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If a child will be iding in your Corvette, see the section First, you'll want to ;now about for everyone's protection. safety The jelt light will also comeon and stay on about safetybelts .... 19 ... idults rhis section is onlyfor people of adult ;ize. 3e aware that there are different rules for smaller I Safety Belt Reminder Light Vhen the key is turned to "Run" or Start," a chime will come on mtil the driver's belt is buckled. hose rules for ight seconds to remind peopleto fasten...
If a child will be iding in your Corvette, see the section First, you'll want to ;now about for everyone's protection. safety The jelt light will also comeon and stay on about safetybelts .... 19 ... idults rhis section is onlyfor people of adult ;ize. 3e aware that there are different rules for smaller I Safety Belt Reminder Light Vhen the key is turned to "Run" or Start," a chime will come on mtil the driver's belt is buckled. hose rules for ight seconds to remind peopleto fasten...
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Whena safety belt is wearing them properly. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is worn properly, it's more likely to protect the mother. See 'Driver Position,''earlier in a crash. I Safety Belt Use during ...
Whena safety belt is wearing them properly. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is worn properly, it's more likely to protect the mother. See 'Driver Position,''earlier in a crash. I Safety Belt Use during ...
Owner's Manual
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... . Also explainedare ent the and the systems warning tell you havea problem. 69 70 72 74 75 76 78 96 35 ... A Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...DoorLocks ...Theft and Theft Deterrents ...NewVehicle "Break-In" ...IIgnitionSwitch ...Starting Your Engine ...AutomaticTransmission ...ManualTransmission ...Selective Ride Control ...Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...Parking ...Engine Exhaust...36 37 43 46 46 47 51 53 56 56 56 59 60 60 61 Here You canlearnd3outthe many standard optional and features your Corvette. and what to doif you if 61 SignaVHeadlight Beam Turn everything is working properly -
... . Also explainedare ent the and the systems warning tell you havea problem. 69 70 72 74 75 76 78 96 35 ... A Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...DoorLocks ...Theft and Theft Deterrents ...NewVehicle "Break-In" ...IIgnitionSwitch ...Starting Your Engine ...AutomaticTransmission ...ManualTransmission ...Selective Ride Control ...Limited-Slip Rear Axle ...Parking ...Engine Exhaust...36 37 43 46 46 47 51 53 56 56 56 59 60 60 61 Here You canlearnd3outthe many standard optional and features your Corvette. and what to doif you if 61 SignaVHeadlight Beam Turn everything is working properly -
Owner's Manual
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...keys, you have . Features and Controls W Keys 'he square ignition keys are for the correctkey code ifyou leed a new ignition key. ...36 Yhen a new Corvette is delivered, the lealer removes the plugs from the keys, ad gives them tothe first owner. lowever, the ignition key may not have a ZR- 1, your Chevrolet... lealer for the ;nition only, and the oval door keys are x the doors ...
...keys, you have . Features and Controls W Keys 'he square ignition keys are for the correctkey code ifyou leed a new ignition key. ...36 Yhen a new Corvette is delivered, the lealer removes the plugs from the keys, ad gives them tothe first owner. lowever, the ignition key may not have a ZR- 1, your Chevrolet... lealer for the ;nition only, and the oval door keys are x the doors ...
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.... But you can help prevent theft. To lock the door from the inside .You may even have extra keys. To unlock it, move the lock control on the door forward. 37 ... NOTICE: Your Corvette hasa number of new features that can have lot of trouble a getting into your vehicle if you ever... lock your keys inside , move the lockcontrol on the door back. Door Locks There are several ways to lock and...
.... But you can help prevent theft. To lock the door from the inside .You may even have extra keys. To unlock it, move the lock control on the door forward. 37 ... NOTICE: Your Corvette hasa number of new features that can have lot of trouble a getting into your vehicle if you ever... lock your keys inside , move the lockcontrol on the door back. Door Locks There are several ways to lock and...
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...from inside. section. See "Matching Changes or modifications to this : Check to determine if battery replacement is walk toward your Chevrolet dealer or a Corvette was shipped with the PKE ...38 carrying the PKE transmitter.Your If you are leaving the vehicle, take your See your ...device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be blocking the signal. Other vehicles or Leaving Your Vehicle feet (one PKE keys, open your once. Operationis subject to two meters) away, if you are objects may cause undesired operation. Features and Controls This device...
...from inside. section. See "Matching Changes or modifications to this : Check to determine if battery replacement is walk toward your Chevrolet dealer or a Corvette was shipped with the PKE ...38 carrying the PKE transmitter.Your If you are leaving the vehicle, take your See your ...device must accept any interference received, including interference that may be blocking the signal. Other vehicles or Leaving Your Vehicle feet (one PKE keys, open your once. Operationis subject to two meters) away, if you are objects may cause undesired operation. Features and Controls This device...
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... yourvehicle and keeping your doors. 39 . To change door settings: 1. T turn on , just repeat the steps. To check that you leave the keys in the vehicle if you move away with you, you are closed. transmitter, and the system will only work when the ignition isoff. Press "DOOR..."PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY" light on theDriver Information Center should notice that makes it on . Turn off by closing the door and walking away with your keys. [f you shake the transmitter, you know the doors are locked. 4. You can also use the system for a second or two, then the...
... yourvehicle and keeping your doors. 39 . To change door settings: 1. T turn on , just repeat the steps. To check that you leave the keys in the vehicle if you move away with you, you are closed. transmitter, and the system will only work when the ignition isoff. Press "DOOR..."PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY" light on theDriver Information Center should notice that makes it on . Turn off by closing the door and walking away with your keys. [f you shake the transmitter, you know the doors are locked. 4. You can also use the system for a second or two, then the...
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... another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. Turn the ignition on. 3 Push "TRIP ODO' on . 5. I T \ Matching Transmitter(s) toYour Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded, the lost or stolen, a replacement can match a transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Range also depends on how you hold the ...transmitter straight up and down, so the keys hang down. It will decrease if the battery is lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. If a transmitter is low. For best performance...
... another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. Turn the ignition on. 3 Push "TRIP ODO' on . 5. I T \ Matching Transmitter(s) toYour Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded, the lost or stolen, a replacement can match a transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Range also depends on how you hold the ...transmitter straight up and down, so the keys hang down. It will decrease if the battery is lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. If a transmitter is low. For best performance...
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... must sei he parking brake before the transmitter works, it's probablytime to change the battery. 41 ... If you lave a manual transmission, you must be in key chain transmitter should about last 18 months. ro replace your in "P' (Park) or ' N ' (Neutral) to show that the code is stored. 7....have to get in. 5 Test the transmitter. . ?emote Hatch Release 'ress the switch in any transmitters for two minutes. 0 You take the key out of the ignition or turn the ignition on to use , the battery your battery: I. You can use the ;witch...i, Battery Replacement Under normal...
... must sei he parking brake before the transmitter works, it's probablytime to change the battery. 41 ... If you lave a manual transmission, you must be in key chain transmitter should about last 18 months. ro replace your in "P' (Park) or ' N ' (Neutral) to show that the code is stored. 7....have to get in. 5 Test the transmitter. . ?emote Hatch Release 'ress the switch in any transmitters for two minutes. 0 You take the key out of the ignition or turn the ignition on to use , the battery your battery: I. You can use the ;witch...i, Battery Replacement Under normal...
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... could break the glass damage the or defogger grid. do this. And remember to leave your ignition key? ways you have to lock the doors. Never slam the hatch down 1 from your vehicle with ...you. 43 ... But what if you lumber of sight. When you park your Corvette and open the driver's door, you'll hear a tone reminding you to lock it up and take it... do it . so don't 0 Then take them in a storage area, or take the door key with you. Although your Corvette has a watching your vehicle,it 's an easy target for joy Lock all windows and lock your vehicle...
... could break the glass damage the or defogger grid. do this. And remember to leave your ignition key? ways you have to lock the doors. Never slam the hatch down 1 from your vehicle with ...you. 43 ... But what if you lumber of sight. When you park your Corvette and open the driver's door, you'll hear a tone reminding you to lock it up and take it... do it . so don't 0 Then take them in a storage area, or take the door key with you. Although your Corvette has a watching your vehicle,it 's an easy target for joy Lock all windows and lock your vehicle...
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...horn does work, but the off to stop it : . I Universal Theft Deterrent 'our Corvette has a theft deterrent larm system. With thissystem, the SECURITY" light will set off . Lock the door with the keys, have the passenger lock the vehicle after the doors are three ways to save battery power...set it will sound for three minutes, then it off the alarm. Features and Controls Now, if a door or the hatch is opened without the key or Passive Keyless Entry system, the alarm will come on. Close the doors andwait five seconds. 5. Lower a window. light should sound. 6. ...
...horn does work, but the off to stop it : . I Universal Theft Deterrent 'our Corvette has a theft deterrent larm system. With thissystem, the SECURITY" light will set off . Lock the door with the keys, have the passenger lock the vehicle after the doors are three ways to save battery power...set it will sound for three minutes, then it off the alarm. Features and Controls Now, if a door or the hatch is opened without the key or Passive Keyless Entry system, the alarm will come on. Close the doors andwait five seconds. 5. Lower a window. light should sound. 6. ...
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... has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with the other key, your vehicle needs service. [f your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who canservice the PASS-Key@ However, if you don't have to make a match. You don.... If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@ ignition key, see dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@. Inan emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at 1-800-CHEV USA(1 -800-243-8872). 45 . PASS-Key@is equipped with the PASS-Key@ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent...
... has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, you insert or remove the key from randomly trying different keys with the other key, your vehicle needs service. [f your Chevrolet dealer or a locksmith who canservice the PASS-Key@ However, if you don't have to make a match. You don.... If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@ ignition key, see dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@. Inan emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at 1-800-CHEV USA(1 -800-243-8872). 45 . PASS-Key@is equipped with the PASS-Key@ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent...
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...it toward you have an automatic transmission, tht ignition switch can mean premature wear andearlier replacement. When the engine is not running . NOTICE: Your modern Corvette doesn't need an elaborate "break-in the long run you to "Run" for the f i s t 500 miles (804 km). Follow this... time your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. I Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the top of it will return to operate your electrical power accessories. But even when the engine is...
...it toward you have an automatic transmission, tht ignition switch can mean premature wear andearlier replacement. When the engine is not running . NOTICE: Your modern Corvette doesn't need an elaborate "break-in the long run you to "Run" for the f i s t 500 miles (804 km). Follow this... time your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. I Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the top of it will return to operate your electrical power accessories. But even when the engine is...
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..., let go down - Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB) With DAB yourpower windows and the audio system willcontinue to work up to 15 minutes after the ignition key is turnec to "P' (Park) or "N" (Neutral). Your engine won 't start your5.7 Liter LTl engine: 1. If you do, you could break the keyor ... lever to "Off' and neither door is all the way down as your starter motor. 47 ... Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission: Move your Corvette is moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. To start if the clutch pedal is opened . ManuaI Transmission: The gear selector should be drained much sooner...
..., let go down - Delayed Accessory Bus (DAB) With DAB yourpower windows and the audio system willcontinue to work up to 15 minutes after the ignition key is turnec to "P' (Park) or "N" (Neutral). Your engine won 't start your5.7 Liter LTl engine: 1. If you do, you could break the keyor ... lever to "Off' and neither door is all the way down as your starter motor. 47 ... Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission: Move your Corvette is moving , use "N" (Neutral) only. To start if the clutch pedal is opened . ManuaI Transmission: The gear selector should be drained much sooner...
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... ignitionkey to maintain engine speed, if you hold it there as you could be drained much gasoline. When the engine starts, let of the key. If it could be flooded with too much sooner. Use the accelerator pedal to "Start" and hold it there. If your engine has ...Your engine is designed to be flooded with too much gasoline. Wait about three seconds. When starting your footoff the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the floor, while you have your engine hasrun for five or six seconds. With your engine in "Start." Whenthe engine starts, let go...
... ignitionkey to maintain engine speed, if you hold it there as you could be drained much gasoline. When the engine starts, let of the key. If it could be flooded with too much sooner. Use the accelerator pedal to "Start" and hold it there. If your engine has ...Your engine is designed to be flooded with too much gasoline. Wait about three seconds. When starting your footoff the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the floor, while you have your engine hasrun for five or six seconds. With your engine in "Start." Whenthe engine starts, let go...
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... full engine power. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. Turn the key to the setting you use your Corvette for off -roadsports use . NOTICE: If you want andlet go The key will go on . The (20°C) but less than ten engine power, or both sets ...ZR-I NOTICE: Your engine is greater than 302°F (150°C). for passing. With normal power, you could change the power setting, put your Corvette for light is not on . >ut when youchange back to the "NORMAL" setting.When you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the ...
... full engine power. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in the Index. Turn the key to the setting you use your Corvette for off -roadsports use . NOTICE: If you want andlet go The key will go on . The (20°C) but less than ten engine power, or both sets ...ZR-I NOTICE: Your engine is greater than 302°F (150°C). for passing. With normal power, you could change the power setting, put your Corvette for light is not on . >ut when youchange back to the "NORMAL" setting.When you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the ...
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... to fully apply your vehicle. i:, Automatic Transmission There are several different positions for that contact your Chevrolet dealer in area the where you start your engine because your vehicle can shift from "P" (Park) when the ignition key is fully in "P" (Park) range before you that particular area. . How long should you... lever is in ? You have , of trying to list everything here, we ask you can 't move easily. Instead of and some other things. Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. If you keep thecoolant heater plugged in the "Run" position.
... to fully apply your vehicle. i:, Automatic Transmission There are several different positions for that contact your Chevrolet dealer in area the where you start your engine because your vehicle can shift from "P" (Park) when the ignition key is fully in "P" (Park) range before you that particular area. . How long should you... lever is in ? You have , of trying to list everything here, we ask you can 't move easily. Instead of and some other things. Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. If you keep thecoolant heater plugged in the "Run" position.
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Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in as you can walk away from your vehicle with theignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in the button on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Hold the release button in release the button. ... "LOCK." 4. If you move the lever all the way down. 1. Move the shift lever into "P" (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) I 3. Move the ignition key to replace them, and you . Remove the key and take it with you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. I // / To release the parking brake:Hold the brake pedal...
Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in as you can walk away from your vehicle with theignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in the button on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Hold the release button in release the button. ... "LOCK." 4. If you move the lever all the way down. 1. Move the shift lever into "P" (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) I 3. Move the ignition key to replace them, and you . Remove the key and take it with you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. I // / To release the parking brake:Hold the brake pedal...
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... Index. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you the transmission. You have another vehicle push yoursa little uphill to "Off." 2. Turn the key to take some of the pressure from "P" (Park) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent ...58 You may find out how...lever into the gear you want. 5. If you get out of Step 4. 3 Shift to pull the shift lever out of (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever out of "P" (Park). Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL ...
... Index. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you the transmission. You have another vehicle push yoursa little uphill to "Off." 2. Turn the key to take some of the pressure from "P" (Park) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To prevent ...58 You may find out how...lever into the gear you want. 5. If you get out of Step 4. 3 Shift to pull the shift lever out of (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Your Corvette has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever out of "P" (Park). Parking Your Vehicle (MANUAL ...
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Use the ratchet to the side. ...70 Lower both windows, turn the ignition key to "LOCK" and move both sunshades to loosen the front bolts. Remove the ratchet from the console. 1. Don't remove them. Shift a manual transmission into "P" (Park). Removing the Roof Panel 2. They'll stay in place when loose. 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shiftan automatic transmission into "R' (Reverse). Features and Controls Roof Panel (COUPE) Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you.
Use the ratchet to the side. ...70 Lower both windows, turn the ignition key to "LOCK" and move both sunshades to loosen the front bolts. Remove the ratchet from the console. 1. Don't remove them. Shift a manual transmission into "P" (Park). Removing the Roof Panel 2. They'll stay in place when loose. 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake firmly and shiftan automatic transmission into "R' (Reverse). Features and Controls Roof Panel (COUPE) Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you.