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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
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 . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-54
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-62
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Summary of content (432 pages)

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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1) 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-18 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-27 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-32 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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, Z06, 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 vi Black plate (6,1) Introduction 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Black plate (2,1)
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑6. I. B. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5‑31. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑4. Q. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑2. J. Infotainment on page 7‑1. R. Horn on page 5‑4. C. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6‑4. L. K. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1. Cruise Control on page 9‑45. Fog Lamps on page 6‑5.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-4 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive Information Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. The RKE transmitter is used to lock and unlock the doors from up to 30 m (100 ft) away from the vehicle. K : Press to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock both doors. Q : Press to lock all doors.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) In Brief Door Locks From the outside, press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. With the RKE transmitter within range, grip the door handle sensor (A). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. From the inside, use the power door lock switch (B). Q: K: Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power If the vehicle has lost battery power, the driver door can be opened manually. Inside the Vehicle Press to lock the doors.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-6 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Trunk Release Outside the Vehicle The vehicle must be in P (Park) with an automatic transmission and Neutral with a manual transmission. For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the engine is running for the hatch/trunk release to operate. See Parking Brake on page 9‑36. Then, pull the manual door release handle. Use the key to open the hatch/trunk. See Keys on page 2‑2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) In Brief 1-7 To release the hatch/trunk: . . . V. Press } on the keyless Press entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3. Push the hatch/trunk release button with the keyless entry transmitter within range. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3. . Use the vehicle key. See Keys on page 2‑2. For more information, see Hatch on page 2‑11.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-8 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Power Seats The power window switches are located on each door. Pull up or press down on the front of the switch to raise or lower the window. For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑18. To adjust a power seat: . . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Reclining Seatbacks 1-9 Heated Seats Memory Features If available, the buttons are on the center stack. The ignition must be on for this feature to work. On vehicles with the memory feature, the controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column. To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat. 2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-10 In Brief 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: . Black plate (10,1) On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release “1” or “2.” .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) In Brief Safety Belts . Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3‑36 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3‑35. 1-11 United States Passenger Sensing System Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts on page 3‑8. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑10.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-12 Black plate (12,1) In Brief Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred mirror position can be stored. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑2. Steering Wheel Adjustment To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) In Brief Telescopic Steering Column 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 3‑2 for more information. Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the interior lamps will go on, unless it is bright outside.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-14 Black plate (14,1) In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO: Sets the exterior lamps to automatic mode. AUTO mode turns the exterior lamps on and off depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle. ; : Turns on the parking lamps together with the sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, and instrument panel lights. Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel, on the multifunction lever.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) 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. 1-15 Climate Controls With this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Windshield Washer: Press and hold the button at the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑4. A. Driver Temperature Control G. Fan Control B. Display H.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-16 Black plate (16,1) In Brief Transmission Manual Paddle Shift (Automatic Transmission) The Manual Paddle Shift system can be used in D (Drive) or S (Sport Mode). The system is activated by pushing the paddle, above the steering 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 - 2012 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 O / e : Turn to select radio stations. Vehicle Features Radio(s) t SEEK stations. u: t SCAN u : Press to seek Press and hold to scan stations. V : 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 - 2012 1-18 Black plate (18,1) In Brief 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until the radio beeps once. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. See Operation on page 7‑2. Setting the Clock To set the clock: XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) In Brief Steering Wheel Controls c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. 1-19 Cruise Control e+/e −: Press to Increase or decrease volume. w / x : Press to change radio stations or select tracks on a CD. 1 to 6: Press to play stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-20 Black plate (20,1) In Brief 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. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) In Brief Vehicle Personalization Power Outlets Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons located to the right of the instrument panel cluster. The features that can be programmed include: The accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. The accessory power outlet is located inside the center console storage compartment, on the forward left side. . Units .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-22 Black plate (22,1) In Brief Performance and Maintenance in difficult driving conditions. See Active Handling System on page 9‑38. Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle may have Competitive Driving Mode (except ZR1), Performance Traction Management (Z06, ZR1), and Launch Control systems designed to allow increased performance while accelerating and cornering. See Competitive Driving Mode on page 9‑39. The traction control system limits wheel spin.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) In Brief Z06, Z16, and ZR1 Features Checking Engine Oil Z06, ZR1, and manual transmission Z16 (Grand Sport) coupe models have a high performance dry sump lubrication system. This system operates differently than a standard engine lubrication system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑14. You should check the oil level only after the engine has been thoroughly warmed up and then shut off for at least five minutes.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-24 Black plate (24,1) In Brief Engine Oil Life System 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. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Press the TRIP button so the OIL LIFE percentage is displayed. 2. Press RESET and hold for two seconds. OIL LIFE REMAINING 100% will appear.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) In Brief Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10. Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 1-26 Black plate (26,1) In Brief 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . 2-10 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-2 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks the hatch/trunk lid if power to the vehicle is lost. See Hatch on page 2‑11 for more information. 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 - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 locked out of the vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑10.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-4 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Unlocking Press the door handle sensor to unlock and open the doors if the RKE transmitter is within range. See Door Locks on page 2‑8 and “Passive Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑54 for additional information. plate to open the trunk if the RKE transmitter is within range. See Hatch on page 2‑11 for additional information. Pressing K also recalls the memory settings.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it. 3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-6 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming without a Recognized Transmitter This procedure requires three 10-minute cycles to complete the programming process. United States owners are permitted to program a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 13. A beep sounds once programming in complete. The DIC displays READY FOR FOB #2. 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows To open a door from the inside, push the door latch button (C). A tone will sound when the button is pushed. If the vehicle has lost battery power, the driver door can be opened manually. . . From inside the vehicle, pull the door release handle. From outside the vehicle, use the key to open the hatch/trunk. See Keys on page 2‑2. Then, pull the manual door release handle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-10 Black plate (10,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. When pressed, a beep sounds. If the door is closed when pressed, the indicator light comes on for a few seconds, then turns off. If the door is open when pressed, the indicator light stays on. Automatic Door Locks There is an indicator light on the rear of the door near the window. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. When pressed, a beep sounds.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver door when both doors are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the vehicle. When the driver door is opened, a reminder chime will sound continuously. The vehicle will remain locked only when at least one transmitter has been removed from the vehicle and both doors are closed.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-12 Black plate (12,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Hatch/Trunk Release . The vehicle must be in P (Park) with an automatic transmission and Neutral with a manual transmission. Press } on the keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3. For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the engine is running for the hatch/trunk release to operate. See Parking Brake on page 9‑36. To release the hatch/trunk: . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Hatch/Trunk Closing (Coupe) Notice: Closing the hatch/trunk forcefully or from the sides can cause damage to the glass, the defogger or the weather stripping. Be sure objects will fit in the hatch/trunk area before closing the hatch/trunk. When closing the hatch/trunk, gently pull down from the center. Notice: Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rear storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk area.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-14 Black plate (14,1) 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 - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Reach through the open window and manually pull the release lever on the floor. 6. Press the unlock button on the transmitter to turn off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑47. If the horn works, but the alarm does not go off, see your dealer.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-16 Black plate (16,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows If the engine still does not start with the other transmitter, the vehicle needs service. If the engine does start, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer or have a new RKE transmitter programmed to the vehicle. The immobilizer system can learn new or replacement RKE transmitters. Up to four RKE transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors Interior Mirrors To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: 1 (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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 indexing feature and the power convertible top (if equipped) will not function until the system is initialized.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-20 Black plate (20,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you. 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. 5. Lower the windows.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Then align and fit the pins at the rear of the roof panel inside the openings in the rear overhead weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the roof opening. 7. Push up on the handle of the rear roof release handle to latch its hook in the closed position. Special care is necessary when cleaning, removing, and/or storing the roof panel. 8.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-24 Black plate (24,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Convertible Top After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the power windows need to be initialized for the convertible top to work. See “Power Window Initialize” in Power Windows on page 2‑18.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: If you lower the convertible top on the vehicle in cold weather (0°C (32°F) or lower), you may damage convertible top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather. Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-26 Black plate (26,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows If battery power has not been lost, continue to Step 9. If battery power has been lost, the tonneau cover (C) can be opened using the manual release cable. 7. Tilt the driver seatback forward and press the tonneau cover release button located on the underside of the tonneau cover (C) behind the driver seat. After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass will retract to the full-down position.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 Neutral and set the parking brake. 2. Lower both windows. 3. Make sure the ignition is off. 9. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be moved to its full-down position. 10.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-28 Black plate (28,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass will retract to the full-down position. If battery power has been lost, see Step 7 under “Lowering the Manual Convertible Top” in this section. After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass should retract to the full-down position, if they have not already been lowered. 5. Lift the tonneau cover. 6.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 10. Push the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the outside of the vehicle, or pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the center pull-down handle located in the inside of the vehicle. 11. Pull the convertible top front latch down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-30 Black plate (30,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Lowering the Power Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into Neutral, and set the parking brake. by pulling and turning it clockwise. Push upward on the front edge. The windows will automatically lower. 4. Return the convertible top front latch to the closed position.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows If the radio is on, the sound may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded. Raising the Power Convertible Top Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-32 Black plate (32,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Pull back the carpet liner on the passenger side to access the hydraulic pump. When power is restored to the vehicle, the hydraulic bolt must be tightened, by turning it clockwise. The convertible top switch can then be used to lower or raise the convertible top. 1. Open the tonneau cover by pulling the manual release cable.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Cleaning the Convertible Top To protect the convertible top: The convertible top should be cleaned often. However, high pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. . After washing the vehicle, make sure the convertible top is completely dry before lowering it. . Do not get any cleaner on the vehicle's painted finish; it could leave streaks. When hand washing the convertible top, do it in partial shade.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 2-34 Black plate (34,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-14 Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Airbag System Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-2 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats Lumbar Adjustment The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. Power Seat Adjustment Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters To adjust a power seat: A. Lumbar Support Control The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. . . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. B.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: { 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. 1.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-4 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Memory Seats { 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. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints 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. 3. Repeat for a second driver position using “2.” To recall a memory position: . On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release “1” or “2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-6 Black plate (6,1) 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 - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints Seatback Latches 3-7 { 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. Some vehicles are equipped with this seatback latch. Some vehicles are equipped with this seatback latch. To fold a seatback forward, lift the latch on top of the backside of the seat.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-8 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats 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 you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) Why Safety Belts Work This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑17. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-10 Black plate (10,1) Seats and Restraints . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 3‑29 or Infants and Young Children on page 3‑31. Follow those rules for everyone's protection.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-12 Black plate (12,1) Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑13. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-14 Black plate (14,1) Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. Airbag System New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-16 Black plate (16,1) Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { WARNING You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even with airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑18.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints 3-17 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑17 for more information. The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-18 Black plate (18,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or at an angle, and whether the object is fixed or moving, rigid or deformable, narrow or wide. Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design. Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. In addition, the vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-20 Black plate (20,1) Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. You can lock the doors, turn 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 - 2012 3-22 Black plate (22,1) Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will light 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 - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger airbag(s), no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not inflate 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 - 2012 3-24 Black plate (24,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-26 Black plate (26,1) Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so. Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Adding accessories that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, may keep the airbag system from working properly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-28 Black plate (28,1) Seats and Restraints 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 5‑17. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) 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 - 2012 3-30 Black plate (30,1) 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) The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) 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 - 2012 3-32 Black plate (32,1) Seats and Restraints { WARNING 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 - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) 3-33 Child Restraint Systems across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints. { WARNING A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-34 Black plate (34,1) Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING (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. A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints In some areas of the United States and Canada, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect and demonstrate how to correctly use and install child restraints. In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-36 Black plate (36,1) Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) Some child restraints have a LATCH system. As part of the LATCH system, your child restraint may have lower attachments and/or a top tether. The LATCH system can help hold the child restraint in place during driving or in a crash.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-38 Black plate (38,1) Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint with a Top Tether { WARNING 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 - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash 2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: { WARNING If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-40 Black plate (40,1) Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints This vehicle has airbags. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑22 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑18 for more information, including important safety information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3‑36 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3‑35 for how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 3-42 Black plate (42,1) 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 - 2012 Black plate (43,1) 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) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3‑36 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3‑35 for more information. 8.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 4-2 Black plate (2,1) Storage Rear Trunk Partition Additional Storage Features 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, a message will display. See Convertible Top Messages on page 5‑37 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 4-4 Black plate (4,1) Storage 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 5-2 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages . . . Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission Messages . . . . . Vehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washer Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-49 Controls 5-49 5-49 5-52 Steering Wheel Adjustment Telescopic Steering Column 5-53 5-53 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 3‑2 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Press and hold the button at the end of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The washer will spray until the button is released. The wipers will continue to clear the window for about six seconds after the button is released and then stop or return to your preset speed. { WARNING In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-6 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls 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: 1. Press and hold H until the correct hour displays. 2. Press and hold M until the correct minute displays. The clock mode automatically times out with the changed display format set as the current default setting.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9‑54.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-8 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 5-10 Black plate (10,1) Instruments and Controls Z06– English Shown, Metric Similar
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls ZR1– English Shown, Metric Similar 5-11
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-12 Black plate (12,1) Instruments and Controls Speedometer 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 5‑54. Odometer To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on the parking lamps. Notice: Fuel shuts off at about 6500 rpm for the base model, 7000 rpm for the Z06 model, and 6600 rpm for the ZR1 model.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls Here are five things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gauge. . At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads the full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-14 Black plate (14,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Gauge English Metric Metric — Z06 and ZR1 Models
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls English— Z06 and ZR1 Models { 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. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-16 Black plate (16,1) Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Voltmeter Gauge English Metric 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 - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls Have it checked right away. Driving with the voltmeter reading at 10 volts or below could drain the battery and disable the vehicle. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-18 Black plate (18,1) Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑22 for important safety information. The rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls Malfunction Indicator Lamp Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-20 Instruments and Controls If the light continues to flash, stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. The following may correct an emission system malfunction: .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls on. See your dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp. . The OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-22 Black plate (22,1) Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving and a CHECK BRAKE FLUID message shows on the DIC, pull off the road and stop carefully. The pedal may be harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑82 and Brake System Messages on page 5‑36 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls 5-23 The engine coolant temperature is higher than 76°C (169°F). This light and the Active Handling light come on when Active Handling is turned off. This light also comes on while the vehicle is in the Competitive Driving Mode. . The vehicle is going 24 to 31 km/h (15 to 19 mph). If the TCS is off, wheelspin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly. . The vehicle is at 21 percent throttle or less.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-24 Black plate (24,1) Instruments and Controls Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. 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 - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls Security Light The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-26 Black plate (26,1) Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster and shows driver personalization features and warning/status messages. on page 9‑27 and Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5‑31 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls 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: . . FRONT TIRE PRESSURES L 234 kPa R 228 kPa or FRONT TIRE PRESSURES L 34 PSI R 33 PSI Press the gauges button again to display the tire pressure for the rear tires, such as: . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-30 Black plate (30,1) Instruments and Controls The elapsed time indicator will record up to 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds, then it will reset to zero and continue counting. The display appears as ELAPSED TIMER .00 in the elapsed time function. 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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. For vehicles with the Head-Up Display (HUD), you can see some of the driver information that appears on the instrument panel cluster.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 (Automatic Transmission only), engine oil temperature, engine oil pressure, and boost gauge.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 10‑47. Keep in mind that the windshield is part of the HUD system.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls HATCH AJAR (Coupe) This message displays when the hatch is not closed completely. Make sure that the hatch is closed completely. See Hatch on page 2‑11 for more information. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR This message displays if the passenger door is not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed completely. TONNEAU AJAR (Convertible) This message displays when the convertible top is not closed completely.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-40 Black plate (40,1) Instruments and Controls ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM This message displays if the engine oil temperature exceeds 160°C (320°F). Check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If the engine is too hot, see Engine Overheating on page 10‑30. The vehicle may need service, so see your dealer. You can monitor the oil temperature with the gauges button on the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑26.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls A sound will be heard when this message is displayed. See Engine Oil on page 10‑14. Engine Power Messages ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE This message displays when engine drag control is active. When driving in a lower gear in rainy, snowy, or icy conditions and then letting up on the accelerator or downshifting, the rear wheels may begin to slip and this message displays.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-42 Black plate (42,1) Instruments and Controls SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM KNOWN FOB This message displays if the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within the fuel system. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This message also displays when the cluster is not getting fuel information from the PCM. See “Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls 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. . The vehicle's battery voltage is low. The battery voltage must be above 10 volts for the RKE transmitter to be detected properly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-44 Black plate (44,1) Instruments and Controls Ride Control System Messages ACTIVE HANDLING This message displays when the Active Handling System is operating. The Active Handling System is a computer controlled system that assists the driver in controlling the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. You may feel or hear the system working and see the ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls 5-45 PERF TRAC 1 – WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON PERF TRAC 2 – DRY ACTIVE HANDLING ON PERF TRAC 3 – SPORT ACTIVE HANDLING ON 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 - 2012 5-46 Black plate (46,1) Instruments and Controls PERF TRAC 4 – SPORT ACTIVE HANDLING OFF PERF TRAC 5 – RACE ACTIVE HANDLING OFF SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM 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 - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Instruments and Controls INOPERATIVE, and MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h (80 MPH) will display together. See Selective Ride Control on page 9‑43 for more information. SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM If this message displays when you are driving, there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS) and the vehicle is in need of service. See your dealer. When this message is displayed, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-48 Black plate (48,1) Instruments and Controls TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING – ON If the Traction Control System (TCS) and Active Handling System are off, this message displays briefly, the instrument panel cluster light turns off, and a sound will be heard when the TCS and Active Handling System are turned on by briefly pressing the Active Handling System button on the center console.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Instruments and Controls This message is an additional reminder to the safety belt reminder light in the instrument panel cluster. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5‑17 for more information. Anti-theft Alarm System Messages Have the climate control system serviced by your dealer if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency. SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This message may display when the anti-theft alarm has been disarmed.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-50 Black plate (50,1) 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 - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Instruments and Controls the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑26. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. A message reappears every 10 minutes until the condition is corrected. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR This message displays if a part on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is not working properly. The tire pressure light also flashes and then remains on during the same ignition cycle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-52 Black plate (52,1) Instruments and Controls See Run-Flat Tires on page 10‑56, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14, Tire Pressure on page 10‑62, and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑64. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑26. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. A message reappears every 10 minutes until the condition is corrected.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Instruments and Controls To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button. The message reappears every 10 minutes until this condition changes. If you do not press the RESET button, the message remains on the display until the condition changes.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-54 Black plate (54,1) Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization 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. The personalization settings for other features are automatically updated and saved as the driver adjusts them.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1) 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 - 2012 5-56 Black plate (56,1) 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 - 2012 Black plate (57,1) 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 - 2012 5-58 Black plate (58,1) Instruments and Controls If you choose 90 S, the twilight delay time will be set to 90 seconds. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Instruments and Controls If you choose YES, the horn will sound three times when a RKE transmitter is inside of the vehicle while the ignition is turned off and the driver door is closed. If you choose NO, this option will turn off. When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-60 Black plate (60,1) Instruments and Controls Passive Door Unlock: This option allows you to select which doors will automatically unlock when you approach and open the driver door with the RKE transmitter. See Door Locks on page 2‑8 for more information. Press the OPTION button until PASSIVE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . DRIVER .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Instruments and Controls Press the OPTION button until LANGUAGE appears on the display, then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . ENGLISH (default) . DEUTSCH (German) . FRANCAIS (French) . ITALIANO (Italian) . ESPANOL (Spanish) . JAPANESE If you choose a language that you do not understand, press the OPTION and RESET buttons for five seconds.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-62 Black plate (62,1) Instruments and Controls 6. Press the RESET button to select the letter of your choice and proceed on to the next space to the right. If you make a mistake and would like to clear or replace a letter, perform the following steps: 6.1. Press the RESET button to reach the letter you would like to change. 6.2. Press the OPTION button to scroll through the letter choices. 6.3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (63,1) Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Programming This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-64 Black plate (64,1) Instruments and Controls Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, complete the following steps in less than 30 seconds. 2. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 4.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (65,1) Instruments and Controls Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code The hand-held transmitter can have between eight and 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. 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 before 1996 are Fixed Code units.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-66 Black plate (66,1) Instruments and Controls The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled as follows: Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. . A switch in the up position could be labeled as “Up,” “+,” or “On.” .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (67,1) Instruments and Controls Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: . A. Left Button (Up, +, or On) B. Middle Button (Middle, 0, or Neutral) C. Right Button (Down, -, or Off) 5. The indicator lights blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 3 into the vehicle's Universal Home Remote. You have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 5.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 5-68 Black plate (68,1) Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Operation Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Press and hold the appropriate button for at least one-half second. The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. Operation can occur: . If the vehicle is in accessory mode. . If the vehicle is running. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Lighting outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness knob is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑6 for more information. If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Lamp Messages on page 5‑43.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 6-4 Black plate (4,1) Lighting To temporarily disable Twilight Sentinel, turn the band to O. Hazard Warning Flashers To turn Twilight Sentinel back on, turn the band to O again, then release it. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals will not work. Turn and Lane-Change Signals If the Twilight Sentinel has the headlamps turned on and you turn the ignition off, the headlamps will stay on for a period of time while you leave the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Lighting The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. Fog Lamps 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 10‑47. 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 - 2012 6-6 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control 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. Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch/trunk lid is opened, the interior lamps will go on unless it is bright outside. The knob for this feature is located on the left side of the instrument panel.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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, center 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 - 2012 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 Diversity Antenna System . . . . 7-11 Satellite Radio Antenna . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 7-2 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑24 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 - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System Playing the Radio Audio Settings Top Knob (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold O / e when no tone or speaker control is displayed to adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position. AUDIO SETTINGS CENTERED displays. 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 - 2012 7-4 Infotainment System AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. For vehicles without the Bose sound system: . . Black plate (4,1) AUTO n (Automatic Volume): Automatic volume automatically adjusts the audio system to make up for road and wind noise, by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System 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. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. Radio With RDS, the radio can: .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System To scan preset stations: Press and hold t or u 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 t or u again or press one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. The radio only scans stations with a strong signal. 1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press to play stations that are programmed to the radio preset pushbuttons.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 7-8 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System Finding an XM Channel BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2. O / e (Tune): Turn to manually select an XM channel. t SEEK u : Press to go to the previous or to the next XM channel. Press t or u again or press one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. 1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press to play channels that are programmed to the radio preset pushbuttons.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System Storing XM Channels XM Radio Messages Drivers are encouraged to store XM channels while the vehicle is parked. See Defensive Driving on page 9‑3. Tune to stored radio stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 7-10 Black plate (10,1) Infotainment System XM Locked: The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM Radio eight‐digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System 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. Audio Players Diversity Antenna System Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player. The AM-FM antenna is a hidden self‐tuning system.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 7-12 Black plate (12,1) Infotainment System A CD in the player stays in the player when the ignition is turned off. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. Loading a CD Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up, until the player pulls the CD in. The CD begins playing automatically. Playing a CD O / e (Tune): Turn to go to the next or previous track.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System Single CD Radio: Press RPT to hear a track over again; REPEAT displays. Press again to turn off repeat; REPEAT OFF displays. 3. Press and hold R until a beep sounds and ADDED SONG displays. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to save other selections. RDM (Random): Press to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential order. SONGLIST FULL displays if more than 20 selections are stored. CD Radio: 1. Press R.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 7-14 Black plate (14,1) Infotainment System MP3 Format Empty Folder: Playlists Radios with the MP3 feature can only play CD-R discs. Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on the same disc. Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files. Playlists that do not have a .m3u or .wpl extension may not work. Supported File Structure Supported Bit Rates . 50 folders .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System Order of Play Press and release RDM until: Tracks are played sequentially in the following order: . RANDOM DISC PLAY displays to play the tracks on the CD in random order. . RANDOM FOLDER displays to play the tracks in the folder in random order. . RANDOM OFF displays to turn off random play. 1. Playlists. 2. Files contained in the root directory. 3. Files contained in folders.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 7-16 Black plate (16,1) Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device can be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “Pairing” 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 - 2012 7-18 Black plate (18,1) Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑3 for more information. . A Bluetooth phone with MP3 capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as an MP3 player. . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete. 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair additional phones. Listing All Paired and Connected Phones The system can list all cell phones paired to it. If a paired cell phone is also connected to the vehicle, the system responds with “is connected” after that phone name. 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 3. Say “Delete.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 7-20 Black plate (20,1) Infotainment System Using the “Store” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Store.” 3. Say the phone number or group of numbers you want to store all at once with no pauses, then follow the directions given by the system to save a name tag for this number. Using the “Digit Store” Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System Digit Dial: This command allows a phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Re‐dial: This command is used to dial the last number used on the cell phone. Using the “Dial” or “Call” Command 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the name tag. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 7-22 Black plate (22,1) Infotainment System Three‐Way Calling Muting a Call Three‐way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 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. 1. While on a call, press b / g. To mute a call, press then say “Mute call.” . To cancel mute, press b / g , and then say “Un‐mute call.” 2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System Voice Pass-Thru Voice pass‐thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See your cell phone manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. To access contacts stored in the cell phone: 1. Press and hold two seconds. b / g for 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command can be skipped. 3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, accessing .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 7-24 Black plate (24,1) Infotainment System Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 A.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 5‑54 for information on changing your display.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls 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. ? (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that recirculation is on.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 Schedule on page 11‑3.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 8-8 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Loss of Control . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-2 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48 Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . 9-48 Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only) . . . . 9-49 California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-49 Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving. Defensive Driving Drunk 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 3‑8. Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-4 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Braking . Avoid needless heavy braking. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Curve Tips . Take curves at a reasonable speed. . Reduce speed before entering a curve. . Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve . Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway. Off-Road Recovery There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-6 Driving and Operating Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . . Black plate (6,1) Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Z06, ZR1, and Grand Sport Coupe manual transmission Only: For racing or competitive driving, it is recommended that the brake fluid be replaced with a high performance brake fluid that has a dry boiling point greater than 279°C (534°F). After conversion to the high performance brake fluid, follow the brake fluid service recommendations outlined by the fluid manufacturer. Do not use silicone or DOT‐5 brake fluids.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-8 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating ZR1 and Z06 with Z07 Performance Package Brake Burnish Procedure Notice: These procedures are specific to the ZR1 and Z06 Performance Package with ceramic brake rotors. These procedures should not be run on other Corvette models as damage may result. Notice: The new vehicle break‐in period should be completed before performing the brake burnish procedure or damage may occur to the powertrain/ engine.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 9-10 Black plate (10,1) Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest. Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating { WARNING Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . Stay in your own lane.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle. See “Certification Label” later in this section. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle's placard. 2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating For the first 800 km (500 mi): . Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. . Do not exceed 4000 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 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. If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and must be shut off while driving, turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-22 Black plate (22,1) Driving and Operating Starting the Engine To start the vehicle, do the following: Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission. For a manual transmission the vehicle can be started in Neutral or any other gear as long as the clutch pedal is pressed. To restart a vehicle with a manual transmission when you are already moving, use the Neutral position only.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while cranking for up to 15 seconds maximum. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, repeat these steps. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-24 Black plate (24,1) Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows These features continue to work up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off or until either door is opened. If a door is opened, the power windows and audio system will shut off.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating 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). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-26 Black plate (26,1) Driving and Operating Parking (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into R (Reverse) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition off and release the clutch. Parking over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust { WARNING Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { WARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-28 Black plate (28,1) Driving and Operating { 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. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, push the pedal down to achieve the desired level of acceleration.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-30 Black plate (30,1) Driving and Operating The driver may then exit Manual Paddle Shift mode by holding either upshift control for more than one second. The system will return to automatic shifting after 10 seconds of cruising at a steady speed and no manual shifts, or when the vehicle comes to a stop. While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is active, the transmission will automatically downshift through the gears as the vehicle slows.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few km/h (mph). For vehicles with a 2.56:1 Axle Ratio (RPO GM8) . . . Up-shifts to 4 (Fourth) gear require approximately 35 km/h (22 mph). Up-shifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require approximately 45 km/h (28 mph). Up-shifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require approximately 65 km/h (41 mph).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-32 Black plate (32,1) Driving and Operating Manual Transmission This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. Here is how to operate the transmission: 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 64 km/h (40 mph).
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 9-34 Black plate (34,1) Driving and Operating One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table: When this light comes on, you can only shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of 1 (First) to 2 (Second). See One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) on page 5‑22 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-36 Black plate (36,1) Driving and Operating Parking Brake Brake Assist The parking brake lever is located to the right of the center console. This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating If cruise control is being used when TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Cruise control may be reengaged when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 9‑45. The SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message and the Active Handling System light will come on if there is a problem with TCS. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑44.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-38 Black plate (38,1) Driving and Operating Active Handling System The Active Handling System is a computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle's brakes. The ACTIVE HANDLING message will come on when the system is operating. See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑44 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating If the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system detects a flat tire and the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays TIRE FLAT, or if the TPM system is malfunctioning and the DIC displays SERVICE TIRE MONITOR, the Active Handling System will be affected as follows: . The Active Handling System cannot be turned off by the driver. . If the Active Handling System is off, it will be turned on automatically. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-40 Black plate (40,1) Driving and Operating Performance Traction Management (Z06, ZR1) This light is on when the vehicle is in the Competitive Driving Mode. This optional handling mode can be selected by pressing the Active Handling button on the center console quickly two times. COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑44 for more information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating The Performance Traction Management system contains five modes. These modes are selected by turning the Selective Ride Control/Performance Traction Management knob on the center console. The driver scrolls up or down through modes 1–5 by rotating the knob to the right or left. The following is a DIC display description and the recommended usage of each mode: PERF TRAC 1 – WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 (Z06, 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 9-44 Black plate (44,1) Driving and Operating ZR1 or Z06 with PTM 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. SPORT: Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. This setting provides more “feel,” or response to the road conditions.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 9-48 Black plate (48,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Recommended Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Driving and Operating For best performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93. In an emergency, you can use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher. If 87 octane fuel is used, do not perform any aggressive driving maneuvers such as wide open throttle applications. You might also hear audible spark knock during acceleration.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 9-50 Black plate (50,1) Driving and Operating Fuel Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly. In most cases, nothing should have to be added to the fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Driving and Operating 9-51 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 - 2012 9-52 Black plate (52,1) 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 - 2012 Black plate (53,1) 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 - 2012 9-54 Black plate (54,1) 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 - 2012 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3 10-4 Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-2 Black plate (2,1) Vehicle Care Sport Cup Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-58 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . 10-64 Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-64 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care California Proposition 65 Warning Accessories and Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-4 Black plate (4,1) 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. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in P (Park), or shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 3. Turn off the engine.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care 10-5 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 - 2012 10-6 Black plate (6,1) Vehicle Care 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 - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work { WARNING It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work. If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care A. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑21. E. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑22. F. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑32. B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid on page 10‑34. G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Brake Fluid on page 10‑38. C. Brake Fluid Reservoir.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-10 Vehicle Care 6.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care A. Intercooler. See Cooling System (Engine) on page 10‑25 or Cooling System (Intercooler) on page 10‑26. F. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑22. G. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on page 10‑34. C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑32. D. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑26. E. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-12 Vehicle Care 6.2L LS3 V8 Engine (With dry sump engine oil tank) or 7.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑22. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑32. F. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank. See “Changing Engine Oil and Filter” under Engine Oil on page 10‑14. C. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑48. G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10‑14. D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 10‑78. H.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-14 Vehicle Care Engine Oil To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment: . Black plate (14,1) Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section. . Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil (Except Z06, ZR1, and Grand Sport) If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-16 Black plate (16,1) Vehicle Care These vehicles have a racetrack‐ ready dry sump engine lubrication system. This high‐performance system operates differently than a standard engine lubrication system and requires a special procedure when checking the engine oil level. Follow this procedure closely when checking the engine oil level.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2. See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 9‑6 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-18 Black plate (18,1) Vehicle Care 2. Once the oil has been drained from the engine, remove the engine oil filter and allow the oil to drain. 3. Re‐install both drain plugs and tighten them to 25 Y (18 lb ft). 4. Replace the oil filter and tighten it to 30 Y (22 lb ft). See Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑14 for the correct filter. 5. Oil is filled through the opening in the top of the external engine oil tank. Remove the oil fill cap. 6. Add 9.9 L (10.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care Viscosity Grade SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W‐30, 10W‐40, or 20W‐50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-20 Black plate (20,1) Vehicle Care When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a year.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3, and be sure to use the fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-22 Black plate (22,1) Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑8 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. Notice: If you spray water into the engine air cleaner/filter intake and water enters the engine air cleaner/filter housing, you could damage your vehicle's engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not spray water into the engine air cleaner/ filter intake and/or housing.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care 3. Loosen the clamp (B) at the throttle body and remove the duct (C). 10-23 5. Press on the top and bottom of the mass air flow sensor connector (A) and remove. 6.2 L V8 Engine LS9 Shown, 7.0 L V8 Engine LS7 Similar 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-24 Black plate (24,1) 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 - 2012 Black plate (25,1) 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 - 2012 10-26 Black plate (26,1) Vehicle Care Cooling System (Intercooler) Checking Coolant 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 10‑8 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 - 2012 Black plate (27,1) 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. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-28 Black plate (28,1) Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank 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. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care 10-29 WARNING (Continued) Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. If coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture directly to the surge tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. 1.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-30 Black plate (30,1) Vehicle Care mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level stabilizes at the FULL COLD mark on the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose can be felt getting hot. Any time during this procedure, watch out for the engine cooling fan.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it is not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by the vehicle warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-32 Black plate (32,1) Vehicle Care If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. 3. If in a traffic jam, shift to N (Neutral) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let the engine idle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care When to Check Power Steering Fluid 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless there is a leak suspected in the system or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-34 Black plate (34,1) Vehicle Care Washer Fluid What to Use When the vehicle needs windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If the vehicle will be operating in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Notice . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-36 Black plate (36,1) Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with the brakes. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Rotor Wear The ZR1, Z06, and Grand Sport models also have an electronic brake pad wear sensor system.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care 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. Leave the protector in place, over the rotor edge, until the wheel is re‐installed. Rotor protectors are available through your dealer.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-38 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑8 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . Black plate (38,1) The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care Checking Brake Fluid What to Add Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑8. Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12. The fluid level should be above the MIN mark on the reservoir. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-40 Black plate (40,1) Vehicle Care Battery Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. For battery replacement, see your dealer or the service manual. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑18. { WARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant What to Use To add lubricant when the level is low or to completely refill after draining, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12. Then fill to the bottom of the fill plug hole with the required lubricant. Starter Switch Check { WARNING To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, some lubricant will need to be added.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-42 Black plate (42,1) 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 9‑36.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3 for more information. To replace the windshield wiper blade: 1. Pull the wiper assembly away from the windshield. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11‑14.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-44 Black plate (44,1) 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 10‑46. 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 - 2012 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 10-45 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 - 2012 10-46 Black plate (46,1) 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 - 2012 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care 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. Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. Have the headlamp wiring checked right away if the lamps go on and off or remain off.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-48 Black plate (48,1) 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 10‑8 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 - 2012 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care Fuse Usage Fuse 3 Antilock Brake System (ABS)/Real Time Damping 13 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 12 Odd Numbered Fuel Injectors 14 Usage Electronic Suspension Control (Option) Canister Purge Solenoid, Mass Air Flow Sensor 15 Air Conditioner Compre
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-50 Vehicle Care J-Style Fuses Usage 28 Heating/Ventilation/ Air Conditioning Blower 29 Battery Main 2 30 Starter 31 Audio Amplifier 32 Intercooler Pump 33 Black plate (50,1) Battery Main 1 MicroRelays MicroRelays 39 High-Beam Headlamp 46 Headlamp Washer 55 Horn 35 Air Conditioning Compressor Fuel Pump (except ZR1) Mini-Relays Usage Spare Fuses Usage 48 Spare 49 Spare 50 Spare 51 Spare 52 Spare 53 Spare 54 Fuse Puller 40
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care 10-51 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 - 2012 10-52 Black plate (52,1) Vehicle Care Fuses BTSI SOL/STR WHL LCK CLSTR/HUD CRUISE SWTCH CTSY/LAMP Usage Brake Transmission Shift Interlock, Steering Wheel Column Lock Cluster, Heads-Up Display Cruise Control Switch Courtesy Lamp DR LCK Door Locks DRIV DR SWITCH Driver Door Switch ECM Engine Control Module (ECM) EXH MDL Exhaust Module (Z06 & ZR1), Spare (Coupe and Convertible) Fuses Usage FUSE PLR Fuse Puller GM LAN RUN/CRNK GM LAN Devices HTD SEAT/
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care Fuses Usage TELE SWTCH/ MSM Telescope Switch, Memory Seat Module 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 BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Not Used BLANK Blank BLANK Blank DRVR HTD SEAT Driver Heated Seat FUEL DR RELSE Fuel Door Release LTR Cigarette Lighter REAR/FOG Re
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-54 Black plate (54,1) Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. { WARNING . Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. . Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care WARNING (Continued) . Do not spin the tires in excess of 56 km/h (35 mph) on slippery surfaces such as snow, mud, ice, etc. Excessive spinning may cause the tires to explode. See Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation on page 10‑64 for inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed driving. Winter Tires Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-56 Black plate (56,1) Vehicle Care Run-Flat Tires This vehicle, when new, had run-flat tires. There is no spare tire, no tire changing equipment, and no place to store a tire in the vehicle. The vehicle also has a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) that indicates a loss of tire pressure in any of the tires. { WARNING If the low tire warning light displays on the instrument panel cluster, the handling capabilities will be reduced during severe maneuvers.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care Low-Profile Tires Low‐Profile Performance Tire The original equipment tires on this vehicle are classified as low‐profile performance tires. These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement, however, may produce more road noise and tend to wear faster. Notice: Low‐profile tires are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-58 Black plate (58,1) Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger tire sidewall. Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire and Rim Association.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-60 Black plate (60,1) Vehicle Care Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care Maximum Inflation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-62 Black plate (62,1) Vehicle Care Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10‑69. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire's traction, temperature, and treadwear.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care Overinflated tires, or tires that have too much air, can result in: . Unusual wear. . Poor handling. . Rough ride. . Needless damage from road hazards. The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures. The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-64 Black plate (64,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation { WARNING Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. Sustained high-speed driving causes excessive heat buildup and can cause sudden tire failure. You could have a crash and you or others could be killed. Some high-speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for high-speed operation.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under‐inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-66 Black plate (66,1) Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14. This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly on your vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care GM-approved tire sealant available through your dealer or included in the vehicle. . 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-68 Black plate (68,1) Vehicle Care Tire Inspection Tire Rotation We recommend 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. If the vehicle has non-directional tires, they should be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑62 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑14. Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10‑66. Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-70 Black plate (70,1) Vehicle Care 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. Multiple conditions including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. Tires will typically need to be replaced due to wear before they may need to be replaced due to age.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING { WARNING Tires could explode during improper service. Attempting to mount or dismount a tire could cause injury or death. Only your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires. Mixing tires of different sizes (other than those originally installed on the vehicle), brands, or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-72 Black plate (72,1) Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-74 Black plate (74,1) Vehicle Care Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. Replace wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts with new GM original equipment parts. { WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air, and cause loss of control, causing a crash.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-76 Black plate (76,1) Vehicle Care Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts { WARNING Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads of the wheel nuts. The wheel nuts might come loose and the wheel could fall off, causing a crash. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. See Tires on page 10‑54 for additional information. But if there ever is a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-78 Black plate (78,1) Vehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10‑40. 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 - 2012 Black plate (79,1) Vehicle Care 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on each vehicle. The remote positive (+) terminal (A) can be accessed by opening the cover of the engine compartment fuse block. The remote negative (−) terminal (B) is located underneath the engine cover, below the engine oil fill cap.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-80 Black plate (80,1) Vehicle Care { WARNING Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (81,1) Vehicle Care 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-82 Black plate (82,1) Vehicle Care Towing Towing the Vehicle Notice: To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Care must be taken with vehicles that have low ground clearance and/or special equipment. Always flatbed on a car carrier. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (83,1) Vehicle Care Notice: Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after, to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-84 Black plate (84,1) Vehicle Care Convertible Top Care ZR1 Carbon Fiber Panels Windshield and Wiper Blades Frequently hand wash convertible tops with mild car wash soap. Never use a stiff brush, steam, bleach, or aggressive cleaners. If necessary, a soft brush can be used to remove dirt. When finished cleaning, thoroughly rinse the fabric. Avoid automatic car washes with overhead brushes or very high pressure sprays as they can cause damage and leaking.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (85,1) Vehicle Care Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle. Wheels and Trim — Aluminum or Chrome Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-86 Black plate (86,1) Vehicle Care Underbody Maintenance Use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop. Fiberglass Springs (Composite Springs) Notice: Do not use acidic or corrosive cleaning products, engine degreasers, or aluminum cleaning agents on fiberglass springs as it may cause damage.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (87,1) Vehicle Care Cleaners should be removed quickly. Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time. Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-88 Black plate (88,1) Vehicle Care To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water or club soda. Microfiber cloth is recommended to prevent lint transfer to the fabric or carpet. 2. Remove excess moisture by gently wringing until water does not drip from the cleaning cloth. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (89,1) Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Convenience Net Floor Mats If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. 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 pedals. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 10-90 Vehicle Care Installing and Replacing the Floor Mats 1. Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to remove it from the hook retainers. 2. Reinstall by lining up the openings in the floor mat over the hook retainers and push down into position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the pedals.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3 Special Application Services Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 11-2 Service and Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle emissions. Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary. There may need to be more frequent checks and services. The Additional Required Services ‐ Normal are for vehicles that: . Black plate (2,1) Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10‑14. Once a Month . . . Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑62. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑68. Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑34.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 11-4 Black plate (4,1) Service and Maintenance . Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑62. . Check restraint system components. See Safety System Check on page 3‑14. . Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑68. . Visually inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. . Visually check for fluid leaks. . . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑22.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 11-6 Black plate (6,1) Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Normal a) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels. Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, excessive window fogging, or odors.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 11-8 Black plate (8,1) Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe Special Application Services Additional Maintenance and Care a) Or every two years, whichever comes first. . Vehicles with manual transmissions: Every two years drain, flush, and fill clutch hydraulic system. . Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/3,000 mi. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. Brakes stop the vehicle and are crucial to safe driving. Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi‐point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 11-10 Black plate (10,1) Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts Tires Vehicle Care Shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride. Tires need to be properly inflated, rotated, and balanced. Maintaining the tires can save money, fuel, and can reduce the risk of tire failure. To help keep the vehicle looking like new, vehicle care products are available from your dealer.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance Windshield For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. . Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 11-12 Black plate (12,1) 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 Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑14.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Service and Maintenance Usage Chassis Lubrication (Rear Toe‐Link Outer Ends with Z06, 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 11-13 Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 11-14 Black plate (14,1) 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 6.2L LS3 V8 Engine 89017524 PF48 6.2L LS3 V8 Engine with Z52 Dry Sump Oil System 12626224 UPF-48R 6.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Service and Maintenance 11-15 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 - 2012 11-16 Date Black plate (16,1) Service and Maintenance Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 11-17
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 11-18 Date Black plate (18,1) Service and Maintenance Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 11‑12 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 - 2012 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 – Z06 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 - 2012 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 6.2L LS3 V8 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.2L LS9 V8 Engine 6.2L LS3 V8, 7.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-6 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your 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 Care Centre at 1-800-263-3777 (English), or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 www.Chevrolet.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 13-6 Black plate (6,1) Customer Information Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) United States and Canada To contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Costa Rica All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information Online Owner Center Other Helpful Links Manage your vehicle (U.S.) at chevrolet.com. Click on “Owners,” then “Manage My Chevrolet/Owners Login.” Chevrolet — www.chevrolet.com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. Chevrolet Merchandise — www.chevymall.com . Locate owner resources such as lease-end, financing, and warranty information. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 13-8 Black plate (8,1) Customer Information GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada) Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) For U.S.‐purchased vehicles, call 1‐800‐243‐8872; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1‐888‐889‐2438). This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for the vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/ scooter lift for the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. . 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 - 2012 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 - 2012 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information . Lock-Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. . Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start a dead battery. . *Emergency Messages: Transmission of urgent phone messages. . *Emergency Calls: Call for emergency services. . *Dealership Location Assistance: Information regarding addresses and telephone numbers for Chevrolet dealers. .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 13-12 Black plate (12,1) Customer Information A rental car will be provided for up to two days and the vehicle must be returned to its original destination, excluding vehicles with a carrying capacity greater than 3.5 tons.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information . Food service, beverages, telephone calls, or other extra costs. Accommodation costs apply only to Mexico per the terms and conditions of the Roadside Assistance program. . Any damage to the vehicle without intent, derived from the services provided. . Cost of towing a trailer when choosing a Chevrolet dealer that is nearest to the temporary storage facility for the disabled vehicle. . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 13-14 Black plate (14,1) 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 - 2012 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your 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 - 2012 13-16 Black plate (16,1) 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 - 2012 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information If a Crash Occurs 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. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program (U.S.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 13-18 Black plate (18,1) Customer Information Remember, if the vehicle is leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. 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.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1) 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 - 2012 13-20 Black plate (20,1) Customer Information Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy This GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1) Customer Information if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 13-22 Black plate (22,1) Customer Information 2 NOTES
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) OnStar OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview Push Q or call 1‐888‐4‐ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) to speak to an Advisor. Push OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 14-2 14-2 14-2 14-4 14-5 OnStar Additional Information OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 14-2 OnStar Push Q to connect to a live Advisor to: . Verify account information or update contact information. . Get driving directions. Requires the available Directions and Connections service plan. . Receive On-Demand Diagnostics for a check on the vehicle’s key operating systems. . Receive Roadside Assistance. Push ] to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . . . Black plate (2,1) Get help for an emergency.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) OnStar Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: “Would you like to cancel route directions to your destination?” 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK, route canceled.” 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice commands. Route Preview 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. 2. Say “Route Preview.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 14-4 Black plate (4,1) OnStar Connections End a Call OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar mobile app. See www.onstar.com for coverage maps. Push X. System responds: “Call ended.” Hands-Free Calling Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready.” 1. Push X. System responds: “OnStar ready.” 2. Say “Store.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) OnStar It can connect to an OnStar Advisor anytime. For OnStar mobile app compatibility or further information, see www.onstar.com. OnStar Additional Information Diagnostics Push Q to request account transfer eligibility information. The Advisor can assist in canceling or removing account information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 14-6 Black plate (6,1) OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) OnStar Onstar.com Warranty The website provides access to account information, manages the OnStar subscription, and allows viewing of videos of each service. Get subscription plan pricing and sign up for OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics. Click on the “My Account” tab on the home page. OnStar equipment may be warranted as part of the new-vehicle limited warranty. The manufacturer of the vehicle furnishes detailed warranty information.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 14-8 Black plate (8,1) OnStar Cellular and GPS Antennas Vehicle and Power Issues Privacy Avoid placing items over or near the antenna to prevent blocking cellular and GPS signal reception. Cellular reception is required for OnStar to send remote signals to the vehicle. OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly.
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1) INDEX A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24 Active Handling System . . . . . . . 9-38 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54 Additional Information, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5 Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 i-2 Black plate (2,1) INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-15 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . 9-39 Competitive Driving, Racing or Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Connections, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . 14-4 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Convenience Net . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 i-4 Black plate (4,1) INDEX E Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46 Emergency, OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-50 Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24 Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-53 Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-51 Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . .9-49 Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .9-49 Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 i-6 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-10 Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21 I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . 3-35, 3-36 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 i-8 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-19 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-14 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-40 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-29 One-to-Four Shift Light . . . . . . . . 5-22 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 13-7 OnStar® Additional Information . . . . . . . .14-5 Connections . . . . . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1) INDEX R Racing or Other Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-21 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-21 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Rear Axle . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 i-10 Black plate (10,1) INDEX Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 13-13 Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Seats Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-2 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1) INDEX Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 2-15 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Tires Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-70 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76 Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-72 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-77 Inflation Monitor System . . .
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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012 i-12 Black plate (12,1) INDEX V W Vehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-14 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-35 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54 Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . .5-53 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .