CHEVROLET Corvette C6 User Manual

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Keyless Access Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Opening the Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Starting and Stopping Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . .5

Leaving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Opening and Closing the Hatch/Trunk . . . . . . . .6

Loss of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Mobil 1 Motor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Extended Mobility Tires (EMT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Active Handling and Traction Control Systems .8

Magnetic Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

1st–4th Shift Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

RDS Radio Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Loading a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Corvette. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

Manual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Personalization Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Automatic Headlamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Interior Light Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Auto Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Coupe Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Convertible Manual Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Convertible Power Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Opening the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Vehicle Symbol Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Instrument Panel

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DRIVER INFORMATION

Getting to Know Your Corvette

H I J K L M N F

A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Cluster D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever E. Driver Information Center Controls

F. Air Outlets G.Hazard Warning Flasher Button H. Horn I. Push Button Start

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

J. Shift Lever K. Traction Control Button L. Audio System Controls M.Climate Controls N. Glove Box

Instrument Panel Cluster

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C E I

L N O P

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Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features:

A. Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge B. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge C. Fog Lamp Indicator D. Security System Light E. Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light) F. 1 to 4 Shift Indicator (Manual

Transmission only)

G.Tire Pressure Warning Light H. Tachometer I. DIC Display J. Turn Signal Indicators K. High Beam Indicator L. Speedometer M.MPH or km/h Indicator N. Brake System Light O.Traction Control System

Warning Light

P. Antilock Brake System

Warning Light Q.Safety Belt Reminder Light R. Air Bag Readiness Light

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

S. Voltmeter T. Fuel Gauge

IMPORTANT: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

Getting to Know Your Corvette

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC informs you of the status of many of your vehicle’s systems and is used to display driver personalization features and warning/status messages. The display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster.

The following DIC controls are located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel.

(Fuel Information): Press this but-

ton to display fuel information.

(Gauge Information): Press this

button to display engine gauge information and tire pressure.

TRIP: Press this button to display the odometer, trip information and engine oil life.

OPTION: Press this button to scroll through the personalization features that are available on your vehicle.

RESET: Press this button to reset system functions when displayed or acknowledge messages on the DIC. This button is also used to select personalization features within Options.

Warnings and Messages

If a problem is sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems, a warning or message will appear in the DIC display.

Possible warnings or messages include: ABS ACTIVE, LOW TIRE PRESSURE, and DOOR AJAR (see your Owner Manual for a complete list of possible warnings and messages).

After a warning or message appears, press the Reset button to clear the display screen for further use. Remember, pressing Reset only makes the message disappear; it does not resolve the problem.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and messages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. Review your Owner Manual to become familiar with the information displayed and the action required.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

KEYLESS ACCESS AND PUSH BUTTON START

Keyless Access Transmitter

Your Corvette features Keyless Access and Push Button Start. You can keep the Keyless Access transmitter in a pocket or purse and operate the doors, trunk and ignition. The transmitter communicates with the Corvette’s computer system via antennas.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Opening the Doors

To open the doors, simply touch the pad located at the rear edge of each door. Once the pad is pressed, the doors unlock and open if the Keyless Access transmitter is within three feet of the door.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Starting and Stopping Your Engine

To Start the Engine:

• Depress the brake pedal on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles or the clutch pedal on manual transmission-equipped vehicles.

• Press the top of the Start button, located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel.

The engine will start if the Keyless Access transmitter is in the car.

To Stop the Engine:

• Move the shift lever to Park (P) on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles or to Reverse (R) on manual transmission-equipped vehicles.

• Press the Off/ACC button (the bottom part of the Start button).

IMPORTANT: The electrical system

will turn off only if the shifter is in PARK on automatic transmission-equipped vehicles or in REVERSE on manual transmission-equipped vehicles; otherwise the vehicle will transition to Accessory mode which could cause battery rundown.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Leaving the Vehicle

Open the door by pressing the button at the front of the armrest. When exiting the vehicle, take the Keyless Access transmitter with you. You can lock your vehicle using one of three methods:

• Lock the doors with the power door lock switch located on the door panel, step out, and close the door.

• Press the Lock button on the transmitter after you step out of the vehicle.

• Program your vehicle for Passive Locking, covered under Personalization Features.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Getting to Know Your Corvette

Opening and Closing the Hatch/Trunk

Your Corvette provides three convenient ways of opening the hatch/trunk:

• Touch the pad located above the license plate (the Keyless Access transmitter must be within three feet of the touchpad).

• Press the Trunk Release button located to the left of the steering wheel.

• Press the Trunk Release button on the Keyless Access transmitter.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Loss of Power

Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power

If your vehicle has lost battery power, you can open the driver’s door manually.

If Outside the Vehicle:

1. Insert your master key into the lock cylinder located above the rear license plate and turn to open the trunk.

2. Manually lift the trunk lid.

3. Pull the door release handle located on the driver’s side of the trunk.

The driver’s door can now be opened.

If Inside the Vehicle:

• Pull the door release handle located on the floor next to the seat.

Loss of Keyless Access Transmitter Battery Power

Under normal use, the battery in your transmitter should last about three years. If the transmitter battery becomes weak, it may cause the Driver Information Center to display a “No Fobs Detected” message when you try to start the vehicle.

If the Transmitter Battery Is Weak:

1. Place the transmitter in the glove box transmitter pocket with the buttons facing toward the passenger side of the vehicle.

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