power steering CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2010 6.G Owners Manual

Section 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Z06, Z16, and ZR1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
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A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑27.
B. Head-Up Display (HUD)
on page 4‑16(If Equipped).
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 4‑4.
Cruise Controlon page 4‑7. Fog Lampson
page 4‑13. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑11.
D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Automatic
Transmission Operation on page 3‑26.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑47.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑30.
G. Windshield Wipers
on page 4‑6and Windshield
Washer on page 4‑6.
H. DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑47.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.
J. Audio System(s) on page 4‑80.
K. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4‑22.
L. Fuel Door Release Button. See Filling the
Tank
on page 6‑9. Hatch/Trunk Release Button.
See “Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” underHatchon
page 3‑14.
M. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑15.
N. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped). See Convertible Top (Manual)
on page 3‑59orConvertible Top (Power) on page 3‑66. O.
Bluetooth
®on page 4‑96(If Equipped).
Audio Steering Wheel Controlson page 4‑107(If Equipped).
P. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.
Q. Horn on page 4‑3.
R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped). See Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.
S. Ignition Positions on page 3‑23.
T. Heated Seats
on page 2‑4(If Equipped).
U. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). See Automatic
Transmission Operation
on page 3‑26or Manual
Transmission Operation on page 3‑32.
V. Active Handling System on page 5‑8.
W. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑20.
X. Selective Ride Control on page 5‑14.
Y. Cupholders on page 3‑50.
Z. Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑21.
AA. Parking Brake on page 3‑34.
AB. Glove Box on page 3‑50.
AC. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 6‑101.
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Trunk Release
Opening and Closing the Hatch/Trunk
There are three ways to open the hatch/trunk:
.Touch the button located above the license plate.
The Keyless Access transmitter must be within
three feet of the button.
.Press theVbutton located to the left of the
steering wheel.
.Press the}button on the Keyless Access
transmitter.
For more information see Hatch on page 3‑14.
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.
For more information, see Power Windows
on
page 3‑17.
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Location information about the vehicle is only available
if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and
available.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system,
including adequate battery power, for the OnStar
equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar
cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing
OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some
examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle
in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or
wireless phone network congestion.
OnStar Steering Wheel Controls
This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can
be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling.
See Audio Steering Wheel Controls
on page 4‑107for
more information.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial
numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone
extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more
information.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor
cannot be heard.
If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system
may not be functioning properly. Press
Qand request a
vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is
appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and
all services have been deactivated. Press
Qto confirm
that the OnStar equipment is active.
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Section 2 Seats and Restraint System
Front Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel . . . . . . 2-4
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible
Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only) . . . . . . . . 2-36
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-51
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-58
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61
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Power Seats
On vehicles with power seats:
.Move the control forward or rearward to adjust the
seat location.
.Move the front or rear of the control up or down to
adjust the seat cushion height.
Your seat position can be stored and recalled if you
have the memory option. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel on page 2‑4.
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters
On vehicles with power lumbar and side bolsters:
Move (A) forward or rearward to adjust lumbar support.
Move (B) up or down to adjust the side bolsters.
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To recall a memory position:
.On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press
and release the desired button.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), a single beep sounds
and the memory position is recalled after a brief
delay.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), three beeps sound
and the memory position is not recalled.
.On vehicles with a manual transmission, when the
vehicle is on, the parking brake needs to be set to
recall the memory position. Press and release the
desired button.
A single beep sounds and the memory position is
recalled after a brief delay.
If the vehicle is on and the parking brake is not set,
three beeps sound and the memory position is not
recalled.
For vehicles with the Auto Memory Recall, see “Auto
Memory Recall” underDIC Vehicle Personalization
on
page 4‑71for more information.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature, press
one of the power seat controls, power mirror or memory
buttons, or the telescopic steering column switch.
Easy Exit Seat
B (Easy Exit Seat) : This button is used to program
and recall the desired driver's seat exit position.
To program an exit position:
1. Recall the desired driving position by pressing button 1.
2. Adjust the seat and the telescopic steering column position to a comfortable exit position.
3. Press and hold the exit button until two beeps sound to let you know that the exit position is
now programmed.
A second exit position can be programmed by repeating
the above steps and pressing button 2.
To recall an exit position:
.On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the
vehicle needs to be in P (Park).
.On vehicles with a manual transmission, the
parking brake must be set.
B: Press to recall an exit position.
One beep will sound and the exit position for the
currently identified driver will be recalled.
For vehicles with the Auto Exit Recall, see “Auto Exit
Recall” underDIC Vehicle Personalization
on
page 4‑71for more information.
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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 3‑34.
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 3‑5.
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 Keyson
page 3‑3for 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.
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.
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Outside Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on
the driver door.
To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the top selector control to the left or right to select either the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Keep the control in the center position when not
adjusting either outside mirror.
If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred mirror
position can be stored. See
Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel on page 2‑4.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return it to the original position.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has this feature, the driver side outside
mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.
This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on
the inside rearview mirror.
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4. Push and hold the bottom of the power
convertible top button,
located to the left of the
steering wheel, on the
instrument panel.
The windows will automatically lower and the
convertible top will lower into the rear of the vehicle.
A chime will sound when the convertible top has
lowered completely. If the radio is on the sound may
be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system
equalization being loaded.
If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the
engine should be running to prevent drain on the
vehicle's battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) may display a message
regarding the power convertible top. See DIC Warnings
and Messages
on page 4‑52for more information.
Raising the Power Convertible Top
Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top
while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage
the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always put an
automatic transmission in (P) Park or a manual
transmission in (N) Neutral before raising or
lowering the convertible top.
1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into
N (Neutral) and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed and the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened
upright position, and that no objects are forward of
the divider. See “Rear Trunk Partition” underRear
Storage Area on page 3‑51.
3. Push and hold the top of the power convertible top button. The top will raise and the windows will
lower if they were in the raised position. A chime
will sound when the top is raised completely.
4. After the convertible top is completely raised, release the power convertible top button.
5. Pull the convertible front top latch down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top.
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