Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 11/8/12 Black plate (1,1) 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Additional Storage Features . 4-2 Air Vents . 8-6 Vehicle Features . 1-15 Maintenance . 8-6 Performance and Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Maintenance . 1-20 Controls . 5-2 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving Information . 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Indicators . 5-8 Starting and Operating . 9-17 Windows . 2-1 Information Displays . 5-25 Engine Exhaust . 9-24 Keys and Locks . 2-1 Vehicle Messages . 5-34 Automatic Transmission . 9-25 Doors . 2-10 Vehicle Personalization . 5-51 Manual Transmission . 9-29 Vehicle Security. 2-12 Universal Remote System . 5-60 Brakes . 9-32 Exterior Mirrors . 2-15 Ride Control Systems . 9-34 Interior Mirrors . 2-16 Lighting . 6-1 Cruise Control . 9-42 Windows . 2-16 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Fuel . 9-45 Roof . 2-18 Interior Lighting . 6-6 Towing. 9-50 Lighting Features . 6-6 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-50 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Head Restraints . 3-2 Infotainment System . 7-1 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Front Seats . 3-2 Introduction . 7-1 General Information . 10-2 Safety Belts . 3-8 Radio . 7-6 Vehicle Checks . 10-6 Airbag System . 3-14 Audio Players . 7-12 Headlamp Aiming . 10-41 Child Restraints . 3-26 Phone . 7-17 Bulb Replacement . 10-41 Trademarks and License Electrical System . 10-44 Agreements . 7-25 Wheels and Tires . 10-52 Jump Starting . 10-75 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 11/8/12 Black plate (2,1) 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M Towing. 10-79 OnStar . 14-1 Appearance Care . 10-79 OnStar Overview. 14-1 OnStar Services . 14-2 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 OnStar Additional General Information . 11-1 Information . 14-5 Maintenance Schedule . 11-3 Special Application Index . i-1 Services . 11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care . 11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . 11-12 Maintenance Records . 11-15 Technical Data . 12-1 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Customer Information . 13-1 Customer Information . 13-2 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-17 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy. 13-18 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 11/8/12 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens options that you did not purchase or A French language manual can be due to changes subsequent to the obtained from your dealer, at printing of this owner manual. www.helminc.com, or from: Please refer to the purchase The names, logos, emblems, documentation relating to your On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and specific vehicle to confirm each of ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in the features found on your vehicle. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited For vehicles first sold in Canada, savant: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name “General the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Helm, Incorporated Motors of Canada Limited” for CORVETTE are trademarks and/or Attention: Customer Service Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it 47911 Halyard Drive service marks of General Motors appears in this manual. LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, Plymouth, MI 48170 or licensors. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 22758824 B Second Printing © 2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 11/8/12 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Notice: This means there is M : This symbol is shown when Cautions something that could result in you need to see your owner manual property or vehicle damage. This for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle would not be covered by the information. labels and in this manual describe vehicle's warranty. * hazards and what to do to avoid or : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Vehicle Symbol Chart Warning or Caution indicates a Here are some additional symbols hazard that could result in injury or that may be found on the vehicle A circle with a slash through it is a death. and what they mean. For more safety symbol which means “Do information on the symbol, refer to Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let the Index. { WARNING this happen.” 9 : Airbag Readiness Light These mean there is something Symbols : Air Conditioning that could hurt you or other # people. The vehicle has components and ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) labels that use symbols instead of % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls text. Symbols are shown along with or OnStar® the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific $ : Brake System Warning Light component, control, message, " : Charging System gauge, or indicator. I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 11/8/12 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/Active Handling System M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 11/8/12 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 11/8/12 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Portable Audio Devices . 1-16 In Brief Bluetooth® . 1-16 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-16 Cruise Control . 1-17 Instrument Panel Navigation System . 1-17 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Driver Information Initial Drive Information Center (DIC) . 1-18 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Power Outlets . 1-19 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Universal Remote System . 1-19 System . 1-4 Roof Panel . 1-19 Door Locks . 1-4 Convertible . 1-20 Trunk Release . 1-6 Performance and Maintenance Windows . 1-7 Traction Control Seat Adjustment . 1-7 System (TCS) . 1-20 Memory Features . 1-9 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-21 Safety Belts . 1-9 Performance Information (Z06, Passenger Sensing System . 1-9 ZR1, manual transmission Mirror Adjustment . 1-10 Grand Sport Coupe, and 427 Steering Wheel Convertible) . 1-21 Adjustment . 1-11 Engine Oil Life System . 1-22 Interior Lighting . 1-11 Driving for Better Fuel Exterior Lighting . 1-12 Economy . 1-22 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-12 Battery . 1-23 Climate Controls . 1-13 Roadside Assistance Transmission . 1-14 Program . 1-23 Vehicle Features OnStar® . 1-23 Radio(s) . 1-15 Website Information . 1-23 Satellite Radio . 1-16 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 11/8/12 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 11/8/12 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑6. J. Infotainment on page 7‑1. S. Telescopic Steering Column B. Head-Up Display Controls K. Dual Automatic Climate Control Control (If Equipped). See Steering Wheel Adjustment on (If Equipped). See Head-Up System on page 8‑1. page 5‑2. Display (HUD) on page 5‑30. L. Fuel Door Release Button. See T. Keyless Ignition. See Ignition C. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Filling the Tank on page 9‑47. Positions on page 9‑18. See Turn and Lane-Change Hatch/Trunk Release Button. Signals on page 6 4. U. Heated Front Seats on page 3 7 ‑ See “Hatch/Trunk Release” ‑ (If Equipped). Cruise Control on page 9‑42. under Hatch on page 2‑10. V. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). Fog Lamps on page 6‑5. M. Instrument Panel Illumination See Automatic Transmission on Control on page 6‑6. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑25 or Manual page 6‑1. N. Convertible Top Switch Transmission on page 9‑29. (If Equipped). See Convertible D. Manual Shift Paddles (If W. Active Handling System on Top on page 2‑22. Equipped). See Automatic page 9‑35. Transmission on page 9‑25. O. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out X. Power Outlets on page 5‑6. E. Driver Information Center (DIC) of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 18. Y. Selective Ride Control on on page 5‑25. ‑ P. Bluetooth Controls (If page 9‑40 (If Equipped). F. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. Equipped). See Bluetooth on Z. Parking Brake on page 9‑33. G. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 7‑17. page 5‑4. Steering Wheel Controls on H. Driver Information Center (DIC) page 5‑3 (If Equipped). Buttons. See Driver Information Q. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Center (DIC) on page 5‑25. page 5‑2. I. Hazard Warning Flashers on R. Horn on page 5 4. page 6‑4. ‑ Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 11/8/12 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Q : Press to lock all doors. Information } : Press and hold for approximately one second to open This section provides a brief the hatch/trunk. overview about some of the important features that may or may L : Press to sound the horn.