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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 ...2-1 ... ...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 ...2-1 ... ...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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... Universal Remote System ...1-20 Roof Panel ...1-20 Convertible ...1-21 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-21 Performance Information (Z06, ZR1, manual transmission Grand Sport Coupe, and 427 Convertible) ...1-22 Engine Oil Life System ...1-23 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-23 Battery ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-24 OnStar...
... Universal Remote System ...1-20 Roof Panel ...1-20 Convertible ...1-21 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-21 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-21 Performance Information (Z06, ZR1, manual transmission Grand Sport Coupe, and 427 Convertible) ...1-22 Engine Oil Life System ...1-23 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-23 Battery ...1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-24 OnStar...
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...Buttons. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. Q. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 6‑5. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 5‑2. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑34. J. Bluetooth Controls (If Equipped). S. U. Active Handling System on page 9‑24. Cruise Control on page 5...on page 3‑6 (If Equipped). Heated Front Seats on page 9‑17. In Brief A. C. O. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑24 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑32. Parking Brake on page 9‑29. See Convertible Top on page 6‑5. Keyless Ignition....
...Buttons. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. Q. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 6‑5. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 5‑2. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑34. J. Bluetooth Controls (If Equipped). S. U. Active Handling System on page 9‑24. Cruise Control on page 5...on page 3‑6 (If Equipped). Heated Front Seats on page 9‑17. In Brief A. C. O. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑24 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑32. Parking Brake on page 9‑29. See Convertible Top on page 6‑5. Keyless Ignition....
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... release handle. . . Trunk Release The vehicle must be in P (Park) with an automatic transmission and Neutral with the keyless entry transmitter within range. V. Press } on page 2‑2. For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the engine is running for the hatch/ trunk release to operate. See Remote ...Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the keyless entry Press transmitter. See Parking Brake on page 2‑2. Press the hatch/trunk release touch pad with a manual transmission. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 9‑32. .
... release handle. . . Trunk Release The vehicle must be in P (Park) with an automatic transmission and Neutral with the keyless entry transmitter within range. V. Press } on page 2‑2. For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the engine is running for the hatch/ trunk release to operate. See Remote ...Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the keyless entry Press transmitter. See Parking Brake on page 2‑2. Press the hatch/trunk release touch pad with a manual transmission. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 9‑32. .
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Recall the desired driving position by pressing "1." 2. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release "1" or "2." Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can move the seat rearward and the telescopic steering column out of the ... and the parking brake is not recalled. . Press and hold B until two beeps sound. 3. Repeat for a second driver position using "2." On vehicles with a manual transmission, when the vehicle is on page 3‑4. B : Press to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column...
Recall the desired driving position by pressing "1." 2. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release "1" or "2." Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can move the seat rearward and the telescopic steering column out of the ... and the parking brake is not recalled. . Press and hold B until two beeps sound. 3. Repeat for a second driver position using "2." On vehicles with a manual transmission, when the vehicle is on page 3‑4. B : Press to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column...
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...Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3‑33 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for a manual transmission. 1-10 In Brief Refer to the following sections for important information on how to the position previously stored for the identified driver. The vehicle ...must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake must be set for Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3‑32. . . See ...
...Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3‑33 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for a manual transmission. 1-10 In Brief Refer to the following sections for important information on how to the position previously stored for the identified driver. The vehicle ...must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or the parking brake must be set for Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3‑32. . . See ...
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...Brief (DIC), or the Head-Up Display (HUD), if the vehicle has either an up ‐ shift paddle for the best fuel economy, see Manual Transmission on , you can be deactivated by moving the shift lever from S (Sport Mode) back to D (Drive), or by holding the up -shift ...return to automatic shifting after 10 seconds of cruising at a steady speed and no manual shifts, or when the vehicle comes to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) On vehicles with a manual transmission, when this light comes on page 9‑29. The Manual Paddle Shift system can only shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) ...
...Brief (DIC), or the Head-Up Display (HUD), if the vehicle has either an up ‐ shift paddle for the best fuel economy, see Manual Transmission on , you can be deactivated by moving the shift lever from S (Sport Mode) back to D (Drive), or by holding the up -shift ...return to automatic shifting after 10 seconds of cruising at a steady speed and no manual shifts, or when the vehicle comes to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) On vehicles with a manual transmission, when this light comes on page 9‑29. The Manual Paddle Shift system can only shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) ...
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... warning light may be inflated to the proper pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on the Tire and Loading Information label. Performance Information (Z06, ZR1, manual transmission Grand Sport Coupe, and 427 Convertible) Checking Engine Oil This vehicle has a high performance dry sump lubrication system. Brake noise is so equipped. This ensures...
... warning light may be inflated to the proper pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on the Tire and Loading Information label. Performance Information (Z06, ZR1, manual transmission Grand Sport Coupe, and 427 Convertible) Checking Engine Oil This vehicle has a high performance dry sump lubrication system. Brake noise is so equipped. This ensures...
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... Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑44. . . Premium Fuel This vehicle's engine was designed to get the best fuel economy possible. . . For Z06, ZR1, manual transmission Grand Sport Coupe, and 427 Convertible models, the battery is necessary to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. There are...
... Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑44. . . Premium Fuel This vehicle's engine was designed to get the best fuel economy possible. . . For Z06, ZR1, manual transmission Grand Sport Coupe, and 427 Convertible models, the battery is necessary to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. There are...
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.../trunk. See Memory Seats on page 3‑4 for more information. } (Hatch/Trunk): Press and hold for an automatic transmission. If the engine is one second to unlock only the driver door. For a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required to program a new transmitter. 1. Programming with the...
.../trunk. See Memory Seats on page 3‑4 for more information. } (Hatch/Trunk): Press and hold for an automatic transmission. If the engine is one second to unlock only the driver door. For a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required to program a new transmitter. 1. Programming with the...
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... /. Passengers - Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. To start the vehicle. Replace the 1. Press Acc. Remove the old battery. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, press the clutch and /. When a door is locked it will not open the doors and fall out of the transmitter. Do not use a metal object...
... /. Passengers - Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. To start the vehicle. Replace the 1. Press Acc. Remove the old battery. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, press the clutch and /. When a door is locked it will not open the doors and fall out of the transmitter. Do not use a metal object...
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...the horn three times and unlock the driver door when both doors are closed and there is not in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for manual transmission vehicles, both doors will sound continuously. Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever is moved into P (Park)... for manual transmissions, both doors will remain locked only when at least one transmitter has been removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than...
...the horn three times and unlock the driver door when both doors are closed and there is not in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for manual transmission vehicles, both doors will sound continuously. Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever is moved into P (Park)... for manual transmissions, both doors will remain locked only when at least one transmitter has been removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than...
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..., trunk/hatch open, or with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. Press V. For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be in P (Park) with an automatic transmission and Neutral with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open the air outlets on page 9‑32. Adjust ...about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑23. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with a manual transmission. Doors Hatch Hatch/Trunk Release The vehicle must be seen or smelled. If the vehicle must be set the fan speed to the...
..., trunk/hatch open, or with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. Press V. For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be in P (Park) with an automatic transmission and Neutral with the liftgate or trunk/hatch open the air outlets on page 9‑32. Adjust ...about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑23. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with a manual transmission. Doors Hatch Hatch/Trunk Release The vehicle must be seen or smelled. If the vehicle must be set the fan speed to the...
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Shift a manual transmission into P (Park). Removing the Roof Panel { WARNING Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle is moving . The panel could fall into the ... roof panel. 6. 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: If you to lose control, or it could fly off . 3. Lower both sun visors. 4. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral. 2.
Shift a manual transmission into P (Park). Removing the Roof Panel { WARNING Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle is moving . The panel could fall into the ... roof panel. 6. 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Notice: If you to lose control, or it could fly off . 3. Lower both sun visors. 4. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral. 2.
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Shift a manual transmission into P (Park). To remove the roof panel from the storage area. 4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle. 5. Then align and ... makes it from the rear storage area of the vehicle, pull up on page 2‑16. Park on the painted roof panel. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral. 2. Do not use abrasive cleaning materials on a painted roof panel could damage the panel.
Shift a manual transmission into P (Park). To remove the roof panel from the storage area. 4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle. 5. Then align and ... makes it from the rear storage area of the vehicle, pull up on page 2‑16. Park on the painted roof panel. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral. 2. Do not use abrasive cleaning materials on a painted roof panel could damage the panel.
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...Neutral before lowering the convertible top. Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Notice: If you lower the convertible top on a level surface. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in cold weather. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake.... 2. The parts of the manual convertible top that no objects are used when lowering and ...
...Neutral before lowering the convertible top. Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Notice: If you lower the convertible top on a level surface. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in cold weather. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake.... 2. The parts of the manual convertible top that no objects are used when lowering and ...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake. Lower both windows. 3. After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass should retract to its ... center and applying a brisk upward and forward motion to the full-down position. Lift the tonneau cover. 2-25 6. Make sure the ignition is off. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 2. passenger door glass will retract to get the top in this section. Tilt the driver seat forward and...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Shift an automatic transmission into Neutral and set the parking brake. Lower both windows. 3. After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass should retract to its ... center and applying a brisk upward and forward motion to the full-down position. Lift the tonneau cover. 2-25 6. Make sure the ignition is off. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 2. passenger door glass will retract to get the top in this section. Tilt the driver seat forward and...
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... or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in Rear Storage on page 4‑1. 9. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in motion, you may damage convertible top components. Lowering the Power Convertible Top 1. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when... there are forward of the convertible top see "Cleaning the Convertible Top" in cold weather. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 2. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by the warranty. Push the...
... or lower the convertible top while the vehicle is in Rear Storage on page 4‑1. 9. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in motion, you may damage convertible top components. Lowering the Power Convertible Top 1. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when... there are forward of the convertible top see "Cleaning the Convertible Top" in cold weather. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 2. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by the warranty. Push the...
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...parking brake. Push upward on a level surface. Push and hold ª on page 5‑35. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Rear Storage on the vehicle's battery. Raising the Power Convertible Top Notice: If you could damage the top or the... top mechanism. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 2. The windows will sound when the convertible top has lowered completely. Return the...
...parking brake. Push upward on a level surface. Push and hold ª on page 5‑35. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in Rear Storage on the vehicle's battery. Raising the Power Convertible Top Notice: If you could damage the top or the... top mechanism. Shift a manual transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 2. The windows will sound when the convertible top has lowered completely. Return the...
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... driver seat, outside mirrors, and telescopic steering column will move to the memory position associated with a manual transmission, when the vehicle is still not recalling, see your dealer for a manual transmission. B (Easy Exit Driver Seat): To save and recall the easy exit seat position. 1. See... position by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is on page 5‑52. 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...
... driver seat, outside mirrors, and telescopic steering column will move to the memory position associated with a manual transmission, when the vehicle is still not recalling, see your dealer for a manual transmission. B (Easy Exit Driver Seat): To save and recall the easy exit seat position. 1. See... position by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is on page 5‑52. 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...