Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-15352645) -
2022 - CRC - 6/22/21
Driving and Operating
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Caution (Continued)
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Fuel with a posted octane rating of
less than the recommended fuel. Using
this fuel will lower fuel economy and
performance, and may decrease the
life of the emissions catalyst.
Fuel Additives
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is highly
recommended for use with your vehicle.
If your country does not have TOP TIER
Detergent Petrol, add ACDelco Fuel System
Treatment Plus-Petrol to the vehicle's petrol
fuel tank at every oil change or 15 000 km
(9,000 mi), whichever occurs first. TOP TIER
Detergent Petrol and ACDelco Fuel System
Treatment Plus-Petrol will help keep your
vehicle's engine fuel deposit free and
performing optimally. If you are unable to
obtain ACDelco Fuel System Treatment Plus -
Gasoline, consult your retailer for the
GM-approved additive available in your
country.
Filling the Tank
An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which
side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. See
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Warning
Fuel vapours and fuel fires burn violently
and can cause injury or death.
Follow these guidelines to help avoid
injuries to you and others:
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Read and follow all the instructions on
the fuel pump island.
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Turn off the engine when refuelling.
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Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
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Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
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Avoid using electronic devices while
refuelling.
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Do not re-enter the vehicle while
pumping fuel.
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Keep children away from the fuel
pump and never let children
pump fuel.
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Before touching the fill nozzle, touch a
metallic object to discharge static
electricity from your body.
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Warning (Continued)
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Fuel may spray out if the filler nozzle
is inserted too quickly. This spray can
happen if the tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather. Insert the
filler nozzle slowly and wait for any
hissing noise to stop before starting to
fill fuel.
The fuel door unlocks when the vehicle
doors are unlocked. See
To open the fuel filler flap, push and release
the rearward centre edge of the flap.
