Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-15352645) -
2022 - CRC - 6/22/21
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Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued)
vehicle occupants could drown. Do not
ignore police warnings and be very
cautious about trying to drive through
flowing water.
Caution
Driving through deep puddles or standing
water can cause water to come in
through the engine air intake and
damage the engine. If deep puddles or
standing water cannot be avoided,
proceed with caution and do not exceed
8 km/h (5 mph). Do not drive through
water that may come close to or cover
the vehicle's underbody.
Aquaplaning
Aquaplaning is dangerous. Water can build
up under the vehicle's tyres so they actually
ride on the water. This can happen if the
road is wet enough and you are going fast
enough. When the vehicle is aquaplaning, it
has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about
aquaplaning. The best advice is to slow
down when the road is wet.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather
driving tips include:
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Allow extra following distance.
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Overtake with caution.
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Keep windscreen wiping equipment in
good condition.
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Keep the windscreen washer fluid
reservoir filled.
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Have good tyres with proper tread depth.
See
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Turn off cruise control.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains
is different than driving on flat or rolling
terrain. Tips include:
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When driving downhill in D (Drive), the
vehicle may automatically downshift to
assist with speed control.
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A lower gear may also be selected to
provide further speed control.
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Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a
long downhill slope can cause brake
overheating, can reduce brake
performance, and could result in a loss of
braking. Shift the transmission to a lower
gear to let the engine assist the brakes
on a steep downhill slope.
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Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with
the ignition off is dangerous. This can
cause overheating of the brakes and loss
of steering assist. Always have the engine
running and the vehicle in gear.
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Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in
its own lane. Do not swing wide or cross
the centre line.
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Be alert on top of hills; something could
be in your lane (e.g. stalled car, crash).
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Pay attention to special road signs (e.g.,
falling rocks area, winding roads, long
gradients, overtaking or no-overtaking
zones) and take appropriate action.
