Owner's Manual

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!y Release Button: If you have a
lnual transmission, your ignition lock
; a key release button. You must press
: button before you can take your key
t of the ignition lock.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in “Lock”
and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all
the way in. If it is, then turn the steer-
ing wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key
only with your hand. Using a tool to
force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works,
then your vehicle needs service.
Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB)
With DAB your power windows and the
audio system will continue to work up to
15 minutes after the ignition key is turnec
to “Off’ and neither door is opened.
If a
door is opened, the audio system and
power windows will shut
off.
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission: Move your
shift lever to
“P’ (Park) or “N” (Neutral).
Your engine won’t start in any other
position
- that’s a safety feature. To
restart when you’re already moving,
use
“N” (Neutral) only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to “P” (Park) if your
Corvette is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission. Shift
to
“P” (Park) only when your vehicle
is stopped.
ManuaI Transmission: The gear selector
should be
in neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the
floor and start the engine.
Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch
pedal is not all the way down
- that’s a
safety feature.
To start your 5.7 Liter LTl engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal
turn the ignition key to “Start.” When
the engine starts, let go of the key. Thl
idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in “Start” for
longer than 15 seconds at a time will
cause your battery to be drained
much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
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