2010 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M
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2010 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M In Brief ........................................................... 1-1 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 3-21 Instrument Panel ........................................ 1-2 Mirrors .................................................... 3-38 Initial Drive Information ............................... 1-4 Universal Home Remote System ................ 3-41 Vehicle Features ...................................... 1-15 Storage Areas ......................................... 3-48 Performance and Maintenance ................... 1-21 Roof Panel .............................................. 3-52 Seats and Restraint System ............................. 2-1 Convertible Top ....................................... 3-56 Front Seats ............................................... 2-2 Instrument Panel ............................................. 4-1 Safety Belts .............................................. 2-9 Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 4-3 Child Restraints ....................................... 2-26 Climate Controls ...................................... 4-21 Airbag System ......................................... 2-44 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 4-28 Restraint System Check ............................ 2-60 Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 4-46 Features and Controls ..................................... 3-1 Audio System(s) ....................................... 4-78 Keys ........................................................ 3-3 Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-1 Doors and Locks ...................................... 3-10 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....... 5-2 Windows ................................................. 3-16 Towing ................................................... 5-33 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 3-18 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 6-1 Vehicle Identification ............................... 6-101 Service ..................................................... 6-3 Electrical System .................................... 6-102 Fuel ......................................................... 6-5 Capacities and Specifications ................... 6-112 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 6-12 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 7-1 Rear Axle ............................................... 6-58 Maintenance Schedule ................................ 7-2 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 6-58 Customer Assistance Information .................... 8-1 Bulb Replacement .................................... 6-59 Customer Assistance and Information ........... 8-2 Windshield Replacement ........................... 6-62 Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 8-16 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 6-62 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ........... 8-18 Tires ...................................................... 6-64 ................................................................ 1 Appearance Care ..................................... 6-92 Index Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, Helm, Incorporated CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the names P.O. Box 07130 CORVETTE, Z06, ZR1, CORVETTE GRAND SPORT Detroit, MI 48207 and the CORVETTE Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. 1-800-551-4123 This manual describes features that may or may not be Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française on your specific vehicle either because they are www.helminc.com options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Index Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” list of what is in the manual and the page number where for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in it can be found. this manual. Keep this manual the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25895343 A First Printing © 2009 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. iii Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid “Do Not,” “Do not do or reduce them. this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use { WARNING: symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information These mean there is something that could hurt relating to a specific component, control, message, you or other people. gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your Notice: This means there is something that could owner manual for additional instructions or information. result in property or vehicle damage. This would not * be covered by the vehicle’s warranty. : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iv Vehicle Symbol Chart . : Fuel Gage Here are some additional symbols that may be found on + the vehicle and what they mean. For more information : Fuses on the symbol, refer to the index. i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 9 : Airbag Readiness Light j : LATCH System Child Restraints # : Air Conditioning * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) : : Oil Pressure g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® } : Power $ : Brake System Warning Light / : Remote Vehicle Start " : Charging System > : Safety Belt Reminders I : Cruise Control 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor B : Engine Coolant Temperature F : Traction Control O : Exterior Lamps M : Windshield Washer Fluid # : Fog Lamps v ✍ NOTES vi Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2 Portable Audio Devices ..................................1-17 Steering Wheel Controls ................................1-17 Initial Drive Information ....................................1-4 Bluetooth® ...................................................1-17 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4 Navigation System ........................................1-18 Door Locks ....................................................1-5 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................1-18 Trunk Release ...............................................1-5 Cruise Control ..............................................1-20 Windows .......................................................1-6 Power Outlets ..............................................1-20 Seat Adjustment .............................................1-6 Roof Panel ..................................................1-20 Safety Belt ....................................................1-9 Convertible ..................................................1-21 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...............1-9 Mirror Adjustment .........................................1-10 Performance and Maintenance .........................1-21 Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-11 Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-21 Interior Lighting ............................................1-12 Towing ........................................................1-22 Exterior Lighting ...........................................1-12 Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-22 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-13 Z06, Z16, and ZR1 Features ..........................1-22 Climate Controls ...........................................1-14 Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-23 Transmission ................................................1-14 Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-23 Battery ........................................................1-24 Vehicle Features .............................................1-15 Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-24 Radio(s) ......................................................1-15 OnStar® ......................................................1-24 Satellite Radio ..............................................1-16 1-1 Instrument Panel 1-2 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-26. O. Bluetooth® on page 4-93 (If Equipped). Audio B. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 4-16 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-104 (If Equipped). C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4. P. Tilt Wheel on page 4-3. Cruise Control on page 4-7. Fog Lamps on Q. Horn on page 4-3. page 4-13. Exterior Lamps on page 4-11. R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped). D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Automatic See Tilt Wheel on page 4-3. Transmission Operation on page 3-26. S. Ignition Positions on page 3-22. E. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4-46. T. Heated Seats on page 2-4 (If Equipped). F. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-29. U. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). See Automatic G. Windshield