Chevrolet 2009 Corvette - Manual

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenthe vehicle is not movin...

Power Seats To adjust a power seat: • Move the control forward or rearward to adjust theseat forward or rearward. • Move the front or rear of the control up or down toadjust the height of the seat cushion. Your seat position can be stored and recalled if you havethe memory option. See Memory Seat, M...

Heated Seats On vehicles with heated seats, the buttons are locatedon the center console. The ignition must be on for this feature to work. L : Press to turn the seat on at the high setting, and twice to turn it to the low setting. 9 : Press to turn the system off. Memory Seat, Mirrors and SteeringW...

For vehicles with the Auto Memory Recall, see “AutoMemory Recall” under DIC Vehicle Personalizationon page 3-73 for more information. To stop recall movement of the memory feature, pressone of the power seat controls, power mirror or memorybuttons, or the telescopic steering column switch. Easy Exit...

Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving. { ...

Seatback Latches To fold a seatback forward, lift the latch located on topof the backside of the seat. The seatback locks whenfolded down. To return the seatback upright, lift up on the latch andpush the seatback rearward. The seatback must belocked in place. { CAUTION: If either seatback is not loc...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to usesafety belts properly. It also describes some things notto do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannotbe worn properly. In a crash, if you or yourpassenger(s) are no...

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat onwheels. Put someone on it. 1-10

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and children. And there are differentrules for smaller children and infants. If a child will beriding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-25 orIn...

Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for thefront outboard occupants. Although the safety beltpretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safetybelt assembly. They can help tighten the safety beltsduring the early stages of a moderate to severe frontaland near ...

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, yourdealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you goin to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender will be long enough for you. To helpavo...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and inevery C...

{ CAUTION: A young child’s hip bones are still so small thatthe vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remainlow on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it maysettle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash,the belt would apply force on a body area that isunprotected by any bony structure. This alo...

Top Tether Anchor Locations i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions withtop tether anchors. To assist you in locatingthe top tether anchors,the top tether anchorsymbol is located on thetrim cover. The top tether anchor is located behind thepassenger seat. 1-38

Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. The vehicle may have the following airbags: • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right frontpassenger. ...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steeringwheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-46

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce thepotential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or rightfront passenger’s head and chest. However, they are onlydesigned to inflate if the impact exceeds...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additionalwindshield breakage may also occur from the right frontpassenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts for theairbag syste...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light,safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, andanchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts that might keep a safety bel...

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Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keylessaccess transmitter is dangerous for many reasons,children or others could be badly injured or evenkilled. They could operate the power windows orother controls or even make the vehicle move.The windows will function with the keyless acces...

The key, located inside thekeyless access transmitter,can be used to lock andunlock the glove box and toopen the hatch/trunk lid ifpower to the vehicle is lost.See Hatch on page 2-14 formore information. Press the button (A) nearthe bottom of the keylessaccess transmitter toremove the key. Neverpull...

Changes or modifications to this system by other thanan authorized service facility could void authorization touse this equipment. If there is a decrease in the keyless access transmitterrange, try this: • Check the distance. The transmitter may be too farfrom the vehicle. It may be necessary to sta...

Keyless Trunk Opening Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the rearof the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate to open thetrunk if the keyless access transmitter is within range.See Hatch on page 2-14 for additional information. There are other conditions that can affect theperformance...

Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touchany of the circuitry on the transmitter. Staticfrom your body could damage the transmitter. 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the slot on the side or back of thetransmitter. 2. Remove the old battery...

From outside the vehicle, use the key in the cylinderabove the license plate to open the hatch then use thedoor release tab located on the carpet inside the hatch onthe driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull the tab to unlock andunlatch the driver’s door. See Keys on page 2-3 forinformation on opening t...

Hatch { CAUTION: Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is drivenwith the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with anyobjects that pass through the seal between thebody and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engineexhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) whichcannot be seen or smelled. It can causeunconsciousn...

Hatch/Trunk Lid Release There are several ways to release the hatch/trunk lid.If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shiftlever must be in P (Park). For manual transmissionvehicles, the parking brake must be set when theignition is started for the hatch/trunk release to operate.The parki...

Closing the Rear Compartment(Except Convertible) To close the rear compartment lid of your coupe, pulldown on the rear edge of the lid. Lower it until the powerpull down latch feature activates and it will close therest of the way and latch automatically. Emergency Trunk Release Handle(Coupe) Notice...

Power Windows The power window switches are located on each door. Pull up or press down on the front of the switch toraise or lower the window. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows you to usethe power windows when the ignition is off. For moreinformation, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) onpage 2...

Express-Down Window Press the front of the switch to the second position toactivate the express-down feature. If you want to stop thewindow as it is lowering, press the switch again. Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a smallamount when the door is opened. When the door isc...

Arming the System To arm the system: • Press Q on the keyless access transmitter. • Open the door and lock the door with the powerdoor lock switch. The security light should flash.Remove the keyless access transmitter from insidethe vehicle and close the door. The security lightstops flashing and st...

For the first 500 miles/805 km: • Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. • Do not exceed 4,000 engine rpm. • Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast orslow, including the use of cruise control. • Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehiclewhen the engine speed will exceed 4000 RPM. •...

Ignition Positions The vehicle has anelectronic keyless ignitionwith a pushbutton start. In order to shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must berunning or in Acc. mode and the regular brake pedalmust be applied. / (START): Press this button while your foot is on the brake for an automatic transmissio...

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to10 minutes after the engine is turned off: • Audio System • Power Windows These features continue to work up to 10 minutes afterthe engine is turned off or until either door is opened.If a door is opened, the power windows...

4. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again to letthe cranking motor cool down. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds,especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or − 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Trypushing the a...

Automatic Transmission Operation There are several differentpositions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is thebest position to use when starting the engine becausethe vehicle cannot move easily. { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shiftlev...

Manual Paddle Shift While in the S (Sport Mode) position, the paddleslocated on the steering wheel can be used to manuallyup-shift or down-shift the transmission. While in S (Sport Mode), push the paddle above thesteering wheel spokes to up-shift to the next gear, or pullon the paddle behind the ste...

Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern forthe six-speed manualtransmission. 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 pressthe accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 (First) when...

Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speedgreater than shown in the table: 1 (First) 50 mph (80 km/h) 2 (Second) 74 mph (119 km/h) 3 (Third) 101 mph (163 km/h) 4 (Fourth) 130 mph (209 km/h) Notice: If you skip more than one gear when youdownshift, or if ...

Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift thetransmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl inthe transmission. You may find it difficult to pull theshift lever out of P (Park). This is called “tor...

If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park),consult your dealer/retailer o...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to COcan cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation(parking garages, tunnels, deep snow thatmay block underb...

Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poorventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust mayenter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO)...

Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming insiderearview mirror with a compass display and/ormap lamps, and OnStar ® . If the vehicle has OnStar, there are three control buttons located at the bottom ofthe mirror. See OnStar ® System on page 2-41 for more in...

Outside Heated Mirrors < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual AutomaticClimate Control System on page 3-25 for moreinformation. OnStar ® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and liveadvisors to provide a wide range of safety, secur...

OnStar Services Available with theSafe & Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)(If equipped) • Link to Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • OnStar Vehicl...

Location information about the vehicle is only availableif the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed andavailable. The vehicle must have a working electrical system,including adequate battery power, for the OnStarequipment to operate. There are other problems OnStarcannot control that may prevent O...

6. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at thesame time. The indicator lights turn on. 7. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage doormoves. The indicator light above the selectedbutton should sl...

Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtons The programmed buttons should be erased when thevehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on theUniversal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, untilthe ind...

Rear Trunk Partition For vehicles with the power convertible top option only,there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in theway of the convertible top. The trunk partition must be inplace for the convertible top to move. If the trunk partitionis not properly in place the ATTACH TRUNK PA...

Convenience Net Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to storesmall loads as far forward as possible. The netshould not be used to store heavy loads. Cargo Cover For vehicles with this feature, the security shade canprovide hidden storage in the rear area of the vehicle.The shade is also hel...

Roof Panel On vehicles with a removable roof panel, follow theprocedures when removing or installing it. Removing the Roof Panel { CAUTION: Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicleis moving. Trying to remove the roof panel whilethe vehicle is moving could cause an accident.The panel could...

Storing the Roof Panel { CAUTION: If a roof panel is not stored properly, it could bethrown about the vehicle in a crash or suddenmaneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured.Whenever you store a roof panel in the vehicle,always be sure that it is stored securely in theproper location. Notice: I...

Installing the Roof Panel { CAUTION: An improperly attached roof panel may fall into orfly off the vehicle. You or others could be injured.After installing the roof panel, always check that itis firmly attached by pushing up on the undersideof the panel. Check now and then to be sure theroof panel i...

Convertible Top Convertible Top (Manual) For care and cleaning of the convertible top, seeConvertible Top on page 5-98 under “Service andAppearance Care”. High pressure car washes maycause water to enter the vehicle. If the vehicle has this feature, the followingprocedures explain the proper operati...

Notice: Lowering the convertible top when thereare objects in the storage area could damageit or break the glass rear window. Always verify thatno objects are in the storage area before loweringthe convertible top. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirtycan cause stains, mildew, and da...

Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parkingbrake. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral)and set the parking brake. 2. Lower both windows. 3. Make sure the ignition is off. 4. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and...

Convertible Top (Power) For care and cleaning of the convertible top seeConvertible Top on page 5-98 under “Service andAppearance Care”. High pressure car washes maycause water to enter the vehicle. To operate the power convertible top use the followingsteps. Notice: Leaving the convertible top down...

Raising the Power Convertible Top Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible topwhile the vehicle is in motion, you could damage thetop or the top mechanism. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Always put anautomatic transmission in (P) Park or a manualtransmission in (N) Neutral be...

Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flashers warns others that you havea problem. The button is located near the center ofthe instrument panel. | : Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. The hazard warning flashers work no ma...

Telescopic Steering Column If your vehicle has this feature, the telescopic steeringcolumn will allow you to adjust the distance the steeringwheel is from the instrument panel. The telescopic steeringcolumn switch is located onthe right side of the steeringcolumn. To operate the telescopic steering ...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals(Auto Signal) An arrow on the instrumentpanel cluster flashes in thedirection of the turn orlane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signala turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flashto signal a lane change. Release the lever and theturn s...

Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side ofthe steering column. Move the lever to the following positions: 1 (High Speed): For steady wiping at high speed. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed. & (Delay): Use to set a delay between wipes. x (Delay Adjust...

The vehicle has cruisecontrol. 9 (Off): Turns the system off. R (On): Turns the system on. + (Resume/Accelerate): Use to make the vehicleaccelerate or resume a previously set speed. T (Set): Press this button at the end of the lever to set the speed. Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave yo...

Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and thenthe brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged.But it does not need to be reset. Once the vehicle is going about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore, you can move the cruise control switch brieflyfrom R to S . The vehicles go...

Passing Another Vehicle While UsingCruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle’sspeed. When you take your foot off the pedal, thevehicle slows down to the cruise control speed setearlier. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends uponthe ve...

Ending Cruise Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on thebrake pedal. If the vehicle has a manual transmission,lightly tapping the clutch will also end a cruise controlsession. Move the cruise control switch to 9 to turn the system completely off. When cruise control is disengaged, ...

Fog Lamps Use fog lamps for better vision in foggy or mistyconditions. The fog lamps control is located on the multifunctionlever next to the exterior lamp control. # (Fog Lamps): Turning the band to this position will turn the fog lamps on. When you turn the fog lamps on, the fog lamp light willapp...

You can idle the vehicle with the lamps off, even whenit is dark outside. After starting the vehicle, turn the exterior lampcontrol band on the multifunction lever to off and thenrelease it. The lamps will remain off until the controlband is turned to off again. Twilight Sentinel ® also provides ext...

Instrument Panel Brightness The knob for this feature islocated on the left side ofthe instrument panel. Push the knob in to turn on the interior lights. Turn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lightsor counterclockwise to dim them. During the day, thisknob will adjust the instrument panel ...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on theinstrument panel, in front of the shift lever. To use theashtray, press on the indentation at the top of the door. Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable itemsare put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or othersmok...

When the vehicle is first started, the display shows thedriver’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 ofthe display. The digital display will show the readingsin Fahrenheit or Celsius. Se...

Manual Operation Driver Power/Temperature: Press the drivertemperature 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 theair intake mode can...

? (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to showthat recirculation is on. This mode prevents outside airfrom entering your vehicle. It can be used to preventoutside air and odors from entering your vehicle andto help cool the air inside your vehi...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the engineis running. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as muchsnow from the rear window a...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter removes certainparticles from the air including pollen and dust particles.Reductions in airflow, which may occur more often industy areas, indicate that the filter may need to bereplaced. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4for i...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster and Driver Information Center (DIC) are designed to show how the vehicle is running.It shows how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel the vehicle has left and many other things neededto know to drive safely and economically. United Stat...

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in either miles perhour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). For moreinformation see “Personal Options” under DIC VehiclePersonalization on page 3-73. To read the odometer with the ignition off, turn on theparking lamps. If the vehicle needs a...

Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag’s electrical system forpossible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicatesthere is an electrical problem. The system check includesthe airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules,the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator The vehicle has the passenger sensing system.See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 forimportant safety information. The rearview mirrorhas a passenger airbag status indicator. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag statusindicator will light ON and OF...

If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there maybe a problem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on andstays on, it means that something ...

Brake System Warning Light The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo parts. If one part is not working, the other partcan still work and stop the vehicle. For good brakingboth parts need to be working well. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If itdoes not come on, h...

This light turns off when the TCS is turned back onand a TRACTION SYSTEM ON message displayson the DIC See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 andDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for moreinformation. This light also comes on while the vehicle is in theCompetitive Mode. See Active Handlin...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If thegage pointer moves into the shaded area, the engineis too hot. This means that the engine coolant has overheated.If the vehicle has been operating under normal drivingconditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle...

When the Light Flashes First and Then isOn Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with theTire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for abouta minute and stays on steady for the remainder of theignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignitioncycle. See Tire Pressure Monit...

Engine Oil Pressure Gage { CAUTION: 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 soonas possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenancecan damage the engine. The repair...

Fuel Gage The fuel gage shows howmuch fuel the vehicle hasleft while the engine is on. An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of thevehicle the fuel door is on. When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, achime sounds and LOW FUEL appears on the DriverInformation Center (DIC) display. The...

Boost Gage (ZR1 Only) For vehicles that have this gage, it is located near thedriver side of the instrument panel cluster. This gage indicates vacuum during light to moderatethrottle and boost under heavier throttle. It displays the air pressure level in the intake manifoldbefore it enters the engin...

FUEL Button The fuel button displays average fuel economy andinstantaneous fuel economy, calculated for your specificdriving conditions, and range information. Average Fuel Economy: The average fuel economyis viewed as a long-term approximation of your overalldriving conditions. You should reset the...

GAGES Button The gages button displays oil pressure, oil temperature,coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperaturefor automatic transmission vehicles only, battery voltage,and tire pressure information. Oil Pressure: This display shows the oil pressure. Press the gages button to display the oi...

Battery Voltage: This display shows the current batteryvoltage. Press the gages button again to display the batteryvoltage, such as: • BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.5 VOLTS Tire Pressure: This display shows the tire pressure foreach tire. Press the gages button again to display the tire pressurefor the front t...

OPTION Button The OPTION button allows you to access thePERSONAL OPTIONS menu and customize thepersonalization settings on your vehicle. See DICVehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for moreinformation. RESET Button The RESET button, used along with other buttons, willreset system functions and turn ...

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED This message displays if it is dark enough outside andthe headlamps and the Twilight Sentinel ® controls are off. This message informs the driver that turning on theexterior lamps is recommended. It has become darkenough outside to require the headlamps and/or otherexterior lamps...

MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 km/h) This message displays when a malfunction is present inthe Selective Ride Control system. The vehicle speedwill be limited to a value determined by the vehicle whenthe shock absorber system has failed and the shocksare in their full soft mode. Have the vehicle serviced...

Multiple chimes sound when this message is displayed. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.The message reappears every five minutes until thiscondition changes. If the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message isdisplayed in combination with the COOLANT OVERTEMPERATURE message, see Engine Overheati...

SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM If this message displays while you are driving, theremay be a problem with the electrical charging system.It could mean that there is a loose or broken drive beltor that there is another electrical problem. Have thevehicle checked right away by your dealer/retailer.Driving wh...

Other Messages Here are more messages that you can receive on yourDriver Information Center (DIC). To acknowledge amessage and read another message that may havecome on at the same time, press the RESET button. • ACCESSORY MODE ON • BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH See Voltmeter Gage on page 3-38. • BATTERY VOL...

DIC Vehicle Personalization Many features on your vehicle can be personalized.This means that the operation of these features can beset to operate differently depending on who is drivingthe vehicle. See “Personal Options” later in this sectionfor the features that you can personalize. The personaliz...

Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read thefollowing pages to become familiar with its features. { CAUTION: Taking your eyes off the road for extended periodscould cause a crash resulting in injury or death toyou or others. Do not give extended attention toentertainment tasks ...

Radio(s) The vehicle has one of these radios as its audiosystem. An indicator light on the upper left side of the radioflashes when the ignition is off, to indicate the theftdeterrent feature is set. For more information, seeTheft-Deterrent Feature on page 3-107. Playing the Radio Top Knob (Power/Vo...

Audio Settings Press and hold O e when no tone or speaker control is displayed to adjust all tone and speaker controlsto the middle position. AUDIO SETTINGS CENTEREDdisplays. Adjusting the Tone (Bass/Treble) O e (Bass/Treble): To adjust the Bass or Treble: Press and release O e until BASS or TREBLE ...

Using the Radio Radio Data System (RDS) RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. The station name or callletters display while the radio is tuned to an RDS station. This system relies upon receiving specific informationfrom these stations and works only w...

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 presetstation. Press t or u again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. The radio only scans stations wit...

Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3-96 XM RadioMessages later in this section for further detail. Using the CD Player The CD player can play smaller 3 inch (8 cm) singleCDs with an adapter ring. A CD in the player it stays in the player when theignition is turned off. When the...

Playing a CD O e (Tune): Turn to go to the next or previous track. { (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse within the current track. | (Fast Forward): Press and hold to fast forward through the current track. t SEEK u : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight s...

SONGLIST FULL displays if more than 20 selectionsare stored. To play tracks: 1. Press R . One beep sounds and S-LIST displays. The recorded tracks begin to play in the order theywere saved 2. Press t or u to go back or forward within the saved tracks. To delete tracks: 1. Press R to turn song list o...

Care of the CD Player Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CDplayer. Use a marking pen to write on the top of theCD if a description is needed. Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage theCD player. Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more thanone CD is inserted into the s...

Using an MP3 MP3 Format Radios with the MP3 feature can only play CD-R discs.Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on thesame disc. Supported File Structure Radios with the MP3 feature support up to: • 50 folders. • 11 folders in depth. • 50 playlists. • 255 files. • 10 sessions. Root Directory: T...

Playing an MP3 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.The player pulls it in, and READING displays. The CDshould begin playing and the CD symbol displays. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R in theplayer, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radiois turned on, the CD...

4 (Information): Press to display the artist name and album contained in the ID3 tag. BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD isplaying. The inactive CD remains inside the radio forfuture listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when listeningto the radio. The CD symbol displays when a...

Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see theseparate Navigation System manual. Bluetooth ® Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetoothcapable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to makeand receive phone calls. The system can be used whilethe key is in ON/RUN...

Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to thein-vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected tothe vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phonemanufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions beforepairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is notconnected, calls will be m...

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “List”. The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devices. If a phone is conne...

4. After the complete number has been entered, say “Store”. The system responds with “Please say thename tag” followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with“About to store <name tag>. Does that sound OK?”. • If the name tag doe...

Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all storedphone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar(if present). To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dele...

4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number hasbeen entered, say “Dial”. The system respondswith “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. • If an unwanted number is recognized by thesystem, say “Clear” at any time to clear thelast number. • To hear all of...

Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phoneand enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. • Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placedon hold. • Press b g again to return to the original call. • To ignore the incoming ca...

To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds with “Transferring call” and the audio will switch fromthe vehicle to the cell phone. To Transfer Audio to ...

Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicleBluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely.This includes all saved name tags in the phonebookand phone pairing information. For information onhow to delete this information, see the above sectionson Deleting a Paired Phon...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with steering wheel controls, some audiocontrols can be adjusted at the steering wheel. b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar ® or Bluetooth systems press and hold V g...

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 nexttrack, plays the first 10 seconds, then goes tothe next track. Press again to stop scanning. • Pr...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio receptionfrom coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States,and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills caninterfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound tofade in and out. In addition, traveling or...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40. Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perceptiontime. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.But that is only an average. It might be les...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that helps prevent abraking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins todrive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motoror clicking noise might be heard while this test is...

To turn the system off,press the button locatedon the console. The system can be turned on or off at any time bypressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button. The DIC willdisplay the appropriate message when the button ispushed. Notice: When traction control is turned off, orCompetitive Driving Mode is active...

The Active Handling System comes on automaticallywhenever the vehicle is started. To help maintaindirectional control of the vehicle, the system shouldalways be left on. The system can be turned off needed.If the Active Handling System is turned off, the TractionControl System will also be turned of...

This knob is located on thecenter console. Turn it toselect the suspensionof your choice. TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving.This setting provides a smooth, soft ride. SPORT: Use where road conditions or personalpreference demand more control. This setting providesmore “feel”, or response...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective thanbraking. For example, you come over a hill and find atruck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls outfrom nowhere, or a child darts out from between parkedcars and stops right in front of you. These problems canbe...

Off-Road Recovery The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of aroad onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,steer so that the vehicle str...

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions, and by not overdrivingthose conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle’sthree control systems. In...

Racing or Other Competitive Driving Racing or competitive driving may affect the vehiclewarranty. See the warranty book before using thevehicle for racing or other competitive driving. Notice: If you use the vehicle for racing or othercompetitive driving, the engine may use more oil thanit would wit...

ZR1 Brake Burnish Procedure Notice: These procedures are specific to the ZR1with ceramic brake rotors. These procedures shouldnot be run on other Corvette models as damagemay result. Notice: The new vehicle break-in period shouldbe completed before performing the brakeburnish procedure or damage may...

Racing/Track Brake Burnish Procedure To prepare the ZR1 brake system for track events andracing, the Street High Performance Brake Burnishas described previously should be completed. In addition to completing the Street High PerformanceBrake Burnishing Procedure, the following additionalprocedure ne...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction andaffect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always driveslower in these types of driving conditions and avoiddriving through large puddles and deep-standingor flowing water. { CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause crashes. Th...

Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider havingit serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windowsclean — inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: In good shape? • Fuel, Engine...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is differentthan driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for drivingin these conditions include: • Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, coolingsystem, and transmission. • Going do...

Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between thetires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet icecan occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rainbegins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoiddriving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roa...

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free thevehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-22. If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help tofree a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle’...

Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes the weight of alloccupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installedoptions. Two labels on your vehicle show how muchweight it may properly carry, the Tire ...

For more information on tires and inflation seeTires on page 5-62 and Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 5-71. There is also important loading information on thevehicle Certification label. It tells you the GrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear...

Item Description Total A Vehicle CapacityWeight forExample 3 = 400 lbs (181 kg) B Subtract OccupantWeight @ 200 lbs(91 kg) x 2 = 400 lbs (181 kg) C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s Tire and LoadingInformation label for specific information aboutyour vehicle’s capacity wei...

Do not load your vehicle with more weight than itwas designed to carry. See “Steps for DeterminingCorrect Load Limit” earlier in this section. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), oreither the maximum front or rear Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR)....

Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towedwith all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabledvehicle must be towed. See Roadside AssistanceProgram on page 7-7. Recreational Vehicle Towing Notice: Dol...

Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are addedto the vehicle, they can affect vehi...

If doing some of your own service work, use the properservice manual. It tells you much more about how toservice the vehicle than this manual can. To orderthe proper service manual, see Service PublicationsOrdering Information on page 7-16. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attemptingto do y...

Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that help preventengine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowingthe emission control system to work properly. In mostcases, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.However, some g...

When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until itclicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnosticsystem can determine if the fuel cap has been left off orimproperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp onpage 3-44. The CHE...

Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbolon it. It is located insidethe vehicle below theinstrument panel on thedriver side. 2. Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood, near the windshield. Before closing the hood, be sure all the f...

Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the 6.2L LS3 V8 engine and you are facing the front, when you open the hood, here is what youwill see: 5-14

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-28. B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-41. C. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-106. D. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 5-50. E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM4718M This vehicle’s engine requires a special oilmeeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting thisstandard may be identified as synthetic. However,not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard.Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M....

Engine Oil Additives / Engine OilFlushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oilswith the starburst symbol that meet GM StandardGM4718M are all that is needed for good performanceand engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended andcould cause engine damage not covered...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Wheneverthe oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculatewhen the next oil change is required. If a situation occurswhere the oil is changed prior to a CH...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 forthe location of the engine air cleaner/filter. Notice: If you spray water into the engine aircleaner/filter intake and water enters the engineair cleaner/filter housing, you could damage yourvehicle’s engine. The repairs would...

Checking Coolant 1. Verify that the engine and intercooler are no longer hot. 2. Place a cloth to absorb possible coolant loss under the driver’s side bleeder valve (A). 3. Loosen, but do not completely unscrew the bleeder valve to check for coolant in the system. 4. Tighten the bleeder valve if the...

What to Use { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the cooling system canbe dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquidsuch as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolantmixture will. The vehicle’s coolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mixture. With plainwater or the wrong mixture, the...

5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. Check the level in the surge tank when the systemhas cooled down. If the coolant is not at the properlevel, repeat Steps 1 through 4, then reinstall thepressure cap. If the coolant is not at the proper levelwhen th...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn youbadly, even if you just open the hood. Stay awayfrom the engine if you see or hear steam comingfrom it. Turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no signof stea...

If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park thevehicle right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine forthree minutes while parked. If the warning is stilldisplayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. Also,see “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode”next in this sectio...

How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid: 1. Turn the ignition off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 5. Remo...

Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with thewasher symbol on it.Add washer fluid until thetank is full. See EngineCompartment Overview onpage 5-14 for reservoirlocation. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow themanufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready...

Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does notcorrect a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn,there will be too much fluid when new brake linings areinstalled. Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, onlywhen work is done on the brake hydraulic system. { CAUTION: If too much brak...

Battery This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it istime for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for onethat has the replacement number shown on the originalbattery’s label. For battery replacement, see your dealer/retailer or theservice manual. To purchase a service manual, seeServic...

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas t...

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be covered by the vehicle warranty. Alwaysconnect and remove the jumper cables in the correctorder, making sure that the cables do not toucheach other or...

How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, youwill need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant toraise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use To add lubricant when th...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-59. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer/retailer. High Intensity Discharge (HID)Lighting { CAUTION: The low beam high intensity discharge lightingsystem operates at a ...

4. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 5. Push the new bulb in the bulb socket until it snaps into place. 6. Reinstall the lamp assembly by first lining up the tabs on the bottom of the lamp assembly with thetabs in the vehicle, then slide it in. 7. Replace the screw at the top ...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty bookletfor details. For additional information refer to the tiremanufacturer. { CAUTION: • Poorly maintain...

Low-Profile Performance Tire The original equipment tires on your vehicle areclassified as low-profile performance tires. Thesetires are designed for very responsive driving onwet or dry pavement. You may also notice moreroad noise with low-profile tires and that they tendto wear faster. Notice: If ...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into itssidewall. The example below shows a typicalpassenger (p-metric) tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size : The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction ty...

(G) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and themaximum pressure needed to support that load. Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of atypical passenger (p-metric) vehicle tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metri...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of thetire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds persquare inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight : This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of...

Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or over-inflation is all right.It is not. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following: • Too much flexing • Too m...

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properlyinflated simply by looking at them. Radial tiresmay look properly inflated even when they areunder-inflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold. Cold means your v...

If you will be driving your vehicle at speeds of 175 mph(282 km/h) or higher, where it is legal, set the coldinflation pressure to the maximum inflation pressureshown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (265 kPa), whicheveris lower. See the example following. When you end thishigh-speed driving, return ...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver whena low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors aremounted onto each tire and wheel assembly on yourvehicle. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure inthe vehi...

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of theTPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the low tire warning lightflashes for about one minute and then stays on for theremainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning mes...

TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensorsor rotate your vehicle’s tires, the identification codeswill need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positionsin the ...

You need a new tire if any of the following statementsare true: • You can see the indicators at three or more placesaround the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through thetire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snaggeddeep enough to show cord or fabric. • The tire has a b...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating basedon the wear rate of the tire when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified governmenttest course. For example, a tire graded 150 wouldwear one and a half (1.5) times as well on thegovernment course as a tire graded 100. Therelative p...

Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts { CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or the threads ofthe wheel nuts. If you do, the wheel nuts mightcome loose and the wheel could fall off, causinga crash. { CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheelnuts can cause the wheel to become loose andeven...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: Do not use tire chains. There is not enoughclearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle withoutthe proper amount of clearance can cause damageto the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.The area damaged by the tire chains could causeyou to lose control of the vehicle and you...

Lifting the Vehicle { CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over you or otherpeople. You and they could be badly injured. Finda level place to lift your vehicle. To help preventthe vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an aut...

If you ever use a jack to lift your vehicle, follow theinstructions that came with the jack, and be sure to usethe correct lifting points to avoid damaging your vehicle. Notice: Lifting your vehicle improperly can damageyour vehicle and result in costly repairs not coveredby your warranty. To lift y...

Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear ofthe 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. 5-89

3. Lift the vehicle with the jack, making sure the jack spans at least two of the crossmember ribs (B). For more information, see Doing Your Own ServiceWork on page 5-4. If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving,especially if you maintain the tires properly. If a...

The vehicle, when new, had run-flat tires. This type of tirecan operate effectively with no air pressure, so you willnot need to stop on the side of the road to change a flattire. You can just keep on driving. The shorter thedistance you drive and the slower the speed, the greaterthe chance that the...

Coated Moldings These moldings are around the hatch opening in therear area. • When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge or softlint-free cloth dampened with water. • When heavily soiled, use warm soapy water. Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used toremove dust. If a more thorough clean...

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severelyweaken them. In a crash, they might not be ableto provide adequate protection. Clean safety beltsonly with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will mak...

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keeptheir luster. Washing with water is all that is usuallyneeded. However, chrome polish may be used onchrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damagingprotect...

Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on the vehicle may damage the paint finishand/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, alwayswipe off any overspray from all painted surfaceson the vehicle. Finish Damage Any stone chip...

Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create achemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon andattack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage cantake two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, andsmall, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface....

Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.This code helps identify the vehicle’s engine,specifications, and replacement parts. See “EngineSpecifications” under Capacities and Specificationson page 5-110 for the vehicle’s engine code. Service Parts Identification Label ...

Fuses Usage REAR/FOG Rear Fog Lamps TONNEAURELSE Tonneau Release TRUNK RELSE Trunk Release 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 DRVR HTDSEAT Driver Heated Seat LTR Cigarette Lighter PASS HTDSEAT P...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigeran...

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order 6.2L LS3 V8 W Automatic Manual 0.040 in (1.016 mm) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 6.2L LS9 V8 R Manual 0.040 in (1.016 mm) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 7.0L LS7 V8 E Manual 0.040 in (1.016 mm) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3 Engine Data Engine Horsepower Torque Dis...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements the vehicle warranties. See the Warrantyand Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer/retailer fordetails. Maintenance Requirements ...

Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message displays,service is required for the vehicle. Have the vehicleserviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles(1 000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the bestconditions, the engine oil life system may not indicate thatvehicle s...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or everyfive years, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.See footnote (i). • ZR1 O...

(m) Drain, flush, and refill clutch hydraulic system at aregular service interval ( I or II ) every two years. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform this service. See Hydraulic Clutch onpage 5-31. (n) Drain, flush, and refill intercooler system. This servicecan be...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehiclecould move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you orothers could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission P (Park) MechanismCheck { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldbegin to move. You or others could be injured andproperty could be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.Be ready to apply the regula...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6.2L LS3 V8 and 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines 15776148 A3077C 6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 259...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.2L LS3 V8, 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines 6.2L LS9 V8 Engine 6-15

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be ...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to yourdealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with thesales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will beresolved by the dealer’s sales or service departments.Sometimes, how...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (U.S.) —www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet Information and services customized for your specificvehicle — all in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual, warranty information,and more • Online service and maintenance records • Find Chevrolet dealers for serv...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. cancommunicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-8...

Mexico, Central America and CaribbeanIslands/Countries (Except Puerto Ricoand U.S. Virgin Islands) — CustomerAssistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 2740Col. Lomas de BezaresC.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.01-800-508-0000Long Distance: 011-52-53...

Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the followinginformation ready: • Your name, home address, and home telephonenumber • Telephone number of your location • Location of the vehicle • Model, year, color, and license plate number of thevehicle • Odometer reading, Vehicle Ide...

Services Provided • Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuelfor the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. • Lock-Out Service: Service is provided to unlock thevehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock maybe available if you have OnStar ® . For security reasons, the driver must ...

• Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Mustbe over 250 kilometres from where your trip wasstarted to qualify. General Motors of CanadaLimited requires pre-authorization, original detailedreceipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Onceauthorization has been received, the RoadsideAssistance advi...

Courtesy Transportation Program To enhance your ownership experience, we and ourparticipating dealers are proud to offer CourtesyTransportation, a customer support program for vehicleswith the Bumper to Bumper (Base Warranty Coverageperiod in Canada) and extended powertrain, and hybridspecific warra...

Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesyrental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle thatyou obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warrantyrepair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and mustbe supported by original receipts. This requires tha...

If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • Check to make sure that you are all right. If you areuninjured, make sure that no one else in yourvehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call emergency servicesfor help. Do not leave the scene o...

Managing the Vehicle Damage RepairProcess In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair.If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, takeyour vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to thefacility that any required r...

Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are availablefor current and past model GM vehicles. To requestan order form, specify year and model name ofthe vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMEastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only(V...

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). Themain purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash ornear crash-like situations, such as an airbag deploymentor hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.The EDR is design...

OnStar ® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to theOnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms andConditions for information on data collection and use.See also OnStar ® System on page 2-41 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...