Black plate (17,1)
Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6007198) - 2014 - crc - 7/11/13
Driving and Operating
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Caution
Overloading the vehicle may
cause damage. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not overload the
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.
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Warning
Things you put inside your
vehicle can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
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Warning (Continued)
.
Put things in the rear area
of your vehicle. Try to
spread the weight evenly.
.
Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that
some of them are above
the tops of the seats.
.
Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
.
When you carry something
inside the vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first 2414 km
(1500 mi) of driving this vehicle.
Parts have a break-in period and
performance will be better in the
long run.
For the first 322 km (200 mi):
.
To break in new tires, drive at
moderate speeds and avoid hard
cornering for the first 322 km
(200 mi).
.
New brake linings also need a
break- in period. Avoid making
hard stops during the first
322 km (200 mi). This is
recommended every time brake
linings are replaced.
For the first 800 km (500 mi):
.
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
