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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011
2011 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-55
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-64
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-18
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-55
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-87

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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-6 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 11-9 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Customer Information . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, CORVETTE, CORVETTE GRAND SPORT, ZO6, and ZR1 are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Litho in U.S.A. Part No.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 iv Black plate (4,1) Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio® Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 vi Black plate (6,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Black plate (2,1)
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8‑6. J. B. Head‐Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5‑31. K. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. C. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 6‑4. Cruise Control on page 9‑45. Fog Lamps on page 6‑5. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑28. E.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive Information K : Press to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock both doors. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Q : Press to lock all doors. } : Press and hold for approximately one second to open the hatch/trunk.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) In Brief Door Locks From the outside, press Q or K on the keyless access transmitter. From the inside, use the power door lock switch (B), located at the top of the door panel, near both windows. K: Q: 1-5 Inside the Vehicle Press to unlock the doors. Press to lock the doors. To open a door from the inside after it is locked, press the button (C) in front of the door handle and push the door open. See Power Door Locks on page 2‑9.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Trunk Release Windows Opening and Closing the Hatch/Trunk Seat Adjustment Manual Seats There are three ways to open the hatch/trunk: . Touch the button located above the license plate. The keyless access transmitter must be within three feet of the button. . Press V located to the left of the steering wheel. . Press } on the keyless access transmitter. For more information, see Hatch on page 2‑10.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Power Seats To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information. Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters A. Lumbar Support Control B.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Heated Seats Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, both outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column. 2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound. 3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.” To recall: . If available, the buttons are on the center console. The ignition must be on for this feature to work. L: Press to turn on the heated seat at the high setting.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) In Brief . On vehicles with a manual transmission, when the vehicle is on, the parking brake must be set to recall a memory position. Press and release “1” or “2.” Easy Exit Driver Seat A single beep sounds and the memory position is recalled after a brief delay. B : Press to save and recall the easy exit seat position. If the vehicle is on and the parking brake is not set, three beeps sound and the memory position is not recalled.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-10 Black plate (10,1) In Brief Safety Belts . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3‑43 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (ZO6 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3‑44. United States Sensing System for Passenger Airbag Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts on page 3‑9. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors 2. Use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. 1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment Keep the control in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Telescopic Steering Column To adjust the telescopic steering column: 1. Push the switch forward to move the wheel away from you. 2. Pull the switch toward you to move the wheel closer to you. The telescopic steering column position can be stored with your memory settings. See “Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Wheel” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Exterior Lighting 5 : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps, sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer Turn and Lane-Change Signal Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel, on the multifunction lever. The turn signal lever has two upward and downward positions to signal a lane change or a turn. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief 9 : Use to turn off the windshield wipers. 8: Use for a for a single wiping cycle. For more wipes, hold the band longer. Climate Controls With this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4. A. Driver Temperature Control G. Fan Control B. Display H. Air Delivery Mode Control C.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) In Brief Transmission Manual Paddle Shift (Automatic Transmission) To operate the Manual Paddle Shift system, the automatic transmission shifter must be in S (Sport Mode). The system is activated by pushing the paddle, above the steering 1-15 wheel spokes, to manually up-shift to the next gear, or pulling on the paddle, behind the steering wheel spokes to manually down-shift.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief O / e : Turn to select radio stations. Vehicle Features Radio(s) © SEEK ¨ : © SCAN ¨ : Press to seek stations. Press and hold to scan stations. 4: Press to change the information that shows on the display while listening to the radio. For more information about these and other radio features, see Infotainment on page 7‑1 and Operation on page 7‑2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack, located on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPod®, MP3 players, etc.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief Bluetooth® Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. e + / e − : Press to Increase or decrease volume. The Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) In Brief Cruise Control Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate Navigation System Manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The cruise controls are located at the end of the multifunction lever. 9 : Turns the system off. R : Turns the system on. + : Makes the vehicle accelerate or resume a previously set speed.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief 2 : Press to display gauge information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmission fluid temperature (if equipped), battery voltage, and front/rear tire pressures. TRIP: Press to display your total and trip distance driven, the elapsed time function, your average speed, and the engine oil life.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) In Brief Until you are sure you can remove the roof panel by yourself, have someone help you. Once removed, the roof panel should always be stored properly in the rear storage compartment. For more information: . See “Storing the Roof Panel” under Roof Panel on page 2‑19. . See “Installing the Roof Panel” under Roof Panel on page 2‑19. Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑68.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) In Brief Car Wash Guidelines Engine Oil Life System Automatic car washes are not recommended for this vehicle. Some car washes cause damage to the vehicle, the wheels, and the convertible top, if the vehicle is so equipped. The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-24 . . Black plate (24,1) In Brief Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Roadside Assistance Program Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Premium Fuel This vehicle's engine was designed to use premium unleaded gasoline. See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑49. Battery This vehicle has a maintenance free battery.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) In Brief OnStar® OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 1-26 Black plate (26,1) In Brief hardware. The vehicle has to have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate. OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment isn’t properly installed or you haven’t maintained it and your vehicle is in good working order and in compliance with all government regulations. If you try to add, connect, or modify any equipment or software in your vehicle, OnStar service may not work.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors and Windows the hatch/trunk lid if power to the vehicle is lost. See Hatch on page 2‑10 for more information. Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons; children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors and Windows This vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑20 for information on starting the vehicle. Notice: If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or key, it could be difficult to get into your vehicle. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. Be sure you have a spare transmitter and/or key. If you are locked out of the vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Keyless Locking The doors lock after several seconds if all doors are closed and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle. To customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Passive Door Locking” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑55 for additional information. There are other conditions that can affect the performance of the transmitter.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors and Windows L (Panic): Press to sound the horn. Press any other button on the RKE transmitter to stop it. The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2.” These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle. For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will be recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1,” if enabled through the DIC.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 9. To program additional transmitters, repeat Step 7. Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is complete. 6. The DIC message displays OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN. 10. Press K on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process. 8. The DIC reads WAIT 10 MINUTES and counts down to zero. Programming without a Recognized Transmitter 9. The DIC displays OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN again.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors and Windows To program additional transmitters, take transmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket and place transmitter 2 in the pocket. Up to four transmitters can be programmed. The DIC then displays MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED and exits the programming mode. Press Acc. on the ignition switch to complete the process. 14. Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is complete. 15.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-8 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks { WARNING WARNING (Continued) . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks To open a door from the inside, press the button (C) in front of the door handle and push the door open. You will hear a tone when the button is pressed. The power door lock switches are located on the doors. There is an indicator light on the rear of the door near the window.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or when vehicle speed becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, both doors will lock. Use the power door unlock switch to unlock the door when the vehicle is not in P (Park).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors and Windows WARNING (Continued) . . Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑26.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the hatch/trunk using the vehicle key. See Keys on page 2‑2 for more information. The key lock cylinder is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate. Turn the vehicle key clockwise in the lock. Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Coupe) There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the rear wall of the trunk below the latch.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Vehicle Security Arming the System This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make it impossible to steal. To arm the system, press Q on the RKE transmitter, or open the door and lock the door with the power door lock switch. The security light should flash. Remove the RKE transmitter from inside the vehicle and close the door. The security light stops flashing and stays on.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-14 Black plate (14,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Testing the Alarm Disarming the System Immobilizer To test the system use the following procedure. Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter or squeeze the door handle sensor while the transmitter is near the vehicle to unlock a door. Unlocking a door any other way sets off the alarm. If the alarm sounds, press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter to disarm it.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more RKE transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the RKE transmitter is damaged.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Convex Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. { WARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1 for more information. Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has this feature, the driver side outside mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-18 Black plate (18,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. The power window switches are located on each door.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Express-Down Window Power Window Initialize Press the front of the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. To stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again. After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the window index‐up feature will not function until the system is initialized.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park). Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral). 2. Make sure the ignition is off. 3. Lower both sun visors. 4.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 9. When the roof panel is loosened from the vehicle, one person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center as possible and lift it away from the vehicle. 2-21 1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of the panel is facing the storage area. Storing the Roof Panel { WARNING 7. To unlock the rear of the roof panel's rear release latch, press the back of the release handle (B).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-22 Black plate (22,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Installing the Roof Panel { WARNING 3. Gently place the roof panel down so that the back pins on the roof panel drop into the receivers in the back of the storage area. Press down firmly to seat the pins in the receivers. An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or fly off the vehicle. You or others could be injured.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Removable Roof Panel Notice: If you use a glass treatment and/or conditioner that contains ethyl sulfate on the roof panel, you could damage the panel. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Only use a GM-approved glass cleaner on the roof panel. 6. Turn the front release handles inward so that they latch to the closed position. 7.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-24 Black plate (24,1) Keys, Doors and Windows The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are: Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 4. The convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, must be unlocked. Pull the convertible top front latch down and turn it clockwise to unlock it. 5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top so it is vertical to the tonneau cover (C).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-26 Black plate (26,1) Keys, Doors and Windows After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass should retract to the full-down position. If the vehicle has lost battery power, the tonneau cover (C) can still be opened using the manual release cable. The tonneau cover emergency manual release cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the passenger seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2-27 Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral) and set the parking brake. 2. Lower both windows. 3. Make sure the ignition is off. 10. Then move the convertible top rearward to its fully stored position. 11.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-28 Black plate (28,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 8. Close the tonneau cover (C) by pushing it down with a swift, firm motion. 9. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by first slightly pushing the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward. 7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by first raising the front edge (A). 10.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Power Operation For care and cleaning of the convertible top see “Cleaning the Convertible Top” in this section. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. To operate the convertible top use the following steps. Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-30 Black plate (30,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle's battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the convertible top. See Convertible Top Messages on page 5‑37 for more information. Raising the Power Convertible Top 3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can still be raised by releasing pressure on the hydraulic pump, located under the passenger side of the tonneau cover, using the following steps. The carpet liner on the passenger side must be pulled back to access the hydraulic pump. 2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-32 Black plate (32,1) Keys, Doors and Windows Be careful when opening the tonneau cover by hand. If the tonneau cover is opened quickly, damage can occur to the hinging mechanism, which can prevent proper operation of the convertible top. 2. Pull back the carpet liner on the passenger side to access the hydraulic pump. 1. Open the tonneau cover by pulling the emergency release cable. 4.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Keys, Doors and Windows If the battery has been disconnected, the power windows must be initialized for the power top to operate. See Power Windows on page 2‑18 for more information. Cleaning the Convertible Top The convertible top should be cleaned often. However, high pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. When hand washing the convertible top, do it in partial shade. Use a mild soap, lukewarm water, and a soft sponge.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 2-34 Black plate (34,1) Keys, Doors and Windows 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-21 Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Airbag System Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. Seat Adjustment The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Wheel The numbers on the back of the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitters correspond to the numbers on the memory buttons. Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, both outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column, if equipped. 2. Press and hold “1” until two beeps sound. To adjust a power seat, if equipped: .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-4 Seats and Restraints To recall a memory position: . On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release “1” or “2.” If the vehicle is in P (Park), a single beep sounds and the memory position is recalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle is not in P (Park), three beeps sound and the memory position is not recalled. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can move the seat rearward and the telescopic steering column, if equipped, out of the way to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. B (Easy Exit Driver Seat): Press to save and recall the easy exit seat position. To save into memory: 1. Recall the desired driving position by pressing “1.” 2. Adjust the seat and the telescopic steering column to the desired exit position.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-6 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. A. Lumbar Support Control B.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Seatback Latches { WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. To fold a seatback forward, lift the latch on top of the backside of the seat. The seatback locks when folded down.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING If available, the buttons are on the center console. The ignition must be on for this feature to work. L (Heated Seat): Press to turn the heated seat on at the high setting. Press again to switch to the low setting. 9 (Off): Press to turn the heated seat off.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel...
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. 3-15 { WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING Q: What is wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The belt is over an armrest.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints 3-19 If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30 for more information. 3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints 3-21 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? { WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints 3-25 { WARNING The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints Your vehicle may have one or two seat position sensors, depending on what model you have. The seat position sensor(s) enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver seat (all models except ZO6 and ZR1) and the right front passenger seat (all models). Seat position sensor(s) provide information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features. { WARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-30 Black plate (30,1) Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible in the rearview mirror when the vehicle is started. United States Canada and Mexico The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-32 Black plate (32,1) Seats and Restraints For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints Your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑16 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. WARNING (Continued) might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING { WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-42 Black plate (42,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (ZO6 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3‑44 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-44 Black plate (44,1) Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Your vehicle does not have lower anchors or top tether anchors to secure a child restraint with the LATCH system. If a national or local law requires that your top tether be anchored, do not use a child restraint in this vehicle because a top tether cannot be properly anchored.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-46 Black plate (46,1) Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint with a Top Tether { WARNING The top tether anchor is located under the cover behind the passenger seat. If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. 2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: 1.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-48 Black plate (48,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash { WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30 for additional information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 3-50 Black plate (50,1) Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 6.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Seats and Restraints 7. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3‑43 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (ZO6 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3‑44 for more information. 8.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage Rear Trunk Partition For vehicles with the power convertible top option only, there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in the way of the convertible top. The trunk partition must be in place for the convertible top to move. If the trunk partition is not properly in place, the ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION message displays. See Convertible Top Messages on page 5‑37 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Storage 4-3 Using the Cargo Cover 1. Hook the elastic loops on the front corners (A) of the shade to the T-nuts located on the front corners of the rear hatch frame. 2. Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners (B) of the shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear hatch frame, near the rear corners. 3. Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade and wrap it around the striker assembly. 4.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission Messages . . . . . Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-50 5-51 5-53 Controls Telescopic Steering Column Steering Wheel Adjustment 5-54 5-54 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls The telescopic steering column position can be stored with your memory settings. See “Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Wheel” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for more information. Steering Wheel Controls b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-4 Instruments and Controls To select tracks on a CD: . Press w or x to go to the next or to the previous track when a CD is playing. . Press and hold w or x for more than two seconds to scan the current CD. The CD goes to the next track, plays the first 10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press again to stop scanning. . Black plate (4,1) Press and hold w or x for more than four seconds to scan all of the CDs loaded.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools. Clear all ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen them or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑46.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls Depending on the mirror, in order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, press P for several seconds or until CAL is displayed. To adjust for compass variance: Clock 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. To set the clock: 2. Press and hold M until the correct minute displays.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls { WARNING Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on the instrument panel, in front of the shift lever. To use the ashtray, press on the indentation at the top of the door. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage the vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Coupe and Convertible Shown, Metric Similar 5-9
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls ZR1 – English Shown, ZO6, and Metric Similar
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). For more information see “Personal Options” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑55. The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). Odometer To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on the parking lamps.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, a chime sounds and LOW FUEL appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. There is still a little fuel left, but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls For vehicles that have this gauge, it is located near the instrument panel cluster. 5-13 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge This gauge indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. It displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the engine's combustion chamber. The gauge is automatically centered at zero every time the engine is started.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Metric — ZO6 and ZR1 Models Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 5-15 Voltmeter Gauge Metric English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. This means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls other systems may shut down. The Driver Information Center (DIC) reads BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW when the vehicle is at 10 volts or below. Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading at 10 volts or below could drain the battery and disable the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls 5-17 If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑35 for more information. The airbag readiness light flashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑30 for more on this, including important safety information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-20 . Black plate (20,1) Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration. These conditions might go away once the engine is warmed up.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. English Metric This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not come on, have it fixed so it is ready to warn if there is a problem.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System light comes on briefly as the engine is started. If the light does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the light goes off. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, a chime sounds and a SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message appears on the DIC and the vehicle need service.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls When the TCS is turned off, this light comes on and a TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message displays on the DIC. When this light is on, the TCS system does not limit wheel spin. When the TCS is turned back on, this light turns off and a TRACTION SYSTEM ON message displays on the DIC This light also comes on while the vehicle is in the Competitive Driving Mode.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light The lights go out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6‑5 for more information. Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6‑2 for more information. Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp lights come on when the fog lamps are in use. This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays TRIP: Press this button to display your total and trip distance driven, the elapsed time function, your average speed, and the engine oil life. Depending on the features on the vehicle, the drive gear may display on the DIC. See “Manual Paddle Shift” under Automatic Transmission on page 9‑28 and Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5‑31 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls Fuel Button The fuel button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy, calculated for your specific driving conditions, and range information. Average Fuel Economy: The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall driving conditions. You should reset the average fuel economy display every time you refuel.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-28 Black plate (28,1) Instruments and Controls Gauges Button The gauges button displays oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature for automatic transmission vehicles only, battery voltage, and tire pressure information. Oil Pressure: This display shows the oil pressure. Press the gauges button to display the oil pressure, such as: . OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa or .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage: This display shows the current battery voltage. Press the gauges button again to display the battery voltage, such as: . BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.5 VOLTS Tire Pressure: This display shows the tire pressure for each tire. Press the gauges button again to display the tire pressure for the front tires, such as: . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls You can start or stop the elapsed time by pressing the RESET button. To reset the elapsed time to zero, press the RESET button for three seconds while the timer is displayed. Pressing and holding the RESET button for at least 10 seconds will reset the timer display to the time since last ignition cycle. Average Speed: Press the TRIP button until the average speed is displayed, such as: . AVERAGE SPEED 100 km/h or .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls Head-Up Display (HUD) { WARNING If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your field of view, it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it is dark outside. Be sure to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view. The information may be displayed in English or metric units and appears as an image focused out toward the front of the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-32 Black plate (32,1) Instruments and Controls There are three HUD modes that can be viewed in the HUD display. Press the MODE button to scroll through these modes in the following order: English English English Metric Track Mode 1 supports the G-Force gauge and minor gauges with a circular tachometer. Metric Street Mode supports audio and navigation functions with your choice of tachometer settings.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls Within each mode, the display, can be further customized by pressing the PAGE button. Pressing this button in each mode will turn off and on the following: . Street Mode — No tachometer, circular tachometer, and linear tachometer. . Track Modes 1 and 2 — No minor gauge, coolant temperature, transmission oil temperature, engine oil temperature, engine oil pressure, and boost gauge.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-34 Black plate (34,1) Instruments and Controls To adjust the HUD so it can be seen properly, do the following: 1. Start the engine and press the HUD dimmer control all the way up by pressing the (+) button. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction the vehicle is facing and where you have the HUD dimmer control set.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls If the ignition is on and the HUD image cannot be seen, check to see if: . Something is covering the HUD unit. . The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly. . The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. . Ambient light is low, in the direction the vehicle is facing. . A fuse is blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑51. Keep in mind that the windshield is part of the HUD system.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-36 Black plate (36,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM Brake System Messages CHECK BRAKE FLUID If this message displays while you are driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. It could mean that there is a loose or broken drive belt or that there is another electrical problem. Have the vehicle checked right away by your dealer. Driving while this message is on could drain the battery.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls on, you still have brakes, but do not have ABS. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have ABS and there is a problem with the brakes. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑22 and Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑21. If this message is displayed, the Traction Control System (TCS) and the Active Handling System will also be disabled.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-38 Black plate (38,1) Instruments and Controls TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP TOP NOT SECURE Cruise Control Messages This message displays and a sound will be heard when the power convertible top button is pressed and the power convertible top pump motor temperature is below −20°C (−4°F). Wait for the power convertible top pump motor to warm up before using the power convertible top.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Messages TONNEAU AJAR (Convertible) DRIVER DOOR AJAR This message displays if the driver door is not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed completely. This message displays when the convertible top is not closed completely. Make sure that the top is closed completely. See Convertible Top on page 2‑23 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED – STOP ENGINE HOT ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING OFF This message displays and a sound will be heard when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑34. This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls LOW OIL PRESSURE REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result. A sound will be heard when this message is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 10‑15.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL Key and Lock Messages NO FOBS DETECTED This message displays when the fuel tank is less than 10 percent full and the display is turned off. A sound will be heard when this message is displayed. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge on page 5‑11.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls . The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as airports, automatic toll booths, and some gas stations have EMI fields which may interfere with the RKE transmitter. If moving the transmitter to different locations within the vehicle does not help, place the transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the right and then press the START button. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls Lamp Messages HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED This message displays if it is dark enough outside and the headlamps and the Twilight Sentinel® controls are off. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended. It has become dark enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps. TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a sound will be heard if a turn signal is left on for 1.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls 5-45 MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h (80 MPH) PERF TRAC 1 – WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON PERF TRAC 2 – DRY ACTIVE HANDLING ON This message displays when a malfunction is present in the Selective Ride Control system. The vehicle speed will be limited to a value determined by the vehicle when the shock absorber system has failed and the shocks are in their full soft mode. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls PERF TRAC 3 – SPORT ACTIVE HANDLING ON PERF TRAC 4 – SPORT ACTIVE HANDLING OFF PERF TRAC 5 – RACE ACTIVE HANDLING OFF This message displays and a sound will be heard when this Performance Traction Management mode is selected. The instrument panel cluster light will also be on when this mode is selected. Launch Control is available when this mode is selected.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Active Handling System and the vehicle needs service. The active handling system light on the instrument panel cluster also turns on and a sound will be heard. See your dealer. When this message is displayed, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Active Handling System on page 9‑37 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls SHOCKS INOPERATIVE This message displays when a malfunction is present in the Selective Ride Control system which is causing the shocks to be in their full soft mode. This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle handling may be affected. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as possible. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls TRACTION SYSTEM – OFF Safety Belt Messages BUCKLE SEATBELT This message displays and stays on, a sound will be heard, and the traction control system (TCS) warning light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when the TCS is turned off by pressing the Active Handling System button on the console.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-50 Black plate (50,1) Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages INTRUSION SENSOR OFF This message may display when the anti-theft alarm has been disarmed. INTRUSION SENSOR ON This message may display when the anti-theft alarm has been armed. Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING This message displays when the electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls Tire Messages HIGH TIRE PRESSURE This message may be displayed when one or more of the tires is overinflated. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the RESET button .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-52 Black plate (52,1) Instruments and Controls Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Run-Flat Tires on page 10‑59, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14, Tire Pressure on page 10‑66, and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑68. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Instruments and Controls You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. To read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the RESET button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-54 Black plate (54,1) Instruments and Controls If this message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads, the vehicle may need service. See your dealer for an inspection. If driving in a performance or competitive manner, the use of (S) Sport Automatic Mode or (S) Sport Manual Paddle Shift gear selection is recommended. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑28 for more information. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Instruments and Controls 5-55 Vehicle Personalization . The Head-Up Display (HUD) position and dimming level, if your vehicle has this feature. . Many features on your vehicle can be personalized. This means that the operation of these features can be set to operate differently depending on who is driving the vehicle. See “Personal Options” later in this section for the features that you can personalize. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-56 Black plate (56,1) Instruments and Controls Entering the Personal Options Menu To enter the personal options menu, use the following steps: 1. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, turn the vehicle on with the shift lever in P (Park). If you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the vehicle on with the parking brake set. To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Instruments and Controls Auto Memory Recall (Automatic Transmission only): If your automatic transmission vehicle has the memory package, you may have this option. This option allows the driver seat, the telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has this feature, and the outside rearview mirrors to automatically move to the current driver's set position when the engine starts.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-58 Black plate (58,1) Instruments and Controls When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. Approach Lights: This option briefly turns on the parking lamps, the high-beam headlamps, and the back-up lamps during low light periods when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Instruments and Controls Press the OPTION button until TWILIGHT DELAY appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . OFF . 15 S . 30 S (default) . 90 S If you choose OFF, this option will turn off. If you choose 15 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 15 seconds. If you choose 30 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 30 seconds.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-60 Black plate (60,1) Instruments and Controls When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. an authorized RKE transmitter, however, will not be able to open the door, even with a transmitter in the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Instruments and Controls If you choose SILENT, the doors will automatically lock a short time after you remove a RKE transmitter from the interior of the vehicle and close both doors. If you choose HORN, the doors will automatically lock and the horn will sound a short time after you remove a RKE transmitter from the interior of the vehicle and close both doors.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-62 Black plate (62,1) Instruments and Controls If you choose DRIVER, on automatic transmission vehicles, the driver door will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park). On manual transmission vehicles, the driver door will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP. If you choose BOTH, on automatic transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Instruments and Controls To program a name, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu and select the driver number (1 or 2) that you would like to program by following the instructions listed previously under “Entering the Personal Options Menu”. 2. Press the OPTION button until the PERSONALIZE NAME option appears on the display. 3. Select YES under PERSONALIZE NAME by pressing the RESET button. 4.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-64 Black plate (64,1) Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Universal Remote System Programming See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate number is KOBFTE05A. The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A-FTE05A.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Instruments and Controls Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. 5-65 To program up to three devices: 1. Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode. See Ignition Positions on page 9‑20 for additional information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-66 Black plate (66,1) Instruments and Controls 4. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds. 5. Immediately, within one second, release the button when the garage door moves.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Instruments and Controls 5-67 The hand-held transmitter can have between eight and 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. 2. To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand-held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor. If there is a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above, the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-68 Black plate (68,1) Instruments and Controls The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled as follows: . A switch in the up position could be labeled as “Up,” “+,” or “On.” . A switch in the down position could be labeled as “Down,” “−,” or “Off.” . A switch in the middle position could be labeled as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.” 3. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Instruments and Controls . If you wrote “Left,” press the left button (A) in the vehicle. . If you wrote “Right,” press the right button (C) in the vehicle. . If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button (B) in the vehicle. 6. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights turn on. 7.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 5-70 Black plate (70,1) Instruments and Controls Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the Universal Home Remote device: 1.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Twilight Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 6-2 Black plate (2,1) Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver door is opened with the ignition off. Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high, push the turn signal lever all the way forward. To change from high to low beam, pull the lever rearward.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Lighting When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps turn off and the normal low-beam headlamps turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting During this brief delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel dimmer is set to full brightness. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑5. To temporarily disable Twilight Sentinel, turn the band to O. To turn Twilight Sentinel back on, turn the band to O again, then release it.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Lighting The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑51. Turn Signal on Chime A chime sounds if the turn signal has been on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 miles) of driving.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During the day, this knob will adjust the instrument panel brightness and at night will adjust all interior lighting. Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down with the lamps on during the day. The Driver Information Center (DIC) may not be visible.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Lighting Battery Power Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained in case any of the following lamps are left on: the underhood lamp, if your vehicle has this feature, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console, or glove box lamps. If any of these lamps are left on, they will automatically time-out after about 10 minutes.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Diversity Antenna System . . . . 7-11 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-2 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑23 for more information. Operation Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System Manual. Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System Playing the Radio For XM™: Top Knob (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Press 4 to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel: Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, or Channel Number/Channel Name. MUTE: Press to silence the system. Press again to turn the sound on. This button is not available on the Six-Disc CD Radio.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-4 Infotainment System To adjust the Fade: Press and release FADE displays . . O / e until Turn the O / e knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. Press and hold the O / e knob until the level changes to the middle position. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. For vehicles without the Bose sound system: . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System To use AudioPilot: 1. Set the volume at the desired level. 2. Press AUTO n until AUTO VOLUME ON displays. 3. Press AUTO n until AUTO VOLUME OFF displays to turn off AudioPilot. Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Displays if the radio is no longer configured properly for the vehicle. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer for service. LOC (Locked): Displays when the TheftLock system has locked up.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-6 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! displays. The announcement is heard, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play stops during the announcement. Alert announcements cannot be turned off. ALERT! is not affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System 7-7 Finding a Station To scan preset stations: Storing Radio Stations BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2. Press and hold © or ¨ for four seconds until PRESET SCAN displays. The radio goes to the next preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset station. Press © or ¨ again or press one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System Satellite Radio XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the XM service.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System SCAN: To scan the stations within a category: 1. Press CAT. The last selected category displays. 2. Turn the O / a category. e knob to select 3. Press and hold t or u until a beep sounds and SCAN CATEGORY displays. The radio begins scanning the stations in the category. 4. Press t or u to stop scanning. 7-9 Storing XM Channels XM Radio Messages Drivers are encouraged to store XM channels while the vehicle is parked.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System CH Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. CH Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No Info: No artist, song title, category, or text information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System FM Stereo 7-11 This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System Care of CDs Using the CD Player Six-Disc CD Radio: Store CDs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom of a CD while handling it. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System To load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When finished loading CDs, press M to cancel the loading function. The radio begins to play the last CD loaded. Playing a CD O /e (Tune): Turn to go to the next or previous track. { (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse within the current track. | (Fast Forward): Press and hold to fast forward through the current track.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System The CD is automatically pulled back into the player if the CD is not removed after 25 seconds. Pushing a CD back into the player before the 25‐second time period is complete causes the player to sense an error, the CD player tries to eject the CD several times before stopping. Wait for the timer to expire before pressing Z again.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System SONGLIST FULL displays if more than 20 selections are stored. To play tracks: 1. Press R. One beep sounds and S-LIST displays. The recorded tracks begin to play in the order they were saved. 2. Press © or ¨ to go back or forward within the saved tracks. To delete tracks: 1. Press R to turn song list on. S-LIST displays. 2. Press © or ¨, and use the O / e knob to select the desired track to be deleted. 3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System Supported Bit Rates Playing an MP3 The following bit rates are supported: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, and READING displays. The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol displays.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track, CD, or folder over again. Press and release RPT until: BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for future listening. . REPEAT displays to repeat a track. . REPEAT ONE DISC displays to repeat a CD. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD symbol displays when a CD is loaded. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System Phone . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing a Phone” in this section for more information. . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability, learn to use that feature to access the address book or contact list. See “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section for more information. . See “Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers” in this section for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds with instructions and a four‐digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the cell phone that you want to pair. For help with this process, see your cell phone manufacturers user guide. 5.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System 3. Say “Change phone.” . . If another cell phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected.” If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected. Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to 30 phone numbers as name tags in the Hands‐Free Directory that is shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The following commands are used delete and store phone numbers.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Using the “List” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command b g for 2. Say “Delete.” 2. Say “Directory.” 1. Press and hold two seconds. 3. Say the name tag you want to delete. 3. Say “Hands‐Free Calling.” 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 4. Say “List.” Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Command 3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time. 1. Press and hold two seconds. b g for Receiving a Call Three‐Way Calling When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. . 2. Say “Digit Dial.” . 3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. To mute a call, press say “Mute Call.” b g and then To cancel mute, press b then say “Un‐mute Call.” g and Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell phone.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. You can use this feature when calling a menu‐driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g. The system responds “Ready”, followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial.” 3. Say the number or name tag to send.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 7-26 Black plate (26,1) Infotainment System 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Air Vents Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 8-2 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls When the vehicle is first started, the display shows the driver's temperature setting, the outside temperature, the fan speed, and the air delivery, for about 10 seconds. The outside temperature is shown in the center of the display. The digital display will show the readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius. See “Personal Options” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑55 for information on changing your display.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls Manual Operation Driver Power/Temperature: Press the driver temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. This is the only setting that completely shuts off the fan. The digital display shows only the outside temperature. The driver and the passenger set temperature and the air intake mode can still be adjusted when the climate control is off.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 8-4 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls 1 (Defrost): This mode clears the windows of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield, with a small amount directed to the side window outlets. The indicator light comes on and the digital display will show the defrost mode symbol and fan speed when the front defrost mode is being used.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so a small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 8-6 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the engine is running. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as much snow from the rear window as possible. An indicator light comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter removes certain particles from the air including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more often in dusty areas, indicate that the filter may need to be replaced. See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑8.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑9. { WARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-6 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating Turn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Racing or Other Competitive Driving Racing or competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty. See the warranty book before using the vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. Notice: If you use the vehicle for racing or other competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. For information on how to add oil, see Engine Oil on page 10‑15.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-8 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating If the vehicle is used for racing or other competitive driving, the rear axle fluid temperatures may be higher than would occur in normal driving. We recommend that the rear axle fluid be drained and refilled with new fluid after every 24 hours of racing or competitive driving. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6 for what fluid to use.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating Notice: Brake pedal fade will occur during this track burnish procedure and can cause brake pedal travel and force to increase. This could extend stopping distance until the brakes are fully burnished. 1. Drive a normal first lap and not too aggressive. 2. Laps 2 and 3 should be gradually driven faster and more aggressive, while allowing for reduced brake output and increased stopping distance due to brake fade. 3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Other driving tips include: Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. . Keep interior temperature cool. . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides. . Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. { WARNING . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident). . Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-12 Black plate (12,1) Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-14 Black plate (14,1) Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory‐installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10‑58 and Tire Pressure on page 10‑66. There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification label.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-16 Black plate (16,1) Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (400 kg) (181 lbs) A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 181 kg (400 lbs) A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 181 kg (400 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 1 = 68 kg (150 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs) B.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating Refer to your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-18 Driving and Operating 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. { WARNING Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. . Black plate (18,1) Put things in the rear area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating For the first 80 km (500 miles): . Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. . Do not exceed 4,000 rpm. . Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow, including the use of cruise control. . . Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm. Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-20 Black plate (20,1) Driving and Operating Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with a push-button start. In order to shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be running or in Acc. mode and the regular brake pedal must be applied. / (START): Press this button while your foot is on the brake for an automatic transmission, or while pressing in the clutch for a manual transmission, to start the engine.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Turning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the vehicle off in an emergency. 5. If the vehicle must be shut off while driving, turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. When the engine is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode, it is recommended that a manual transmission be placed in R (Reverse).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating Cell phone chargers can interfere with the operation of the Keyless Access System. Battery chargers should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine. To start the vehicle, do the following: 1. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, with your foot on the brake pedal, press the START button located on the instrument panel.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the START button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) { WARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. 1.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pushing the button on the lever. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑35. 3. Press the shift lever button. 4. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: . Drive it only with the windows completely down. . Have the vehicle repaired immediately.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. { WARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating N (Neutral) only. If the vehicle needs towing, see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑86. power for passing, push the pedal down to achieve the desired level of acceleration. { WARNING Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding. See “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 9‑6. Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑36 Traction Control System (TCS). The Manual Paddle Shift system can be deactivated by moving the shifter from S (Sport Mode) back to D (Drive), or by holding either up‐shift paddle for more than one second. The driver may choose to briefly activate the Manual Paddle Shift system while in D (Drive).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating If the vehicle has a HUD, and the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, a chime will sound and the HUD will momentarily show an X over the gear display. Manual Paddle Shift operation is available for use with Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 9‑45 Cruise Control for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating Manual Transmission You can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 64 km/h (40 mph). If you come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1 (First). 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds in km/h (mph) { WARNING If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table: 1 (First) 80 km/h (50 mph) 2 (Second) 119 km/h (74 mph) 3 (Third) 163 km/h (101 mph) 4 (Fourth) 209 km/h (130 mph) Notice: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driv
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. stopping distance.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on. TCS can be turned off if needed. To turn the system off, press the button located on the console. The system can be turned on or off at any time by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button. The DIC will display the appropriate message when the button is pushed.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating When this light and the SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message are on, the system is not operational. Adjust your driving accordingly. The Active Handling System comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. To help maintain directional control of the vehicle, the system should always be left on. The system can be turned off if needed.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating Competitive Driving Mode Competitive Driving Mode, Performance Traction Management, and Launch Control are systems designed to allow increased performance while accelerating and/ or cornering. This is accomplished by regulating and optimizing the engine, brakes, and suspension performance. These modes are for use at a closed course race track and are not intended for use on public roads.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating Performance Traction Management (ZR1) Performance Traction Management integrates the Traction Control, Active Handling, and Selective Ride Control systems to provide improved and consistent performance when cornering. The amount of available engine power is based on the mode selected, track conditions, driver skill, and the radius of each corner.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating The following is a DIC display description and the recommended usage of each mode: PERF TRAC 1 – WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON PERF TRAC 3 – SPORT ACTIVE HANDLING ON PERF TRAC 5 – RACE ACTIVE HANDLING OFF . For use by drivers who are familiar with the track . For use by experienced drivers who are familiar with the track . Dry conditions only .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-42 Black plate (42,1) Driving and Operating Launch Control A Launch Control feature is available, within Competitive Driving Mode (except ZR1) or Performance Traction Management (ZR1), on vehicles with a manual transmission to allow the driver to achieve high levels of vehicle acceleration in a straight line. Launch Control is a form of traction control that manages tire spin while launching the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating Limited-Slip Rear Axle Except ZR1 Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle. Selective Ride Control The vehicle may have a ride control system called Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating ZR1 This knob is located on the center console. Turn it to select the suspension of your choice. The knob will return to the center position when released. The switch will illuminate the current suspension setting. TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving. This setting provides a smooth, soft ride. SPORT: Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-46 Black plate (46,1) Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the cruise control switch briefly from R to S. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed and stays there.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Driving and Operating Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle's speed down. When the brakes are applied the cruise control is disengaged.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control . To disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, lightly tap the clutch to end the cruise control session. . To turn off the cruise control system, move the cruise control switch to 9. When cruise control is disengaged, the CRUISE DISENGAGED message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Cruise Control Messages on page 5‑38.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code W), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating California Fuel Requirements Fuels in Foreign Countries If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, one bottle of GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at your dealer.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-52 Black plate (52,1) Driving and Operating Filling the Tank { WARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING There is also a manual fuel door release tab. It is located against the upper trim in the rear compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. Pull the tab to release the fuel door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-54 Black plate (54,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Driving and Operating Towing General Towing Information The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 9-56 Black plate (56,1) Driving and Operating 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 10-3 10-3 10-4 10-5 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 10-51 10-52 10-55 Wheels and Tires Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care General Information For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-4 Black plate (4,1) Vehicle Care Accessories and Modifications Adding non‐dealer accessories to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care Lifting the Vehicle { WARNING Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to lift your vehicle. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. 2. 3. Set the parking brake firmly. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in P (Park), or shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). Turn off the engine.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-6 Black plate (6,1) Vehicle Care Lifting From the Front The front lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle, behind the front tires. 1. Locate the front lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care 10-7 Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle, on either the driver's or passenger's side. 1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-8 Black plate (8,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work { WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. (Continued) WARNING (Continued) . Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other fasteners.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care Hood To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver side. 2. Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood, near the windshield. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, just pull the hood down and close it firmly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care A. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑24. G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Brake Fluid on page 10‑41. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid on page 10‑37. H. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑15. C. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on page 10‑38. D.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-12 Vehicle Care 6.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care A. Intercooler. See Cooling System (Engine) on page 10‑28 or Cooling System (Intercooler) on page 10‑29. H. Passenger Compartment Air Filter (Out of View). See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 8‑7. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑24. I. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑15. J. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank. See “Changing Engine Oil and Filter” Brake Fluid on page 10‑41. C.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-14 Vehicle Care 6.2 L LS3 V8 Engine (With dry sump engine oil tank) or 7.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑24. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑36. H. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑29. I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid on page 10‑37. D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 10‑82. J. Brake Fluid Reservoir.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil (Except ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport) Obtaining an accurate oil level reading is essential: If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC), check the engine oil level right away. For more information, see Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑40. Check the engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. 1.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 9‑7 for additional information on engine oil. Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you have an oil level above the operating range, i.e.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-18 Vehicle Care This is normal since the dipstick is designed to read engine oil level only after the engine has run long enough to reach normal operating temperature. Do not add engine oil based on cold engine dipstick readings. The engine oil level on the dipstick will also be inaccurate if checked while the engine is running. 1. To obtain an accurate engine oil level reading, warm up the engine to at least 80°C (175°F).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑10 for the location of the external engine oil tank and fill cap. 2. Once the oil has been drained from the engine, remove the engine oil filter and allow the oil to drain. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back into the oil tank when through. 3. Re‐install both drain plugs and tighten them to 25 Y (18 lb ft). 4.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care 8. Start the engine and let it run at idle for at least 15 seconds. This will circulate the fresh engine oil through the lubrication system. It is recommended to use Mobil 1® engine oils that meet the requirements of the dexos specification. 9. Shut off the engine and check the oil level as described under “Checking Engine Oil (ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −29°C (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, be sure to always select an oil that meets the required specification, dexos.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, the system must be reset every time the oil is changed.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer service department and have it repaired as soon as possible. The vehicle is not equipped with a transmission fluid level dipstick.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-24 Black plate (24,1) Vehicle Care Hydraulic Clutch It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding fluid will not correct a leak. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. When to Check and What to Use The hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir cap has this symbol on it. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑10 for reservoir location.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace them at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information. If driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each engine oil change.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care 5. Press on the top and bottom of the mass air flow sensor connector (A) and remove. 6.2 L V8 Engine LS3 Shown, 6.2 L V8 Engine LS9 and 7.0 L V8 Engine LS7 Similar A. Mass Air Flow Sensor Connector B. Connector Lock 4. Remove the connector lock (B) located at the bottom of the mass air flow sensor connector (A). 6.2 L V8 Engine LS9 Shown, 7.0 L V8 Engine LS7 Similar 6.2 L V8 Engine LS3 6.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care 7. To remove the filter from the LS3 and LS7 engines, remove the six screws (A) securing the filter cover (B) then pull away to gain access to the air filter (C). To remove the filter assembly from the LS9 engine, remove the six screws securing the filter cover. The filter cover and the air filter are one piece. 6.2 L V8 Engine LS3 Shown, 6.2 L V8 Engine LS9 and 7.0 L V8 Engine LS7 Similar A. Screw B. Filter Cover C. Filter 8.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care Cooling System (Engine) The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. { WARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { WARNING 7.0L Engine shown, 6.2L Engine similar A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care Cooling System (Intercooler) Checking Coolant 10-29 4. Tighten the bleeder valve if there is coolant flowing out of the bleeder valve. The 6.2L LS9 supercharged V8 engine has an intercooler cooling system. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑10 for location of the intercooler. 5. If there is no coolant flowing out of the bleeder valve, there could be a leak in the system.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care What to Use { WARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care Checking Coolant When the engine is hot, the level could be higher than the FULL COLD line. If the coolant is below the FULL COLD line when the engine is hot, there could be a leak in the cooling system. The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank { WARNING You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. { WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care 10-33 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Check the level in the surge tank when the system has cooled down. If the coolant is not at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 4, then reinstall the pressure cap. If the coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again, see the dealer. 3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel cluster. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5‑15. The vehicle may also display a COOLANT OVER TEMPERATURE message on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Engine Cooling System Messages on page 5‑39 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10‑35 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. If No Steam is Coming from the Engine If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: . Climbs a long hill on a hot day . Stops after high-speed driving .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care Driving extended distances in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑15.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care What to Use Adding Washer Fluid . Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑10 for reservoir location. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-38 Black plate (38,1) Vehicle Care Brakes Brake Wear (Except ZR1 and ZO6) This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. { WARNING The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care 10-39 Brake Rotor Wear Front . Brake pads can be visually inspected through the wheel by inspecting the outer brake pads at each wheel. . Brake pads should be replaced when worn to 2 mm of pad thickness. New pads are 10 mm thick. . In addition, brake pad inspection is required any time the tires are removed. The ZR1 and ZO6 also have an electronic brake pad wear sensor system.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle Care Brake Rotor Protector { WARNING Ceramic rotors will be very hot after operation and touching them may cause burns. Be sure brake system is completely cool prior to installation of protector, or coming in contact with them. A rotor protector should always be installed before any wheel removal. The protector can be installed by feeding it through the wheel spokes and slipping it over the outer edge of the rotor.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced — for example, when the brake linings wear down and new ones are installed — be sure to get new approved replacement parts.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-42 Black plate (42,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. See “Checking Brake Fluid” in this section. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care Notice: . . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-44 Black plate (44,1) Vehicle Care Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { WARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9‑35.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-46 Black plate (46,1) Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑8. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly every six months.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care To install the new wiper insert: 2. Be sure the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots. 10-47 Installation guide: 3. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot. 4. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield. 1.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-48 Black plate (48,1) Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑50. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their high-beam headlamps at you (for vertical aim).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 10-49 To replace a high-beam or front parking/turn signal bulb: 1. Turn the wheel to allow access to the wheel well. 4. Remove the headlamp bulb by releasing the outer tabs from the socket. A. High-beam Headlamp B. Low-beam Headlamp C. Front Parking/Turn Signal If the low-beam headlamp needs to be replaced, see your dealer.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-50 Black plate (50,1) Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps To replace a stoplamp, taillamp/turn signal bulb: 1. Remove the screw from the top of the lamp assembly. 5. Push the new bulb in the bulb socket until it snaps into place. Electrical System 6. Reinstall the lamp assembly by first lining up the tabs on the bottom of the lamp assembly with the tabs in the vehicle, then slide it in. Electrical System Overload 7.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: . Headlamp Wiring . Windshield Wiper Motor . Power Windows and Other Power Accessories Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced, the same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑10 for more information on location. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. For ZR1 models, the Fuel System fuse is located at the battery.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care Fuse Usage 3 Antilock Brake System (ABS)/Real Time Damping 4 Wiper 5 Stoplamps/ Back-Up Lamps 6 Oxygen Sensor 7 Battery Main 5 8 Parking Lamps 9 Powertrain Relay Input/Electronic Throttle Control 10 Manual Transmission Solenoids 11 Antilock Brake System Fuse Usage Fuse 10-53 Usage 12 Odd Numbered Fuel Injectors 20 Fuel Pump (except ZR1) 13 Electronic Suspension Control (Option) 21 Driver Side Low-Beam He
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care J-Style Fuses Usage 25 Cooling Fan 26 Battery Main 3 Micro-Relays Usage 37 Parking Lamps, Foglamps Mini-Relays Usage 45 Windshield Wiper On/Off 47 Low-Beam Headlamp 27 Antilock Brake System 38 Front Fog Lamp 39 High-Beam Headlamp Spare Fuses 28 Heating/Ventilation/ Air Conditioning Blower 48 Spare 46 Headlamp Washer 49 Spare Fuel Pump (except ZR1) 50 Spare 55 51 Spare 52 Spare 53 Spare 5
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care 10-55 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle, under the instrument panel and under the toe-board. Remove the carpet and toe-board covering to access the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner of the panel. Open the fuse block cover to access the fuses. You can remove fuses using the fuse puller.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage CRUISE SWTCH Cruise Control Switch CTSY/LAMP Courtesy Lamp DR LCK Door Locks DRIV DR SWITCH Driver Door Switch ECM Engine Control Module (ECM) EXH MDL Exhaust Module (ZO6 & ZR1), Spare (Coupe and Convertible) GM LAN RUN/CRNK HTD SEAT/ WPR RLY Fuses HVAC/ PWR SND Heating Ventilation/ Air Conditioning, Power Sounder IGN SWTCH/ Ignition Switch, INTR SNSR Intrusion Sensor Electric Inside Rearview Mirror
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage TONNEAU RELSE Tonneau Release TPA Tonneau Pulldown Actuator Fuses Usage Fuses Usage AUX PWR Auxiliary Power BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used Fuses PWR SEATS MSM 10-57 Usage Power Seats, Memory Seat Module PWR/ Power Windows, WNDWS/ Trunk, Fuel Door TRUNK/ Release FUEL RELSE BLANK Not Used BLANK Blank BLANK Not Used BLANK Blank BLANK Not Used TRUNK RELSE FUEL DR RELSE Fuel Door R
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires WARNING (Continued) . Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. . { WARNING . . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care Winter Tires Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces, but they may not offer the traction or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads. Winter tires, in general, are designed for increased traction on snow and ice covered roads.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the speed, the greater the chance that the tire will not have to be replaced. As soon as possible, contact the nearest authorized GM or run-flat servicing facility for inspection and repair or replacement. When a tire is filled with air, it provides a cushion between the road and the wheel.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care Notice: If the vehicle has low‐profile tires, they are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objects, or when sliding into a curb. The vehicle warranty does not cover this type of damage.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care (D) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following the DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. (E) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certified to carry a load. Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of production. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑66 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See “Tire and Loading Information Label” under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check the tire pressure. Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire. Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold, meaning the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or no more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get the pressure measurement.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care this high-speed driving, return the tires to the cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14. Example: You will find the maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire's sidewall, in small letters, near the rim flange. It will read something like this: Maximum load 690 kg (1521 lbs) 300 kPa (44 psi) Max. Press.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under‐inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14. A message to check the pressure in a specific tire displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message also displays. The malfunction light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care Tire Inspection GM recommends that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen. . There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber. . The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care Treadwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑72 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑72 for more information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the tires have an all‐season tread design, the TPC Spec number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature performance.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care Traction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause a crash. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used, however, use a scraper or wire brush to remove all rust or dirt.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care Tire Chains { WARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-82 Vehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑43. If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care 10-83 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save the radio! The remote negative (−) terminal (B) is located underneath the engine cover, below the engine oil fill cap. 4.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at least 45 cm (18 inches) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. Towing the Vehicle 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care Appearance Care Exterior Care Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6. Washing the Vehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washing it often.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. If the vehicle has a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care ZR1 Hood Window Wipers can be damaged by: The hood window on the ZR1 can be cleaned in the same manner as the headlamp lenses. See “Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses” for more information. . Extreme dusty conditions . Sand and salt . Heat and sun . Snow and ice, without proper removal Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-90 Black plate (90,1) Vehicle Care mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (91,1) Vehicle Care Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to home furnishings may also transfer color to the interior. When cleaning the interior, only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned. Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-92 Black plate (92,1) Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet To clean: Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For any soil, always try to remove it first with plain water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques: 1.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (93,1) Vehicle Care Coated Moldings These moldings are around the hatch opening in the rear area. . When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge or soft lint-free cloth dampened with water. . When heavily soiled, use warm soapy water. Leather Leather, and lighter colored leather in particular, will need more frequent cleaning to prevent the buildup of dust, dirt, and colors transferred from other items so that these do not become permanent stains.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-94 Black plate (94,1) Vehicle Care commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of the interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean the interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non-uniform manner.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (95,1) Vehicle Care Floor Mats { WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. 10-95 Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 10-96 Black plate (96,1) Vehicle Care 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Maintenance Records Maintenance Records . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 11-2 Black plate (2,1) Service and Maintenance { WARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑8. At your dealer, you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance trained service technicians who will perform this work and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑22. Every Engine Oil Change . Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 11-4 . . Black plate (4,1) Service and Maintenance Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components. Once a Year . See Starter Switch Check on page 10‑44. . See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 10‑45. . See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10‑45. Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop . Engine oil level check.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance . ZR1 Only: Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑24. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 11-6 Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Engine Oil Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification mark.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance Usage Chassis Lubrication (Rear Toe‐Link Outer Ends with ZO6, ZR1, or Z51 Option) Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Rear Axle (Limited-Slip Differential) Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning 11-7 Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number 6.2L LS3 V8 and 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines 15776148 A3077C 6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 25940997 A3107C Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 6.2L LS3 V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 6.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 11-10 Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 12-2 Black plate (2,1) Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Capacities Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data Application Capacities Metric English 6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 9.9 L 10.5 qt 7.0L LS7 V8 Engine 9.9 L 10.5 qt 68.0 L 18.0 gal Automatic Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6.2 L 6.5 qt Manual Transmission – Base 3.5 L 3.6 qt Manual Transmission – Z16 4.0 L 4.2 qt Manual Transmission – ZO6 4.3 L 4.5 qt Fuel Tank Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission – ZR1 Wheel Nut Torque 4.3 L 4.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 12-4 Black plate (4,1) Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order W Automatic Manual 1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 6.2L LS9 V8 T Manual 1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 7.0L LS7 V8 E Manual 1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 6.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Technical Data 12-5 Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio 6.2L LS3 V8 without option NPP 430 @ 5900 rpm 424 lb ft @ 4600 rpm 6.2L 10.69:1 6.2L LS3 V8 with option NPP 436 @ 5900 rpm 428 lb ft @ 4600 rpm 6.2L 10.69:1 6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged 638 @ 6500 rpm 604 lb ft @ 3800 rpm 6.2L 9.10:1 7.0L LS7 V8 505 @ 6300 rpm 470 lb ft @ 4800 rpm 7.0L 11.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 12-6 Black plate (6,1) Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.2L LS9 V8 Engine 6.2L LS3 V8, 7.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada Customer Communication Centre at 1-800-263-3777 (English), or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 13-4 Black plate (4,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally, any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments. However, we recognize that despite the good intentions of all parties involved, sometimes a misunderstanding may occur.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5 for more information. Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information Mexico El Salvador Online Owner Center From Mexico City 800-6273 5329-0811 Honduras Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) www.chevyownercenter.com From Other Mexico Locations 800-0122-6101 01-800-466-0811 United States and Canada 1-866-466-8190 Costa Rica 00-800-052-1005 Guatemala 1-800-999-5252 Panama 00-800-052-0001 Dominican Republic 1-888-751-5301 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information Other Helpful Links Chevrolet — www.chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise — www.chevymall.com Help Center — www.chevrolet.com/ pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do . FAQ . Contact Us My GM Canada www.gm.ca Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: 13-7 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) . My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 13-8 Black plate (8,1) Customer Information General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) For U.S.‐purchased vehicles, call 1‐800‐243‐8872; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1‐888‐889‐2438). For Canadian‐purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information Services Provided . . . . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Lock‐Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar. For security reasons, the driver must present identification before this service is given.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 13-10 . . Black plate (10,1) Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor will help to make arrangements and explain how to receive payment.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada) To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada), extended powertrain, and/or hybrid‐specific warranties in both the U.S. and Canada.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle The dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if the vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 13-14 Black plate (14,1) Customer Information If a Crash Occurs Gather the following information: If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. . Driver name, address, and telephone number. . Driver license number. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 13-16 Black plate (16,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 13-18 Black plate (18,1) Customer Information This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Customer Information Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Radio Frequency Statement RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Active Handling System . . . . . . . 9-37 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-24 Air Dam, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-46 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18 Boost Gauge . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . 9-39 Competitive Driving, Racing or Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-37 Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX E Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Fuel Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-55 G Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . 5-64 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-64 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX I L Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-61 Lamp Messages . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lights (cont.) Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-23 Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . 9-43 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-23 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Ride Control Systems Active Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-37 Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . .9-43 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-44 Selective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-43 Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-8, 13-10 Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) INDEX Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-44 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Starting the Vehicle Messsages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36 Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Storage Rear .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX Traction (cont.) Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . .9-43 Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . .9-43 Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-28 Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-53 One-to-Four Shift Light . . . . . . .5-22 Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .