engine CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specic component,
control, message, gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of
a component, gage, or indicator, reference
the following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
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To program each button, use the following steps:
1. Adjust the settings for the driver’s seat
position, both outside mirrors, and the
telescopic steering column position to a
comfortable driving position.
2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are
heard, then release the button.
Your settings are now programmed.
A second seating, mirror, and telescopic steering
column position can be programmed by
repeating the above steps and pressing button 2
for driver 2.
To recall a memory position, do one of the
following:
If you have an automatic transmission vehicle,
press and release the desired button 1 or 2
while the vehicle is in PARK (P).
A single beep will sound and the memory
position will be recalled after a brief delay.
If the vehicle is not in PARK (P), three beeps
will sound and the memory position will
not be recalled.
If you have a manual transmission vehicle,
press and release the desired button 1 or 2.
If the vehicle is on, the parking brake needs to
be set to recall the memory position.
A single beep will sound and the memory
position will be recalled after a brief delay.
If the vehicle is on and the parking brake is not
set, three beeps will sound and the memory
position will not be recalled.
If your vehicle has the Auto Memory Recall
feature and it is turned on in the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the seat, mirrors, and telescopic
steering column position will automatically adjust
to their programmed positions when the engine
is started. See “Auto Memory Recall” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 234for more
information.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at
any time, press one of the power seat controls,
power mirror control buttons, memory buttons, or
the telescopic steering column switch.
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Easy Exit Seat
Two personalized exit positions can also be
programmed to allow for an easy exit or entry into
the vehicle. The controls for this memory
function are located on the driver’s door.
B(Easy Exit Seat):This button is used to
program and recall the desired driver’s seat exit
position.
To program an exit position, use the
following steps:
1. Recall the desired driving position by pressing
button 1 or 2.
The seat will move to the programmed
memory position.
2. Position the seat and the telescopic steering
column position to a comfortable exit position.
3. Press and hold the exit button until two beeps
sound.
Your exit position is now programmed.A second exit position can be programmed by
repeating the above steps and pressing the other
memory button.
To recall an exit position, do one of the following:
If you have an automatic transmission
vehicle, press and release the exit button while
the vehicle is in PARK (P).
One beep will sound and the exit position for
the currently identied driver will be recalled.
If you have a manual transmission vehicle,
press and release the exit button. The
parking brake needs to be set to recall the
memory position.
One beep will sound and the exit position for
the currently identied driver will be recalled.
If your vehicle has the Auto Exit Recall feature
and it is turned on in the DIC, automatic seat and
telescopic steering column movement to the
exit position will occur when you use the keyless
access transmitter to unlock your vehicle or
when you turn the engine off and open the driver’s
door. See “Auto Exit Recall” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 234for more information.
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Keys.............................................................. 71
Keyless Access System.............................. 72
Keyless Access System Operation.............. 73
Doors and Locks.......................................... 78
Door Locks................................................. 78
Power Door Locks....................................... 80
Automatic Door Lock................................... 81
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock........ 81
Lockout Protection....................................... 82
Hatch/Trunk................................................. 82
Windows....................................................... 85
Power Windows.......................................... 86
Sun Visors.................................................. 87
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................... 87
Theft-Deterrent System................................ 87Starting and Operating Your Vehicle........... 89
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 89
Ignition Positions......................................... 90
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............... 91
Starting the Engine..................................... 91
Engine Coolant Heater................................ 93
Automatic Transmission Operation............... 95
Manual Transmission Operation................. 100
Parking Brake........................................... 102
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)....................... 103
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)....................... 104
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)........................... 105
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 105
Engine Exhaust......................................... 106
Running the Engine While Parked............. 107
Section 2 Features and Controls
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K(Unlock):Press this button to unlock the
driver’s door. The light on the door will ash
two times. Press the button two times within
10 seconds to unlock both doors. If it is dark
enough outside, your interior lamps will come on.
Your memory settings may also be recalled
when you press the unlock button on the keyless
access transmitter. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors
and Steering Wheel on page 10for more
information.
}(Hatch/Trunk):Press and hold this button
for about one second to open the hatch/trunk
lid while the engine is turned off. If the engine is
running the shift lever needs to be in PARK (P)
for an automatic transmission or NEUTRAL
with the parking brake set for a manual
transmission. SeeParking Brake on page 102.
L(Panic):Press this button to sound the vehicle
alarm. Press any other button on the keyless
access transmitter to stop the vehicle alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each keyless access transmitter is coded to allow
only transmitters programmed to your vehicle, to
work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased and programmed through your
dealer/retailer. Your dealer/retailer can reprogram
your vehicle so lost or stolen transmitters no longer
work with your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a
maximum of four transmitters matched to it.
To match a new transmitter to your vehicle
when you have a recognized transmitter
(two recognized transmitters are required
for Canadian owners), do the following:
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Have the recognized and new, unrecognized
transmitters on your person.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle and insert the
vehicle key into the key cylinder located
above the license plate. SeeHatch/Trunk
on page 82for more information on the key
cylinder.
4. Open the trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
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When lock is pressed, a beep will sound. If the
door is closed when lock is pressed, the light will
come on for a few seconds, then turn off. If
the door is open when lock is pressed, the light
will stay on.
When unlock is pressed, a beep will sound.
If the door is closed when unlock is pressed,
the light will ash two times. If the door is open
when unlock is pressed, the light will ash.
Automatic Door Lock
Your vehicle is programmed so that, when the
doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift
lever is moved out of PARK (P) for automatic
transmissions, or when vehicle speed becomes
faster than 8 mph (13 km/h) for manual
transmissions, both doors will lock.
If someone needs to get out while the vehicle
is running or not in PARK (P), have the person use
the power door unlock switch. 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
Your vehicle is programmed so that when the
shift lever is moved into PARK (P) 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
prompts displayed on the Driver Information
Center (DIC). These prompts allow the driver to
choose various unlock settings. For programming
information, seeDIC Vehicle Personalization
on page 234.
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Lockout Protection
Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn
three times and unlock the driver’s door when both
doors are closed and there is a keyless access
transmitter inside the vehicle. When the driver’s
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 234.
Hatch/Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
hatch/trunk lid open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the
hatch/trunk lid open or if electrical wiring
or other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and
the hatch/trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle.
SeeDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 179.
If you have air outlets on or under
the instrument panel, open them all
the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 106.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the
visors. You can also swing them to the side.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to
expose the lighted vanity mirror. When the cover
is lifted, the lamps will come on automatically,
even if the ignition is off.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing
we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Theft-Deterrent System
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft-deterrent
alarm system.
With this system, the
security light will ash
when the door is
open and locked with
the power door
lock switch.
If this light is on continuously while the engine is
running, your vehicle needs service.
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Disarming the System
Always use your keyless access transmitter to
unlock a door either by pressing the unlock button
on the transmitter or by squeezing the door handle
sensor while you have the transmitter with you.
Unlocking a door any other way will set off the
alarm. If your 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.
Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in
the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h)
or less for the rst 500 miles (805 km).
Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast
or slow, for the rst 500 miles (805 km).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid
downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.
Avoid making hard stops for the rst
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
the new brake linings are not yet broken in.
Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can
be gradually increased.
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Ignition Positions
Your vehicle has an
electronic keyless
ignition with a
pushbutton start.
/(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 your vehicle is in OFF or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode, the
keyless access transmitter must be inside the
vehicle to start the engine.
9Acc. (OFF/ACCESSORY):When the engine
is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode,
it is recommended that a manual transmission beplaced in REVERSE (R). An automatic
transmission must be placed in PARK (P).
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
PARK (P) a SHIFT TO PARK message will display
on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
For more information, seeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 214.
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
your vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for
example, if your vehicle is being pushed or towed.
After being in accessory mode for about
20 minutes, the vehicle will automatically enter
RAP or OFF, depending on if the doors are
opened or closed.
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