Chevrolet 2011 Corvette User Manual

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112011 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-4 In BriefInitial DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimpo

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-34 Seats and RestraintsA thick layer of additional material,such as a blanket or cushion,or

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-35Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-36 Seats and RestraintsYour dealer and the service manualhave information about the location

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-37Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-38 Seats and RestraintsIn a crash, children who are notbuckled up can strike other peoplewho

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-39Infants and YoungChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needsprotection! This

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-40 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGNever do this.Children who are up against,or very close to, a

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-41{WARNINGTo reduce the risk of neck andhead injury during a crash, inf

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-42 Seats and Restraints(B) Forward-Facing Child SeatA forward-facing child seat (B)provides

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-43Tethers for Children (LATCHSystem) (ZO6 and ZR1 ModelsOnly) on page 3

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-5Door LocksFrom the outside, press Q or Kon the keyless access transmitter.When you

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-44 Seats and RestraintsIn Canada, the law requires thatforward-facing child restraints havea

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-45A top tether (A, C) anchors the topof the child restraint to the vehi

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-46 Seats and RestraintsThe top tether anchor is locatedunder the cover behind thepassenger s

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-47Do not secure a child restraint in aposition without a top tether anc

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-48 Seats and RestraintsReplacing LATCH SystemParts After a Crash{WARNINGA crash can damage t

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-49WARNING (Continued)Secure rear-facing childrestraints in a rear seat,

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-50 Seats and Restraints4. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.Position the r

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-517. If the child restraint has a toptether, follow the child restraint

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-52 Seats and Restraints2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsGlove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Cuph

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-6 In BriefTrunk ReleaseOpening and Closing theHatch/TrunkThere are three ways to open thehatc

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20114-2 StorageRear Trunk PartitionFor vehicles with the powerconvertible top option only, there is

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-3Using the Cargo Cover1. Hook the elastic loops on thefront corners (A) of the shade

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20114-4 Storage2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2S

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-2 Instruments and ControlsStarting the VehicleMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-3The telescopic steering columnposition can be stored with yourmemor

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-4 Instruments and ControlsTo select tracks on a CD:.Press w or x to go to the nextor to the p

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-5Heavy snow or ice can overloadthe wipers. If this occurs, a circuit

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-6 Instruments and ControlsDepending on the mirror, in order tocalibrate, CAL must be displaye

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-7{WARNINGPower is always supplied to theoutlets. Do not leave electr

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-7Power SeatsTo adjust a power seat, if equipped:.Move the seat forward orrearward by

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-8 Instruments and ControlsAshtraysThe ashtray and cigarette lighter arelocated on the instrum

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-9Instrument ClusterEnglish Coupe and Convertible Shown, Metric Simil

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-10 Instruments and ControlsZR1 – English Shown, ZO6, and Metric Similar

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-11SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the speedin either kilometers pe

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-12 Instruments and ControlsWhen the needle approaches thelow fuel symbol, a chime soundsand

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-13For vehicles that have this gauge, itis located near the instrume

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-14 Instruments and ControlsMetric — ZO6 and ZR1 Models{WARNINGDo not keep driving if the oil

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-15Engine CoolantTemperature GaugeEnglishMetricThis gauge shows the

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-16 Instruments and Controlsother systems may shut down. TheDriver Information Center (DIC)re

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-17The airbag readiness light flashesfor a few seconds when the engi

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-8 In BriefHeated SeatsIf available, the buttons are on thecenter console. The ignition must b

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-18 Instruments and ControlsIf the word OFF or the off symbolis lit on the passenger airbagst

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-19Notice: If the vehicle iscontinually driven with this lighton, af

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-20 Instruments and Controls.Make sure to fuel the vehiclewith quality fuel. Poor fuel qualit

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-21Brake System WarningLightThe vehicle brake system consistsof two

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-22 Instruments and ControlsAntilock Brake System(ABS) Warning LightFor vehicles with the Ant

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-23Active Handling SystemLightThe Active Handling System lightcomes

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-24 Instruments and ControlsWhen the TCS is turned off, thislight comes on and a TRACTIONSYST

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-25High-Beam On LightThis light comes on when thehigh-beam headlamps

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-26 Instruments and ControlsDIC Operation and DisplaysDepending on the features on thevehicle

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-27Fuel ButtonThe fuel button displays averagefuel economy and insta

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-9.On vehicles with a manualtransmission, when the vehicleis on, the parking brake mu

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-28 Instruments and ControlsGauges ButtonThe gauges button displaysoil pressure, oil temperat

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-29Battery Voltage: This displayshows the current battery voltage.Pr

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-30 Instruments and ControlsYou can start or stop the elapsedtime by pressing the RESET butto

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-31Head-Up Display (HUD){WARNINGIf the HUD image is too bright,or to

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-32 Instruments and ControlsThere are three HUD modes thatcan be viewed in the HUD display.Pr

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-33Within each mode, the display, canbe further customized by pressi

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-34 Instruments and ControlsTo adjust the HUD so it can be seenproperly, do the following:1.

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-35If the ignition is on and the HUDimage cannot be seen, check tose

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-36 Instruments and ControlsSERVICE CHARGING SYSTEMIf this message displays while youare driv

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-37on, you still have brakes, but donot have ABS. If the regular bra

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-10 In BriefSafety BeltsRefer to the following sections forimportant information on how to us

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-38 Instruments and ControlsTOO COLD TO MOVE TOPThis message displays and asound will be hear

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-39Door Ajar MessagesDRIVER DOOR AJARThis message displays if the dr

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-40 Instruments and ControlsENGINE OVERHEATED –STOP ENGINEThis message displays and asound wi

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-41LOW OIL PRESSUREThis message displays if low oilpressure levels o

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-42 Instruments and ControlsLOW FUELThis message displays when thefuel tank is less than 10 p

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-43.The vehicle is experiencingElectromagneticInterference (EMI). So

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-44 Instruments and ControlsLamp MessagesHEADLAMPS SUGGESTEDThis message displays if it is da

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-45MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h(80 MPH)This message displays when amalfunc

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-46 Instruments and ControlsPERF TRAC 3 – SPORTACTIVE HANDLING ONThis message displays and a

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-47SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLINGSYSTEMThis message displays if there is ap

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-11Mirror AdjustmentExterior MirrorsControls for the outside powermirrors are locate

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-48 Instruments and ControlsSHOCKS INOPERATIVEThis message displays when amalfunction is pres

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-49TRACTION SYSTEM – OFFThis message displays and stayson, a sound w

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-50 Instruments and ControlsAnti-Theft Alarm SystemMessagesINTRUSION SENSOR OFFThis message m

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-51Tire MessagesHIGH TIRE PRESSUREThis message may be displayedwhen

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-52 Instruments and ControlsHave the tire pressures checkedand set to those shown on the Tire

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-53You can receive more than one tirepressure message at a time. Tor

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-54 Instruments and ControlsIf this message is displayed duringnormal vehicle operation on fl

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-55VehiclePersonalizationMany features on your vehiclecan be persona

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-56 Instruments and ControlsEntering the PersonalOptions MenuTo enter the personal options me

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-57Auto Memory Recall (AutomaticTransmission only): If yourautomatic

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-12 In BriefTelescopic Steering ColumnFor vehicles with this feature, thetelescopic steering

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-58 Instruments and ControlsWhen the mode you want isselected, press the OPTION buttonto set

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-59Press the OPTION button untilTWILIGHT DELAY appears on thedisplay

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-60 Instruments and ControlsWhen the mode you want isselected, press the OPTION buttonto set

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-61If you choose SILENT, the doors willautomatically lock a short ti

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-62 Instruments and ControlsIf you choose DRIVER, onautomatic transmission vehicles, thedrive

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-63To program a name, use thefollowing procedure:1. Enter the PERSON

Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-64 Instruments and ControlsUniversal RemoteSystemSee Radio Frequency Statement onpage 13‑19

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-65Programming Universal HomeRemote — Rolling CodeFor questions or h

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-66 Instruments and Controls4. Immediately return to thevehicle. Press and hold theUniversal

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-672. To verify that the garage dooropener is a Fixed Code unit,remo

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-13Exterior LightingExterior LampsThe exterior lamp control is locatedto the left of

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-68 Instruments and ControlsThe switch positions on thehand-held transmitter could belabeled

Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-69.If you wrote “Left,” pressthe left button (A) in thevehicle..If

Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20115-70 Instruments and ControlsReprogramming UniversalHome Remote ButtonsAny of the three button

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps O

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20116-2 LightingExterior Lamps OffReminderA warning chime will sound if theexterior lamp control is

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-3When it is dark enough outside, thefront turn signal lamps turn off andthe normal l

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20116-4 LightingDuring this brief delay, theinstrument cluster may not be asbright as usual. Make s

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-5The lever returns to its startingposition when it is released.If after signaling a

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20116-6 LightingTurn and hold the knobclockwise to brighten the lightsor counterclockwise to dim th

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-7Battery Power ProtectionThis vehicle has a feature to helpprevent the battery from

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112011 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual MService and Maintenance . . . 11-1General Information . .

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-14 In Brief9 : Use to turn off the windshieldwipers.8 : Use for a for a single wipingcycle.

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20116-8 Lighting2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-2 Infotainment SystemSee Retained Accessory Power(RAP) on page 9‑23 for moreinformation.Navig

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-3Playing the RadioTop Knob (Power/Volume): Pressto turn the system on and

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-4 Infotainment SystemTo adjust the Fade:Press and releaseO / e untilFADE displays.Turn the O

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-5To use AudioPilot:1. Set the volume at the desiredlevel.2. Press AUTOn u

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-6 Infotainment SystemRDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of local ornational emergencies. When an

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-7Finding a StationBAND: Press to switch betweenFM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2.

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-8 Infotainment SystemSatellite RadioXM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM is a satellite radio servic

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-9SCAN: To scan the stations withina category:1. Press CAT. The last selec

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-15TransmissionManual Paddle Shift(Automatic Transmission)To operate the Manual Padd

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-10 Infotainment SystemCH Unauth: This channel isblocked or cannot be received withyour XM Su

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-11FM StereoFM signals only reach about16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Althoug

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-12 Infotainment SystemCare of CDsStore CDs in their original cases orother protective cases

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-13To load more than one CD butless than six, complete Steps 1through 3.

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-14 Infotainment SystemThe CD is automatically pulledback into the player if the CD is notrem

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-15SONGLIST FULL displays if morethan 20 selections are stored.To play tr

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-16 Infotainment SystemSupported Bit RatesThe following bit rates aresupported: 32 kbps, 40 k

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-17RPT (Repeat): Press to hear atrack, CD, or folder over again.Press and

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-18 Infotainment SystemPhoneBluetoothFor vehicles equipped withBluetooth‐capability, the syst

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-19Noise: Keep interior noise levelsto a minimum. The system may notrecog

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-16 In BriefVehicle FeaturesRadio(s)Radio with CDTop Knob: Press to turn thesystem on and off

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-20 Infotainment SystemPairing a Phone1. Press and holdb g fortwo seconds.2. Say “Bluetooth.”

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-213. Say “Change phone.”.If another cell phone isfound, the response wil

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-22 Infotainment SystemUsing the “Delete” Command1. Press and holdb g fortwo seconds.2. Say “

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-23To hear all of the numbersrecognized by the system, say“Verify” at any

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-24 Infotainment SystemMuting a CallDuring a call, all sounds from insidethe vehicle can be m

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-25Dual Tone Multi-Frequency(DTMF) TonesThe Bluetooth system can sendnumb

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20117-26 Infotainment System2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20118-2 Climate ControlsWhen the vehicle is first started,the display shows the driver'stemper

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-3Manual Operatio nDriver Power/Temperature: Pressthe driver temperature knob

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-174. Press AUTO EQ to select theequalization.5. Press and hold one of the sixnumber

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20118-4 Climate Controls1 (Defrost): This mode clears thewindows of fog or frost more quickly.Air i

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-5Using these settings together forlong periods of time may cause theair insi

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20118-6 Climate ControlsRear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses awarming grid to remove f

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-7MaintenancePassenger CompartmentAir FilterThe passenger compartment airfilt

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20118-8 Climate Controls2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDefensive Driving . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-2 Driving and OperatingDriving InformationDefensive DrivingDefensive driving means “alwaysexp

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-3For persons under 21, it is againstthe law in every U.S. state to drin

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-4 Driving and OperatingAvoid needless heavy braking.Some people drive in spurts, heavyacceler

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-5Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering canbe more effect

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-18 In BriefBluetooth®For vehicles with a Bluetoothsystem, it allows users with aBluetooth‐en

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-6 Driving and OperatingTurn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm(3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn,u

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-7Racing or OtherCompetitive DrivingRacing or competitive driving mayaff

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-8 Driving and OperatingIf the vehicle is used for racing orother competitive driving, the rea

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-9Notice: Brake pedal fade willoccur during this track burnishprocedure

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-10 Driving and OperatingOther Rainy Weather TipsBesides slowing down, other wetweather drivi

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-11.Stay in your own lane. Do notswing wide or cut across thecenter of

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-12 Driving and OperatingBlizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be aserious situation. St

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-13Run the engine for short periodsonly as needed to keep warm, butbe c

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-14 Driving and OperatingVehicle Load LimitsIt is very important to know howmuch weight your

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-15The Tire and LoadingInformation label also shows thesize of the orig

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-19Cruise ControlThe cruise controls are located atthe end of the multifunction leve

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-16 Driving and OperatingExample 1A. Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 1 = (400 kg) (181 lbs

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-17Refer to your vehicle's Tire andLoading Information label forsp

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-18 Driving and OperatingIf you put things inside yourvehicle — like suitcases,tools, package

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-19For the first 80 km (500 miles):.Avoid full throttle starts andabrup

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-20 Driving and OperatingIgnition PositionsThe vehicle has an electronickeyless ignition with

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-21{WARNINGTurning off the vehicle whilemoving may cause loss of powera

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-22 Driving and OperatingCell phone chargers can interferewith the operation of the KeylessAc

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-23Notice: Cranking the engine forlong periods of time, by pressingthe

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-24 Driving and OperatingShifting Into Park(Automatic Transmission){WARNINGIt can be dangerou

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-25If you have to leave the vehiclewith the engine running, be surethe

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-20 In Brief2 : Press to display gaugeinformation like oil pressure andtemperature, coolant t

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-26 Driving and OperatingTo shift out of P (Park) use thefollowing:1. Apply the brake pedal.2

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-27WARNING (Continued).There are holes or openingsin the vehicle body f

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-28 Driving and OperatingAutomaticTransmissionThere are several different positionsfor the sh

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-29N (Neutral) only. If the vehicle needstowing, see Towing the Vehicle

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-30 Driving and OperatingSee Traction Control System (TCS)on page 9‑36 Traction ControlSystem

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-31If the vehicle has a HUD, and thetransmission gear does not respondt

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-32 Driving and OperatingManual TransmissionThis is the shift pattern for thesix-speed manual

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-33Shift Speeds(Manual Transmission){WARNINGIf you skip a gear when you

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-34 Driving and OperatingDownshifting(Manual Transmission)Do not downshift into the gearshown

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-35If driving safely on a wet roadand it becomes necessary to slamon th

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-21Until you are sure you can removethe roof panel by yourself, havesomeone help you

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-36 Driving and OperatingBrake AssistThis vehicle has a brake assistfeature designed to assis

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-37TCS automatically comes onwhenever the vehicle is started.To limit w

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-38 Driving and OperatingWhen this light and the SERVICEACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEMmessage are on,

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-39Competitive Driving ModeCompetitive Driving Mode,Performance Tractio

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-40 Driving and OperatingPerformance TractionManagement (ZR1)Performance Traction Managementi

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-41The following is a DIC displaydescription and the recommendedusage o

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-42 Driving and OperatingLaunch ControlA Launch Control feature isavailable, within Competiti

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-43Limited-Slip Rear AxleVehicles with a limited-slip rear axlecan give

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-44 Driving and OperatingZR1This knob is located on the centerconsole. Turn it to select thes

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-45Cruise ControlWith cruise control, a speed ofabout 40 km/h (25 mph)

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-22 In BriefTire Pressure MonitorThis vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor System (TPMS).T

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-46 Driving and OperatingResuming a Set SpeedIf the cruise control is set at adesired speed a

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-47Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well the cruise control workson hil

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-48 Driving and OperatingEnding Cruise Control.To disengage cruise control,step lightly on th

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-49Recommended FuelIf the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine(VIN Code W), u

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-50 Driving and OperatingCalifornia FuelRequirementsIf the vehicle is certified to meetCalifo

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-51For customers who do not use TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline regularly,on

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-52 Driving and OperatingFilling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire ca

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-53There is also a manual fuel doorrelease tab. It is located against t

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-54 Driving and Operating{WARNINGIf a fire starts while you arerefueling, do not remove theno

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-55TowingGeneral TowingInformationThe vehicle is neither designed norin

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-23Car Wash GuidelinesAutomatic car washes are notrecommended for this vehicle.Some

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20119-56 Driving and Operating2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Cal

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-2 Vehicle CareElectrical SystemElectrical SystemOverload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-3General InformationFor service and parts needs,visit your dealer. You will rec

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-4 Vehicle CareAccessories andModificationsAdding non‐dealer accessoriesto the vehicle can af

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-5Lifting the Vehicle{WARNINGLifting a vehicle can cause aninjury. The vehicle c

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-6 Vehicle CareLifting From the FrontThe front lifting points can beaccessed from either side

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7Lifting From the RearThe rear lifting points can beaccessed from the rear of t

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-8 Vehicle CareVehicle ChecksDoing Your OwnService Work{WARNINGYou can be injured and thevehi

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-9HoodTo open the hood:1. Pull the hood release lever withthis symbol on it. It

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-24 In Brief.Replace the vehicle's tires withthe same TPC Spec numbermolded into the tir

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-10 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview6.2 L LS3 V8 Engine (Without dry sump engine oil

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-11A. Clutch Master CylinderReservoir (If Equipped). SeeHydraulic Clutch on pag

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-12 Vehicle Care6.2 L LS9 V8 Engine

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-13A. Intercooler. See Cooling System(Engine) on page 10‑28 orCooling System (I

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-14 Vehicle Care6.2 L LS3 V8 Engine (With dry sump engine oil tank) or 7.0 L LS7 V8 Engine

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-15A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑24.B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-16 Vehicle CareChecking Engine Oil (ExceptZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport)If the CHECK OIL LEVEL

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-17See Racing or Other CompetitiveDriving on page 9‑7 for additionalinformation

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-18 Vehicle CareThis is normal since the dipstick isdesigned to read engine oil levelonly af

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-19See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 10‑10 for the location of theexternal

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-25OnStar®OnStar uses several innovativetechnologies and live Advisors toprovide a w

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-20 Vehicle Care8. Start the engine and let it run atidle for at least 15 seconds. Thiswill

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-21Cold Temperature Operation: In anarea of extreme cold, where thetemperature

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-22 Vehicle CareEngine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilThis vehicle has a computer t

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-23Automatic TransmissionFluidHow to Check AutomaticTransmission FluidIt is not

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-24 Vehicle CareHydraulic ClutchIt is not necessary to regularlycheck clutch fluid unless yo

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-25When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterInspect the air cleaner/filter a

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-26 Vehicle Care6.2 L V8 Engine LS3 Shown, 6.2 LV8 Engine LS9 and 7.0 LV8 Engine LS7 Similar

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-276.2 L V8 Engine LS3 Shown, 6.2 LV8 Engine LS9 and 7.0 LV8 Engine LS7 Similar

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-28 Vehicle CareCooling System (Engine)The cooling system allows theengine to maintain the c

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-29Cooling System(Intercooler)The 6.2L LS9 superchargedV8 engine has an interco

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-26 In Briefhardware. The vehicle has to havea working electrical system andadequate battery

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-30 Vehicle CareWhat to Use{WARNINGAdding only plain water or someother liquid to the coolin

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-31Checking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking the cool

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-32 Vehicle CareHow to Add Coolant to theCoolant Surge Tank{WARNINGYou can be burned if you

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-333. Fill the coolant surge tank withthe proper DEX-COOL coolantmixture until

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-34 Vehicle CareEngine OverheatingThe vehicle has several indicatorsto warn of engine overhe

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-35WARNING (Continued)See Overheated EngineProtection Operating Mode onpage 10‑

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-36 Vehicle CareDriving extended distances in theoverheat protection mode should beavoided.N

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-37What to UseTo determine what kind of fluid touse, see Recommended Fluids and

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-38 Vehicle CareBrakesBrake Wear (ExceptZR1 and ZO6)This vehicle has disc brakes. Discbrake

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-39Front.Brake pads can be visuallyinspected through the wheel byinspecting the

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-40 Vehicle CareBrake Rotor Protector{WARNINGCeramic rotors will be very hotafter operation

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-41Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle iscomplex. Its m

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-42 Vehicle Care{WARNINGIf too much brake fluid is added, itcan spill on the engine and burn

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-43Notice:.Using the wrong fluidcan badly damage brakehydraulic system parts. F

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-44 Vehicle CareRear AxleWhen to Check LubricantIt is not necessary to regularlycheck rear a

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-45Automatic TransmissionShift Lock ControlFunction Check{WARNINGWhen you are d

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-46 Vehicle CareWiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear a

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-47To install the new wiper insert:1. Slide the insert (D), notched endlast, in

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-48 Vehicle CareHeadlamp AimingHeadlamp aim has been preset atthe factory and should need no

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-49Headlamps, Front TurnSignal and ParkingLampsA. High-beam HeadlampB. Low-beam

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-2 Keys, Doors and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe Remo

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-50 Vehicle CareTaillamps, Turn Signal,and StoplampsTo replace a stoplamp, taillamp/turnsign

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-51Fuses and circuit breakers protectthe following in the vehicle:.Headlamp Wir

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-52 Vehicle CareEngine CompartmentFuse BlockThere is one fuse block in theengine compartment

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-53Fuse Usage3Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS)/RealTime Damping4 Wiper5Stoplamps/Back

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-54 Vehicle CareJ-StyleFusesUsage25 Cooling Fan26 Battery Main 327Antilock BrakeSystem28Heat

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-55Instrument Panel FuseBlockThe instrument panel fuse block islocated on the p

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-56 Vehicle CareFuses UsageCRUISESWTCHCruise ControlSwitchCTSY/LAMP Courtesy LampDR LCK Door

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-57Fuses UsageTONNEAURELSETonneau ReleaseTPATonneau PulldownActuatorFuses Usage

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-58 Vehicle CareWheels and TiresTiresYour new vehicle comes withhigh-quality tires made by a

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-59Winter TiresConsider installing winter tires onthe vehicle if frequent drivi

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3This vehicle has a keyless accesssystem with pushbutton start. SeeIg

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-60 Vehicle CareThe shorter the distance you driveand the slower the speed, thegreater the c

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-61Notice: If the vehicle haslow‐profile tires, they are moresusceptible to dam

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-62 Vehicle Care(D) Tire Identificat ion Number(TIN): The letters and numbersfollowing the D

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-63(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter ofthe wheel in inches.(F) Service Description: Th

Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-64 Vehicle CareDOT Markings : A code moldedinto the sidewall of a tiresignifying that the t

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-65Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:A tire used on passenger carsand some light duty t

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-66 Vehicle CareVehicle Maximum Load on theTire: Load on an individual tiredue to curb weigh

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-67How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-typegauge to check the tirepressure. P

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-68 Vehicle Carethis high-speed driving, return thetires to the cold inflation pressureshown

Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-69Please note that the TPMS isnot a substitute for proper tiremaintenance, and

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-4 Keys, Doors and WindowsKeyless LockingThe doors lock after severalseconds if all doors are

Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-70 Vehicle CareIf the warning light comes on,stop as soon as possible and inflatethe tires

Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-71TPMS Malfunction Light andMessageThe TPMS will not function properlyif one o

Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-72 Vehicle CareTire InspectionGM recommends that the tires,including the spare tire, if the

Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-73Treadwear indicators appear whenthe tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)or less

Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-74 Vehicle CareGM's exclusive TPC Specsystem considers over a dozencritical specificat

Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-75{WARNINGUsing bias-ply tires on thevehicle may cause the wheelrim flanges to

Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-76 Vehicle CareUniform Tire QualityGradingQuality grades can be foundwhere applicable on th

Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-77Traction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, fromhighest to lowest, are AA, A,

Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-78 Vehicle CareWheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted orc

Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-79{WARNINGRust or dirt on a wheel, oron the parts to which it isfastened, can

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5L (Panic): Press to sound thehorn. Press any other button onthe RKE

Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-80 Vehicle CareTire Chains{WARNINGDo not use tire chains. There isnot enough clearance. Tir

Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-81A rear blowout, particularly on acurve, acts much like a skid andmay require

Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-82 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpa

Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-833. Turn off the ignition on bothvehicles. Unplug unnecessaryaccessories plug

Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-84 Vehicle Care{WARNINGUsing an open flame near abattery can cause battery gas toexplode. P

Black plate (85,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-85battery. It goes to a heavy,unpainted metal engine part orto a remote negati

Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-86 Vehicle CareTo disconnect the jumper cablesfrom both vehicles, do the following:1. Disco

Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-87Appearance CareExterior CareSilicone grease on weatherstrips willmake them l

Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-88 Vehicle CareFinish CareOccasional waxing or mild polishingof the vehicle by hand may ben

Black plate (89,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-89ZR1 Hood WindowThe hood window on the ZR1 canbe cleaned in the same manner a

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-6 Keys, Doors and Windows9. To program additionaltransmitters, repeat Step 7.Press Acc. on th

Black plate (90,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-90 Vehicle Caremud and debris can collect. Dirtpacked in close areas of theframe should be

Black plate (91,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-91Lighter colored interiors may requiremore frequent cleaning. Use carebecause

Black plate (92,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-92 Vehicle CareFabric/CarpetUse a vacuum cleaner with asoft brush attachment frequentlyto r

Black plate (93,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-93Coated MoldingsThese moldings are around thehatch opening in the rear area..

Black plate (94,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-94 Vehicle Carecommercial cleaners and coatingsthat are sold to preserve and protectsoft pl

Black plate (95,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-95Floor Mats{WARNINGIf a floor mat is the wrong size oris not properly install

Black plate (96,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201110-96 Vehicle Care2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201111-2 Service and Maintenance{WARNINGPerforming maintenance work canbe dangerous. Some jobs canc

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-3trained service technicians who willperform this work and reset the

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7To program additionaltransmitters, take transmitter 1out of the tran

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201111-4 Service and Maintenance.Fuel system inspection fordamage or leaks..Exhaust system and near

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-5.ZR1 Only: Engine air cleanerfilter replacement. See EngineAir Clea

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201111-6 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lub

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-7Usage Fluid/LubricantChassis Lubrication (Rear Toe‐LinkOuter Ends w

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201111-8 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-9Maintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, reco

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201111-10 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-11Maintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201111-12 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . .

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate informationabout the vehicle, use the Indexin

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-8 Keys, Doors and WindowsDoor Locks{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers — espec

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201112-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacitie

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-3ApplicationCapacitiesMetric English6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 9.9 L 10.

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201112-4 Technical DataEngine SpecificationsEngine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Orde

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-5Engine DataEngine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio6.2L LS3 V

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201112-6 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing6.2L LS3 V8, 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines6.2L LS9 V8 Engine

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201113-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appe

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that youdo not feel your con

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201113-4 Customer InformationCustomer AssistanceProcedureOwner satisfaction and goodwill arevery im

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-5See Customer Assistance Offices(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 orCustom

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9To open a door from the inside,press the button (C) in front of thed

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201113-6 Customer InformationMexicoFrom Mexico City5329-0811From Other Mexico Locations01-800-466-0

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-7Other Helpful LinksChevrolet — www.chevrolet.comChevrolet Merchandise

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201113-8 Customer InformationGeneral Motors of Canada alsohas a Mobility Program. Call1-800-GM-DRIV

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-9Services Provided.Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201113-10 Customer Information.Trip Interruption Benefitsand Assistance: Must beover 250 kilometer

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-11Courtesy TransportationProgram (U.S. andCanada)To enhance your owner

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201113-12 Customer InformationCourtesy Rental VehicleThe dealer may arrange to provideyou with a c

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-13Recycled original equipment partsmay also be used for repair. Thesep

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201113-14 Customer InformationIf a Crash OccursIf there has been an injury, callemergency services

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-15If another party's insurancecompany is paying for the repairs,y

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-10 Keys, Doors and WindowsAutomatic Door LocksThe vehicle is programmed so thatwhen the door

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201113-16 Customer InformationReporting SafetyDefectsReporting Safety Defectsto the United StatesG

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-17Reporting Safety Defectsto General MotorsIn addition to notifying NH

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201113-18 Customer InformationThis data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstance

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-19Radio FrequencyIdentification (RFID)RFID technology is used in somev

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201113-20 Customer Information2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4Accessory Power .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011i-2 INDEXBBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43Exterior Lighting BatteryS

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-3Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5Competitive Driving Mode . .

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011i-4 INDEXEElectrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55Electrica

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-5Fuel EconomyDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23FusesEngine Com

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11WARNING (Continued).Adjust the Climate Controlsystem to a setting

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011i-6 INDEXIIgnition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-7Lights (cont.)Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-24Tire Pressure .

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011i-8 INDEXMirrorsAutomatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .2-17Automatic DimmingRearview . . . . .

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-9PowerDoor Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Mirrors . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011i-10 INDEXRide Control SystemsActive Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-37Limited Slip Re

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-11Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11Starter Switch Check . . . . . .

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011i-12 INDEXTraction (cont.)Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . .9-43Selective Ride Control . .

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-12 Keys, Doors and WindowsIf your vehicle has lost batterypower, open the hatch/trunk usingt

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13Vehicle SecurityThis vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however,

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-14 Keys, Doors and WindowsTesting the AlarmTo test the system use the followingprocedure.1.

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15The security light comes on ifthere is a problem with arming ordis

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-16 Keys, Doors and WindowsExterior MirrorsConvex Mirrors{WARNINGA convex mirror can make thi

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17Heated MirrorsFor vehicles with heated mirrors:< (Rear Window D

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehi

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-18 Keys, Doors and WindowsWindows{WARNINGLeaving children, helplessadults, or pets in a vehi

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19Express-Down WindowPress the front of the switch tothe second posi

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-20 Keys, Doors and WindowsNotice: If you drop or rest a roofpanel on its edges, the roof pan

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-217. To unlock the rear of the roofpanel's rear release latch,p

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-22 Keys, Doors and Windows3. Gently place the roof paneldown so that the back pins onthe roo

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-236. Turn the front release handlesinward so that they latch to thec

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-24 Keys, Doors and WindowsThe parts of the manual convertibletop that are used when lowering

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-254. The convertible top front latch,located above the insiderearvie

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-26 Keys, Doors and WindowsAfter pressing the releasebutton, the driver and passengerdoor gla

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-2710. Then move the convertible toprearward to its fully storedposit

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011vi Introduction2 NOTES

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-28 Keys, Doors and Windows7. Lift the rear edge (B) of theconvertible top to its full-upposi

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-29Power OperationFor care and cleaning of theconvertible top see “Cl

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-30 Keys, Doors and Windows3. Release the convertible top frontlatch, located above the insid

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-312. Make sure the trunk lid is closed,the rear trunk partition in t

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-32 Keys, Doors and Windows1. Open the tonneau cover bypulling the emergency releasecable.The

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-33If the battery has beendisconnected, the power windowsmust be init

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20112-34 Keys, Doors and Windows2 NOTES

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . .

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsThe vehicle's front seats have headrestraints in th

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-3Power Seat AdjustmentTo adjust a power seat, if equipped:.Move the seat

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Dri

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-4 Seats and RestraintsTo recall a memory position:.On vehicles with an automatictransmission,

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-5Easy Exit Driver SeatThis feature can move the seatrearward and the tel

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-6 Seats and RestraintsLumbar AdjustmentPower Lumbar and SideBolstersA. Lumbar Support Control

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-7To return the seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the lever fully w

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-8 Seats and RestraintsSeatback LatchesTo fold a seatback forward, lift thelatch on top of the

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-9If available, the buttons are on thecenter console.The ignition must be

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-10 Seats and RestraintsIn most states and in all Canadianprovinces, the law requires wearing

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-11Get it up to speed. Then stop thevehicle. The rider does not stop.The

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-12 Seats and Restraintsor the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow downas the vehicle do

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-13How to Wear Safety BeltsProperlyThis section is only for people ofadu

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20111-2 In BriefInstrument Panel

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-14 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose.It will

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-15{WARNINGYou can be seriously hurt if thelap belt is too loose. In a c

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-16 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is over an armrest.{WARNINGYou

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-17{WARNINGYou can be seriously injuredif you wear the shoulder beltunde

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-18 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted acrossthe body.{WAR

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-19If the shoulder portion of apassenger belt is pulled outall the way,

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-20 Seats and RestraintsTo unlatch the belt, push the buttonon the buckle. The belt shouldret

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-21The best way to protect the fetus isto protect the mother. When a saf

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-22 Seats and RestraintsReplacing Safety BeltSystem Parts After aCrash{WARNINGA crash can dam

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-23Airbags are designed to supplementthe protection provided by safetybe

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-3A. Air Vents on page 8‑6.B. Head‐Up Display Controls(If Equipped). See Head-UpDispl

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-24 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGChildren who are up against,or very close to, any airbag when

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-25The right front passenger frontalairbag is in the instrument panel on

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-26 Seats and RestraintsWhen Should an AirbagInflate?Frontal airbags are designed toinflate i

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-27Your vehicle may have one or twoseat position sensors, dependingon wh

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-28 Seats and RestraintsHow Does an AirbagRestrain?In moderate to severe frontal ornear front

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-29the interior lamps off, and turn thehazard warning flashers off by us

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-30 Seats and RestraintsPassenger SensingSystemThe vehicle has a passengersensing system for

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-31WARNING (Continued)Even if the passenger sensingsystem has turned off

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 20113-32 Seats and RestraintsFor some children who haveoutgrown child restraints and forvery small

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-33If the Off Indicator is Lit for anAdult-Size OccupantIf a person of a