limited Slip Rear Axle 4 9 Loading Your Vehicle 4 23 Locks Automatic Door Lock 2 13 Door 2 10 Lockout Protection 2 13 Power Door 2 12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 13 Loss of Control 4 12 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1 35 1 36 Lumbar Power and Side Bolsters 1 3 M Maintenance Footnotes 6 7 Schedule Additional Required Services 6 6 Ma...

Page 435: ... System Privacy 7 19 Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual 3 97 Net Convenience 2 55 New Vehicle Break In 2 21 O Odometer 3 35 Off Road Recovery 4 12 Oil Engine 5 19 Engine Oil Life System 5 26 Engine Oil Pressure Gage 3 47 Older Children Restraints 1 25 One to Four Shift Light 3 39 Online Owner Center 7 5 OnStar Privacy 7 19 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 41 Operation Universal Home Re...

Page 436: ...d Accessory RAP 2 24 Seat 1 3 Steering Fluid 5 41 Windows 2 17 Pregnancy Using Safety Belts 1 24 Privacy 7 17 Navigation System 7 19 OnStar 7 19 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 7 19 Program Courtesy Transportation 7 11 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock 2 13 Proposition 65 Warning California 5 4 R Racing or Other Competitive Driving 4 14 Radio Frequency Identification RFID 7 19 Radio s 3 83 Ra...

Page 437: ...icle to Get it Out 4 22 Roof Panel 2 57 Installing the Roof Panel 2 61 Removing the Roof Panel 2 57 Storing the Roof Panel 2 60 Run Flat Tires 5 69 Running the Vehicle While Parked 2 37 S Safety Belts Care of 5 95 Extender 1 25 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 14 Lap Shoulder Belt 1 22 Reminders 3 35 Safety Belts Are for Everyone 1 9 Use During Pregnancy 1 24 Safety Defects Reporting General Mo...

Page 438: ...ing Wheel Controls Memory 1 4 Steering Wheel Tilt Wheel 3 6 Storage Areas Center Console 2 52 Convenience Net 2 55 Cupholders 2 52 Glove Box 2 52 Rear 2 53 Storing the Roof Panel 2 60 Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow 4 22 Sun Visors 2 18 T Tachometer 3 35 Taillamps Turn Signal and Stoplamps 5 58 Text Telephone TTY Users 7 6 Theft Deterrent System 2 18 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 107 Theft Deterrent Sys...

Page 439: ...Ride Control 4 9 Transmission Fluid Automatic 5 31 Fluid Manual 5 31 One to Four Shift Light 3 39 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 26 Transmission Operation Manual 2 30 Transportation Program Courtesy 7 11 Trunk Hatch 2 14 Turn and Lane Change Signals 3 8 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 3 7 Twilight Sentinel 3 17 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading 5 80 Universal Home Remote System 2 44 Operation 2 4...

Page 440: ...5 82 When It Is Time for New Tires 5 77 Windows 2 16 Power 2 17 Windshield Replacement 5 59 Washer 3 10 Washer Fluid 5 42 Windshield cont Wiper Blade Replacement 5 59 Wiper Blades Cleaning 5 97 Wiper Fuses 5 103 Wipers 3 9 Winter Driving 4 20 Winter Tires 5 63 Wiper Activated Headlamps 3 15 X XM Radio Messages 3 96 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 110 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 14 ...

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