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2006 Corvette
User Manual
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GM 2006 Corvette 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 . . . . . . . .5
Loss of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mobil 1 Motor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Extended Mobility Tires (EMT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Active Handling and Traction Control Systems .8
1st–4th Shift Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
6-Speed Paddle Shift
with Automatic Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Premium Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Brake Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
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Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
OnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . .15
Instrument Panel
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DRIVER INFORMATION
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Getting to Know Your Corvette
A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls
(if equipped) 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. Manual Shift Paddles
(automatic transmission only) J. Push Button Start K. Shift Lever L. Traction Control/Active Handling
Button
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
M.Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Switch (if equipped)
N. Audio System/Navigation Controls
(if equipped) O. Climate Controls P. Glove Box
Instrument Panel Cluster
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QTSR
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. Lights On Reminder Light D. Security System Light E. Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) F. 1st–4th 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 Warning 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
Note: 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.
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4
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 to 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.
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.
Check Warning Lights with OnStar (if equipped)
If your Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) illuminates, or any other warning message appears, you can press the blue OnStar button and speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information and tell you how serious the condition is and what you should do about it.
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.
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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 transmission­equipped 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 1st or Reverse (R) on manual transmission-equipped vehicles.
• Press the Off/ACC button (the bottom part of the Start button).
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 in this booklet under Personalization Features.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Opening and Closing the Hatch/Trunk
Your Corvette provides three convenient ways of opening the hatch/trunk:
• Touch the button located above the license plate (the Keyless Access transmitter must be within three feet of the button).
• 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.
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Getting to Know Your Corvette
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.
2. Press the brake pedal with the vehi­cle in Park (with an automatic trans­mission), or press the clutch pedal (with a manual transmission).
3. Press the Start button. The vehicle will start.
The transmitter battery should be replaced as soon as possible. The Driver Information Center may display a Fob Battery Low message.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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