tow CHEVROLET CORVETTE 2022 Owner's Manual
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Driving and Operating 173
Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 174
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Track Events and CompetitiveDriving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Front Air Dam (and Splitter) . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . 193
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . 194 Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . 195
Dual Clutch Transmission
Dual Clutch Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . 202
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Hill Rollback Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Front Lift System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Limited-Slip Differential (Without Z51) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Limited-Slip Differential (With Z51) . . . . . 216
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Curb View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 226
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 227
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If it takes time for help to arrive, when
running the engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than
the idle speed. This keeps the battery
charged to restart the vehicle and to signal
for help with the headlamps. Do this as
little as possible, to save fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to
free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud,
ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system
to free the vehicle, turn the traction system
off and use the rocking method. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
0205.
{Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed,
they can explode, and you or others
could be injured. The vehicle can
overheat, causing an engine compartment
fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as
little as possible and avoid going above
56 km/h (35 mph).
Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to
clear the area around the front wheels. Turn
off any traction system. Shift back and forth
between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear,
spinning the wheels as little as possible. To
prevent transmission wear, wait until the
wheels stop spinning before shifting gears.
Release the accelerator pedal while shifting,
and press lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear. Slowly
spinning the wheels in the forward and
reverse directions causes a rocking motion
that could free the vehicle. If that does not
get the vehicle out after a few tries, it may
need to be towed out. If the vehicle does
need to be towed out, see Towing the
Vehicle 0279.
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how much
weight the vehicle can carry. This
weight is called the vehicle capacity
weight and includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options. Two labels
on the vehicle may show how much weight it may properly carry: the Tire
and Loading Information label and the
Certification label.
{Warning
Do not load the vehicle any heavier
than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), or either the maximum
front or rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). This can cause
systems to break and change the
way the vehicle handles. This could
cause loss of control and a crash.
Overloading can also reduce stopping
performance, damage the tires, and
shorten the life of the vehicle.
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Tire and Loading Information Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading
Information label is attached to the
center pillar (B-pillar). This label shows
the number of occupant seating
positions (1), and the maximum vehicle
capacity weight (2) in kilograms and
pounds.
The Tire and Loading Information label
also shows the size of the original
equipment tires (3) and the
recommended cold tire inflationpressures (4). For more information on
tires and inflation see
Tires0259 and
Tire Pressure 0265.
There is also important loading
information on the vehicle Certification
label. It may show the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the
front and rear axle. See “Certification
Label” later in this section.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit–
1.
Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s placard.
2.Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg
or XXX lbs.
4.The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs.
and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5.Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.”
This vehicle is neither designed nor
intended to tow a trailer.
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{Warning
Shifting into a drive gear while the
engine is running at high speed is
dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on
the brake pedal, the vehicle could move
very rapidly. You could lose control and
hit people or objects. Do not shift into a
drive gear while the engine is running at
high speed.
Caution
Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with
the engine running at high speed may
damage the transmission. The repairs
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Be sure the engine is not
running at high speed when shifting the
vehicle.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to stay in
N (Neutral) for extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into P (Park).To shift into N (Neutral), press and hold the
N (Neutral) switch until the N indicator
is red.
To shift out of N (Neutral):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift into the desired gear.
Maintaining N (Neutral) with Engine Off
This vehicle includes a method of keeping
the vehicle in N (Neutral) while the engine
is off.
This method is not to be used for vehicle
towing. If the vehicle needs to be towed,
see Towing the Vehicle 0279.
Driver Remains in Vehicle : To place the
vehicle in N (Neutral) with the engine off
and the vehicle occupied:
1. Ensure the vehicle is on level ground, the engine is running and the vehicle is in
P (Park).
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the engine and release the brake pedal. 5. The indicator should continue to show N.
If it does not, start the engine and
repeat Steps 2–4.
6. The vehicle will now remain in N (Neutral).
Driver Leaves Vehicle : To place the vehicle
in N (Neutral) with the engine off and the
vehicle unoccupied:
1. Ensure the vehicle is on level ground, the engine is running and the vehicle is in
P (Park).
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral).
5. Turn off the engine and release the brake pedal.
6. The indicator should continue to show N. If it does not, start the engine and
repeat Steps 2–5.
7. Exit the vehicle and close the door.
8. The vehicle may automatically shift to P (Park) upon re-entry.
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Suspension:
This setting adjusts the firmness of the
suspension in the vehicle. Suspension adjust
stiffness of the shocks and / or springs. The
ride is more comfortable at lower settings
and is stiffer at higher settings for better
control.
.Tour, Sport, Track
Powertrain:
This setting adjusts the throttle response,
gear shifting and engine performance. An
increased throttle response enhances the
acceleration feel as you move toward Track,
but with a comfort trade-off due to more
aggressive gear shifting.
.Weather, Tour, Sport, Track
Brake Response:
This setting adjusts the brake pedal
response. Settings range from a slower
response for more comfortable driving to
the quickest response for quicker
deceleration. Brake pedal travel decreases
and caliper pressure increases as you move
from Tour to Sport. Track allows for
improved pedal precision at higher
decelerations for high performance driving.
.Tour, Sport, Track Performance Traction Management (PTM):
To activate PTM through Z-Mode, configure
Z-Mode to the desired PTM state in the
center stack (Vehicle>Settings>Drive Mode
Customization>Z-Mode). Press the Z-Mode
button once to activate Z-Mode. When PTM
is configured on, a message will appear in
the Driver Information Center (DIC)
“Z-Mode
Active —Press Again for PTM On —ESC
May be Disabled”.
To confirm, and enter PTM, press the
Z-Mode button again. The PTM state can
now be modified using the mode knob or
changing the Z Mode setting in the center
stack. Both the Z Mode and PTM indicators
will be displayed.
To cancel, press the center dismiss button
on the steering wheel (Z Mode remains
active). Selecting PTM states may modify
other Z Mode customization options.
.Off, Wet, Dry, Sport, Race 1, Race 2
Display:
This setting adjusts the cluster display
theme (this setting is only configured
through the cluster using the steering wheel
controls).
.Tour, Sport, Track, Weather (and any
informational tiles set-up).
Front Lift System
A two-position lift actuator (one per damper)
with 35 mm (1.5 in) of stroke will
hydraulically raise the front of the vehicle to
provide approximately 50 mm (2 in) of
increased clearance in approximately
three seconds (height and time will vary by
vehicle). The Front Lift System will allow
you to lift the front of the vehicle to enter a
driveway, driving over curbs, speed bumps
or onto ramps or a trailer.
To use the Front Lift System, press the
button on the center console to raise or
lower the vehicle. This feature can be
operated at speeds up to 38 km/h (24 mph)
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message after cleaning both sides of the
vehicle toward the rear corners of the
vehicle, see your dealer.
If the SBZA displays do not light up when
vehicles are in the blind zone and the
system is clean, the system may need
service. Take the vehicle to your dealer.
When SBZA is disabled for any reason other
than the driver turning it off, the Side Blind
Zone Alert On option will not be available
on the personalization menu.
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel
GM recommends the use of TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline to keep the engine clean,
reduce engine deposits, and maintain
optimal vehicle performance. Look for the
TOP TIER Logo or see www.toptiergas.com
for a list of TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline
marketers and applicable countries.
Recommended Fuel
Premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM
specification D4814 with a posted octane
rating (R+M)/2 of 91 or greater is required.
The use of the correct fuel is an important
part of the proper maintenance of the
vehicle and a condition of the vehicle
warranty. If heavy knocking is heard when
using gasoline rated at 91 or greater, the
engine needs service.Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or FlexFuel.
Do not use gasoline with ethanol levels
greater than 15% by volume.
Prohibited Fuels
Caution
Do not use fuels with any of the
following conditions; doing so may
damage the vehicle and void its
warranty:
.For vehicles that are not FlexFuel, fuel
labeled greater than 15% ethanol by
volume, such as mid-level ethanol
blends (16–50% ethanol), E85,
or FlexFuel.
.Fuel with any amount of methanol,
methylal, ferrocene, and aniline. These
fuels can corrode metal fuel system
parts or damage plastic and rubber
parts.
.Fuel containing metals such as
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT), which can damage
the emissions control system and
spark plugs.
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Warning (Continued)
.Bring the fill nozzle in contact with
the inside of the fill opening before
operating the nozzle. Maintain contact
until filling is complete.
.Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
.Avoid using electronic devices while
pumping fuel.
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information
{Warning
Never tow a trailer with your vehicle.
It was not designed or intended to tow a
trailer.
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
{Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used for
vehicle service and Emission Inspection/
Maintenance testing. SeeMalfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 086.
A device connected to the DLC —such as
an aftermarket fleet or driver-behavior
tracking device —may interfere with
vehicle systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash. Such devices
may also access information stored in the
vehicle’s systems.
Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage
the vehicle or cause components to not
work and would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check with your
dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's
12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not
operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to add anything electrical to the
vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 060 and
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 060.
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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 229
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . 231
Underhood Compartment Overview . . . . 231
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 232
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . 238
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . 239
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Bulb Replacement
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 256
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 263
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 267 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 268
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . 271
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . 273
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . 273
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 275
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 276
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
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{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may be
hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or
glove to touch the dipstick handle.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean lint-free paper towel or a cloth.
Re-insert the dipstick and push it all the
way in until it stops.
4. Remove the dipstick again and read the level on the cross-hatched area. Re-insert
the dipstick and push it all the way in
until it stops.
5. Turn the engine off.
When to Add Engine Oil
If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at
the tip of the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the
recommended oil through the oil fill cap
opening in the oil tank fill tube and then
recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right
Engine Oil” later in this section for the type of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase
capacity, see
Capacities and Specifications
0 304.
Caution
Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above
or below the acceptable operating range
shown on the dipstick are harmful to the
engine. If the oil level is above the
operating range (i.e., the engine has so
much oil that the oil level gets above the
cross-hatched area that shows the proper
operating range), the engine could be
damaged. Drain the excess oil or limit
driving of the vehicle, and seek a service
professional to remove the excess oil.
See Engine Compartment Overview 0232 for
the location of the external engine oil tank
dipstick and fill cap.
Add enough oil to put the level somewhere
in the proper operating range. Push the
dipstick all the way back into the oil tank
tube when finished.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
The vehicle requires a special procedure
when changing the engine oil and filter.
Follow this procedure closely.
1. Engine Oil Drain Plug
2. O-ring Seal
3. Engine Oil Filter
To change the engine oil and filter:
1. Run the engine at idle for about 20 seconds to return all of the oil back
into the dry sump oil tank.
2. Turn the engine off prior to draining the oil.
3. Remove the engine oil drain plug from the bottom of the engine oil pan. Drain
plug removal will let the oil drain from
the external oil tank and residual oil
from the crankcase sump. Allow the oil
to drain.
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2. Lift up on the latch in the middle of thewiper blade where the wiper arm
attaches.
3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield far enough
to release it from the J-hooked end of
the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper blade is
installed could damage the windshield.
Any damage that occurs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not
allow the wiper blade arm to touch the
windshield. 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade
replacement.
Windshield Replacement
HUD System
The windshield is part of the HUD system.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, be
sure to get one that is designed for HUD or
the HUD image may look out of focus.
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced and
the vehicle is equipped with a front camera
sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement windshield
must be installed according to GM
specifications for proper alignment. If it is
not, these systems may not work properly,
they may display messages, or they may
not work at all. See your dealer for proper
windshield replacement.
Acoustic Windshield
The vehicle is equipped with an acoustic
windshield. If the windshield needs to be
replaced be sure to get an acoustic
windshield so you will continue to have the
benefits an acoustic windshield can provide.
Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas strut(s) to
provide assistance in lifting and holding
open the hood/trunk/liftgate system in full
open position.
{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the hood,
trunk, and/or liftgate fail, you or others
could be seriously injured. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service
immediately. Visually inspect the gas
struts for signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to make sure
the hood/trunk/liftgate is held open with
enough force. If struts are failing to hold
the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not operate.
Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any objects
from gas struts. Also do not push down
or pull on gas struts. This may cause
damage to the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0292.