111844_09a_Corvette_GTK_052108.qxp:Corvette 2007 A 5/21/08 10:11 AM Page 1 DRIVER INFORMATION Selective Ride Control . 8 Head-Up Display (HUD) . 13 Instrument Panel . 2 Active Handling and Traction Personalization Features . 14 Instrument Panel Cluster . 3 Control Systems . 8 Passenger Air Bag Status Driver Information Center 1st–4th Shift Feature . 8 Indicator . 15 (DIC) . 4 6-Speed Paddle Shift Auto Signal . 16 KEYLESS ACCESS & with Automatic Modes . 9 Automatic Headlamp PUSHBUTTON START Premium Fuel . 9 Control . 16 Keyless Access Transmitter . 4 Brake Noise . 9 Interior Light Control . 16 Opening the Doors . 5 AUDIO SYSTEMS Seat Controls . 16 Starting and Stopping RDS Radio Functions . 10 Window Indexing . 17 Your Engine . 5 XM™ Satellite Radio . 10 TOP OPERATION Leaving the Vehicle . 5 Audio Steering Coupe Top . 17 Opening and Closing the Wheel Controls . 10 Convertible Power Top . 18 Hatch/Trunk . 5 Bluetooth® System . 11 Convertible Manual Top . 18 Loss of Power . 6 Auxiliary Input Jack . 11 OWNER INFORMATION Master Key . 6 Loading a CD . 11 Opening the Hood . 19 PERFORMANCE & CLIMATE CONTROLS Car Wash Guidelines . 19 MAINTENANCE Automatic Climate Control . 12 Z06 and ZR1 Features . 19 Mobil 1® Motor Oil . 7 Defogging . 13 Roadside Assistance . 20 Extended Mobility Tires (EMT) . 7 CONVENIENCE My GMLink . 20 Tire Pressure Monitor . 7 OnStar ® . 13 Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Corvette. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference. 111844_09a_Corvette_GTK_052108.qxp:Corvette 2007 A 5/21/08 10:11 AM Page 2 2 Getting to Know Your Corvette DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P A. Head-Up Display F. Air Outlets L. Shift Lever (HUD) Controls G. Hazard Warning M. Traction (if equipped) Flashers Button Control/Active B. Turn Signal/ H. Bluetooth Controls Handling Button Multifunction Lever (if equipped) N. Climate Controls C. Instrument Cluster I. Horn O. Audio System/ D. Windshield J. Audio Steering Wheel Navigation Controls Wiper/Washer Lever Controls (if equipped) (if equipped) E. Driver Information K. Pushbutton Start P. Glove Box Center Controls See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 111844_09a_Corvette_GTK_052108.qxp:Corvette 2007 A 5/21/08 10:11 AM Page 3 3 Instrument Panel Cluster A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T Your vehicle’s instrument E. Malfunction Indicator M. MPH or km/h Indicator panel is equipped with Lamp (Check N. Brake Warning Light this cluster or one very Engine Light) similar to it. The O. Traction Control F. 1st–4th Shift Indicator System Warning Light instrument panel (manual transmission cluster includes only) P. Antilock Brake System these key features: Warning Light G. Tire Pressure A. Engine Coolant Warning Light Q. Safety Belt Temperature Gage Reminder Light H. Tachometer B. Engine Oil R. Air Bag I. DIC Display Pressure Gage Readiness Light J. Turn Signal Indicators C. Lights On S. Voltmeter (Boost Gage Reminder Light K. High Beam Indicator for ZR1) D. Security System Light L. Speedometer T. Fuel Gage Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gages and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 111844_09a_Corvette_GTK_052108.qxp:Corvette 2007 A 5/21/08 10:11 AM Page 4 4 Getting to Know Your Corvette Driver Information Center (DIC) After a warning or message appears, press the RESET button to clear the display screen for further use. Remember, pressing RESET only makes the message disappear; it does not resolve the problem. Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and messages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. Review your Owner Manual to become familiar with the information displayed and the action required. The DIC informs you of the status of Check Engine or Other Warning Lights many of your vehicle’s systems and is with OnStar® (if equipped) used to display driver personalization If your Check Engine light, or any other features and warning/status messages. warning message appears, you can The display is located at the bottom push the blue OnStar button and speak of the instrument panel cluster. to a live advisor. OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information The following DIC controls are located and can tell you how serious the on the instrument panel to the right of problem is, what you should do about the steering wheel. it, or can contact a dealer or Roadside (Fuel): Press this button to display service for you. Refer to the OnStar fuel information. Owner Guide for details. (Gages): Press this button to See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. display engine gage information and tire pressure. KEYLESS ACCESS AND TRIP: Press this button to display the PUSHBUTTON START odometer, trip information and engine oil life. Keyless Access Transmitter OPTION: Press this button to scroll Your Corvette features through the personalization features Keyless Access and that are available on your vehicle. Pushbutton Start. You RESET: Press this button to reset can keep the Keyless system functions when displayed Access transmitter in or to acknowledge messages on the a pocket or purse DIC. This button is also used to select and operate the doors, personalization features within Options. trunk and ignition. Warnings and Messages The transmitter If a problem is sensed in one of your communicates with the Corvette’s vehicle’s systems, a warning or computer system via antennas. message will appear in the DIC display. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. 111844_09a_Corvette_GTK_052108.qxp:Corvette 2007 A 5/21/08 10:11 AM Page 5 5 Opening the Doors Leaving the Vehicle To open the doors, Open the door by pressing the button at simply touch the the front of the armrest. When exiting pad located at the the vehicle, take the Keyless Access rear edge of each transmitter with you. You can lock your door. Once the pad vehicle using one of three methods: is pressed, the • Lock the doors with the power door doors unlock and lock switch located on the door open if the Keyless panel, step out, and close the door. Access transmitter • Press the Lock button on the is within three feet of the door. transmitter after you step out of See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. the vehicle. • Program your vehicle for Passive Starting and Stopping Locking, covered in this booklet Your Engine under Personalization Features. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. To Start the Engine: 1. Press the brake pedal on Opening and Closing the automatic Hatch/Trunk transmission- equipped vehicles or the clutch pedal on manual transmission-equipped vehicles. 2. Press the top of the Start button, located on the instrument panel to Your Corvette provides three the right of the steering wheel. convenient ways of opening the The engine will start if the Keyless hatch/trunk: Access transmitter is in the car. • Touch the button located above the To Stop the Engine: license plate (the Keyless Access 1. Move the shift lever to Park (P) on transmitter must be within three automatic transmission-equipped feet of the button). vehicles or to Reverse (R) on manual • Press the Trunk Release button transmission-equipped vehicles. located to the left of the 2. Press and hold the Off/ACC button steering wheel. (the bottom part of the Start • Press the Trunk Release button on button) until the engine shuts off. the Keyless Access transmitter. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. 111844_09a_Corvette_GTK_052108.qxp:Corvette 2007 A 5/21/08 10:12 AM Page 6 6 Getting to Know Your Corvette Loss of Power If the Transmitter Battery Is Weak: Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power If your vehicle has lost battery power, you can open the driver’s door manually. If Outside the Vehicle: 1. Insert your master key into the lock cylinder located above the rear license plate and turn to open the trunk. 1. Place the transmitter in the glove 2. Manually lift the trunk lid. box transmitter pocket with the 3. Pull the door release handle (A) buttons facing toward the located on the driver’s side of passenger side of the vehicle. the trunk. 2. Press the brake pedal with the The driver’s door can now be opened. vehicle in Park (P) (with an automatic transmission), or press the clutch pedal (with a A manual transmission). 3. Press the Start button. The vehicle will start. The transmitter battery should be replaced as soon as possible. The Driver Information Center may display If Inside the Vehicle: a FOB BATTERY LOW message. • Pull the door See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. release handle (B) located on the floor next to Master Key the seat. The master Loss of Keyless B key is stored Access Transmitter inside the Battery Power Keyless Access Under normal use, transmitter. the battery in your To remove the transmitter should last about three master key, years. If the transmitter battery push the becomes weak, it may cause the Driver small button Information Center to display a NO near the bottom end of the FOBS DETECTED message when you transmitter and pull out the key. try to start the vehicle. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.