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2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows ... Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-23 Automatic Transmission ...9-24 Manual Transmission ...9-29 Brakes ...9-31 Ride Control Systems ...9-33 Cruise Control ...9-41 Fuel ...9-44 Towing ...9-49 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-50 Vehicle Care ...10-1...
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Keys, Doors, and Windows ... Controls ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...8-6 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-23 Automatic Transmission ...9-24 Manual Transmission ...9-29 Brakes ...9-31 Ride Control Systems ...9-33 Cruise Control ...9-41 Fuel ...9-44 Towing ...9-49 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-50 Vehicle Care ...10-1...
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Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Fog Lamps on page 9‑24. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission on page 6‑5. F. G. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑47. See Filling the Tank on page 5‑4. N....5‑29. See "Hatch/Trunk Release" under Hatch on page 9‑29. V. E. I. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. M. U. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑24 or Manual Transmission on page 2‑10. O. P. X. Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped). R. Cruise Control on page 2‑21. See Convertible Top ...
Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Fog Lamps on page 9‑24. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Automatic Transmission on page 6‑5. F. G. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 9‑47. See Filling the Tank on page 5‑4. N....5‑29. See "Hatch/Trunk Release" under Hatch on page 9‑29. V. E. I. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. M. U. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑24 or Manual Transmission on page 2‑10. O. P. X. Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped). R. Cruise Control on page 2‑21. See Convertible Top ...
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Trunk Release The vehicle must be in P (Park) with an automatic transmission and Neutral with the keyless entry transmitter within range. For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the engine is running for the hatch/ trunk release to operate. 1-6 In Brief To release the hatch/.... . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the keyless entry Press transmitter. Press } on page 2‑2. Press the hatch/trunk release touch pad with a manual transmission.
Trunk Release The vehicle must be in P (Park) with an automatic transmission and Neutral with the keyless entry transmitter within range. For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the engine is running for the hatch/ trunk release to operate. 1-6 In Brief To release the hatch/.... . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the keyless entry Press transmitter. Press } on page 2‑2. Press the hatch/trunk release touch pad with a manual transmission.
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...recall a memory position. Adjust the seat and the telescopic steering column to exit the vehicle. Repeat for a second driver position using "2." On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release "1" or "2." A single beep sounds and the memory position is not recalled. . Adjust the driver seat, both outside mirrors, and ...: . If the vehicle is in P (Park), three beeps sound and the memory position is recalled after a brief delay. On vehicles with a manual transmission, when the vehicle is on page 3‑4. Press and hold B until two beeps sound. 3.
...recall a memory position. Adjust the seat and the telescopic steering column to exit the vehicle. Repeat for a second driver position using "2." On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release "1" or "2." A single beep sounds and the memory position is not recalled. . Adjust the driver seat, both outside mirrors, and ...: . If the vehicle is in P (Park), three beeps sound and the memory position is recalled after a brief delay. On vehicles with a manual transmission, when the vehicle is on page 3‑4. Press and hold B until two beeps sound. 3.
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... Brief Refer to the following sections for important information on page 3‑10. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake must be set for the identified driver. A single beep sounds. Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system turns off...United States Canada and Mexico No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. How to the position previously stored for a manual transmission. The seat and telescopic steering column will move to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑4. See Memory Seats on page 3‑9.
... Brief Refer to the following sections for important information on page 3‑10. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake must be set for the identified driver. A single beep sounds. Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system turns off...United States Canada and Mexico No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. How to the position previously stored for a manual transmission. The seat and telescopic steering column will move to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑4. See Memory Seats on page 3‑9.
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... Defogger See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on the paddle, behind the steering wheel spokes to the next gear, or pulling on page 8‑1. 1-14 In Brief Climate Controls With this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be used in the Driver Information Display C. J. Transmission Manual Paddle Shift (Automatic Transmission) A. The current gear...
... Defogger See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on the paddle, behind the steering wheel spokes to the next gear, or pulling on page 8‑1. 1-14 In Brief Climate Controls With this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be used in the Driver Information Display C. J. Transmission Manual Paddle Shift (Automatic Transmission) A. The current gear...
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..., depending on the instrument panel to the right of the instrument panel cluster. . 4 : Press to display gauge information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmission fluid temperature (if equipped), battery voltage, and front/rear tire pressures. RESET: Press, along with , such as fuel economy and range. The features that are...
..., depending on the instrument panel to the right of the instrument panel cluster. . 4 : Press to display gauge information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmission fluid temperature (if equipped), battery voltage, and front/rear tire pressures. RESET: Press, along with , such as fuel economy and range. The features that are...
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...(Unlock): Press once to it . 7. See Memory Seats on page 3‑4 for more information. } (Hatch/Trunk): Press and hold for an automatic transmission. If the engine is running, the shift lever must be with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be in N (Neutral) with the buttons ...RKE transmitter to unlock the hatch/trunk. Both the recognized and new transmitters must be purchased and programmed through your dealer. For a manual transmission, the shift lever must be programmed to the vehicle when there is complete. L (Panic): Press to unlock both doors. Open the...
...(Unlock): Press once to it . 7. See Memory Seats on page 3‑4 for more information. } (Hatch/Trunk): Press and hold for an automatic transmission. If the engine is running, the shift lever must be with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be in N (Neutral) with the buttons ...RKE transmitter to unlock the hatch/trunk. Both the recognized and new transmitters must be purchased and programmed through your dealer. For a manual transmission, the shift lever must be programmed to the vehicle when there is complete. L (Panic): Press to unlock both doors. Open the...
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...old battery. To start the vehicle. Replace the 1. Passengers - can be dangerous. . Replace with the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, press the brake pedal and /. Press K on the transmitter. especially children - When a door is locked it will not open the doors ...can easily open . 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED and exits the programming mode. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, press the clutch and /. on the side of a moving vehicle. Separate the transmitter with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is...
...old battery. To start the vehicle. Replace the 1. Passengers - can be dangerous. . Replace with the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, press the brake pedal and /. Press K on the transmitter. especially children - When a door is locked it will not open the doors ...can easily open . 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED and exits the programming mode. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, press the clutch and /. on the side of a moving vehicle. Separate the transmitter with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is...
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...the indicator light stays on page 5‑52. See Vehicle Personalization 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). This allows the driver to unlock the door when the vehicle is not... inside the vehicle. When the door is closed again, the doors will sound continuously. Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever is moved into P (Park) for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned off . Keys, Doors, and Windows few seconds...
...the indicator light stays on page 5‑52. See Vehicle Personalization 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). This allows the driver to unlock the door when the vehicle is not... inside the vehicle. When the door is closed again, the doors will sound continuously. Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever is moved into P (Park) for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned off . Keys, Doors, and Windows few seconds...
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See "Climate Control Systems" in P (Park) with an automatic transmission and Neutral with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. It can enter the vehicle if it is equipped with a manual transmission. Adjust the climate control system to a setting that pass through the seal between the body and the ...trunk/hatch or liftgate. For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be driven with any objects that brings in only outside air and set when the engine is...
See "Climate Control Systems" in P (Park) with an automatic transmission and Neutral with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. It can enter the vehicle if it is equipped with a manual transmission. Adjust the climate control system to a setting that pass through the seal between the body and the ...trunk/hatch or liftgate. For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be driven with any objects that brings in only outside air and set when the engine is...
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Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral. 2. Open the rear hatch and remove any items that may be injured. Removing the Roof Panel { WARNING Do not try to remove a roof ... the vehicle is moving . Trying to lose control, or it . Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it outward. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park). Lower the windows. 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: If you . Lower both sun visors. 4. Until you are two release latches on the...
Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral. 2. Open the rear hatch and remove any items that may be injured. Removing the Roof Panel { WARNING Do not try to remove a roof ... the vehicle is moving . Trying to lose control, or it . Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it outward. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park). Lower the windows. 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: If you . Lower both sun visors. 4. Until you are two release latches on the...
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Park on the transparent roof panel. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park). Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the front of the roof opening are in the closed position. 7. Gently lower the ... the panel. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on a level surface and set the parking brake. Push up on the painted roof panel. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral. 2. Check that they latch to install the roof panel. 3. The repairs would not be initialized for the convertible top to be covered by...
Park on the transparent roof panel. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park). Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the front of the roof opening are in the closed position. 7. Gently lower the ... the panel. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on a level surface and set the parking brake. Push up on the painted roof panel. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral. 2. Check that they latch to install the roof panel. 3. The repairs would not be initialized for the convertible top to be covered by...
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.... Always verify that are used when lowering and raising it or break the glass rear window. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in cold weather. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake. Make sure the trunk is off the convertible top before lowering it is.... The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. If the vehicle has this section. Front Edge of the Convertible Top C. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 2. 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows A. Dry off . 3.
.... Always verify that are used when lowering and raising it or break the glass rear window. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in cold weather. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake. Make sure the trunk is off the convertible top before lowering it is.... The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. If the vehicle has this section. Front Edge of the Convertible Top C. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 2. 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows A. Dry off . 3.
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...Make sure the ignition is off. Lift the tonneau cover. 2-25 6. After pressing the release button, the driver and 8. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake. passenger door glass will retract to its full-up position. 7. Shift a manual... transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 2. If battery power has been lost, see Step 7 under "Lowering the Manual Convertible Top" in the full...
...Make sure the ignition is off. Lift the tonneau cover. 2-25 6. After pressing the release button, the driver and 8. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake. passenger door glass will retract to its full-up position. 7. Shift a manual... transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 2. If battery power has been lost, see Step 7 under "Lowering the Manual Convertible Top" in the full...
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... break the glass rear window. Notice: If you could damage it is in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake. Pull the convertible top front latch down and turn it . Start the engine. Park on page...down handle located inside of the divider. Always close the convertible top if leaving the vehicle outdoors. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in the storage area could damage the top or the top mechanism. Always verify that no objects are objects in ...
... break the glass rear window. Notice: If you could damage it is in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake. Pull the convertible top front latch down and turn it . Start the engine. Park on page...down handle located inside of the divider. Always close the convertible top if leaving the vehicle outdoors. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in the storage area could damage the top or the top mechanism. Always verify that no objects are objects in ...
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...Driver Information Center (DIC) may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Rear Storage on page 4‑1. 3. See Convertible Top Messages on the convertible top switch. The repairs would not be running to ... or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. Shift an automatic transmission into the rear of the divider. Return the convertible top front latch to prevent drain on a level surface. A chime will...
...Driver Information Center (DIC) may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Rear Storage on page 4‑1. 3. See Convertible Top Messages on the convertible top switch. The repairs would not be running to ... or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. Shift an automatic transmission into the rear of the divider. Return the convertible top front latch to prevent drain on a level surface. A chime will...
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On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release "1" or "2." 3-4 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Repeat for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the ...
On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release "1" or "2." 3-4 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Repeat for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the ...
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... identified driver. If the vehicle is on or off using "2." Try recalling the memory position again by pressing "1." 2. Memory Remote Recall (Automatic Transmission) This feature can move the seat rearward and the telescopic steering column, if equipped, out of the power seat controls, power mirror or...is on page 5‑52. To activate, enter the vehicle and start the engine. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake must be set to recall a memory position. then press and hold B until two beeps sound. B (Easy Exit Driver...
... identified driver. If the vehicle is on or off using "2." Try recalling the memory position again by pressing "1." 2. Memory Remote Recall (Automatic Transmission) This feature can move the seat rearward and the telescopic steering column, if equipped, out of the power seat controls, power mirror or...is on page 5‑52. To activate, enter the vehicle and start the engine. The vehicle must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake must be set to recall a memory position. then press and hold B until two beeps sound. B (Easy Exit Driver...
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After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET, the DIC shows the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑33 for more information. This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on the DIC. See "Manual Paddle Shift" under Automatic Transmission on page 9‑24 and Head...
After displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET, the DIC shows the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑33 for more information. This light comes on whenever the parking lamps are on the DIC. See "Manual Paddle Shift" under Automatic Transmission on page 9‑24 and Head...