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Introduction 3
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
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
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
z: Carbon Monoxide
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
l: Electric All-Wheel Drive
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
k:Hybrid Battery Charging (Charge+)
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
A: Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 13
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the
remote start feature. The vehicle may run
out of fuel.
The remote key range may be shorter while
the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. SeeRemote Key07.
You have a total of 30 minutes of engine
running time. The maximum run time of a
single start is 15 minutes, and it will shut off
automatically. You could do three 10 minute
starts if you manually shut off after
10 minutes. The last 10 minute start would
shut off automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
1. Press
Stwice on the remote key. The
turn signal lamps will flash. The lamps
flash to confirm the request to remote
start the vehicle has been received.
During the remote start, the parking
lamps will remain on as long as the
engine is running.
2. The engine will shut off after 15 minutes or after the remainder of the 30 minute
total running time is used, unless you stop the remote start before engine
running has completed or the ignition is
turned on.
3. Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition on to drive the vehicle.
Total Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of 15 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts totaling
30 minutes have been used, the vehicle's
ignition must be turned on and then off
before the remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of the
following:.PressS. The parking lamps will turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will
Not Work
The remote start will not operate if any of
the following occur:
.The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
.A remote key is in the vehicle.
.The hatch/trunk is not closed.
.The convertible top is not fully open or
closed.
.The tonneau cover is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.There is an emission control system
malfunction.
.The engine coolant temperature is
too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.The 30 minutes of engine run time have
been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked. (Continued)
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Storing Your Vehicle
{Warning
The emergency hood release button
inside the underhood compartment will
not function when the battery is
disconnected or depleted. To avoid
personal injury or death, always keep the
hood fully closed and latched when
storing the vehicle. If the hood is not
latched, a person could climb into the
underhood compartment and
inadvertently close the hood. People
should never climb inside the underhood
compartment. Never shut the hood when
a person is inside.
See “Opening The Hood When There Is No
Electrical Power,” earlier in this section.
Hatch (Trunk)
{Warning
Components under the hatch, hatch
vents, and glass can get hot from running
the engine. To help avoid the risk of
burning unprotected skin, never touch
these components until they have cooled,
and always use a glove or towel to avoid
direct skin contact.
{Warning
Turn the vehicle off before opening the
hatch. If the engine is running with the
hatch open, you or others could be
injured.
Hatch/Trunk Release
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
{Warning
When closing the hatch/trunk, keep
hands out of the opening between the
body and the trunk. The vehicle features
a self closing power latch. You or others
could be injured. To release the hatch/trunk:
{Warning
Vehicles equipped with a rear spoiler
have a small amount of space between
the hatch/trunk lid and the rear spoiler.
To help avoid potential injury from
pinching, lift or close the hatch/trunk lid
by using only the middle section. If the
hatch/trunk lid near the area of the
raised portion of the spoiler is used, use
one hand to raise/lower the hatch/trunk
lid enough to clear the spoiler, and use
the other hand to fully open/close the
hatch/trunk lid.
Convertible Shown, Coupe Similar
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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Battery Gauge (High Voltage) . . . . . . . . . . 86
Stealth Drive Mode Capability Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Hybrid Battery Charging Light (Charge+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Power Indicator Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 87
Transmission Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 88
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 89
Charging System Light (12-Volt
Battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Front Lift System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 92
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Performance Transmission Active . . . . . . . 93
All-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Driver Mode Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Auto Stop Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Traffic Sign Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . 99
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Universal Remote System
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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.Trip Computer/Performance/Maintenance:
The selected Driver Information Center
(DIC) displays can be viewed. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) 099.
.Audio
.Options
.Simplify
Info Tiles
The following is the list of all possible info
tiles that is shown on the left side of the
speedometer. Depending on the vehicle,
some may not be available. Information
displayed here can be customized from the
Options menu. See “Options”below.
Time & Temperature : Displays the current
time and the current outside air
temperature.
Instant Fuel Economy/Economy Trend :
Displays the current fuel economy in liters
per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per
gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the
approximate fuel economy and changes
frequently as driving conditions change.
This display cannot be reset. Shows history of the Average Fuel Economy
from the last 100 km (62 mi). Each bar
represents about 5 km (3 mi) of driving.
When driving, the bars shift to reflect the
most recent distance on the right side.
G-force :
Gives the driver an indication of
the vehicle performance in cornering. The
G-force gauge will show as an info tile on
the left side of the cluster, if selected.
Oil Temperature : Shows the current oil
temperature in either degrees Celsius (°C) or
degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
Oil Pressure : Shows the current oil pressure
in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per
square inch (psi).
Battery Voltage : Shows the current 12-Volt
battery voltage.
Transmission Fluid Temperature : Shows the
temperature of the transmission fluid in
either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Tire Status : Shows individual tire pressures
and overall temperature as either Cold, Cool,
Normal, Warm, or Hot. Normal is typical for
normal driving while Warm is typical for
spirited driving. Unknown may be displayed
if tire temperature information is
unavailable. Tire Pressure shows the approximate
pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in
pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is shown in
amber. See
Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 288 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0289.
eLSD : If equipped, displays the amount of
rear differential coupling when the Electronic
Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) is active and
functioning during vehicle operation.
A reading of 1% is an open differential and
100% is locked. It is normal for the value to
make small or large changes due to driving
conditions and driver inputs. See Limited-Slip
Differential 0211.
Wheel Slip : Shows the wheel
slip percentage of the vehicle.
Front Lift : During a driver requested Front
Lift (if equipped), the driver may
"remember" using the
S, or dismiss the
display by pressing the thumbwheel. When
the Front Lift is Raised due to location, the
driver may delete that stored location using
the
S, or dismiss the display by pressing
the thumbwheel.
See Front Lift System 0205.
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Speed, Tachometer, Electronic
Transmission Range, Current Gear, Info
Area, and Interactive Area.
.Night: Displays Coolant Temperature, Fuel
Gauge, and Digital Speed.
.Shuttle: If equipped, displays Battery
Gauge, Power Indicator Gauge, Odometer,
and Digital Speed.
.Stealth: If equipped, displays Battery
Gauge, Fuel Gauge, Electric Capability
Gauge, Odometer, Drive Mode Indicator,
and Digital Speed.
Preset info tiles shown on each layout:
Sport : G-Force, Oil Pressure
G-Force, Hybrid Battery
Track : Oil Pressure, Transmissions Fluid
Temperature, Tire Pressure & Tire
Temperature, Oil Temperature
Hybrid Battery Temperature, Hybrid Battery,
Oil Temperature, Tire Pressure & Tire
Temperature
Tour : Time & Outside Air Temperature, Tire
Pressure & Tire Temperature
Electric Power, Tire Pressure & Tire
Temperature Weather :
Tire Pressure & Tire Temperature,
Oil Temperature
Tire Pressure & Tire Temperature, Hybrid
Battery
Z-Mode : G-Force, Oil Temperature
Hybrid Battery, Electric Power
My Mode : Time & Outside Air
Temperature, Oil Pressure
Electric Power, Oil Pressure
Night : None
Shuttle : None
Stealth : None
Info Titles Selection
Use the thumbwheel to select the items to
be displayed in the display areas. See "Info
Tiles" previously in this section.
If the maximum amount of info tiles has
been selected, all deselected info tiles
appear in an disabled state. If maximum
amount of info tiles is not selected, all info
tiles appear in an normal state and can be
selected. In the default layout, the info tiles
will be inserted from top to bottom. In the
enhanced layout, the info tiles will be inserted from top left to top right to bottom
left to bottom right. Info tiles that are
already occupied will be skipped.
Tachometer
Available in some Drive Modes, press the
thumbwheel while Tachometer is displayed
to enter the Tachometer menu. Choose
Traditional or Numerical by pressing the
thumbwheel while the desired item is
highlighted. A selected mark will be
displayed next to the selected item.
Traditional tachometer shows a linear gauge,
and Numerical tachometer shows shift lights
with numerical RPM.
Units
Press the thumbwheel while Units is
displayed to enter the Units menu. Choose
US or metric units by pressing the
thumbwheel while the desired item is
highlighted. A selected mark will be
displayed next to the selected item.
Tire Pressure
Use the thumbwheel to select the tire
pressure warning thresholds. Choose Light,
Eco, or Max by pressing the thumbwheel
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Tire Pressure Light
If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly
when the vehicle 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. Stop as
soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the
pressure value shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeTire Pressure
0 286.
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 every time the
vehicle is started. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0289.
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Driving the vehicle with low engine oil
pressure can damage the engine and the
repairs would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
If the engine oil pressure light comes on
while driving:
1. Stop in a safe location and turn off the engine.
2. Check the oil level. See Engine Oil
(5.5L LT6 Engine) 0246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.
3. Add oil if the oil level is below the normal operating range.
4. Restart the vehicle. If the engine oil pressure light stays on for more
than 10 seconds, turn the vehicle
back off. Do not restart the vehicle.
See your dealer for service.This light should come on briefly when the
engine starts. When the engine is off and
the vehicle is on, the light should remain
illuminated. If it does not come on under
either condition, contact your dealer.
If the light comes on and stays on when the
engine is running, it may not have adequate
oil pressure. The oil level may be low or
there may be some other oil system
problem. Turn the engine off when it is safe
to do so and contact your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel
gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is working.
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thumbwheel to save it. On the next
acceleration, the performance timer will
record the time. Pressing the thumbwheel
while the timer is running will cancel the
timer if done before reaching the End Speed.
Lap Timer (without PDR) :Press
Twhen
Lap Timer is displayed to start, stop, or reset
the lap timer. Press the thumbwheel while
the Lap Timer page is active to start the
timer. If the lap timer is active, pressing the
thumbwheel will stop the current lap timer
and start a new lap. Pressing the
thumbwheel within 10 seconds after
completing the last lap (Stop Lap Timer
option is displayed), the Lap Timer will stop.
Lap Timer (with PDR) : The lap times
recorded with the PDR system will
automatically be displayed in this window.
This only happens if a track has been
selected in the PDR system and a video
recording is started. See Performance Data
Recorder (PDR) 0130.
Maintenance
Press the thumbwheel to enter the
Maintenance menu. Scroll through the
available items. Oil Life :
Displays an estimate of the oil's
remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE
99% is displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low, the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will
appear on the display. The oil should be
changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil
(5.5L LT6 Engine) 0246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249. In
addition to the engine oil life system
monitoring the oil life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. See Maintenance
Schedule 0316.
The Oil Life display must be reset after each
oil change. It will not reset itself. Do not
reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any
time other than when the oil has just been
changed. It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset, see Engine Oil
Life System 0252.
Transmission Fluid Life : Displays an
estimate of the fluid's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING FLUID LIFE 99% is displayed,
that means 99% of the current fluid life
remains. When the remaining fluid life is low, the
CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID SOON
message will appear on the display. The
fluid should be changed as soon as possible.
See
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Life
System 0253. In addition to the
Transmission Fluid Life system monitoring
the fluid life, additional maintenance is
recommended in the Maintenance Schedule.
See Maintenance Schedule 0316.
The Fluid Life display must be reset after
each fluid change. It will not reset itself. Do
not reset the Fluid Life display accidentally
at any time other than when the fluid has
just been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next fluid change. To
reset, see Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Life
System 0253.
Transmission Filter Life : Displays an
estimate of the filter’s remaining useful life.
If REMAINING FILTER LIFE 99% is displayed,
that means 99% of the current filter life
remains.
When the remaining filter life is low, the
REPLACE TRANSMISSION FILTER SOON
message will appear on the display. The
external canister filter should be replaced as
soon as possible. See Dual Clutch
Transmission Fluid Life System 0253. In
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addition to the Transmission Filter Life
system monitoring the filter life, additional
maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule. SeeMaintenance
Schedule 0316.
The Transmission Filter Life display must be
reset after each filter replacement. It will
not reset itself. Do not reset the
Transmission Filter Life display accidentally
at any time other than when the filter has
just been replaced. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next filter change. To
reset, see Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Life
System 0253.
Engine Life : Displays the total number of
hours the engine has run, and the total
number of hours the engine has sat idle.
It also shows total engine revolutions
divided by 10,000.
Air Filter Life : Shows an estimate of the
engine air filter’s remaining useful life and
the state of the system. Engine Air Filter Life
95% means 95% of the current air filter life
remains. Messages are displayed based on
the engine air filter life and the state of the
system. When the REPLACE AT NEXT OIL
CHANGE message displays, the engine air
filter should be replaced at the time of the next oil change. When the REPLACE NOW
message displays, the engine air filter
should be replaced as soon as possible.
Air filter life message states:
.Green
–OK
.Yellow –Replace at Next Oil Change
.Red –Replace Now, and Check System
Head-Up Display (HUD)
{Warning
If the HUD image is too bright, or too
high in your field of view, it may take
you more time to see things you need to
see when it is dark outside. Be sure to
keep the HUD image dim and placed low
in your field of view.
If equipped with HUD, some information
concerning the operation of the vehicle is
projected onto the windshield.
The HUD information appears as an image
focused out toward the front of the vehicle.
Caution
If you try to use the HUD image as a
parking aid, you may misjudge the
distance and damage your vehicle. Do not
use the HUD image as a parking aid.
The HUD information can be displayed in
various languages. The speedometer reading
and other numerical values can be displayed
in either English or metric units.
The language selection is changed through
the radio and the units of measurement are
changed through the instrument cluster. See
Settings 0142 and “Options” under
Instrument Cluster 081.
The HUD may display different alerts and
information for vehicles equipped with these
features:
.Speedometer
.Tachometer
.Manual Paddle Shift Gear Indicator
These displays on the HUD are for use
when using the manual paddle shift
controls to shift the transmission. See
“Manual Paddle Shift” inDual Clutch
Transmission 0184.
.G-Force Gauge
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Track Events and Competitive
Driving
All Z06 models, E-Ray models equipped with
the ZER performance package, and Stingray
models equipped with Z51 performance
package can be used for track events and
competitive driving. For additional details
on vehicle track preparation, see
Chevrolet.com > Corvette Experience >
Guides > Track Prep Guide.
{Danger
High-performance features are intended
for use only on closed tracks by
experienced and qualified drivers and
should not be used on public roads.
High-speed driving, aggressive cornering,
hard braking, and other high-performance
driving can be dangerous. Improper driver
inputs for the conditions may result in
loss of control of the vehicle, which could
injure or kill you or others. Always drive
safely.
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. See
Performance Driving
0 206.
{Warning
Some of the adjustments and procedures
specified in this section may require
specialized skill, training, and equipment.
Failure to perform these procedures
properly could cause malfunction,
potentially resulting in death, personal
injury, or damage to the vehicle or
property. Do not attempt to perform
these adjustments or procedures unless
properly qualified.
Be sure to follow all service procedures
before driving the vehicle at track events or
competitively. See New Vehicle Break-In
0 177.
{Warning
Prior to each track event and again
before returning to public roads, tighten
the wheel nuts with a torque wrench to
the proper torque specification. Wheel
nuts that are improperly or incorrectly
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Warning (Continued)
tightened can cause the wheels to
become loose or come off, resulting in a
crash. SeeCapacities and Specifications
0 325 for wheel nut torque specifications.
Engine Sound Management Setting
Caution
Do not place the 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 (5.5L LT6
Engine) 0246 or
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) 0249.