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2011 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 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-10 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-16 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-19 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-2 Safety Belts ...3-9 Airbag System ...3-22 Child Restraints ...3-37 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-2 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...
2011 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 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-10 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-16 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-19 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-2 Safety Belts ...3-9 Airbag System ...3-22 Child Restraints ...3-37 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-2 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...
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... ...1-24 OnStar® ...1-25 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Power Outlets ...Roof Panel ...Convertible ...
... ...1-24 OnStar® ...1-25 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Trunk Release ...1-6 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-6 Memory Features ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Power Outlets ...Roof Panel ...Convertible ...
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... Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 6‑5. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. G. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 7‑1. 1-3 K. Infotainment on page 5‑25. Fuel Door Release Button. M. N. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. Telescopic Steering Column Control (If Equipped). See Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑3 (If Equipped). V. X. Power Outlets on page 9‑35. Parking Brake on page 5‑6. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 8‑6. Air Vents on page 5‑2. Manual Shift...
... Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 6‑5. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. G. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 7‑1. 1-3 K. Infotainment on page 5‑25. Fuel Door Release Button. M. N. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. Telescopic Steering Column Control (If Equipped). See Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑3 (If Equipped). V. X. Power Outlets on page 9‑35. Parking Brake on page 5‑6. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 8‑6. Air Vents on page 5‑2. Manual Shift...
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... be reset to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Avoid idling the engine for the undercarriage and/or wide rear tires and wheels, you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash that the vehicle will appear. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. See Engine Oil Life System on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it...
... be reset to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Avoid idling the engine for the undercarriage and/or wide rear tires and wheels, you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash that the vehicle will appear. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. See Engine Oil Life System on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it...
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... "Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Wheel" under Vehicle Personalization on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate to unlock only the driver door. When Q is running, the shift lever must be in N (Neutral) with two transmitters. Q (Lock): } (Hatch/Trunk): Press and hold for an automatic transmission. Pressing K also recalls the memory settings. Press once to unlock both doors. For a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park...
... "Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Wheel" under Vehicle Personalization on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate to unlock only the driver door. When Q is running, the shift lever must be in N (Neutral) with two transmitters. Q (Lock): } (Hatch/Trunk): Press and hold for an automatic transmission. Pressing K also recalls the memory settings. Press once to unlock both doors. For a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park...
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... convertible top. 1. Release the convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, by your warranty. The convertible top will lower into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 3. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. Park on the vehicle's battery. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral) and set the parking brake. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may be covered by pulling and turning...
... convertible top. 1. Release the convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, by your warranty. The convertible top will lower into P (Park) and set the parking brake. 3. Always put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. Park on the vehicle's battery. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral) and set the parking brake. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may be covered by pulling and turning...
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... for service. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. Remove the obstruction; 3-4 Seats and Restraints Memory Remote Recall (Automatic Transmission) This feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and telescopic steering column will move to the memory position associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle. To activate, enter the vehicle and start the engine. If the vehicle is not in P (Park...
... for service. Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. Remove the obstruction; 3-4 Seats and Restraints Memory Remote Recall (Automatic Transmission) This feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, and telescopic steering column will move to the memory position associated with the transmitter used to unlock the vehicle. To activate, enter the vehicle and start the engine. If the vehicle is not in P (Park...
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... off the fuel system after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by safety belts. You can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. For location of the vehicle. How Does an Airbag Restrain? But airbags would not help in the air. If you have breathing problems but not too hot to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can lock the doors, turn on...
... off the fuel system after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by safety belts. You can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. For location of the vehicle. How Does an Airbag Restrain? But airbags would not help in the air. If you have breathing problems but not too hot to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can lock the doors, turn on...
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... and do not indicate that some owners ask about. For example, the gauge may not indicate the tank is empty when the ignition is still a little fuel left, but it took a little more or less fuel to the vehicle. The gauge pointer may change slightly within the first several minutes after starting the vehicle. 5-12 Instruments and Controls . Press the RESET button to...
... and do not indicate that some owners ask about. For example, the gauge may not indicate the tank is empty when the ignition is still a little fuel left, but it took a little more or less fuel to the vehicle. The gauge pointer may change slightly within the first several minutes after starting the vehicle. 5-12 Instruments and Controls . Press the RESET button to...
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... engine might be required. Turn off the vehicle, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Instruments and Controls Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition...
... engine might be required. Turn off the vehicle, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Instruments and Controls Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with the cap properly installed should turn the light off. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition...
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... after starting the engine, the engine oil level may need to avoid severe engine damage. See "Engine Oil Life" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on the DIC. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑34. Check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If this condition changes. Once the vehicle senses a change , the engine oil life system must be reset. 5-40 Instruments and Controls HOT ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes...
... after starting the engine, the engine oil level may need to avoid severe engine damage. See "Engine Oil Life" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on the DIC. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑34. Check the engine coolant temperature and engine oil level. If this condition changes. Once the vehicle senses a change , the engine oil life system must be reset. 5-40 Instruments and Controls HOT ENGINE AIR CONDITIONING OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes...
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... Fuel Gauge on page 2‑3. SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM This message displays if the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within the fuel system. Examples of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when you have attempted to Your Vehicle" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. The following conditions may interfere with the RKE transmitter. 5-42 Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL This message displays when the fuel tank is...
... Fuel Gauge on page 2‑3. SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM This message displays if the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within the fuel system. Examples of a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when you have attempted to Your Vehicle" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3. The following conditions may interfere with the RKE transmitter. 5-42 Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL This message displays when the fuel tank is...
Owner's Manual
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... parking brake must be set position when the engine starts. This option allows the driver seat, the telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has this option will only return to the stored driving position if you press the appropriate memory button or activate the Auto Memory Recall feature. This option allows the driver seat and telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has this option. Instruments and Controls Auto Memory Recall (Automatic Transmission...
... parking brake must be set position when the engine starts. This option allows the driver seat, the telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has this option will only return to the stored driving position if you press the appropriate memory button or activate the Auto Memory Recall feature. This option allows the driver seat and telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has this option. Instruments and Controls Auto Memory Recall (Automatic Transmission...
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... air from the previous vehicle operation. To prevent this sensor to become too dry. The recirculation mode will not work properly. The vehicle's speed is not available in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode on the vehicle monitors the solar heat and uses the information to the left of the ignition switch. There is on the top of your vehicle. The automatic climate control...
... air from the previous vehicle operation. To prevent this sensor to become too dry. The recirculation mode will not work properly. The vehicle's speed is not available in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode on the vehicle monitors the solar heat and uses the information to the left of the ignition switch. There is on the top of your vehicle. The automatic climate control...
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...Fuel Container ...9-54 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-26 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-27 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-28 Manual Mode ...9-29 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission ...9-32 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...9-34 Parking Brake ...9-35 Brake Assist ...9-36 Towing General Towing Information ...9-55 Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...Front Air Dam ...Ignition Positions ...Starting the Engine ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...9-18 9-19 9-20 9-21 9-23 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment ...9-55 Ride Control...
...Fuel Container ...9-54 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-26 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-27 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-28 Manual Mode ...9-29 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission ...9-32 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...9-34 Parking Brake ...9-35 Brake Assist ...9-36 Towing General Towing Information ...9-55 Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...Front Air Dam ...Ignition Positions ...Starting the Engine ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...9-18 9-19 9-20 9-21 9-23 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment ...9-55 Ride Control...
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... start the engine. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not turn the engine off while driving: 1. Shift the vehicle to OFF. 4. Turn the ignition to neutral. Set the parking brake. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. This can be shut off . This will cause a loss of P (Park), the vehicle must be running or in OFF or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode, the Remote Keyless Entry...
... start the engine. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not turn the engine off while driving: 1. Shift the vehicle to OFF. 4. Turn the ignition to neutral. Set the parking brake. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This may deplete power assist, requiring increased brake pedal force. 2. This can be shut off . This will cause a loss of P (Park), the vehicle must be running or in OFF or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode, the Remote Keyless Entry...
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... steel or other reinforcing materials. Some examples of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that is expressed in which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. See Tire Pressure on each square inch of optional accessories. Accessory Weight: The combined weight of the tire. Air pressure is located between the plies and the tread...
... steel or other reinforcing materials. Some examples of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that is expressed in which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. See Tire Pressure on each square inch of optional accessories. Accessory Weight: The combined weight of the tire. Air pressure is located between the plies and the tread...
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... new. If the tires have a crash. This is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. Only your vehicle. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires. Winter tires with a lower speed rating, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability. { WARNING Mixing tires could explode during improper service. GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four...
... new. If the tires have a crash. This is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. Only your vehicle. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your dealer or authorized tire service center should mount or dismount the tires. Winter tires with a lower speed rating, never exceed the tire's maximum speed capability. { WARNING Mixing tires could explode during improper service. GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four...
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... page 10‑66. Clutch hydraulic system drain, flush, and refill. Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop . . Windshield washer fluid level check. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10‑45. have your dealer if service is the right time to replace the filter. First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles . . . . Tire inflation check. Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or every 24...
... page 10‑66. Clutch hydraulic system drain, flush, and refill. Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop . . Windshield washer fluid level check. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10‑45. have your dealer if service is the right time to replace the filter. First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles . . . . Tire inflation check. Passenger compartment air filter replacement (or every 24...
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... Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...10-49 Malfunction Indicator ...5-18 On Reminder ...5-25 Reading ...6-6 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...3-18 LATCH System Replacing Parts After a Crash ...3-48 J Jump Starting ...10-82 K Key and Lock Messages ...5-42 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...3-43, 3-44 Latches, Seatback ...3-8 Lifting the Vehicle, Tires ...10-5 Lighter, Cigarette ...5-7 Lighting Entry/Exit ...6-6 Illumination Control ...6-5 Lights Active Handling System ...5-23 Airbag Readiness ...5-16 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning...
... Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps ...10-49 Malfunction Indicator ...5-18 On Reminder ...5-25 Reading ...6-6 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...3-18 LATCH System Replacing Parts After a Crash ...3-48 J Jump Starting ...10-82 K Key and Lock Messages ...5-42 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...3-43, 3-44 Latches, Seatback ...3-8 Lifting the Vehicle, Tires ...10-5 Lighter, Cigarette ...5-7 Lighting Entry/Exit ...6-6 Illumination Control ...6-5 Lights Active Handling System ...5-23 Airbag Readiness ...5-16 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning...
