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the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Vehicle Load Limits0177. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
System 0273.
Performance Vehicle
Features
Checking Engine Oil
Your vehicle may have a high
performance dry sump lubrication
system. This system operates differently than a standard engine
lubrication system. See
Engine
Oil 0230.
Check the oil level only after the
engine has been thoroughly warmed
up and then check between five and
10 minutes of shutoff. This ensures
that the oil level reading obtained
will be accurate.
Brake Noise
Under certain weather or operating
conditions, occasional brake squeal
may be heard with the vehicle's
performance braking system. This
brake system is designed for
superior fade resistance and
consistent operation using high
performance brake pads. Brake
squeal is normal and does not affect
system performance.
Tire Chatter/Hop
When driving at slow speeds and in
very tight turns, the vehicle may
have tire chatter/hop. This condition
is normal and the vehicle does not
require service. Road Imperfections/Crown Effects
The vehicle's precise steering and
handling make it very responsive to
road surface feedback. A slight pull
may be felt in the steering
depending on the crown of the road
and/or other road surface variations
such as troughs or ruts. This is
normal and the vehicle does not
require service.
Fuel (LT1 6.2L V8 Engine)
Premium Recommended Fuel
Use premium 93 octane unleaded
gasoline in your vehicle. Unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating as
low as 87 may be used, but it will
reduce performance and fuel
economy. See
Fuel0213.

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Instruments and Controls 93
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 94
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 94
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 94
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 106
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 106
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Charging System Light . . . . . . . 108
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 108
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Gear Shifting Light (Canada and Mexico Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Traction Control System (TCS)/ Electronic Stability Control
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . 113
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 114
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 114
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 115
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 115
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . 117
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Brake System Messages . . . . . 122
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . . 123
Convertible Top Messages . . . 123
Cruise Control Messages . . . . . 124
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . 124
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 125
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 126
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . 126
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 126
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Airbag System Messages . . . . 129
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 129
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Transmission Messages . . . . . . 131

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Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light
This light comes on briefly while
starting the vehicle.
If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally the
indicator light goes off.
Caution
The engine coolant temperature
warning light indicates that the
vehicle has overheated. Driving
with this light on can damage the
engine and it may not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. See
Engine Overheating0244. The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on when the
engine has overheated.
If this happens, pull over and turn
off the engine as soon as possible.
See
Engine Overheating 0244.
Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the engine is
started. It provides information
about tire pressures and the TPMS.
When the Light Is On Steady
This indicates that one or more of
the tires are significantly
underinflated.
A Driver Information Center (DIC)
tire pressure message may also
display. See Tire Messages 0130.
Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. See
Tire
Pressure 0270.
When the Light Flashes First and
Then Is On Steady
If the light flashes for about a minute
and then stays on, there may be a
problem with the TPMS. If the
problem is not corrected, the light
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0274.Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
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Caution (Continued)
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
This light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not flowing through
the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
some other system problem. See
your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light is near the fuel gauge and
comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is
working.
It also comes on when the fuel tank
is low on fuel. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced.
Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicleserviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. See
Immobilizer
Operation 041.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0143.

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Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor turns back
on. The vehicle can continue to be
driven.
If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
ENGINE OVERHEATING—
IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —
TURN VEHICLE OFF
This message displays and a
continuous chime sounds if the
engine cooling system reaches
unsafe temperatures for operation.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so to avoid
severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled
to a safe operating temperature.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the
engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be
sure to reset the Oil Life System.
See Engine Oil Life System 0235,
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 115, Engine Oil 0230, and
Maintenance Schedule 0307.
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine oil temperature is too hot.
Stop and allow the vehicle to idle
until it cools down.
ENGINE OIL LOW —ADD OIL
On some vehicles, this message
displays when the engine oil level
may be too low. Check the oil level
before filling to the recommended
level. If the oil is not low and this
message remains on, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
See Engine Oil 0230.
OIL PRESSURE LOW —STOP
ENGINE
This message displays if low oil
pressure levels occur. Stop the
vehicle as soon as safely possible,
turn off the engine, and do not
operate it until the cause of the low
oil pressure has been corrected.
Check the oil as soon as possible
and have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer.

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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 Oil0230.
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 0321.
Z51 Performance Package, Grand
Sport, 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 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 0230.
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 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).
Grand Sport and 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).

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Warning (Continued)
.Do not leave an
unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
.When you carry
something inside the
vehicle, secure it
whenever you can.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first 2 414 km
(1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle.
Parts have a break-in period and
performance will be better in the
long run.
For the first 322 km (200 mi):
.To break in new tires, drive at
moderate speeds and avoid hard
cornering.
. New brake linings also need a
break-in period. Avoid making
hard stops. This is
recommended every time brake
linings are replaced.
For the first 800 km (500 mi):
. Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
. Do not exceed 4000 rpm. .
Avoid driving at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
including the use of cruise
control.
. Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle when the
engine speed will exceed
4000 rpm.
. Do not let the engine labor.
Never lug the engine. With a
manual transmission, shift to the
next lower gear. This rule
applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.
. After the first 800 km (500 mi),
change the engine oil on
vehicles with the LT1 engine, the
LT4 engine, the Z51 package,
or the Grand Sport package.
For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi):
. Do not participate in track
events, sport driving schools,
or similar activities.
. Check engine oil with every
refueling and add if necessary.
Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher than normal.

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Vehicle Care 219
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 220
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 220
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 235
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 237
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 237
Cooling System (Engine) . . . . . 239
Cooling System (Aero Panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 244 Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Battery - North America . . . . . . 248
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 250
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 251
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 251
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 252Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 253
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 254
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Competition Oriented Tires . . . 265
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 266
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 281
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

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1.Passenger Compartment Air
Filter 0158 (Out of View). See
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter 0158.
2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0242.
3. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0255.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0237.
5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Engine) 0239 orCooling
System (Aero Panel) 0241.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0230.
7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0230.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0247.
9. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Hydraulic Clutch 0237. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer
Fluid 0246.

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1. Engine Oil Dipstick. See“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0230.
2. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank Fill Cap. See “Changing Engine Oil
and Filter” Engine Oil 0230.
3. Passenger Compartment Air
Filter 0158 (Out of View). See
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter 0158.
4. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0242.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0255.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0237.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Engine) 0239 orCooling
System (Aero Panel) 0241.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0247.
9. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Hydraulic Clutch 0237. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer
Fluid 0246.