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1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Programming involves time-sensitive actions, and may time out causing the procedure to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1
to 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the indicator light in view. The hand-held

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programming is complete. There is no need to complete Steps 4–6. If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does not move, a second button press may be required. For a second time, press and hold the newly programmed button for five seconds. If the light stays on or the garage door moves, programming is complete. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move, continue with programming Steps 4–6.

transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver.

2. At the same time, press and

hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three Universal Remote system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release either button until the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash. Then release both buttons. Some garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure under “Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators” later in this section.

3. Press and hold the newly

programmed Universal Remote system button for five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door activation.

If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door moves when the button is pressed, then

Learn or Smart Button

4. After completing Steps 1–3,

locate the Learn or Smart button inside the garage on the garage door opener receiver. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.

5. Press and release the Learn or

6.

Smart button. Step 6 must be completed within 30 seconds of pressing this button. Inside the vehicle, press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for two seconds and then release it. If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver does not flash,

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press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, then release it.

The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door. Repeat the process to program the two remaining buttons. Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators For questions or programming help call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws and some U.S. gate operators require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming.

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If the programming did not work, replace Step 2 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” with the following: Press and hold the Universal Remote system button while pressing and releasing the hand-held transmitter button every two seconds until the signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete.

Universal Remote System Operation

Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one-half second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted.

Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated. To erase: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds.

2. Release both buttons. Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the

buttons. Do not release the button.

2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under “Programming the Universal Remote System.”

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Exterior Lamp Controls

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Exterior Lamps Off

Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Automatic Headlamp

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 143
Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

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Instrument Panel Illumination

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 145
Exterior Lighting Battery

Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

There are four positions: O (Off/On) : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. When released, the control returns to the AUTO position. AUTO (Automatic) : Sets the exterior lamps to automatic mode. AUTO mode turns the exterior lamps on and off depending on how much light is available outside the vehicle. To override AUTO mode, turn the control to O.

To reset to AUTO mode, turn the control to O and then release back to AUTO. Automatic mode also resets when the vehicle is turned off and then back on again if the control is left in the AUTO position. ; (Parking Lamps) : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. The parking lamp indicator light comes on and stays on when the parking lamps are on with the engine off and the ignition to ACC/ ACCESSORY. 5 (Headlamps) : Turns on the headlamps together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights.

Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver door is opened with the ignition off.

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Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer Push the turn signal lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.

This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on.

Flash-to-Pass To use the flash-to-pass feature, briefly pull the turn signal lever toward you. The high-beam indicator flashes to indicate to the other driver that you intend to pass.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system makes the dedicated lamps come on when the following conditions are met:

It is still daylight and the ignition is on.

. The exterior lamp control is in

the AUTO position.

. The transmission is not in

P (Park) or the parking brake is off.

When DRL are on, only the front lamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, or other exterior lamps will not be on when the DRL are being used. When it is dark enough outside, the front lamps dim to parking lamps and the normal low-beam headlamps turn on.

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When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the front DRL will take over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness knob is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 144. If it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is off, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may display. See Lamp Messages 0 125. Turning the exterior lamp control to off a second time, or turning on the headlamps will remove the DIC message. If the parking lamps were turned on instead, the DIC message will continue to be displayed. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed.

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To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position or shift into P (Park). The DRL will stay off until the control is toggled again or the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). This procedure applies only to vehicles first sold in the United States.

Automatic Headlamp System When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough outside, the headlamps and parking lamps come on automatically.

There is a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover the sensor, otherwise the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps and parking lamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the DRL. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 144. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps and parking lamps will turn off or may change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).

The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to O or the ignition is off. To turn automatic headlamp system back on, turn the band to O again, then release it. If the automatic headlamp system has the headlamps turned on and you turn the ignition off, the headlamps will turn off. When the driver door is opened the headlamps and parking lamps will illuminate for a period of time. The length of the delayed illumination period can be changed. See “Exit Lighting” under Vehicle Personalization 0 130. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps will come on. The time it takes for the

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lamps to turn on depends on the wiper speed. When the wipers are turned off, the lamps turn off. To disable, move the exterior lamp control to O or ;.

Hazard Warning Flashers

The hazard warning flashers work no matter what mode the ignition is in, even if the ignition is turned off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the turn signals will not work.

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

The hazard warning flashers warn others that you have a problem. The button is near the center of the instrument panel. | (Hazard Warning Flashers) : Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off.

An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the

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turn signal flashes three times. If more flashes are desired, continue to hold the lever. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a turn signal indicator light failure may have occurred. If a turn signal has failed, the lamp may need to be replaced. See your dealer.

Turn Signal on Chime A chime sounds if the turn signal has been on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi) of driving. If you need to leave the turn signal on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi), turn off the signal and then turn it back on.

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Instrument Panel Illumination Control

The rear compartment lights only come on when the rear compartment is opened. To turn the courtesy lamps on or off, turn the instrument panel brightness knob completely clockwise or counterclockwise.

Reading Lamps

The knob for this feature is on the left side of the instrument panel. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights at night. Turn the knob completely clockwise to turn on the interior lights.

Courtesy Lamps When any door or the hatch/trunk is opened, the interior lamps will come on.

The reading lamps are in the overhead console. The lamps go on when a door is opened. When the doors are closed, press the lamp buttons to turn on each lamp.

Lighting Features

Entry Lighting Some exterior lamps turn on briefly at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. When the driver door is opened, all control lights, Driver Information Center (DIC) lights, and door pocket lights turn on. After about 30 seconds the exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome and remaining interior lamps dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, or by pressing Q on the RKE transmitter. This feature can be changed. See “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Vehicle Personalization 0 130.

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Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on. This protects against draining the battery. To restart the 10-minute timer, turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or headlamp position. To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position.

Exit Lighting Some exterior lamps come on at night, or in areas with limited lighting, when the driver door is opened after the ignition is turned off. The dome lamp comes on after the ignition is changed to the OFF position. The exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on after the door is closed for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior lamp control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization 0 130.

Battery Power Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained in case any of the following lamps are left on: vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, or glove box lamps. If any of these lamps are left on, they will automatically time-out after about 10 minutes. To reset it, the ignition must be turned on.

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Introduction

Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Performance Data Recorder (PDR) Performance Data

Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Introduction

Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio players, phone, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. It also includes information on settings.

Performance Data Recorder (PDR) If equipped, the PDR icon displays on the Home screen. The PDR records video, audio, and vehicle data. This data is stored on a removable SD card in the glove box. The recorded data is not stored anywhere else and is only accessible from the SD card. To begin, insert a FAT32 formatted SD card, Class 10 required, 8, 16, or 32 GB recommended, into the glove box SD card reader.

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Touch the PDR icon to access the PDR menu. The options displayed are:

Start Recording

If the system is unable to begin recording, the Start Recording button is grayed out. Touch the Start Recording button to begin recording. After recording begins, this button changes to Stop Recording. Touch to stop the recording session.

The elapsed time will show when recording. To define a finish line, see “Define Finish Line” later in this section.

If there is no available space on the SD card, a message displays. Delete or transfer recordings on the SD card or use another SD card with free space.

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To delete a recording, go to the Recorded Sessions menu and touch z next to the item. See “Recorded Sessions” later in this section.

If no SD card is inserted, a message displays.

Define Finish Line To track and record the vehicle’s lap times, the starting point of a lap must be set. Crossing this point activates the lap timer when recording.

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A list of recordings displays. Select the recording to start playback. Touch z next to an item to delete that recording. Touch Yes to delete or No to cancel on the confirmation screen. Touch Dismiss to exit. Video playback is not allowed while the vehicle is in motion. Tap on the screen while the video is playing to display the video controls: Video Scrubber : Changes the position and playback. The length of the bar corresponds to the time of the video. Advance or rewind the video by dragging along the bar.

Delete Recording : Touch to delete the video. A confirmation screen displays. Touch Yes to delete or No to cancel. Pause/Play : Touch to play or pause the video. The button will change when touched. Back : Touch to display the previous screen. Exit : Touch to exit the current display.

Choose Video Overlay

To set the finish line, position the vehicle with the front bumper at the start/finish point. From the PDR menu, touch Define Finish Line and then touch Mark Finish Line. This can be done with the vehicle moving.

Recorded Sessions To view recorded videos, touch Recorded Sessions.

Touch the Choose Video Overlay screen button to display the menu screen. Select one: . No Overlay . Sport

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. Track . Performance Timing No Overlay: No vehicle data displays on top of the recorded video. Vehicle data is still available with the video when accessed in the toolbox software. Sport:

. Transmission State (Current

Gear): Automatic transmissions display PRDN. D can change to D1, D2, etc. When an automatic transmission is in manual shift mode, the display will change to M1, M2, etc. Manual transmissions display 1, 2, etc.

. Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left

and Right G-Forces are displayed. The graphic fills to the left or the right depending on the measure value. The measured G-Force displays as a number at the top of the graphic.

Track:

Displays these vehicle metrics: . Vehicle Speed: Up to three digits

are displayed in km/h or MPH depending on vehicle settings.

. Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): The vertical line and triangle show current RPMs. As the RPMs increase, the orange backfill follows.

Displays these vehicle metrics: . Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.

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. GPS Tracking Map: Shows the

vehicle’s current position relative to a known route.

. Engine Rotations Per Minute (RPMs): The vertical line and triangle indicate current RPMs. As the RPMs increase, the orange backfill follows.

. Transmission State (Current

Gear): Same as Sport.

. Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral

and longitudinal G-Forces are displayed as a dot within a bubble. A red dot displays when the vehicle starts braking and turns green when the vehicle accelerates. The dot is white when the vehicle is not moving. A white dot is the default.

. Brake and Throttle Graphic:

Displays the percentage value of brake and throttle pedal position from 0–100%.

. Steering Angle: The graphic fills from the center to the left or right depending on the direction of

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steering. The numerical steering angle displays below the graphic.

. Active Handling Active Indicator: The graphic only displays if the active handling systems are activated.

. Performance Traction

Management (PTM) Mode: Displays the current PTM mode. The options are Wet, Dry, Sport 1, Sport 2, or Race.

. Current Lap Time: Displays the elapsed lap time if the finish line is defined and the vehicle has crossed the defined finish line at least once.

Performance Timing:

If the recorded session was recorded while the system was in Valet Mode, the file name will display the mode, date, and length of time.

Settings

Touch the Settings button from the PDR menu to display settings.

Displays these vehicle metrics: . Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport. . Engine Rotations Per Minute

(RPMs): Same as Sport.

. Transmission State (Current

Gear): Same as Sport.

. 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph), 0–

200 km/h (0–100 mph), 400 m (1/4 th mi), and 0–200–0 km/h (0–100–0 mph): The timer starts recording as soon as the vehicle accelerates. As the vehicle passes each speed and distance milestone, it is displayed on the overlay.

. Throttle Position: Displays

the percentage of throttle applied from 0–100%.

. Active Handling Active Indicator: The graphic only displays if the active handling systems are activated.

Naming Convention The recorded video file name is stored as the recorded date and the length of the recording.

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Valet Mode Recording : Allows recording preferences to be selected. It is recommended that a blank SD card be used. Available choices are: . Automatically record when in

Valet Mode: Enables the PDR to begin recording as soon as the vehicle is in Valet Mode.

. Overwrite existing data when

memory full: Allows manual overwriting of previous recordings, one at a time starting with the oldest, when the current recording requires additional storage to continue.

Valet mode does not record audio. Software Information : Displays PDR software information and version numbers. Toolbox Software : Allows for the evaluation of driver and vehicle performance during a recorded event. See www.Corvette.com to download the software.

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Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate

Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Air Vents

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air

Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Climate Control Systems

Dual Automatic Climate Control System

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.

1. Driver Temperature Control 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 3. A/C (Air Conditioning) 4. Air Delivery Modes 5. Defrost 6. SYNC

7. Fan Control 8. Driver and Passenger

Redundant Heated and Ventilated Front Seat Controls

9. Rear Window Defogger 10. Recirculation

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When the AUTO indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan setting is manually adjusted or the A/C is turned off, the AUTO indicator turns off and displays will show the selected settings. To place the system in automatic mode: 1. Press AUTO. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort.

The system operates to reach the set temperature as quickly as possible. The AUTO control system works best with the windows up and the removable roof panel installed or the convertible top up. Manual Operation Driver and Passenger Temperature Control : The temperature can be adjusted separately for the driver and passenger.

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Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the driver temperature setting. Press w or x to increase or decrease the passenger temperature setting. SYNC : Press to link all climate zone settings to the driver settings. The SYNC indicator light will turn on. When the passenger temperature setting is adjusted, the SYNC indicator light turns off. Fan Control : Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob completely counterclockwise to turn the fan off. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. Air Delivery Modes : Press Y, \, [ , or - to change the direction of the airflow. An indicator light comes on in the selected mode button. Changing the mode cancels the automatic operation and the system goes into manual mode. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation.

Passenger Temperature Control The passenger temperature control is below the passenger side air vent.

On/Off System Operation Press AUTO to turn the system on. Turn the fan control knob completely counterclockwise to turn the fan off. Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature.

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Y (Vent) : Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. [ (Floor) : Air is directed to the floor outlets. \ (Bi-Level) : Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets and the floor outlets. - (Defog) : Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets to clear the windows of fog or moisture. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. 0 (Defrost) : Press to clear the windshield of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in defrost mode. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear.

A/C (Air Conditioning) : Press to turn the air conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off, the air conditioner will not run and the indicator light may turn off. Press AUTO to return to automatic operation and the air conditioner runs as needed. When the indicator light is on, the air conditioner runs automatically to cool the air inside the vehicle or to dry the air as needed to defog the windshield faster. Depending on the engine speed, the air conditioning compressor may shut off and turn on again and a slight change in A/C cooling and engine performance may be noticed. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. If the A/C is turned off, automatic operation is canceled. / (Recirculation) : Press to turn on recirculation. An indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle

or reduce the entry of outside air and odors. Recirculation mode is not available in defrost or defog mode. Rear Window Defogger = (Rear Window Defogger) : Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on to show that the rear window defogger is on. The defogger only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN/START. The defogger turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/ OFF position. The rear window defogger can be set to automatic operation. See “Climate and Air Quality” under Vehicle Personalization 0 130. When auto rear defog is selected, the rear window defogger turns on automatically when the interior temperature is cold and the outside temperature is about 4 °C (40 °F) and below. The auto rear defogger turns off automatically after about 10 minutes.

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If equipped with heated outside rearview mirrors, they turn on with the rear window defogger and help to clear fog or frost from the surface of the mirror. See Heated Mirrors 0 42. If equipped with a power convertible top, the rear window defogger and heated mirrors are automatically disabled when the power convertible top is moving or down.

Caution

Using a razor blade or sharp object on the inside rear window can damage the antenna or defogger. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not stick anything to the rear window.

z / { (Driver and Passenger Heated and Ventilated Seats, If Equipped) : Press to heat or ventilate the seat. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 59.

Remote Start Climate Control Operation (If Equipped) : If remote start is used to start the vehicle, the climate control system will come on. The system uses the driver’s previous settings to heat or cool the inside of the vehicle. The rear window defogger or heated outside rearview mirrors, if equipped, may come on based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light may not come on during a remote start. The heated or ventilated seats may turn on if it is cold or hot outside. See Remote Vehicle Start 0 31 and Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 59, if equipped. Sensors The interior cabin air temperature and solar sensor on top of the instrument panel near the windshield monitors the solar heat and measures the initial interior cabin temperature.

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The climate control system uses the sensor information to adjust the temperature, fan speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode for best comfort. The humidity and windshield temperature sensor is on the windshield glass inside surface near the rearview mirror. The automatic climate control system uses this sensor to receive information to determine the need for defogging. If any of these sensors are blocked or covered, the automatic climate control system may not work properly. There is also a sensor behind the front bumper. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps to maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could give a false reading in the temperature.

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Air Vents Use the tab on the air outlets to change the direction of the airflow.

Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow,

or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle.

. Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may adversely affect the performance of the system. . Keep the area around the base of the instrument panel console and air path under the seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively.

Maintenance

Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter reduces dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. Reductions in airflow, which may occur more often in dusty areas, indicate that the filter may need to be replaced. See Maintenance Schedule 0 298.

Caution

Driving without a passenger compartment air filter in place can cause water and small particles, like paper and leaves, to be pulled into your climate control system which may cause damage to it. Make sure you always replace the old filter with a new one.

The passenger compartment air filter is on the passenger side of the engine compartment near the coolant surge tank. See Engine Compartment Overview 0 218. To check or replace the air filter:

1. Release the retainer clips from the passenger compartment air filter cover. The PVC hoses may need to be held out of the way briefly to access the air filter cover.

2. Remove the cover.

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3. Remove the filter and install

the new air filter.

4. Replace the filter cover. 5. Attach the retainer clips.

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Driving Information

Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Track Events and Competitive

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 168
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 168
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 170
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Starting and Operating

New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 174
Front Air Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Carbon Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Parking (Manual

Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Parking over Things

That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Active Fuel Management® . . . . 181

Engine Exhaust

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 182
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 187
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Brakes

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 190
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 192

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . 194
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . 198

Limited-Slip Differential

(Except Z51 and Z06) . . . . . . . 201

Limited-Slip Differential

(Z51 and Z06 Only) . . . . . . . . . 202

Cruise Control

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

Driver Assistance Systems

Assistance Systems for

Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 205

Fuel

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
California Fuel

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 208
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Trailer Towing General Towing

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Conversions and Add-Ons

Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

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Driving Information

Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the road. Many local governments have enacted laws regarding driver distraction. Become familiar with the local laws in your area. To avoid distracted driving, always keep your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Do not use a phone in

demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to place or receive necessary phone calls.

. Watch the road. Do not read,

take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices.

. Designate a front seat

passenger to handle potential distractions.

. Become familiar with vehicle

features before driving, such as programming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings. Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving.

. Wait until the vehicle is parked

to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor.

. Stop or park the vehicle to tend

to children.

. Keep pets in an appropriate

carrier or restraint.

. Avoid stressful conversations while driving, whether with a passenger or on a cell phone.

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Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a crash resulting in injury or death. Focus your attention on driving.

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Refer to the infotainment manual for more information on using that system and the navigation system, if equipped, including pairing and using a cell phone.

Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts 0 61. . Assume that other road users

(pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.

. Allow enough following distance

between you and the driver in front of you.

. Focus on the task of driving.

Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.

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{ Warning

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink.

Control of a Vehicle Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.

Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include: . Keep enough distance between

you and the vehicle in front of you.

. Avoid needless heavy braking. . Keep pace with traffic. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.

Steering

Electric Power Steering The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a problem. If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced. If the steering assist is used for an extended period of time, power assist may be reduced. Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the system cools down. See specific vehicle steering messages under Service Vehicle Messages 0 127. See your dealer if there is a problem.

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Curve Tips . Take curves at a reasonable

speed.

. Reduce speed before entering a

curve.

. Maintain a reasonable steady

speed through the curve.

. Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway.

Steering in Emergencies . There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective than braking.

. Holding both sides of the

steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees without removing a hand.

. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.

Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.

2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.

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3. Turn the steering wheel to go

straight down the roadway.

Loss of Control

Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Braking Skid — wheels are not

rolling.

. Steering or Cornering Skid —

too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.

. Acceleration Skid — too much

throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.

Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions: . Ease your foot off the

accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go.

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The vehicle may straighten out. Be ready for a second skid if it occurs.

. Slow down and adjust your driving according to weather conditions. Stopping distance can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material on the road. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when you have any doubt.

. Try to avoid sudden steering,

acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.

Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid.

Track Events and Competitive Driving Participating in track events or other competitive driving without following the instructions provided may affect the vehicle warranty. See the warranty manual before using the vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. Refer to Competitive Driving Mode 0 198. Be sure to follow all service procedures before driving the vehicle at track events or competitively.

Engine Sound Management Setting

Caution

Do not place vehicle in Engine Sound Management – Stealth mode. Damage could result to exhaust valve actuators.

Engine Oil

Caution

If the vehicle is used for track events and competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. Check the oil level often and maintain the proper level. See Engine Oil 0 223.

Caution

Not changing the engine oil to 15W-50 may cause engine damage. Engine oil must be changed to 15W-50 synthetic. See Capacities and Specifications 0 312.

Z51 Performance Package and Z06
Only: Check the oil level often during track events and competitive driving and keep the level at or near 0.5 L (0.5 qt) above the upper mark that shows the proper operating

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performance brake fluid is used, replace it with GM approved brake fluid before driving on public roads. If high performance brake fluid is in the vehicle and the age of the brake fluid is over a month old or unknown, replace the brake fluid before track events and competitive driving. Do not use silicone or DOT-5 brake fluids.

Load Limit Z51 Performance Package Only: Limit vehicle load to the driver only, with no other cargo. Inflate tires to 180 kPa (26 psi) and drive at a maximum speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). Z06 Only: Limit vehicle load to the driver only, with no other cargo. Inflate tires to 180 kPa (26 psi) and drive at a maximum speed of 296 km/h (184 mph).

range on the engine oil dipstick. After the competitive driving, remove excess oil so that the level on the dipstick is not above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range. Stingray without Z51 Performance Package: Additional oil fill above the upper mark on the dipstick is not recommended for track events or other competitive driving. Check the oil level often during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. After the competitive driving, remove excess oil so that the level on the dipstick is not above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range. After track use, change the oil back to 5W-30 for street use. See Engine Oil 0 223.

Brake Fluid Replace existing brake fluid with a qualified high performance brake fluid from a sealed container. Brake fluid with a dry boiling point >279 °C (534 °F) is qualified. If high

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Wheel Alignment

Caution

Using these wheel alignment settings may cause excessive tire wear. Only use these wheel alignment settings for racing or competitive driving. Excessive tire wear is not covered under the vehicle warranty.

If the vehicle is equipped with the Z51 Performance Package or is a Z06, the racing and competitive driving wheel alignment settings should be set as follows: Alignment should only be done by adjusting the lower control arm cam bolts and by removing a maximum of one washer between the upper control arms and frame. Alignment values are targets. See your dealer for tolerances.

Front (per corner) . Caster: +7.0 degrees . Camber: -2.0 degrees

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. Toe: 0.05 degrees toe in

Rear (per corner) . Caster: 0 degrees . Camber: -2.0 degrees . Toe: 0.05 degrees toe in Thrust Angle: 0 degrees

Rear Axle Fluid

Caution

During a first time track or racing event, high rear axle temperatures can occur. Damage could be caused to the rear axle and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not drive as long or as fast the first time the vehicle is driven on the track or raced.

Axles must have 885 km (500 mi) before being used in track driving The rear axle fluid temperatures may be higher than when driving in severe conditions. Drain and refill with new fluid after the first racing or

competitive driving event, and then after every 24 hours of racing or competitive driving. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 307.

General Information If reduced performance is experienced during track events or competitive driving, turning off the A/C will help to improve engine performance. Maintain a mixture of 40% DEX-COOL coolant and 60% clean, drinkable water to optimize engine performance. The front license plate bracket or aero panel should be removed for track events and competitive driving to improve engine performance. Rotor Cooling Ring, If Equipped The following installation procedure is for Z51 Performance Package, and only if the vehicle is equipped with front dual cast brake rotors along with the supplied brake cooling ring kit. See your dealer for information.

If the vehicle has the Z51
Performance Package and equipped with a one piece brake rotor, a cooling ring is not required.

Caution

Do not leave rotor cooling rings installed after a track event, as this can cause corrosion with long-term use. Rotor cooling rings are for track use only. Track driving without the rotor cooling rings may result in brake pedal fade.

Installation: 1. Remove the front wheels. 2. Cut three 150 mm (6 in)

lengths of safety wire specified to T304 Stainless Steel, 0.041 in nominal diameter, not included.

3. Form each into a U shape with

a 20 mm (0.75 in) flat area in the center of the wire.

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4. Place the rotor ring in the gap between the rotor brake plate and rotor hat, with the holes on each side of the rotor spoke on the outboard side of the rotor.

5. Place the U-shaped wire

through the holes in the rotor cooling ring.

6. Bring the ends of the wire tight around the corresponding rotor spoke.

7. Twist the safety wire into six to eight twists per 2.54 cm (1 in).

8. Bend the twisted wire so it is

flush with the inside of the rotor ring to prevent contact with the caliper or brake hoses.

9. Verify that the rotor rings and safety wire do not contact any other components.

10. Reinstall the wheel using the

specific wheel nut torque. See Capacities and Specifications 0 312.

If additional brake cooling is required, the grille mesh in the lower corners of the front grille in front of the brake duct can be removed. This is not reversible, and a replacement grille will not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If this is done, it is recommended that the gap between the fascia and the cooling duct be taped over. Brake Burnishing New brake pads must be burnished before racing or other competitive driving.

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Caution

Performing the brake burnish procedure on a base brake system can result in brake damage.

Caution

The new vehicle break-in period should be completed before performing the brake burnish procedure, otherwise damage may occur to the powertrain/ engine. See New Vehicle Break-In 0 174.

Caution

Brake pedal fade will occur during any track burnish procedure and can cause brake pedal travel and force to increase. This could extend stopping distance until the brakes are fully burnished.

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When this procedure is performed as instructed, it will not damage the brakes. The brake pads will smoke and produce an odor. The braking force and pedal travel may increase. After the procedure, the brake pads may appear white at the rotor contact. Perform this procedure only on dry pavement, in a safe manner, and in compliance with all local and state ordinances/laws regarding motor vehicle operation.

Brake Burnish Procedure (Z51
Performance Package and Z06
without Z07 Performance Package or Z06 without J57 Ceramic Brakes) 1. Apply the brakes 25 times

starting at 100 km/h (60 mph) to 50 km/h (30 mph) while decelerating at 0.4 g. This is a medium brake application. Drive for at least 1 km (0.6 mi) between applying the brakes. This first step may be skipped if there are more than 320 km (200 mi) on the brake pads.

2. Repeatedly apply the brakes

from 100 km/h (60 mph) to 25 km/h (15 mph) while decelerating at 0.8 g. This is a hard brake application, without activating the Antilock Brake System (ABS). Drive for at least 1 km (0.6 mi) between stops. Repeat until the brake pedal travel starts to increase. Depending on conditions, this should take no longer than 25
brake applications.

3. Cool down: Drive at 100 km/h

(60 mph) for approximately 15 km (10 mi) without using the brakes.

4. Apply the brakes 25 times from

100 km/h (60 mph) to 50 km/h (30 mph) while decelerating at 0.4 g. This is a medium brake application. Drive for at least 1 km (0.6 mi) between applications.

Street High Performance Brake Burnishing Procedure (Z06 with Z07 Performance Package or Z06
with J57 Ceramic Brakes) 1. From a stop, accelerate as rapidly as possible without activating traction control to a speed of 100 km/h (60 mph).

2. Use enough pedal force to

completely stop the vehicle in four to five seconds. If ABS activates, braking is too hard.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 – 50

times. This should take about 10 minutes.

4. After completing the 50 stops, cool the brakes by driving for 8 km (5 mi) at 100 km/h (60 mph).

As with all high performance brake systems, some amount of brake squeal is normal.

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Racing/Track Brake Burnishing Procedure (Z06 with Z07
Performance Package or Z06 with J57 Ceramic Brakes) This procedure should only be run on a track and only on dry pavement.

Caution

Brake pedal fade will occur during this track burnish procedure and can cause brake pedal travel and force to increase. This could extend stopping distance until the brakes are fully burnished.

1. Drive a normal first lap, not too

aggressively.

2. Laps 2 and 3 should be

gradually driven faster and more aggressively, while allowing for reduced brake output and increased stopping distance due to brake fade.

3. Drive Lap 4 near full speed,

while allowing for reduced brake output and increased stopping distance due to brake fade.

4. Laps 5 and 6 should be cool

down laps.

5. Lap 7 should be normal driving

or an easy out lap.

Z07 Performance Package The Z07 Performance Package has an installed Stage 2 Aero Package, which consists of a front splitter with short end caps, rocker panel extensions, and a rear spoiler. Stage 3 Aero components are delivered but not installed on the vehicle. These are intended to be installed for track use only. The components include: . Front splitter tall end caps that replace the front splitter short end caps.

. A center transparent wicker bill

for the rear spoiler.

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Changing the following track settings could reduce tire traction and could cause a crash. Do not change the track settings.

The track settings for the Z07
Performance Package with the Stage 3 Aero Package are: . The front splitter tall end caps

installed.

. The center transparent wicker bill installed all the way up on the rear spoiler.

. The Driver Mode Selector in

Track Mode.

Stingray with Performance Package-Carbon Fiber (CFZ) The Stingray with Performance Package-Carbon Fiber (CFZ) has an installed aero package which consists of a front splitter with short end caps, rocker panel extensions, and a rear spoiler. A center transparent wicker bill for the rear

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spoiler is delivered but not installed. This is intended to be installed for track use only.

Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water.

{ Warning

Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally.

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Warning (Continued)

Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water.

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.

Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping

equipment in good shape.

. Keep the windshield washer fluid

reservoir filled.

. Have good tires with proper

tread depth. See Tires 0 254.

. Turn off cruise control.

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in

good shape.

. Check all fluid levels and brakes,

tires, cooling system, and transmission.

. Shift to a lower gear when going

down steep or long hills.

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{ Warning

Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause brake overheating, can reduce brake performance, and could result in a loss of braking. Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.

{ Warning

Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear.

. Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in its own lane. Do not swing wide or cross the center line.

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. Be alert on top of hills;

. The Antilock Brake System

something could be in your lane (e.g., stalled car, accident).

. Pay attention to special road signs (e.g., falling rocks area,