Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-15352645) -
2022 - CRC - 6/22/21
Driving and Operating
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Refer to the infotainment section for more
information on using that system and the
navigation system, if equipped, including
pairing and using a mobile phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means
“
always expect the
unexpected.
”
The first step in driving
defensively is to wear the seat belt. See
Seat Belts (Left-hand Drive Shown,
Right-hand Drive Similar)
.
Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers)
are going to be careless and make
mistakes. Anticipate what they may do
and be ready.
.
Allow enough following distance between
you and the driver in front of you.
.
Focus on the task of driving.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are
important factors in helping to control a
vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and
reaction time. Deciding to push the brake
pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is
reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about
three-quarters of a second. In that time, a
vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph)
travels 20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
.
Keep enough distance between you and
the vehicle in front of you.
.
Avoid needless heavy braking.
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Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops or a brake fault
occurs, the brakes may lose power assist.
More effort will be required to stop the
vehicle. It may take longer to stop.
Steering
Caution
To avoid damage to the steering system,
do not drive over kerbs, parking barriers,
or similar objects at speeds greater than
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Caution (Continued)
3 km/h (1 mph). Use care when driving
over other objects such as lane dividers
and speed bumps. Damage caused by
misuse of the vehicle is not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power steering.
It does not have power steering fluid.
Regular maintenance is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due to a
system malfunction, the vehicle can be
steered, but may require increased effort.
