2009 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

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attachments and/or a top tether. Your vehicle does not have lower anchors to accommodate lower attachments. Your vehicle does have a top tether anchor. If your child restraint has a top tether, make sure your child restraint is properly installed using the top tether anchor and the vehicle’s safety belt. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor. Refer to your child restraint instructions and see Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-40 for instructions on securing your child restraint using the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-36 In order to use the top tether anchors in your vehicle, you need a child restraint equipped with a top tether. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its top tether. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with the top tether in your vehicle. Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available. A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. 1-37 Top Tether Anchor Locations i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. To assist you in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is located on the trim cover. The top tether anchor is located behind the passenger seat. 1-38 Securing a Child Restraint with a Top Tether 2.3. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: { CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. 1. Secure the child restraint using the vehicle’s safety belt. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-40. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Press the ribbed area of the trim cover to open the cover and expose the anchor. If the position you are using has a ﬁxed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the headrest or head restraint. If the position you are using has a ﬁxed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. 3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 1-39 CAUTION: (Continued) Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 for additional information. Rear-facing child restraints should not be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag(s) are off. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position This vehicle has airbags. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-37 for more information, including important safety information. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. CAUTION: (Continued) 1-40 If the child restraint has 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 how and where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, 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 top tether anchor locations. Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-37. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 1-41 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-42 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. 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. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the airbag or airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint ” under Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. 1-43 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 1-48. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: (cid:129) A frontal airbag for the driver. (cid:129) A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. The vehicle may have the following airbags: (cid:129) A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. (cid:129) A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening. For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger. With seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the side of the seatback closest to the door. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today’s airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating bag, all airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job. 1-44 { CAUTION: { CAUTION: Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted airbags. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. 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. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 1-25 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-29. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more information. 1-45 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-46 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If the vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. { CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inﬂation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. 1-47 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or right front passenger’s head and chest. However, they are only designed to inﬂate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inﬂate and help restrain the occupants. Whether the frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly your vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform. If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object. Thresholds can also vary with speciﬁc vehicle design. Frontal airbags are not intended to inﬂate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. In addition, your vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity. Your vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inﬂate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. Your vehicle may have one or two seat position sensors, depending on what model you have. The seat position sensor(s) enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver seat (all models except Z06 and ZR1) and the right front passenger seat (all models). 1-48 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Seat position sensor(s) provide information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment. Your vehicle may or may not have seat-mounted side impact airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-44. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are intended to inﬂate in moderate to severe side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact airbags will inﬂate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with speciﬁc vehicle design. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not intended to inﬂate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For seat-mounted side impact airbags, deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact. What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inﬂator. Gas from the inﬂator ﬁlls the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inﬂator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with seat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door. How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. Seat-mounted side impact airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body. 1-49 But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant’s motion is not toward those airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 1-48 for more information. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts. What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After the frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags inﬂate, they quickly deﬂate, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbags inﬂated. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 1-49. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deﬂated airbags. Airbag inﬂation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. { CAUTION: When an airbag inﬂates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inﬂates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention. The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn on the hazard warning ﬂashers when the airbags inﬂate. You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning ﬂashers off by using the controls for those features. 1-50 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. (cid:129) Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7-17 and Event Data Recorders on page 7-18. Let only qualiﬁed technicians work on the airbag system. Improper service can mean that the airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer/ retailer for service. Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible in the rearview mirror when the vehicle is started. United States Canada The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-37. 1-51 (cid:129) (cid:129) The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. The driver airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight and size. We recommend that rear-facing child restraints not be transported in the vehicle, even if the airbags are off. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. { CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag(s) are off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. 1-52 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) if: The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. The system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat. The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint. The system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat. (cid:129) A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. The right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints. (cid:129) Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag(s) are off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-37. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inﬂate) the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped) anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag(s) to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag or airbags are active. For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more information, including important safety information. 1-53 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle. 3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-40. 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion. 6. Restart the vehicle. If the on indicator is still lit, do not install a child restraint in this vehicle and check with your dealer/retailer. 1-54 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped): 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position. 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended. 5. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit. Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use. If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag(s) off for some adult size occupants. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your speciﬁc vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-56 for more information about modiﬁcations that can affect how the system operates. { CAUTION: Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. 1-55 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-16. { CAUTION: For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inﬂate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inﬂates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualiﬁed to do so. Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, the inside review mirror, front sensors, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system. In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. 1-56 Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-GM covers, upholstery or trim, or with GM covers, upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device, installed under or on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-51. If you have any questions about this, you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2. 1-57 Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more information. Notice: broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? on page 1-49. See your dealer/retailer for service. If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer/retailer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-35 for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Care of Safety Belts on page 5-95. 1-58 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer/retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used at the time of the crash. If an airbag inﬂates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36. 1-59 ✍ NOTES 1-60 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............................................................2-3 Keyless Access System ...................................2-4 Keyless Access System Operation ....................2-5 Doors and Locks ............................................2-10 Door Locks ..................................................2-10 Power Door Locks ........................................2-12 Automatic Door Lock .....................................2-13 Programmable Automatic Door Unlock .............2-13 Lockout Protection ........................................2-13 Hatch ..........................................................2-14 Windows ........................................................2-16 Power Windows ............................................2-17 Sun Visors ...................................................2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-18 Theft-Deterrent System ..................................2-18 Immobilizer ..................................................2-20 Immobilizer Operation ....................................2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-21 New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-21 Front Air Dam ..............................................2-22 Ignition Positions ..........................................2-23 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-24 Starting the Engine .......................................2-24 Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-26 Manual Transmission Operation ......................2-30 Parking Brake ..............................................2-32 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) ......2-33 Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-34 Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) .......2-35 Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-35 Engine Exhaust ............................................2-36 Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-37 Mirrors ...........................................................2-38 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-38 Compass .....................................................2-38 Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-40 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................2-40 Outside Convex Mirror ...................................2-40 Outside Heated Mirrors ..................................2-41 OnStar® System .............................................2-41 Universal Home Remote System ......................2-44 Universal Home Remote System Operation ......2-45 2-1 Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ................................................2-52 Glove Box ...................................................2-52 Cupholders ..................................................2-52 Center Console Storage .................................2-52 Floor Mats ...................................................2-53 Rear Storage Area ........................................2-53 Convenience Net ..........................................2-55 Cargo Cover ................................................2-55 Roof Panel .....................................................2-57 Removing the Roof Panel ..............................2-57 Storing the Roof Panel ..................................2-60 Installing the Roof Panel ................................2-61 Convertible Top ..............................................2-62 Convertible Top (Manual) ...............................2-62 Convertible Top (Power) ................................2-69 2-2 Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keyless access transmitter in the vehicle and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keyless access transmitter in a vehicle with children. 2-3 The key, located inside the keyless access transmitter, can be used to lock and unlock the glove box and to open the hatch/trunk lid if power to the vehicle is lost. See Hatch on page 2-14 for more information. Press the button (A) near the bottom of the keyless access transmitter to remove the key. Never pull the key out without pressing the button. If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or This vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start. See Ignition Positions on page 2-23 for information on starting the vehicle. Notice: key, it could be difficult to get into your vehicle. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. Be sure you have a spare transmitter and/or key. If you are locked out of the vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7. Keyless Access System The Keyless Access System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 2-4 Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the keyless access transmitter range, try this: (cid:129) Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. It may be necessary to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. (cid:129) Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. (cid:129) Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5. (cid:129) Make sure that an electronic device such as a cellular phone or lap top computer is not causing interference. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualiﬁed technician for service. Keyless Access System Operation The Keyless Access System transmitter functions work up to 100 feet (30 m) away from the vehicle. Keyless Unlocking Press the door handle sensor to unlock and open the doors if the keyless access transmitter is within range. See Door Locks on page 2-10 and “Passive Door Unlock” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for additional information. Keyless Locking The doors lock after several seconds if all doors are closed and at least one keyless access transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle. To customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Passive Door Locking” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for additional information. 2-5 (cid:129) Keyless Trunk Opening Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate to open the trunk if the keyless access transmitter is within range. See Hatch on page 2-14 for additional information. There are other conditions that can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Keyless Access System on page 2-4 Keyless Access System. This vehicle comes with two transmitters. Q (Lock): Press once to lock the doors. When Q is pressed twice, the lights ﬂash and the horn sounds to conﬁrm locking. 2-6 K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. Press K twice within ﬁve seconds to unlock both doors. The interior lamps may come on. Pressing K also recalls the memory settings. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-4 for more information. } (Hatch/Trunk): Press and hold for about one second to unlock the hatch/trunk. If the engine is running, the shift lever must be in P (Park) for an automatic transmission. For a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in NEUTRAL with the parking brake set. L (Panic): Press to sound the horn. Press any other button on the keyless access transmitter to stop it. The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”. These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle. For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will be recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1”, if enabled through the DIC. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-4 and DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73 for more information. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only keyless access transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it. Programming with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. For vehicles sold in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required to program a new transmitter. 1. The vehicle must be off. 2. Both the recognized and new transmitters must be with you. 3. Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located above the license plate. 4. Open the hatch/trunk. 5. Turn the key ﬁve times within ﬁve seconds. 6. The DIC displays READY FOR FOB #2, 3 or 4. 7. Place the new transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the passenger side. 8. A beep sounds once programming in complete. The DIC displays READY FOR #3 or 4, or MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED. 9. To program additional transmitters, repeat Step 7. Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is complete. 10. Press K on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process. 2-7 Programming without a Recognized Transmitter This procedure requires three ten minutes cycles to complete the programming process. United States owners are permitted to program a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available. The Canadian immobilizer standard requires that Canadian owners see their dealer/retailer for programming new transmitters when two recognized transmitters are not available. 1. The vehicle must be off. 2-8 2. Place the new transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the passenger side. 3. Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located above the license plate. 4. Open the hatch/trunk. 5. Turn the key ﬁve times within ﬁve seconds. 6. The DIC message displays OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN. 7. Press Acc. on the ignition switch. 8. The DIC reads WAIT 10 MINUTES and counts down to zero. 9. The DIC displays OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN again. 10. Press Acc. on the ignition switch. 11. Steps 8, 9 and 10 will be repeated two more times. 12. A beep sounds and the DIC reads READY FOR FOB #1. All previously known transmitter programming has been erased. 13. A beep sounds once programming in complete. The DIC displays READY FOR FOB #2. To program additional transmitters, take transmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket and place transmitter 2 in the pocket. Up to four transmitters can be programmed. The DIC then displays MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED and exits the programming mode. Press Acc. on the ignition switch to complete the process. 14. Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is complete. 15. Press K on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process. Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO FOBS DETECTED when trying to start the vehicle. To start the vehicle, place the transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the passenger side. Then, with the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic transmission, press the brake pedal and / . If the vehicle has a manual transmission, press the clutch and / . Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible. Change the transmitter battery if the DIC displays FOB BATTERY LOW. 2-9 Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. (cid:129) Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked it will not open. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. (cid:129) Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. (cid:129) Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. 1. Separate the transmitter with a ﬂat, thin object inserted into the slot on the side or back of the transmitter. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. 2-10 There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, press the lock or unlock button on the keyless access transmitter. From the inside, use the power door lock switch located at the top of the door panel near both windows. See Power Door Locks on page 2-12. To open a door from the inside, press the button (B) in front of the door handle and push the door open. You will hear a tone when the button is pressed. If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost, there are two ways to open the door. Door Open to Show Location of Door Handle Sensor When you have the transmitter with you, you may also unlock and open the door by squeezing the door handle sensor (A). You do not have to press the unlock button on the transmitter. You will be able to open the door when you press the door handle sensor and the vehicle recognizes your keyless access transmitter. When the passenger door is opened ﬁrst, the driver’s door will also unlock. From inside the vehicle, use the door release handle located on the ﬂoor next to each seat. Pull the handle up to unlock and unlatch the door. 2-11 Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the doors. There is an indicator light on the rear of the door near the window. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. When pressed, a beep sounds. If the door is closed, the light blinks twice. If the door is open, the light ﬂashes. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. When pressed, a beep sounds. If the door is closed when pressed, the light comes on for a few seconds, then turns off. If the door is open when pressed, the light stays on. From outside the vehicle, use the key in the cylinder above the license plate to open the hatch then use the door release tab located on the carpet inside the hatch on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull the tab to unlock and unlatch the driver’s door. See Keys on page 2-3 for information on opening the hatch during a loss of power. 2-12 Automatic Door Lock The vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park)for automatic transmissions, or when vehicle speed becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h) for manual transmissions, both doors will lock. Use the power door unlock switch to unlock the door when the vehicle is not in P (Park). When the door is closed again, the doors will lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h). Programmable Automatic Door Unlock The vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever is moved into P (Park) for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned OFF or is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for manual transmission vehicles, both doors will unlock. With the vehicle stopped and the engine running, door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). This allows the driver to choose various unlock settings. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. Lockout Protection Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver door when both doors are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the vehicle. When the driver door is opened, a reminder chime will sound continuously. The vehicle will remain locked only when at least one transmitter has been removed from the vehicle and both doors are closed. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. 2-13 Hatch { CAUTION: Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: (cid:129) Close all of the windows. (cid:129) Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-14 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:129) Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-36. Notice: Closing the hatch/trunk lid forcefully or from the sides can cause damage to the glass, the defogger or the weather stripping. Be sure objects will ﬁt in the hatch/trunk area before closing the hatch/trunk lid. When closing the hatch/trunk lid, gently pull down from the center. Notice: Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rear storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk area. The objects could damage the underbody. (cid:129) Hatch/Trunk Lid Release There are several ways to release the hatch/trunk lid. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park). For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the ignition is started for the hatch/trunk release to operate. The parking brake does not need to be set when the ignition is off for the hatch/trunk release to operate. See Parking Brake on page 2-32. V (Hatch/Trunk): Press the hatch/trunk lid release button, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The theft-deterrent alarm system must not be armed. } (Hatch/Trunk): Press the hatch/trunk lid release button on the keyless access transmitter. See Keyless Access System on page 2-4. Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate, as long as you have your transmitter with you. If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the hatch/ trunk using the vehicle key. See Keys on page 2-3 for more information. The key lock cylinder is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate. Turn the vehicle key clockwise in the lock. 2-15 Closing the Rear Compartment (Except Convertible) To close the rear compartment lid of your coupe, pull down on the rear edge of the lid. Lower it until the power pull down latch feature activates and it will close the rest of the way and latch automatically. Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Coupe) The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the rear wall of the trunk below the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside. Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. 2-16 Power Windows The power window switches are located on each door. Pull up or press down on the front of the switch to raise or lower the window. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows you to use the power windows when the ignition is off. For more information, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-24. 2-17 Express-Down Window Press the front of the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again. Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. When the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up position. If either window does not index properly, it could be due to loss of power. Before returning to your dealer/retailer for service, perform the power window initialize procedure. Power Window Initialize After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the window index-up feature will not function until the system is initialized. Once power is restored: 1. Close the door. 2. Raise the window and hold the switch up for three seconds after the window is closed. 3. Release the switch, then hold the switch up again for three seconds and release. Sun Visors Pull the visor toward you, or move it to the side to help reduce glare. To use the lighted mirror, lift the cover. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System This vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light ﬂashes if a door is open and locked with the power door lock switch. If this light stays on while the engine is running, the vehicle needs service. 2-18 Arming the System To arm the system: (cid:129) Press Q on the keyless access transmitter. (cid:129) Open the door and lock the door with the power door lock switch. The security light should ﬂash. Remove the keyless access transmitter from inside the vehicle and close the door. The security light stops ﬂashing and stays on. After 30 seconds, the light should turn off. The vehicle can be programmed to automatically lock the doors and arm the theft-deterrent system when you exit the vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. If a door or the hatch/trunk is opened without using the keyless access transmitter, the alarm goes off. The horn sounds for two minutes, then goes off to save battery power. The vehicle will not start without a keyless access transmitter present. The theft-deterrent system does not arm if the driver door is locked with the power door lock switch after the doors are closed. If the keyless access transmitter is removed from the vehicle while a passenger is in it, have them lock the doors after they are closed. The alarm will not arm, so the passenger will not set it off. Testing the Alarm To test the system: 1. Make sure the trunk lid/hatch is latched. 2. Lower the window on the driver door. 3. Manually arm the system. 4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds. 5. Reach through the open window and manually pull the release lever on the ﬂoor. 6. Press the unlock button on the transmitter to turn off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-103. If the horn works, but the alarm does not go off, see your dealer/retailer. Disarming the System Press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter or squeeze the door handle sensor while the transmitter is near the vehicle to unlock a door. Unlocking a door any other way sets off the alarm. If the alarm sounds, press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter to disarm it. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-19 Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Immobilizer Operation The vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the ignition is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition is turned to OFF/ACCESSORY or START and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more keyless access transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched keyless access transmitter starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the keyless access transmitter is damaged. If the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with the immobilizer system. Press the START button again. 2-20 If the vehicle does not start and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter. Or, place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. See “NO FOBS DETECTED” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for additional information. Check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-103. If the engine still does not start with the other transmitter, the vehicle needs service. If the engine does start, the ﬁrst transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer or have a new keyless access transmitter programmed to the vehicle. The immobilizer system can learn new or replacement keyless access transmitters. Up to four keyless access transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “Matching transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Follow these recommended guidelines during the ﬁrst 1,500 miles/2414 km of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and performance will be better in the long run. For the ﬁrst 200 miles/322 km: To break in new tires, drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering for the ﬁrst 200 miles/322 km. (cid:129) New brake linings also need a break- in period. Avoid making hard stops during the ﬁrst 200 miles/322 km. This is recommended every time brake linings are replaced. 2-21 (cid:129) For the ﬁrst 500 miles/805 km: (cid:129) Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. (cid:129) Do not exceed 4,000 engine rpm. (cid:129) Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow, including the use of cruise control. (cid:129) Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 RPM. (cid:129) Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period. For the ﬁrst 1,500 miles/2414 km: (cid:129) Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, or similar activities during the ﬁrst 1,500 miles/2414 km. (cid:129) Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the ﬁrst 1,500 miles/2414 km. 2-22 Front Air Dam The vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has minimal ground clearance. Vehicles with the ZR-1 package also come with a splitter made from carbon ﬁber. { CAUTION: The splitter in the ZR-1 is made from carbon ﬁber. When damaged, the exposed edges can be very sharp. A person could be injured by these sharp edges. Use caution when washing the vehicle, coming in contact with, or removing damaged carbon ﬁber parts. See your dealer/retailer for replacement. Under normal operation, these components will occasionally contact some road surfaces (speed bumps, driveway ramps, etc.). This can be heard inside the vehicle as a scraping noise. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Use care when approaching bumps or objects on road surfaces and avoid them when possible. Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with a pushbutton start. In order to shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be running or in Acc. mode and the regular brake pedal must be applied. / (START): Press this button while your foot is on the brake for an automatic transmission, or while pressing in the clutch for a manual transmission, to start the engine. If the vehicle is in OFF or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode, the keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle to start the engine. 9 Acc. (OFF/ACCESSORY): When the engine is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode, it is recommended that a manual transmission be placed in R (Reverse). An automatic transmission must be placed in P (Park). Then press the Acc. button to turn the engine off and place the vehicle in RAP. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” later for more information. If an automatic vehicle is not correctly placed in P (Park) a SHIFT TO PARK message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. When the engine is off, press this button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. ACCESSORY MODE ON will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). This mode allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers while the engine is off. Use accessory mode if you must have the vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for example, if the vehicle is being pushed or towed. After being in accessory mode for about 10 minutes, the vehicle will automatically enter RAP or OFF, depending on if the doors are opened or closed. 2-23 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: (cid:129) Audio System (cid:129) Power Windows These features continue to work up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off or until either door is opened. If a door is opened, the power windows and audio system will shut off. Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission. For a manual transmission the vehicle can be started in Neutral or any other gear as long as the clutch pedal is pressed. To restart a vehicle with a manual transmission when you are already moving, use the Neutral position only. To restart a vehicle with an automatic transmission when you are already moving, use N (Neutral). Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. The keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle for the ignition to work. 2-24 Cell phone chargers can interfere with the operation of the Keyless Access System. Battery chargers should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine. To start the vehicle, do the following: 1. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, with your foot on the brake pedal, press the START button located on the instrument panel. For vehicles with a manual transmission, you must also press in the clutch pedal while pressing the START button. If there is not a keyless access transmitter in the vehicle or if there is something causing interference with it, the DIC will display NO FOBS DETECTED. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. 2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button and the engine cranks automatically until it starts. If the battery in the keyless access transmitter is weak, the DIC displays FOB BATTERY LOW. You can still drive the vehicle. See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. If the fob battery is dead, you need to insert the fob into the fob slot to enable engine starting. See “No Fobs Detected” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. 3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. 4. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again to let the cranking motor cool down. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor while cranking for up to 15 seconds maximum. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the accelerator. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, repeat these steps. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the START button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. Once cranking has been initiated, the engine continues cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start, cranking automatically stops after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If electrical parts or accessories are added, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Stopping the Engine If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, move the shift lever to P (Park) and press and hold the Acc. (Off/Accessory) button, located on the instrument panel, until the engine shuts off. If the shift lever is not in P (Park), the engine shuts off and the vehicle goes into the Accessory Mode. The DIC displays SHIFT TO PARK. Once the shifter is moved to P (Park), the vehicle turns off. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it is recommended that you move the shift lever to R (Reverse) and set the parking brake after you turn off the engine by pressing the Acc. (Off/Accessory) button. If the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle when it is turned to off, the DIC displays NO FOB – OFF OR RUN?. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. 2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. 2-26 { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-33. Be sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the brakes and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P (Park) when the vehicle is running. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park on page 2-34. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-22. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. If the vehicle needs towing, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-28. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provide the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:129) Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:129) Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 4-12. S (Sport Mode): When in S (Sport Mode), the transmission will work as an automatic until you use the Manual Paddle Shift Controls, which activates driver manual gear selection. See Manual Paddle Shift later in this section. While in S (Sport Mode), the transmission’s computer determines when the vehicle is being driven in a competitive manner and will select and hold the transmission in lower gears and have more noticeable upshifts for sportier vehicle performance. 2-27 Manual Paddle Shift While in the S (Sport Mode) position, the paddles located on the steering wheel can be used to manually up-shift or down-shift the transmission. While in S (Sport Mode), push the paddle above the steering wheel spokes to up-shift to the next gear, or pull on the paddle behind the steering wheel spokes to down-shift to the next gear. 2-28 To use the system, shift from P (Park) position to S (Sport Mode) while stopped and with the engine running, or from D (Drive) with the vehicle moving. When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift to 2 (Second) or 3 (Third) gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. If traction control is active, upshifts are delayed to increase your control of the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is active, the transmission will automatically downshift through the gears as the vehicle slows. The transmission will select 2 (Second) gear as the vehicle stops. From a stop, the vehicle will start from and hold 2 (Second) gear unless the driver manually paddle shifts into a different gear or selects D (Drive). The driver can select 1 (First) gear for maximum acceleration from a stop. When using the Manual Paddle Shift feature while in S (Sport Mode), the current gear will be displayed in the Driver Information (DIC), or the Head-Up Display (HUD), if the vehicle has either of these features. If the vehicle has a Navigation system, see “Head-Up Display (HUD)” in the Index of the navigation manual. The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an up-shift or a down-shift if the vehicle speed is too fast or too slow, nor will it allow a start from 4 (Fourth) or higher gear. If up-shifting does not occur when needed, vehicle speed will be limited to protect the engine. The transmission will also automatically down-shift as the vehicle slows down and comes to a stop. When the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, the DIC will show an X over the gear display. When a requested shift is denied due to the speed restrictions shown, the DIC will momentarily show an X over the gear display and a chime will sound. If the vehicle has a HUD, and the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, a chime will sound and the HUD will momentarily show an X over the gear display. Manual Paddle Shift operation is available for use with Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h). (cid:129) Up-shifts to 4 (Fourth) gear require approximately 22 mph (35 km/h). (cid:129) Up-shifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require approximately 28 mph (45 km/h). (cid:129) Up-shifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require approximately 41 mph (65 km/h). To prevent damage to the powertrain, Manual Paddle downshifts to a lower gear cannot be done above certain speeds. The maximum speed allowed for downshifting of gears 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) are: Into 4 (Fourth) gear over 168 mph (270 km/h) Into 3 (Third) gear over 124 mph (200 km/h) Into 2 (Second) gear over 81 mph (130 km/h) Into 1 (First) gear over 45 mph (72 km/h). If the driver does not request an upshift as the engine speed approaches fuel shut off RPM, the engine speed will be limited to protect the engine. See Tachometer on page 3-35 for more information. 2-29 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. Here is how to operate the transmission: 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). If you come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1 (First). 2-30 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) the same way you do for 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral. Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle the engine. The shift lever is in Neutral when it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear. R (Reverse): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse). Just apply pressure to get the lever past 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) into R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. The six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you to safely shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is rolling at less than 3 mph (5 km/h). You will be locked out if you try to shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h). Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) { CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds in mph (km/h) Acceleration Shift Speed 2 to 3 4 to 5 3 to 4 1 to 2 5 to 6 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72) 50 (80) Engine All Engines If the engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good engine performance. Notice: When shifting gears, do not move the shift lever around unnecessarily. This may damage the transmission. Shift directly into the next gear. One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this light comes on, you can only shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of 1 (First) to 2 (Second). See One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) on page 3-39 for more information. 2-31 Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table: 1 (First) 2 (Second) 3 (Third) 4 (Fourth) 50 mph (80 km/h) 74 mph (119 km/h) 101 mph (163 km/h) 130 mph (209 km/h) If you skip more than one gear when you Notice: downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting. The six-speed transmission has a spring that centers the shift lever near 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth). This spring helps you know which gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful when shifting from 1 (First) to 2 (Second) or downshifting from 6 (Sixth) to 5 (Fifth). The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward 4 (Fourth) and 3 (Third). Make sure you move the lever into 2 (Second) or 5 (Fifth). If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling, you may end up shifting from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) or from 6 (Sixth) to 3 (Third). Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the center console. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Then push the release button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. 2-32 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) { CAUTION: { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. 1. Hold the brake pedal set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-32 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Press the Acc. button (ignition switch) to turn the engine off. It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without ﬁrst pushing the button on the lever. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). 2-33 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat. To ﬁnd out how, see “Shifting Into P (Park)” listed previously in this section. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission parking pawl, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Shifting Out of Park Shift lock release prevents shifting out of P (Park) unless the vehicle is running or in Accessory mode and the brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9-volt) battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-50 for more information. To shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. 2-34 Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse) and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into R (Reverse) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition off and release the clutch. 2-35 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:129) The vehicle’s exhaust system has been modiﬁed, damaged or improperly repaired. (cid:129) There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modiﬁcations that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: (cid:129) Drive it only with the windows completely down. (cid:129) Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation. Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: (cid:129) The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airﬂow or tail pipes). (cid:129) The exhaust smells or sounds strange or (cid:129) The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or different. damage. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-36 Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-36. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-33. 2-37

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