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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M In Brief ... ..................... 1 - 1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction iii 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.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o 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.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction v V ehicle 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) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant T emperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air V ents on page 8 ‑ 6 . B. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5 ‑ 31 (If Equipped). C. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 6 ‑ 4 .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-5 Door Locks From the outside, press the Q or K button on the keyless access transmitter . When you have the transmitter with you, you may also unlock and open the door by squeezing the door handle sensor (A).
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-6 In Brief T runk Release Opening and Closing the Hatch/T runk There are three ways to open the hatch/trunk: . T ouch the button located above the license plate. The Keyless Access transmitter must be within three feet of the button.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-7 Power Seats On vehicles with power seats, the control is on the outboard side of the seat. T o adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-8 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-9 Storing Memory Positions T o 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.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-10 In Brief Safety Belt Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 9 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 ‑ 13 .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 1 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door . 1. Move the top control to the left or right to select either the driver or passenger mirror .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-12 In Brief T elescopic Steering Column For vehicles with this feature, the telescopic steering column switch is located on the right side of the steering column. T o adjust the telescopic steering column: 1.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel, on the multifunction lever . O : T urn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-14 In Brief 9 : Turns off the windshield wipers. 8 : Use for a for a single wiping cycle. For more wipes, hold the band longer . Windshield W asher: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-15 T ransmission Manual Paddle Shift (Automatic T ransmission) T o operate the Manual Paddle Shift system, the automatic transmission shifter must be in S (Sport Mode). The system is activated by pushing the paddle, above the steering wheel spokes, to manually up-shift to the next gear , or pulling on the paddle, behind the steering wheel spokes to manually down-shift.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-16 In Brief V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD T op Knob (Power/V olume): Press to turn the system on and off. T urn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, and if equipped, XM1 and XM2.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-17 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 T o set the clock: 1.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-18 In Brief Bluetooth ® For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth ‐ enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle ’ s audio system and controls.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control The cruise controls are located at the end of the multifunction lever . 9 : T urns the system off. R : T urns the system on. + : Use to make the vehicle accelerate or resume a previously set speed.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-20 In Brief TRIP: Press to display your total and trip distance driven, the elapsed time function, your average speed, and the engine oil life. OPTION: Press to choose personal options that are available on your vehicle, depending on the options your vehicle is equipped with, such as door locks, easy entry seats, and language.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-21 Until you are sure you can remove the roof panel by yourself, have someone help you. Once removed, the roof panel should always be stored properly in the rear storage compartment.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-22 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-23 Car Wash Guidelines Automatic car washes are not recommended for this vehicle. Some car washes cause damage to the vehicle, the wheels, and the convertible top, if the vehicle is so equipped.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-24 In Brief . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Premium Fuel This vehicle's engine was designed to use premium unleaded gasoline.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-25 OnStar ® OnStar ® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety , security , navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-26 In Brief The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy .
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks K e y s ... ....................... 2 - 2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 Notice: If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or key , it could be difficult to get into your vehicle. Y ou may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. Be sure you have a spare transmitter and/or key .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows Keyless Locking The doors lock after several seconds if all doors are closed and at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 L (Panic): Press to sound the horn. Press any other button on the keyless access transmitter to stop it. The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “ 1 ” or “ 2 ” .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows 9. T o program additional transmitters, repeat Step 7. Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is complete. 10. Press K on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 13. A beep sounds once programming in complete. The DIC displays READY FOR FOB #2. T o program additional transmitters, take transmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket and place transmitter 2 in the pocket.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks { W ARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked it will not open.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 T o open a door from the inside, press the button (C) in front of the door handle and push the door open. Y ou will hear a tone when the button is pressed. If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost, there are two ways to open the door .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or when vehicle speed becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, both doors will lock.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 W ARNING (Continued) . Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Closing the Rear Compartment (Except Convertible) T o close the rear compartment lid of your coupe, pull down on the rear edge of the lid. Lower it until the power pull down latch feature activates and it will close the rest of the way and latch automatically .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Arming the System T o arm the system: . Press Q on the keyless access transmitter . . Open the door and lock the door with the power door lock switch. The security light should flash.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { W ARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Folding Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. T o fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Windows { W ARNING 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.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Express-Down Window Press the front of the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 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.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows 7. T o unlock the rear of the roof panel's rear release latch, press the back of the release handle (B). Then press the button on the front of the release handle (A).
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 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.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the roof opening. 6. T urn the front release handles inward so that they latch to the closed position.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are: A. Front Edge of the Convertible T op B. Rear Edge of the Convertible T op C.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows 4. The convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror , must be unlocked. Pull the convertible top front latch down and turn it clockwise to unlock it.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 If the vehicle has lost battery power , the tonneau cover (C) can still be opened using the manual release cable. The tonneau cover emergency manual release cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the passenger's seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover .
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows 10. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position. 1 1. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to assure that the top is fully retracted.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-27 7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by first raising the front edge (A). 8. Close the tonneau cover (C) by pushing it down with a swift, firm motion.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-28 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Operation For care and cleaning of the convertible top see “ Cleaning the Convertible T op ” in this section. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-29 4. Return the convertible top front latch to the closed position. 5. Push and hold the bottom of the power convertible top button, located to the left of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-30 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Push and hold the top of the power convertible top button. The top will raise and the windows will lower if they were in the raised position. A chime will sound when the top is raised completely .
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-31 Be careful when opening the tonneau cover by hand. If the tonneau cover is opened quickly , damage can occur to the hinging mechanism, which can prevent proper operation of the convertible top.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-32 Keys, Doors and Windows Cleaning the Convertible T op The vehicle's convertible top should be cleaned often. However , high pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Power Seat Adjustment .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment On vehicles with power seats, the control is on the outboard side of the seat. T o adjust the seat: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions T o 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.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Easy Exit Driver Seat The easy exit driver seat 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.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters On vehicles with power lumbar and side bolsters, the controls are on the outboard side of the seat. T o adjust the support: .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints Seatback Latches T o fold a seatback forward, lift the latch on top of the backside of the seat. The seatback locks when folded down. T o return the seatback upright, lift up on the latch and push the seatback rearward.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 On vehicles with heated seats, the buttons are on the center console. The ignition must be on for this feature to work. L (Heated Seat) : Press to turn the heated seat on at the high setting.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: Y ou never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way , the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way .
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly .
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door .
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Y our vehicle may have one or two seat position sensors, depending on what model you have. The seat position sensor(s) enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver seat (all models except Z06 and ZR1) and the right front passenger seat (all models).
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Y ou can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features. { W ARNING 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.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible in the rearview mirror when the vehicle is started.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 W ARNING (Continued) Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), no system is fail-safe.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-34 Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-36 Seats and Restraints Y our dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster .
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-38 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 .
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Infants and Y oung 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.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-40 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-41 { W ARNING T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body .
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-42 Seats and Restraints (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-43 See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3 ‑ 43 or Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3 ‑ 44 for more information.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-44 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. Y our vehicle does not have lower anchors or top tether anchors to secure a child restraint with the LA TCH system.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-45 A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-46 Seats and Restraints The top tether anchor is located under the cover behind the passenger seat. Securing a Child Restraint with a T op T ether { W ARNING If a LA TCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly .
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-48 Seats and Restraints Replacing LA TCH System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the LA TCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LA TCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-49 W ARNING (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-50 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.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-51 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 T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3 ‑ 43 or Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3 ‑ 44 for more information.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-52 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartments Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 4-2 Storage Rear T runk Partition For vehicles with the power convertible top option only , there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in the way of the convertible top. The trunk partition must be in place for the convertible top to move.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 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.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 4-4 Storage 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-2 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization V ehicle Personalization . . . . . . 5-55 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-64 Universal Remote System Programming . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-3 The telescopic steering column position can be stored with your memory settings. See “ Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 3 for more information.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-4 Instruments and Controls T o 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 2 seconds to scan the current CD.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools. Clear all ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-6 Instruments and Controls Depending on the mirror , in order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, press P for several seconds or until CAL is displayed.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-7 { W ARNING Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-8 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on the instrument panel, in front of the shift lever . T o use the ashtray , press on the indentation at the top of the door .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Instrument Cluster English Coupe and Convertible Shown, Metric Similar.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-10 Instruments and Controls ZR1 – English Shown, ZO6, and Metric Similar.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 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 V ehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 55 .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-12 Instruments and Controls When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, a chime sounds and LOW FUEL appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display . There is still a little fuel left, but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-13 For vehicles that have this gauge, it is located near the instrument panel cluster . This gauge indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-14 Instruments and Controls Metric — Z06 and ZR1 Models { W ARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low . The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-16 Instruments and Controls The Driver Information Center (DIC) reads BA TTERY VOL T AGE LOW when the vehicle is at 10 volts or below . Have it checked right away . Driving with the voltmeter reading at 10 volts or below could drain the battery and disable the vehicle.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-17 The airbag readiness light flashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately . { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-18 Instruments and Controls If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator , it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped).
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly .
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-20 Instruments and Controls . Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear , misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Brake System W arning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-22 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System light comes on briefly as the engine is started. If the light does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-24 Instruments and Controls When the TCS is turned off, this light comes on and a TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message displays on the DIC. When this light is on, the TCS system does not limit wheel spin.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-25 High-Beam on Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6 ‑ 2 for more information. Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays Depending on the features on the vehicle, the drive gear may display on the DIC. See “ Manual Paddle Shift ” under Automatic T ransmission on page 9 ‑ 28 and “ Head-Up Display (HUD) ” in the index of the Navigation system manual for more information.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-27 FUEL Button The fuel button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy , calculated for your specific driving conditions, and range information.
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-28 Instruments and Controls GAGES 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.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Battery V oltage: This display shows the current battery voltage. Press the gauges button again to display the battery voltage, such as: . BA TTERY VOL T AGE 13.5 VOL TS Tire Pressure: This display shows the tire pressure for each tire.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-30 Instruments and Controls Y ou can start or stop the elapsed time by pressing the RESET button. T o reset the elapsed time to zero, press the RESET button for three seconds while the timer is displayed.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Head-Up Display (HUD) { W ARNING 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.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-32 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 Metric Street Mode supports audio and navigation functions with your choice of tachometer settings.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Within each mode, the display , can be further customized by pressing the P AGE button. Pressing this button in each mode will turn off and on the following: . Street Mode — No tachometer , circular tachometer , and linear tachometer .
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-34 Instruments and Controls T o 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.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-35 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.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM 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.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-37 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 .
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-38 Instruments and Controls TOO COLD TO MOVE T OP 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).
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR AJAR This message displays if the driver door is not closed properly . Make sure that the door is closed completely . HA TCH AJAR (Coupe) This message displays when the hatch is not closed completely .
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-40 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEA TED – STOP ENGINE This message displays and a sound will be heard when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-41 LOW OIL PRESSURE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur . If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-42 Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL This message displays when the fuel tank is less than 10 percent full and the display is turned off. A sound will be heard when this message is displayed.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-43 . The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as airports, automatic toll booths, and some gas stations have EMI fields which may interfere with the keyless access transmitter .
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-44 Instruments and Controls Lamp Messages HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED This message displays if it is dark enough outside and the headlamps and the T wilight Sentinel ® controls are off. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-45 MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h (80 MPH) This message displays when a malfunction is present in the Selective Ride Control system. The vehicle speed will be limited to a value determined by the vehicle when the shock absorber system has failed and the shocks are in their full soft mode.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-46 Instruments and Controls PERF TRAC 3 – SPORT ACTIVE HANDLING ON This message displays and a sound will be heard when this Performance T raction Management mode is selected. The instrument panel cluster light will also be on when this mode is selected.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-47 SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Active Handling System and the vehicle needs service. The active handling system light on the instrument panel cluster also turns on and a sound will be heard.
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-48 Instruments and Controls SHOCKS INOPERA TIVE This message displays when a malfunction is present in the Selective Ride Control system which is causing the shocks to be in their full soft mode.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-49 TRACTION SYSTEM – OFF This message displays and stays on, a sound will be heard, and the traction control system (TCS) warning light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when the TCS is turned off by pressing the Active Handling System button on the console.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-50 Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages INTRUSION SENSOR OFF This message may display when the anti-theft alarm has been disarmed. INTRUSION SENSOR ON This message may display when the anti-theft alarm has been armed.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Tire Messages HIGH TIRE PRESSURE This message may be displayed when one or more of the tires is over-inflated. This message also displays LEFT FRONT , RIGHT FRONT , LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-52 Instruments and Controls See Run-Flat Tires on page 10 ‑ 59 , V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 14 , Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 66 , and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 ‑ 68 .
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Y ou can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. T o 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.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-54 Instruments and Controls If this message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads, the vehicle may need service. See your dealer for an inspection. If driving in a performance or competitive manner , the use of (S) Sport Automatic Mode or (S) Sport Manual Paddle Shift gear selection is recommended.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-55 V ehicle 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.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-56 Instruments and Controls Entering the Personal Options Menu T o 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).
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Auto Memory Recall (Automatic T ransmission only): If your automatic transmission vehicle has the memory package, you may have this option. This option allows the driver's 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.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-58 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 keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Press the OPTION button until TWILIGHT DELA Y appears on the display , then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . OFF . 15 S . 30 S (default) .
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-60 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. FOB Reminder: This option sounds the horn three times when the driver's door is closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the interior of the vehicle.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-61 If you choose SILENT , the doors will automatically lock a short time after you remove a keyless access transmitter from the interior of the vehicle and close both doors.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-62 Instruments and Controls If you choose DRIVER, on automatic transmission vehicles, the driver's door will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park). On manual transmission vehicles, the driver's door will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP .
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-63 T o program a name, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu and select the driver number (1 or 2) that you would like to program by following the instructions listed previously under “ Entering the Personal Options Menu ” .
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-64 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-65 Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door . Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-66 Instruments and Controls 4. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-67 2. T o verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor .
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-68 Instruments and Controls The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: . A switch in the up position could be labeled as “ Up, ” “ +, ” or “ On.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-69 . If you wrote “ Right, ” press the right button in the vehicle. . If you wrote “ Middle, ” press the middle button in the vehicle. 6. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-70 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 6-2 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's door is opened with the ignition off.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-3 When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps turn off and the normal low-beam headlamps turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 6-4 Lighting Once you leave the dimly lit area, it may take about one minute before the T wilight Sentinel turns off. During this brief delay , the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-5 The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 6-6 Lighting T urn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During the day , this knob will adjust the instrument panel brightness and at night will adjust all interior lighting.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-7 Battery Power Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained in case any of the following lamps are left on; the underhood lamp, if your vehicle has this feature, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console or glove box lamps.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 6-8 Lighting 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-2 Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate and LOCKED displays if the radio is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-3 Playing the Radio T op Knob (Power/V olume): Press to turn the system on and off. T urn to increase or decrease the volume. MUTE: Press to silence the system. Press again to turn the sound on.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 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: . Press AUTO EQ to select equalization settings designed for CLASSICAL, POP , ROCK, JAZZ, T ALK, and COUNTRY .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-5 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.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-6 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.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-7 Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, XM1 or XM2. O e (T une): Turn to select radio stations. t SEEK u : Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-8 Infotainment System Satellite Radio XM ™ Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-9 SCAN: T o scan the stations within a category: 1. Press CA T . The last selected category displays. 2. T urn the O e knob to select a category . 3. Press and hold t or u until a beep sounds and SCAN CA TEGORY displays.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-10 Infotainment System CH Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. CH Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. T une to another station.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 1 XM ™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-12 Infotainment System Care of CDs Store CD(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-13 T o load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When finished loading CDs, press the M button to cancel the loading function. The radio begins to play the last CD loaded.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-14 Infotainment System The CD is automatically pulled back into the player if the CD is not removed after 25 seconds. Pushing a CD back into the player , before the 25 second time period is complete causes the player to sense an error and the CD player tries to eject the CD several times before stopping.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-15 SONGLIST FULL displays if more than 20 selections are stored. T o play tracks: 1. Press R . One beep sounds and S-LIST displays. The recorded tracks begin to play in the order they were saved 2.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-16 Infotainment System Supported Bit Rates The following bit rates are supported: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 1 12 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-17 RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track, CD, or a folder over again. Press and release RPT until: . REPEA T displays to repeat a track. . REPEA T ONE DISC displays to repeat a CD.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-18 Infotainment System Phone Bluetooth V ehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY position.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-19 Pairing Information . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. . Pairing only needs to be completed once, unless the pairing information on the cell phone changes or the cell phone is deleted from the system.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-20 Infotainment System Deleting a Paired Phone If the phone name you want to delete is unknown, see “ Listing All Paired and Connected Phones ” . 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-21 Using the “ Digit Store ” Command If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ Clear ” at any time to clear the last number . T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-22 Infotainment System Using the “ Dial ” or “ Call ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Dial ” or “ Call ” . 3. Say the entire number without pausing or say the name tag.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-23 Three ‐ W ay Calling Three ‐ way calling must be supported on the cell phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier . 1. While on a call, press b g . 2. Say “ Three ‐ way call ” .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-24 Infotainment System 3. Say “ V oice ” . The system responds “ OK, accessing <phone name> ” . The cell phone's normal prompt messages will go through its cycle according to the phone's operating instructions.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 8-2 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.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-3 Manual Operation Driver Power/T emperature: Press the driver temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. This is the only setting that completely shuts off the fan.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 8-4 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.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-5 Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry . T o prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 8-6 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.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-7 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.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 8-8 Climate Controls 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a V ehicle . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt, see Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 9 .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-4 Driving and Operating Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-6 Driving and Operating T urn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 Racing or Other Competitive Driving Racing or competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty . See the warranty book before using the vehicle for racing or other competitive driving.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-8 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is used for racing or other competitive driving, the rear axle fluid temperatures may be higher than would occur in normal driving. We recommend that the rear axle fluid be drained and refilled with new fluid after every 24 hours of racing or competitive driving.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 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.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-10 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . T op of hills: Be alert — something could be in your lane (stalled car , accident).
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-12 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (United States and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 10 .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. T o 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.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-14 Driving and Operating V ehicle 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.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 The T ire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 ‑ 58 and Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 66 .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-16 Driving and Operating Example 1 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (400 kg) (181 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 1 = 68 kg (150 lbs) C. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs) Example 2 A.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 Refer to your vehicle's T ire 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.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 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.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-19 For the first 80 km (500 miles): . Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. . Do not exceed 4,000 rpm. . Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow , including the use of cruise control.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-20 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.
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-21 When the engine is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode, it is recommended that a manual transmission be placed in R (Reverse). An automatic transmission must be placed in P (Park).
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-22 Driving and Operating Cell phone chargers can interfere with the operation of the Keyless Access System. Battery chargers should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-23 Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the ST ART button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor , and drain the battery .
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-24 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park (Automatic T ransmission) { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-25 If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold down the regular brake pedal.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-26 Driving and Operating T o shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1.
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-27 W ARNING (Continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: .
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-28 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission There are several different positions for the shift lever . P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily .
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-29 N (Neutral) only . If the vehicle needs towing, see T owing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 86 . { W ARNING Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous.
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-30 Driving and Operating See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 36 T raction Control System (TCS). The Manual Paddle Shift system can be deactivated by moving the shifter from S (Sport Mode) back to D (Drive), or by holding either up ‐ shift button for more than one second.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 If the vehicle has a HUD, and the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, a chime will sound and the HUD will momentarily show an X over the gear display .
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-32 Driving and Operating Manual T ransmission 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).
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 Shift Speeds (Manual T ransmission) { W ARNING If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. Y ou could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-34 Driving and Operating Downshifting (Manual T ransmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table: 1 (First) 80 km/h (50 mph) 2 (Second) 1 19 km/h (74 mph) 3 (Third) 163 km/h (101 mph) 4 (Fourth) 209 km/h (130 mph) Notice: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission.
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-35 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-36 Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle.
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-37 TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. T o limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on. TCS can be turned off if needed.
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-38 Driving and Operating The Active Handling System comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. T o help maintain directional control of the vehicle, the system should always be left on.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-39 Notice: Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels are spinning and do not have traction. This may cause damage to the transmission. Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered by the vehicle warranty .
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-40 Driving and Operating This optional handling mode can be selected by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console quickly two times. PERF TRAC 1 - WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON displays in the DIC.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-41 PERF TRAC 3 – SPORT ACTIVE HANDLING ON . For use by drivers who are familiar with the track . Dry conditions only . Requires more driving skill than mode 2 . Active Handling is on and more engine power is available than in mode 2 PERF TRAC 4 – SPORT ACTIVE HANDLING OFF .
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-42 Driving and Operating Launch Control is only available when the following criteria are met: . Competitive Driving Mode is selected (except ZR1) or any of the Performance Traction Management modes are selected (ZR1).
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-43 Except ZR1 This knob is located on the center console. T urn it to select the suspension of your choice. TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving. This setting provides a smooth, soft ride.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-44 Driving and Operating SPORT : Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. This setting provides more “ feel ” , or response to the road conditions. The setting can be changed at any time.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-45 If the vehicle is in cruise control, and has the T raction Control System (TCS), and it begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control automatically disengages. See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 36 .
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-46 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press J at the end of the lever , then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-47 Cruise Control in Sport and Manual Paddle Shift Gear Selection When the vehicle is in S (Sport) and the manual paddle shift controls are not being used, cruise control operates in the same manner as D (Drive).
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-48 Driving and Operating Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-49 If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code T) or the 7.0L V8 engine (VIN Code E), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher . For best performance, use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 93.
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-50 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives T o 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 .
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-51 Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-52 Driving and Operating 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 .
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-53 { W ARNING 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.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-54 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing 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.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-2 V ehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Engine Compartment Fuse Block .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-3 General Information For service and parts needs, visit your dealer . Y ou will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: California Proposition 65 W arning 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.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-4 V ehicle Care Accessories and Modifications Adding non ‐ dealer accessories to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety , including such things as airbags, braking, stability , ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability , and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-5 Lifting the V ehicle { W ARNING Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-6 V ehicle Care Lifting From the Front The front lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle, behind the front tires. 1. Locate the front lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown.
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-7 Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle, on either the driver's or passenger's side. 1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-8 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING Y ou can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-9 Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver side. 2. Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood, near the windshield.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-10 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.2 L LS3 V8 Engine (Without dry sump engine oil tank).
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 A. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic Clutch on page 10 ‑ 24 . B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See “ Adding Washer Fluid ” under Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 37 .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-12 V ehicle Care 6.2 L LS9 V8 Engine.
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-13 A. Intercooler . See Cooling System (Engine) on page 10 ‑ 28 or Cooling System (Intercooler) on page 10 ‑ 29 . B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 24 . C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir and Cap.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-14 V ehicle Care 6.2 L LS3 V8 Engine (With dry sump engine oil tank) or 7.0 L LS7 V8 Engine.
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-15 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 24 . B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir . See Power Steering Fluid on page 10 ‑ 36 . C. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 ‑ 52 .
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-16 V ehicle Care Checking Engine Oil (Except ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport) If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC), check the engine oil level right away .
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-17 See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 9 ‑ 7 for additional information on engine oil. Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine.
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-18 V ehicle Care This is normal since the dipstick is designed to read engine oil level only after the engine has run long enough to reach normal operating temperature. Do not add engine oil based on cold engine dipstick readings.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-19 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 10 for the location of the external engine oil tank and fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-20 V ehicle Care 8. Start the engine and let it run at idle for at least 15 seconds. This will circulate the fresh engine oil through the lubrication system. 9. Shut off the engine and check the oil level as described under “ Checking Engine Oil (ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport).
Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-21 Cold T emperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°C ( − 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-22 V ehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter . This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage.
Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-23 Automatic T ransmission Fluid How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss.
Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-24 V ehicle Care Hydraulic Clutch It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding fluid will not correct a leak. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-25 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace them at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mile) interval.
Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-26 V ehicle Care 6.2 L V8 Engine LS3 Shown, 6.2 L V8 Engine LS9 and 7.0 L V8 Engine LS7 Similar A. Mass Air Flow Sensor Connector B. Connector Lock 4. Remove the connector lock (B) located at the bottom of the mass air flow sensor connector (A).
Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-27 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 7. T o remove the filter from the LS3 and LS7 engines, remove the six screws (A) securing the filter cover (B) then pull away from to gain access to the air filter (C).
Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-28 V ehicle Care Cooling System (Engine) The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 7.0L Engine shown, 6.2L Engine similar A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B.
Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-29 Cooling System (Intercooler) The 6.2L LS9 supercharged V8 engine has an intercooler cooling system. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 10 for location of the intercooler .
Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-30 V ehicle Care What to Use { W ARNING 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.
Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-31 Checking Coolant 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.
Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-32 V ehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge T ank { W ARNING Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-33 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture until the level inside stabilizes at the FULL COLD mark on the front of the surge tank. 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.
Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-34 V ehicle Care Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel cluster . See Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge on page 5 ‑ 15 .
Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-35 W ARNING (Continued) See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10 ‑ 35 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency . If No Steam is Coming from the Engine If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious.
Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-36 V ehicle Care Driving extended distances in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair .
Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-37 What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 6 . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty .
Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-38 V ehicle Care Brakes Brake Wear (Except ZR1) This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-39 Front . Brake pads can be visually inspected through the wheel by inspecting the outer brake pads at each wheel. . Brake pads should be replaced when worn to two mm of pad thickness.
Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-40 V ehicle Care Brake Rotor Protector { W ARNING Ceramic rotors will be very hot after operation and touching them may cause burns. Be sure brake system is completely cool prior to installation of protector , or coming in contact with them.
Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-41 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-42 V ehicle Care Add or remove brake fluid, as necessary , only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. { W ARNING If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough.
Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-43 Notice: . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced.
Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-44 V ehicle Care Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.
Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-45 Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-46 V ehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 2 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-47 T o install the new wiper insert: 1. Slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with the two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end (B).
Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-48 V ehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However , if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-49 Headlamps, Front T urn Signal and Parking Lamps A. High-beam Headlamp B. Low-beam Headlamp C. Front Parking/T urn Signal If the low-beam headlamp needs to be replaced, see your dealer .
Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-50 V ehicle Care T aillamps, T urn Signal, and Stoplamps T o replace a stoplamp, taillamp/turn signal bulb: 1. Remove the screw from the top of the lamp assembly . 2. T ilt the lamp assembly toward you.
Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-51 Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: . Headlamp Wiring . Windshield Wiper Motor . Power Windows and Other Power Accessories Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-52 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 10 for more information on location.
Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-53 Fuse Usage 4 Wiper 5 Stoplamps/ Back-Up Lamps 6 Oxygen Sensor 7 Battery Main 5 8 Parking Lamps 9 Powertrain Relay Input/E.
Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-54 V ehicle Care J-Style Fuses Usage 25 Cooling Fan 26 Battery Main 3 27 Antilock Brake System 28 Heating/V entilation/ Air Conditioning B.
Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-55 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle, under the instrument panel and under the toe-board. Remove the carpet and toe-board covering to access the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner of the panel.
Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-56 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage CRUISE SWITCH Cruise Control Switch CTSY/LAMP Courtesy Lamp DR LCK Door Locks DRIV DR SWITCH Driver Door Switch ECM Engine Control Module (ECM) EXH MDL Exhaust Module (Z06 & ZR1), Spare (Coupe and Convertible) GM LAN RUN/CRNK GM LAN Devices HTD SEA T/ WPR RL Y Heated Seat, Wiper Relays Fuses Usage HV AC/ PWR SND Heating.
Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-57 Fuses Usage TONNEAU RELSE T onneau Release TP A T onneau Pulldown Actuator Fuses Usage BLANK Blank BLANK Blank FUEL DR RE.
Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-58 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle W arranty booklet for details.
Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-59 Winter Tires If you expect to drive on snow or ice covered roads often, you may want to get winter tires for your vehicle. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces but they may not offer the traction you would like or the same level of performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads.
Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-60 V ehicle Care The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the speed, the greater the chance that the tire will not have to be replaced. As soon as possible, contact the nearest authorized GM or run-flat servicing facility for inspection and repair or replacement.
Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-61 Notice: If the vehicle has low ‐ profile tires, they are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objects, or when sliding into a curb.
Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-62 V ehicle Care (D) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-63 (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry .
Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-64 V ehicle Care DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards.
Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-65 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-66 V ehicle Care V ehicle Placard : A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle's capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure.
Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-67 How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Y ou cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are under ‐ inflated.
Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-68 V ehicle Care Example: Y ou will find the maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire's sidewall, in small letters, near the rim flange. It will read something like this: Maximum load 690 kg (1521 lbs) 300 kPa (44 psi) Max.
Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-69 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under ‐ inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-70 V ehicle Care If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 14 .
Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-71 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.
Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-72 V ehicle Care Tire Inspection We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-73 See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 72 and Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 72 for additional information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This is also true for the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is not being used.
Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-74 V ehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance.
Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-75 { W ARNING If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly , causing a crash.
Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-76 V ehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which grades tires by treadwear , traction, and temperature performance.
Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-77 T raction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-78 V ehicle Care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-79 { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause a crash. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-80 V ehicle Care Tire Chains { W ARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.
Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-81 A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-82 V ehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10 ‑ 43 . If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-83 3. T urn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed.
Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-84 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light.
Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-85 to a remote negative ( − ) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery . 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( − ) cable at least 45 cm (18 inches) away from the dead battery , but not near engine parts that move.
Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-86 V ehicle Care T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: T o 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.
Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-87 Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Use a car washing soap. Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives, as they can damage the paint, metal or plastic on the vehicle.
Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-88 V ehicle Care damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary , use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter .
Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-89 Tires T o clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner . Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires.
Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-90 V ehicle Care Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-91 Do not clean the vehicle using: . A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . A stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle's interior surfaces.
Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-92 V ehicle Care Coated Moldings These moldings are around the hatch opening in the rear area. . When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge or soft lint-free cloth dampened with water . . When heavily soiled, use warm soapy water .
Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-93 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-94 V ehicle 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.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 Y our dealer has trained service technicians who will perform this work and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally , service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. . Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components. Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 24 . . Automatic transmission fluid change (severe service) for vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather , in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer , or used for taxi, police, or delivery service.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-6 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 .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubrication (Rear T oe ‐ Link Outer Ends with ZO6, ZR1, or Z51 Option) Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-8 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 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6.
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided.
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 6 for more information.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-3 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 Fuel T ank 68.0 L 18.0 gal T ransmission Fluid Automatic T ransmission (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order 6.2L LS3 V8 W Automatic Manual 1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1 – 8 – 7 – 2 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 6.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.2L LS3 V8, 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines 6.2L LS9 V8 Engine.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 12-6 T echnical Data 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (United States and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020.
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-3 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 T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-4 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 your vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments.
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-5 See Customer Assistance Offices (United States and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 5 for more information. Customer Assistance Offices (United States and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance.
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-6 Customer Information Mexico From Mexico City 5329-081 1 From Other Mexico Locations 01-800-466-081 1 United States and Canada 1-866-466-8190 Costa Rica 00-800-052-1005 Guatemala 1-800-999-5252 Panama 00-800-052-0001 Dominican Republic 1-888-751-5301 El Salvador 800-6273 Honduras 800-0122-6101 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-7 Other Helpful Links Chevrolet — www .chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise — www .chevymall.com Help Center — www .chevrolet.com/ pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do . F AQ .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-8 Customer Information Roadside Assistance Program (United States and Canada) For U.S. ‐ purchased vehicles, call 1 ‐ 800 ‐ 243 ‐ 8872; (T ext T elephone (TTY): 1 ‐ 888 ‐ 889 ‐ 2438) .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-9 . Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, must be in good condition and properly inflated. It is the owner's responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the warranty .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-10 Customer Information Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day , 365 days of the year . For detailed information about Roadside Assistance, please see the brochure provided with your new vehicle or visit our website at: www .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 1 T ransportation Options W arranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However , if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options.
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-12 Customer Information Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer . Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability .
Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-13 Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New V ehicle Limited W arranty , and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty . Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs.
Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-14 Customer Information For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program (United States and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 10 . Gather the following information: .
Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-15 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc.
Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-16 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 T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors.
Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-17 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .
Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-18 Customer Information This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur . Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.
Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-19 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security , as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers.
Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-20 Customer Information 2 NOTES.
Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Active Handling System . . . . . . . 9-37 Active Handling System Light .
Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-3 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Cluster , IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Collision Damage Repair .
Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-4 INDEX E Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Fuses and Circuit Breakers .
Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-5 Fuel Economy Driving for Better . . . . . . . 1-22, 1-23 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-6 INDEX I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Infants and Y oung Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-7 Lights (cont.) Front Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 6-2 One-to-Four Shift . . . . . . . .
Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-8 INDEX N Navigation System V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-18 Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 New V ehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 O Odometer .
Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-9 R Racing or Other Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 13-19 Statement . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-10 INDEX S Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .
Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 1 T T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 1 T aillamps T urn Signal, and Stoplamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 T ext T elephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6 Theft-Deterrent Systems .
Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-12 INDEX V V ehicle Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 Messages .
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