2009 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

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through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement of fuel or other transportation costs. 7-11 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair. Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported by original receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state/ provincial, local, and rental vehicle provider requirements. Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be possible to provide a like-vehicle as a courtesy rental. Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. 7-12 Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle’s designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty. Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs. 7-13 If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. (cid:129) Check to make sure that you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:129) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the crash. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will help guard against post-crash legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:129) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. 7-14 (cid:129) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the crash. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:129) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:129) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer/retailer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington D.C., 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from safercar.gov. 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 7-16 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. 7-17 Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: (cid:129) How various systems in your vehicle were operating (cid:129) Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened (cid:129) How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal (cid:129) How fast the vehicle was traveling This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle or vehicle owner. 7-18 OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 2-41 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. 7-19 ✍ NOTES 7-20 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ............................ 5-3 Accessory Power ............................................ 2-24 Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-24 Active Handling System ..................................... 4-7 Active Handling System Light ........................... 3-42 Additional Required Services, Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-6 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-7 Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-102 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-28 Air Dam, Front ............................................... 2-22 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment .................... 3-31 Airbag Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ............................ 1-56 Airbag System How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-49 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-51 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-56 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-49 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 1-50 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-48 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-46 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-37 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-36 System Check ............................................. 1-44 Antenna Diversity ................................................... 3-110 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......................................... 3-110 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ............................. 4-5 ............................................. 3-41 Warning Light Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-99 Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-95 Cargo Cover and Convenience Net ................ 5-94 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-101 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................... 5-96 Coated Moldings ......................................... 5-94 Convertible Top ........................................... 5-98 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-93 Fiberglass Springs ..................................... 5-100 Finish Care ................................................. 5-96 Finish Damage .......................................... 5-100 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-94 Interior Cleaning .......................................... 5-91 Leather ...................................................... 5-94 Removable Roof Panel ................................. 5-98 Tires ........................................................ 5-100 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-100 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-95 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-95 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-97 Ashtray ......................................................... 3-25 Assistance Program, Roadside ........................... 7-7 Audio System ................................................. 3-82 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-108 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual .............................. 3-97 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-82 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-110 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-83 Audio Systems Radio Reception ........................................ 3-109 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-107 Automatic Door Lock ....................................... 2-13 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-31 Operation ................................................... 2-26 Axle, Rear ..................................................... 5-54 Brakes .......................................................... 5-43 Antilock ....................................................... 4-5 Parking ...................................................... 2-32 System Warning Light .................................. 3-40 Braking ........................................................... 4-4 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-5 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-21 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-59 Fog Lamps ................................................. 3-17 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-56 Headlamp Aiming ........................................ 5-55 Headlamps ................................................. 5-56 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps .................................. 5-57 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 5-56 Taillamps, Turn Signal and Stoplamps ............ 5-58 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-78 Battery .......................................................... 5-49 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-18 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-19 Belt Routing, Engine ....................................... 6-15 Bluetooth® ..................................................... 3-97 Boost Gage ................................................... 3-50 Brake Emergencies ................................................ 4-5 Calibration ..................................................... 2-38 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ................. 5-4 Warning ....................................................... 5-4 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-110 Carbon Monoxide ............................................ 2-14 Engine Exhaust ........................................... 2-36 Winter Driving ............................................. 4-20 Care of Safety Belts ................................................ 5-95 Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-55 CD, MP3 ....................................................... 3-94 Center Console Storage ................................... 2-52 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-85 Check Engine Lamp ........................................ 3-44 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-101 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-29 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children .......................................... 1-35, 1-36 Older Children ............................................. 1-25 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-40 Systems ..................................................... 1-33 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-25 Circuit Breakers ............................................ 5-103 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels .............. 5-99 Cargo Cover and Convenience Net ................ 5-94 Coated Moldings ......................................... 5-94 Convertible Top ........................................... 5-98 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................. 5-96 Fabric/Carpet .............................................. 5-93 Fiberglass Springs ..................................... 5-100 Cleaning (cont.) Finish Care ................................................. 5-96 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ....................................... 5-94 Interior ....................................................... 5-91 Leather ...................................................... 5-94 Removable Roof Panel ................................. 5-98 Tires ........................................................ 5-100 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-100 Washing Your Vehicle ................................... 5-95 Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-95 Windshield and Wiper Blades ........................ 5-97 Climate Control System Climate Control Systems Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-30 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-25 Clock, Setting ................................................. 3-82 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-31 Collision Damage Repair .................................. 7-12 Compass ....................................................... 2-38 Competitive Driving, Racing or Other ................. 4-14 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-3 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-55 Convertible Top ...................................... 2-62, 2-69 Coolant Engine ....................................................... 5-34 Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-43 Cooling System ...................................... 5-32, 5-33 Courtesy Lamps ............................................. 3-19 Courtesy Transportation Program ...................... 7-11 Cruise Control ................................................ 3-10 Cupholders .................................................... 2-52 Customer Assistance ......................................... 7-6 Offices ......................................................... 7-6 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ........................... 7-6 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ........................ 7-2 Damage Repair, Collision ................................. 7-12 Data Recorders Event ......................................................... 7-18 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ......................... 3-16 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Disc, MP3 ...................................................... 3-94 Displays Head-Up .................................................... 3-20 Diversity Antenna System ............................... 3-110 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Door Automatic Door Lock .................................... 2-13 Locks ........................................................ 2-10 Power Locks ............................................... 2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............ 2-13 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-50 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-50 DIC Vehicle Personalization .......................... 3-73 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-56 Other Messages .......................................... 3-72 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-16 Before a Long Trip ...................................... 4-18 Better Fuel Economy ..................................... 4-2 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunk .......................................................... 4-3 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 4-18 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-19 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-17 Loss of Control ........................................... 4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 4-12 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-22 Winter ........................................................ 4-20 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-25 E EDR ............................................................. 7-17 Electrical Equipment Add-On Equipment ..................................... 5-102 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................. 5-106 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-103 Headlamp Wiring ....................................... 5-102 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-103 Power Windows and Other Power Options .... 5-103 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-103 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-28 Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp ........... 3-44 Compartment Overview ................................ 5-14 Coolant ...................................................... 5-34 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-43 Cooling System ................................... 5-32, 5-33 Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-15 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-36 Oil ............................................................. 5-19 Oil Pressure Gage ....................................... 3-47 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-41 Overheating ................................................ 5-39 Starting ...................................................... 2-24 Engine Oil Life System ................................................ 5-26 Entry/Exit Lighting ........................................... 3-19 Event Data Recorders ..................................... 7-18 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-25 Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-14 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver .......................... 3-18 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-28 Finish Damage ............................................. 5-100 Flashers, Hazard Warning .................................. 3-6 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-8 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-90 Floor Mats ..................................................... 2-53 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-31 Power Steering ........................................... 5-41 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-42 Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement ....................................... 3-17 Light .......................................................... 3-48 Front Air Dam ................................................ 2-22 Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 Additives ...................................................... 5-7 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 Economy Driving ........................................... 4-2 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-11 Filling the Tank ............................................. 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-8 Gage ......................................................... 3-49 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-6 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ................. 5-106 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-103 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-103 Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-103 Gages Boost ......................................................... 3-50 Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-43 Engine Oil Pressure ..................................... 3-47 Fuel .......................................................... 3-49 Speedometer .............................................. 3-35 Tachometer ................................................. 3-35 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-38 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-44 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-6 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-52 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-7 Halogen Bulbs ................................................ 5-56 Hatch/Trunk ................................................... 2-14 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Headlamp Wiring ........................................... 5-102 Headlamps Aiming ....................................................... 5-55 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-56 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ..................... 3-16 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ......................................... 5-57 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting ........... 5-56 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-15 Wiper Activated ........................................... 3-15 Head-Up Display (HUD) ................................... 3-20 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-4 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-48 High-Speed Operation, Tires ............................. 5-72 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-18 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-19 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-12 Release ..................................................... 5-13 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-14 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-31 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-23 Immobilizer .................................................... 2-20 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-29 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-71 Installing the Roof Panel .................................. 2-61 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-19 Cluster ....................................................... 3-33 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Introduction ...................................................... 6-2 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-50 Keyless Access System ..................................... 2-4 Keyless Access System, Operation ...................... 2-5 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..................................... 5-64 Lamps Courtesy .................................................... 3-19 Daytime Running (DRL) ................................ 3-16 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ...................... 3-18 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-44 Reading ..................................................... 3-19 Twilight Sentinel® ........................................ 3-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-22 LATCH System for Child Restraints ........... 1-35, 1-36 Latches, Seatback ............................................ 1-8 Lifting the Vehicle, Tires ................................... 5-86 Lighting Entry/Exit ................................................... 3-19 Lights Active Handling System ................................ 3-42 Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-36 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ............ 3-41 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-40 Exterior Lamps ............................................ 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-8 Fog Lamps ................................................. 3-48 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-48 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 Lights On Reminder ..................................... 3-48 On Reminder .............................................. 3-15 One-to-Four Shift ......................................... 3-39 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-37 Safety Belt Reminders .................................. 3-35 Security ..................................................... 3-48 Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-43 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning .......... 3-41 Limited-Slip Rear Axle ....................................... 4-9 Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-23 Locks Automatic Door Lock .................................... 2-13 Door .......................................................... 2-10 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-13 Power Door ................................................ 2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............ 2-13 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-12 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..... 1-35, 1-36 Lumbar Power and Side Bolsters ................................ 1-3 Maintenance Footnotes ..................................................... 6-7 Schedule, Additional Required Services ............ 6-6 Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9 At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts .................... 6-14 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-12 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using .......................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............................... 3-44 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-2 Manual Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-31 Operation ................................................... 2-30 Memory Seat, Mirrors, Steering Wheel Controls .... 1-4 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-56 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ........................ 2-38 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-40 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-40 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-41 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-40 MP3 ............................................................. 3-94 Navigation System, Privacy .............................. 7-19 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ................................. 3-97 Net, Convenience ........................................... 2-55 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-21 Odometer ...................................................... 3-35 Off-Road Recovery .................................................... 4-12 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-19 Engine Oil Life System ................................. 5-26 Engine Oil Pressure Gage ............................ 3-47 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-25 One-to-Four Shift Light .................................... 3-39 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-5 OnStar, Privacy .............................................. 7-19 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ............... 2-41 Operation, Universal Home Remote System ........ 2-45 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-30 Outlets Accessory Power ......................................... 3-24 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-40 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-40 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-41 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-40 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode .... 5-41 Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii P Paint, Damage .............................................. 5-100 Panel, Roof .................................................... 2-57 Park Shifting Into ................................................ 2-33 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-34 Parking Brake ........................................................ 2-32 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-35 Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-35 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-37 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ..................... 3-31 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-51 Passing ......................................................... 4-12 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...... 5-4 Phone Bluetooth® .................................................. 3-97 Power Door Locks ................................................. 2-12 Electrical System ....................................... 5-103 Lumbar and Side Bolsters .............................. 1-3 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-24 Seat ............................................................ 1-3 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-41 Windows .................................................... 2-17 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts .......................... 1-24 Privacy .......................................................... 7-17 Navigation System ....................................... 7-19 OnStar ....................................................... 7-19 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ............. 7-19 Program Courtesy Transportation ................................ 7-11 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock ............... 2-13 Proposition 65 Warning, California ....................... 5-4 Racing or Other Competitive Driving .................. 4-14 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ..................................... 7-19 Radio(s) ........................................................ 3-83 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual .............................. 3-97 Reception ................................................. 3-109 Setting the Clock ......................................... 3-82 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-107 Reading Lamps .............................................. 3-19 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-54 Limited-Slip .................................................. 4-9 Rear Storage ................................................. 2-53 Rearview Mirrors Automatic Dimming ...................................... 2-38 10 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-28 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ................. 7-7 Remote, Keyless Access System ........................ 2-4 Removing the Roof Panel ................................ 2-57 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-59 Replacement Parts Maintenance ............................................... 6-14 Reporting Safety Defects General Motors ........................................... 7-16 U.S. Government ......................................... 7-15 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems .................... 1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-59 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-24 Ride Control Systems Active Handling ............................................. 4-7 Limited Slip Rear Axle ................................... 4-9 Selective ...................................................... 4-9 Roadside Assistance Program ............................ 7-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-22 Roof Panel .................................................... 2-57 Installing the Roof Panel ............................... 2-61 Removing the Roof Panel ............................. 2-57 Storing the Roof Panel ................................. 2-60 Run-Flat Tires ................................................ 5-69 Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................... 2-37 Safety Belts Care of ...................................................... 5-95 Extender .................................................... 1-25 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................ 1-22 Reminders .................................................. 3-35 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ......................... 1-9 Use During Pregnancy ................................. 1-24 Safety Defects Reporting General Motors ........................................... 7-16 U.S. Government ......................................... 7-15 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 Scheduling Appointments ................................. 7-10 Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-8 Seats Heated Seats ............................................... 1-4 Memory, Mirrors ............................................ 1-4 Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters .................... 1-3 Power Seats ................................................. 1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-6 Securing a Child Restraint Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-40 Security Light .......................................................... 3-48 Selective Ride Control ....................................... 4-9 11 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ..................................................... 5-5 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Lamp ...................................... 3-44 Parts Identiﬁcation Label ............................. 5-102 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-16 Scheduling Appointments .............................. 7-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-56 Setting the Clock ............................................ 3-82 Shifting Out of Park ................................................ 2-34 Shifting Into Park ............................................ 2-33 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8 Speciﬁcations and Capacities .......................... 5-110 Speedometer .................................................. 3-35 Starting the Engine ......................................... 2-24 Steering ........................................................ 4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-108 Steering Wheel Controls, Memory ....................... 1-4 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console ........................................... 2-52 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-55 Cupholders ................................................. 2-52 Glove Box .................................................. 2-52 Rear .......................................................... 2-53 12 Storing the Roof Panel .................................... 2-60 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ..................... 4-22 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-18 Tachometer .................................................... 3-35 Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps .......................... 5-58 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-6 Theft - Deterrent System .................................. 2-18 Theft-Deterrent Feature .................................. 3-107 Theft-Deterrent Systems .......................... 2-18, 2-20 Immobilizer ................................................. 2-20 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Time, Setting .................................................. 3-82 Tires ............................................................. 5-62 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ................................................. 5-99 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-78 Chains ....................................................... 5-85 Cleaning ................................................... 5-100 Different Size .............................................. 5-80 High-Speed Operation .................................. 5-72 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-90 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-71 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-77 Lifting the Vehicle ........................................ 5-86 Tires (cont.) Pressure Light ............................................. 3-43 Pressure Monitor Operation ........................... 5-75 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-73 Run-Flat ..................................................... 5-69 Sidewall Labeling ......................................... 5-64 Terminology and Deﬁnitions ........................... 5-66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-80 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-82 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-82 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-77 Winter ........................................................ 5-63 Towing Traction Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-28 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-28 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-28 Vehicle Active Handling System ................................. 4-7 Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-6 Control System Warning Light ....................... 3-41 Limited-Slip Rear Axle .................................... 4-9 Selective Ride Control ................................... 4-9 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-31 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-31 One-to-Four Shift Light ................................. 3-39 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-26 Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-30 Transportation Program, Courtesy ...................... 7-11 Trunk/Hatch ................................................... 2-14 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Twilight Sentinel® ............................................ 3-17 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-80 Universal Home Remote System ....................... 2-44 Operation ................................................... 2-45 Control ........................................................ 4-3 Loading ...................................................... 4-23 Parking Your ............................................... 2-35 Running While Parked .................................. 2-37 Symbols ......................................................... iii Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy .................. 7-17 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-101 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .................. 5-102 Vehicle Personalization DIC ........................................................... 3-73 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-30 Visors ........................................................... 2-18 Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-38 13 W Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............... 3-32 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-56 Hazard Flashers ............................................ 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-82 Different Size .............................................. 5-80 Replacement ............................................... 5-82 When It Is Time for New Tires .......................... 5-77 Windows ....................................................... 2-16 Power ........................................................ 2-17 Windshield Replacement ............................................... 5-59 Washer ...................................................... 3-10 Washer Fluid .............................................. 5-42 Windshield (cont.) Wiper Blade Replacement ............................. 5-59 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ................................ 5-97 Wiper Fuses ............................................. 5-103 Wipers ......................................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-20 Winter Tires ................................................... 5-63 Wiper Activated Headlamps .............................. 3-15 XM Radio Messages ....................................... 3-96 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-110 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint System ............................. 1-1 Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Safety Belts .............................................. 1-9 Child Restraints ....................................... 1-25 Airbag System ......................................... 1-44 Restraint System Check ............................ 1-58 Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1 Keys ........................................................ 2-3 Doors and Locks ...................................... 2-10 Windows ................................................. 2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-21 Mirrors .................................................... 2-38 OnStar® System ...................................... 2-41 Universal Home Remote System ................ 2-44 Storage Areas ......................................... 2-52 Roof Panel .............................................. 2-57 Convertible Top ....................................... 2-62 Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1 .......................... 3-4 ...................................... 3-25 ........ 3-32 .................. 3-50 ....................................... 3-82 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Towing Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1 ....... 4-2 ................................................... 4-28 Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1 Service ..................................................... 5-3 Fuel ......................................................... 5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-12 Rear Axle ............................................... 5-54 Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 5-55 Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-56 Windshield Replacement ........................... 5-59 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-59 Tires ...................................................... 5-62 Appearance Care ..................................... 5-91 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................... 5-101 Electrical System .................................... 5-102 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................... 5-110 Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1 ................................ 6-2 Customer Assistance Information .................... 7-1 ........... 7-2 ........................... 7-15 ........... 7-17 Index ................................................................ 1 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Maintenance Schedule Canadian Owners 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: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Index 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. ©2008 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the names CORVETTE, Z06, ZR1 and the CORVETTE Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your speciﬁc vehicle. Read this manual from beginning to end to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures, symbols, and words work together to explain vehicle operation. Keep this manual the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25788997 B Second Printing ii Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning. { CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Cautions tell what the hazard is and what to do to avoid or reduce the hazard. Read these cautions. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. The notice tells what to do to help avoid the damage. There are also warning labels on the vehicle which use the same words, CAUTION or Notice. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iii Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : 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 F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid iv Section 1 Seats and Restraint System Front Seats ......................................................1-2 Manual Seats ................................................1-2 Power Seats ..................................................1-3 Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters ......................1-3 Heated Seats .................................................1-4 Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel .........1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................1-6 Seatback Latches ...........................................1-8 Safety Belts .....................................................1-9 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone .................1-9 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................1-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt .........................................1-22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................1-24 Safety Belt Extender .....................................1-25 Child Restraints .............................................1-25 Older Children ..............................................1-25 Infants and Young Children ............................1-29 Child Restraint Systems .................................1-33 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) ............................................1-35 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) .............1-36 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ............................1-40 Airbag System ...............................................1-44 Where Are the Airbags? ................................1-46 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....................1-48 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......................1-49 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......................1-49 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .....1-50 Passenger Sensing System ............................1-51 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...........1-56 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................1-56 Restraint System Check ..................................1-58 Checking the Restraint Systems ......................1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ............................................1-59 1-1 Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 1-2 Power Seats Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters To adjust a power seat: (cid:129) Move the control forward or rearward to adjust the seat forward or rearward. (cid:129) Move the front or rear of the control up or down to adjust the height of the seat cushion. Your seat position can be stored and recalled if you have the memory option. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-4. On vehicles with power lumbar and side bolsters: Move (A) forward or rearward to adjust lumbar support. Move (B) up or down to adjust the side bolsters. 1-3 Heated Seats On vehicles with heated seats, the buttons are located on the center console. The ignition must be on for this feature to work. L : Press to turn the seat on at the high setting, and twice to turn it to the low setting. 9 : Press to turn the system off. Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel On vehicles with the memory package, the controls are located on the driver’s door. 1: Saves the seating position for driver 1. 2: Saves the seating position for driver 2. B : Recalls the easy exit position. The numbers on the back of the keyless access transmitters correspond to the numbers on the memory buttons. 1-4 To save seating positions in the memory: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, both outside mirrors, and the telescopic steering column to a comfortable driving position. 2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps let you know that the position has been stored in the memory. A second seating, mirror, and telescopic steering column position can be set by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. To recall a memory position: (cid:129) On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release the desired button. If the vehicle is in P (Park), a single beep sounds and the memory position is recalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle is not in P (Park), three beeps sound and the memory position is not recalled. (cid:129) On vehicles with a manual transmission, when the vehicle is on, the parking brake needs to be set to recall the memory position. Press and release the desired button. A single beep sounds and the memory position is recalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle is on and the parking brake is not set, three beeps sound and the memory position is not recalled. For vehicles with the Auto Memory Recall, see “Auto Memory Recall” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for more information. To stop recall movement of the memory feature, press one of the power seat controls, power mirror or memory buttons, or the telescopic steering column switch. Easy Exit Seat B (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat exit position. To program an exit position: 1. Recall the desired driving position by pressing button 1. 2. Adjust the seat and the telescopic steering column position to a comfortable exit position. 3. Press and hold the exit button until two beeps sound to let you know that the exit position is now programmed. A second exit position can be programmed by repeating the above steps and pressing button 2. To recall an exit position: (cid:129) On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the vehicle needs to be in P (Park). (cid:129) On vehicles with a manual transmission, the parking brake must be set. B : Press to recall an exit position. One beep will sound and the exit position for the currently identiﬁed driver will be recalled. For vehicles with the Auto Exit Recall, see “Auto Exit Recall” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for more information. 1-5 The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats. Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. { CAUTION: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. To adjust the seatback, lean slightly forward to lift your weight off the seatback. Pull completely up on the lever until it stops, and lean back to position the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback into place. 1-6 { CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-7 Seatback Latches To return the seatback upright, lift up on the latch and push the seatback rearward. The seatback must be locked in place. { CAUTION: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. To fold a seatback forward, lift the latch located on top of the backside of the seat. The seatback locks when folded down. 1-8 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. { CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-35 for additional information. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts, they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot! 1-9 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-10 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11 or the instrument panel... 1-12 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. 1-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-25 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-29. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. 1-14 Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the ﬂoor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. 1-15 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-16 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. 1-17 { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. 1-18 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-19 { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body. 1-20 Q: What is wrong with this? { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-21 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 for more information. 1-22 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-25. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. 1-23 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, for vehicles with side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle’s safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-59. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 1-24 Child Restraints Older Children Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to ﬁt. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-25 The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below ﬁt test: (cid:129) Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. (cid:129) Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, then return to the booster seat. (cid:129) Does the lap belt ﬁt low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. (cid:129) Can proper safety belt ﬁt be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. 1-26 { CAUTION: Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. 1-27 { CAUTION: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. 1-28 Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. { CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. 1-29 { CAUTION: Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person’s arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint. 1-30 { CAUTION: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. 1-31 { CAUTION: To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant’s neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant’s body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints. Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer’s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs. 1-32 { CAUTION: A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints. Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness. 1-33 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 1-35 or Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 1-36 for more information. A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. 1-34 When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint { CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) Some child restraints have a LATCH system. As part of the LATCH system, your child restraint may have lower attachments and/or a top tether. The LATCH system can help hold the child restraint in place during driving or in a crash. Some vehicles have lower and/or top tether anchors designed to secure a child restraint with lower attachments and/or a top tether. Some child restraints with a top tether are designed to be used whether the top tether is anchored or not. Other child restraints require that the top tether be anchored. A national or local law may require that the top tether be anchored. 1-35 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Your vehicle does not have lower anchors or top tether anchors to secure a child restraint with the LATCH system. If a national or local law requires that your top tether be anchored, do not use a child restraint in this vehicle because a top tether cannot be properly anchored. You must use the safety belts to secure your child restraint in this vehicle, unless a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored. Refer to your child restraint instructions and instructions in this manual for securing a child restraint using the vehicle’s safety belts. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-40. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) Some child restraints have a LATCH system. As part of the LATCH system, your child restraint may have lower attachments and/or a top tether. The LATCH system can help hold the child restraint in place during driving or in a crash. Some vehicles have lower and/or top tether anchors designed to secure a child restraint with lower

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