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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 201 1 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M Service and Maintenance . . . 1 1-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 1 1-6 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 1 1-9 T echnical Data . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, CORVETTE, CORVETTE GRAND SPORT , ZO6, and ZR1 are trademarks and/or service marks of G[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 iv Introduction Using this Manual T o quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Danger , Warnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle label[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Introduction v V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 6 . B. Head ‐ Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5 ‑ 31 . C. T urn and Lane ‐ Change Lever. See T urn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) on page 6 ‑ 4 . Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 45 . Fog Lamps on page 6 [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-5 Door Locks From the outside, press Q or K on the keyless access transmitter . When you have the transmitter with you, you may also unlock and open the door by squeezing the door handle sensor (A). From the inside, use the power door lock switch (B), located at the top of the doo[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-6 In Brief T runk Release Opening and Closing the Hatch/T runk There are three ways to open the hatch/trunk: . T ouch the button located above the license plate. The keyless access transmitter must be within three feet of the button. . Press V located to the left of the steering wheel. . P[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-7 Power Seats T o adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. See Power Seat Adjustment on page [...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-8 In Brief Heated Seats If available, the buttons are on the center console. The ignition must be on for this feature to work. L : Press to turn on the heated seat at the high setting. Press again to switch to the low setting. 9 : Press to turn the system off. See Heated Front Seats on pag[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-9 . On vehicles with a manual transmission, when the vehicle is on, the parking brake must be set to recall a memory position. Press and release “ 1 ” or “ 2. ” A single beep sounds and the memory position is recalled after a brief delay . If the vehicle is on and the park[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 9 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3 ‑ 13 . . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 ‑ 18 . . Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 1 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door . 1. Move the top control to the left or right to select either the driver or passenger mirror . 2. Use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror i[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-12 In Brief T elescopic Steering Column For vehicles with this feature, the telescopic steering column control is located on the right side of the steering column. T o adjust the telescopic steering column: 1. Push the switch forward to move the wheel away from you. 2. Pull the switch tow[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp control is located to the left of the steering wheel, on the multifunction lever . O : Turn the band with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps. O : Turns off all lamps. AUTO: Sets the exterior lamps to automatic mod[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-14 In Brief 9 : Use to turn off the windshield wipers. 8 : Use for a for a single wiping cycle. For more wipes, hold the band longer . Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5 ‑ 4 . Climate Controls With t[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-15 T ransmission Manual Paddle Shift (Automatic T ransmission) T o operate the Manual Paddle Shift system, the automatic transmission shifter must be in S (Sport Mode). The system is activated by pushing the paddle, above the steering wheel spokes, to manually up-shift to the nex[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-16 In Brief V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD T op Knob: Press to turn the system on and off. T urn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, and if equipped, XM1 and XM2. O / e : T urn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to seek stati[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-17 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until the radio beeps once. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. See Operation on page 7 ‑ 2 . Setting the Clock T o set the clock: 1. Press and hold H until the correct ho[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-18 In Brief Bluetooth ® For vehicles with a Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth ‐ enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle ’ s audio system and controls. The Bluetooth ‐ enabled cell phone must be paired with the Bluetooth system befo[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control The cruise controls are located at the end of the multifunction lever . 9 : T urns the system off. R : T urns the system on. + : Makes the vehicle accelerate or resume a previously set speed. T : Press the button at the end of the lever to set the speed. See Cru[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-20 In Brief 2 : Press to display gauge information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant temperature, automatic transmission fluid temperature (if equipped), battery voltage, and front/rear tire pressures. TRIP: Press to display your total and trip distance driven, the elapsed time f[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-21 Until you are sure you can remove the roof panel by yourself, have someone help you. Once removed, the roof panel should always be stored properly in the rear storage compartment. For more information: . See “ Storing the Roof Panel ” under Roof Panel on page 2 ‑ 19 . . [...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-22 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warning light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recom[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-23 Car Wash Guidelines Automatic car washes are not recommended for this vehicle. Some car washes cause damage to the vehicle, the wheels, and the convertible top, if the vehicle is so equipped. If you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash that does not have enough clea[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-24 In Brief . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Premium Fuel This vehicle's engine was designed to use premium unleaded gasoline. See Recommended Fuel on page [...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 In Brief 1-25 OnStar ® OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety , security , navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built ‐ in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is imme[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1-26 In Brief hardware. The vehicle has to have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate. OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment isn ’ t properly installed or you haven ’ t maintained it and your vehicle is in good working o[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Door Locks .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-2 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys { W ARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many reasons; children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even mak[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3 This vehicle has a keyless access system with pushbutton start. See Ignition Positions on page 9 ‑ 20 for information on starting the vehicle. Notice: If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or key , it could be difficult to get into your vehicle. Y ou may even[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows Keyless Locking The doors lock after several seconds if all doors are closed and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior of the vehicle. T o customize whether the doors automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “ Passive Door Locki[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5 L (Panic): Press to sound the horn. Press any other button on the RKE transmitter to stop it. The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “ 1 ” or “ 2. ” These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle. [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows 9. T o program additional transmitters, repeat Step 7. Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is complete. 10. Press K on each newly programmed transmitter to complete the process. Programming without a Recognized T ransmitter This procedure requires thr[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7 T o program additional transmitters, take transmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket and place transmitter 2 in the pocket. Up to four transmitters can be programmed. The DIC then displays MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED and exits the programming mode. Press Acc. [...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks { W ARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked it will not open. Y ou increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a cra[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 T o open a door from the inside, press the button (C) in front of the door handle and push the door open. Y ou will hear a tone when the button is pressed. If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost, there are two ways to open the door: . Fr[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Door Locks The vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or when vehicle speed becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, bo[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 1 W ARNING (Continued) . Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. . If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power li[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows If your vehicle has lost battery power , open the hatch/trunk using the vehicle key . See Keys on page 2 ‑ 2 for more information. The key lock cylinder is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate. Turn the vehicle key clockwise in th[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 V ehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however , they do not make it impossible to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System This vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light flashes if a door is open and locked with the power door l[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows T esting the Alarm T o test the system use the following procedure. 1. Make sure the trunk lid/hatch is latched. 2. Lower the window on the driver door . 3. Manually arm the system. 4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds. 5. Reach through the open window and man[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more RKE transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter starts the[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors { W ARNING A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “ Rear Window Defogger ” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 ‑ 1 for more information. Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle ha[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows { W ARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pe[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Express-Down Window Press the front of the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. T o stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again. Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the doo[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Sh[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 7. T o unlock the rear of the roof panel's rear release latch, press the back of the release handle (B). Then press the button on the front of the release handle (A). Pull down the latch lever . 8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary , have s[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Gently place the roof panel down so that the back pins on the roof panel drop into the receivers in the back of the storage area. Press down firmly to seat the pins in the receivers. Installing the Roof Panel { W ARNING An improperly attached roof panel may f[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 6. T urn the front release handles inward so that they latch to the closed position. 7. Push up on the handle of the rear roof release handle to latch its hook in the closed position. 8. Push and pull the roof panel up and down and side to side to ensure the roo[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are: A. Front Edge of the Convertible T op B. Rear Edge of the Convertible T op C. T onneau Cover Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicl[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 4. The convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror , must be unlocked. Pull the convertible top front latch down and turn it clockwise to unlock it. 5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows After pressing the release button, the driver and passenger door glass should retract to the full-down position. If the vehicle has lost battery power , the tonneau cover (C) can still be opened using the manual release cable. The tonneau cover emergency manual [...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-27 10. Then move the convertible top rearward to its fully stored position. 1 1. After the convertible top is stored, apply one even push on the center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to ensure that the convertible top is fully retracted. 12. Close the[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-28 Keys, Doors and Windows 7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by first raising the front edge (A). 8. Close the tonneau cover (C) by pushing it down with a swift, firm motion. 9. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by first slightly pushing[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-29 Power Operatio n For care and cleaning of the convertible top see “ Cleaning the Convertible T op ” in this section. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. T o operate the convertible top use the following steps. Notice: Leaving the c[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-30 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Release the convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror , by pulling and turning it clockwise toward the driver door . Push upward on the front edge. The windows will automatically lower . 4. Return the convertible top front latch to[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-31 2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed, the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position, and no objects are forward of the divider . See “ Rear Trunk Partition ” under Rear Storage on page 4 ‑ 1 . 3. Push and hold the to[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-32 Keys, Doors and Windows 1. Open the tonneau cover by pulling the emergency release cable. The tonneau cover emergency release cable is located behind the passenger seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover . Also, see Hatch on page 2 ‑ 10 for information[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-33 If the battery has been disconnected, the power windows must be initialized for the power top to operate. See Power Windows on page 2 ‑ 18 for more information. Cleaning the Convertible T op The convertible top should be cleaned often. However , high pressure [...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 2-34 Keys, Doors and Windows 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3 Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Front Seats Seat Adjustment { W ARNING Y ou can lose control of the [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Power Seat Adjustment T o adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. Memory Seat,[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o recall a memory position: . On vehicles with an automatic transmission, press and release “ 1 ” or “ 2. ” If the vehicle is in P (Park), a single beep sounds and the memory position is recalled after a brief delay . If the vehicle is not in P (Park), thre[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-5 Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature can move the seat rearward and the telescopic steering column, if equipped, out of the way to allow extra room to exit the vehicle. B (Easy Exit Driver Seat): Press to save and recall the easy exit seat position. T o save into memor[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-6 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters A. Lumbar Support Control B. Side Bolster Support Control T o adjust the support, if equipped: . Move control (A) forward or rearward to adjust lumbar support. . Move control (B) up or down to adjust the side bolsters.[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-7 T o return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. { W ARNING Sitting in a reclined posi[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-8 Seats and Restraints Seatback Latches T o fold a seatback forward, lift the latch on top of the backside of the seat. The seatback locks when folded down. { W ARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person s[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-9 If available, the buttons are on the center console. The ignition must be on for this feature to work. L (Heated Seat): Press to turn the heated seat on at the high setting. Press again to switch to the low setting. 9 (Off): Press to turn the heated seat off. Safety [...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-10 Seats and Restraints In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: Y ou never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so seri[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel...[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-12 Seats and Restraints or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q:[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The sho[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-15 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the a[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-17 { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not a[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . { W ARNING Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-19 If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way , the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating po[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-20 Seats and Restraints T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way . If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the veh[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-21 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . S[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-22 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job. Here are the [...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-24 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle saf[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-25 The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door .[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-26 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However , they [...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Y our vehicle may have one or two seat position sensors, depending on what model you have. The seat position sensor(s) enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver seat (all models except ZO6 and ZR1) and the right front passenger seat (all model[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-28 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. [...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-29 the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by using the controls for those features. { W ARNING A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering [...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-30 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible in the rearview mirror when the vehicle is started. United States Canada and Mexico The words ON and OF[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-31 W ARNING (Continued) Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circu[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-32 Seats and Restraints For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and b[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-33 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following step[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-34 Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermar[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or [...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-36 Seats and Restraints Y our dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. Airbag System Check The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag [...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booste[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-38 Seats and Restraints In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly . { W ARNING Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safe[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every [...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-40 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-41 { W ARNING T o reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body . In a crash, an infant in a rear-facin[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-42 Seats and Restraints (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. (C) Booster Seats A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster se[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-43 T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) (ZO6 and ZR1 Models Only) on page 3 ‑ 44 for more information. Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instruc[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-44 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. Y our vehicle does not have lower anchors or top tether anchors to secure a child restraint with the LA TCH system. If a national or local law requ[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-45 A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement a[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-46 Seats and Restraints The top tether anchor is located under the cover behind the passenger seat. Securing a Child Restraint with a T op T ether { W ARNING If a LA TCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly . [...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. 1. Secure the child re[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-48 Seats and Restraints Replacing LA TCH System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING A crash can damage the LA TCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LA TCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure the LA TCH syst[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-49 W ARNING (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the ch[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-50 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock [...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-51 7. If the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only) on page 3 ‑ 43 or Lower [...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 3-52 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartmen ts Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Center Console Storage . . . . . . 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 4-2 Storage Rear T runk Partition For vehicles with the power convertible top option only , there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in the way of the convertible top. The trunk partition must be in place for the convertible top to move. If the trunk partition is not properly in[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Storage 4-3 Using the Cargo Cover 1. Hook the elastic loops on the front corners (A) of the shade to the T -nuts located on the front corners of the rear hatch frame. 2. Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners (B) of the shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear hatch frame, near the re[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 4-4 Storage 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-4 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-2 Instruments and Controls Starting the V ehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50 T ire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51 T ransmission Messages . . . . . 5-53 V ehicle Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54 W asher Fluid Messages . . . . . 5-[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-3 The telescopic steering column position can be stored with your memory settings. See “ Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Steering Wheel ” under Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 ‑ 3 for more information. Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with steering wheel contro[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-4 Instruments and Controls T o select tracks on a CD: . Press w or x to go to the next or to the previous track when a CD is playing. . Press and hold w or x for more than two seconds to scan the current CD. The CD goes to the next track, plays the first 10 seconds, then goes to the next t[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-5 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If this occurs, a circuit breaker will stop the wipers until the motor cools. Clear all ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen them or thaw them. Damaged wiper[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-6 Instruments and Controls Depending on the mirror , in order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, press P for several seconds or until CAL is displayed. If the compass has map lamps, it can be placed in calibration mode by pressing an[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-7 { W ARNING Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death. Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period [...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-8 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located on the instrument panel, in front of the shift lever . T o use the ashtray , press on the indentation at the top of the door . Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are put in the ashtray , hot ci[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Instrument Cluster English Coupe and Convertible Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-10 Instruments and Controls ZR1 – English Shown, ZO6, and Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Speedometer The speedometer shows the speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). For more information see “ Personal Options ” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5 ‑ 55 . Odometer T o read the odometer with the ignition off, t[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-12 Instruments and Controls When the needle approaches the low fuel symbol, a chime sounds and LOW FUEL appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display . There is still a little fuel left, but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. Press the RESET button to acknowledge[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-13 For vehicles that have this gauge, it is located near the instrument panel cluster . This gauge indicates vacuum during light to moderate throttle and boost under heavier throttle. It displays the air pressure level in the intake manifold before it enters the e[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-14 Instruments and Controls Metric — ZO6 and ZR1 Models { W ARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low . The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge English Metric This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gauge pointer moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. This means that the engine coolant has overheated. If the vehicle has been operating under [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-16 Instruments and Controls other systems may shut down. The Driver Information Center (DIC) reads BA TTERY VOL T AGE LOW when the vehicle is at 10 volts or below . Have it checked right away . Driving with the voltmeter reading at 10 volts or below could drain the battery and disable the[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-17 The airbag readiness light flashes for a few seconds when the engine is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately . { W ARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means t[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-18 Instruments and Controls If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator , it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped). See Passenger Sensing Syste[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a while, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly . This could lead to costly repairs that might [...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-20 Instruments and Controls . Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear , misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumb[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Brake System W arning Light The vehicle brake system consists of two hydraulic circuits. If one circuit is not working, the remaining circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working. English Metric Th[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-22 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the indicator light[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Active Handling System Light The Active Handling System light comes on briefly as the engine is started. If the light does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally the light goes off. If the light stays on or comes on wh[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-24 Instruments and Controls When the TCS is turned off, this light comes on and a TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message displays on the DIC. When this light is on, the TCS system does not limit wheel spin. When the TCS is turned back on, this light turns off and a TRACTION SYSTEM ON message display[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-25 High-Beam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6 ‑ 2 for more information. Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp lights come on when the fog lamps are in use. The lights go out when the f[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-26 Instruments and Controls DIC Operation and Displays Depending on the features on the vehicle, the drive gear may display on the DIC. See “ Manual Paddle Shift ” under Automatic T ransmission on page 9 ‑ 28 and Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5 ‑ 31 for more information. The Drive[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Fuel Button The fuel button displays average fuel economy and instantaneous fuel economy , calculated for your specific driving conditions, and range information. A verage Fuel Economy: The average fuel economy is viewed as a long-term approximation of your ove[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-28 Instruments and Controls Gauges Button The gauges button displays oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature for automatic transmission vehicles only , battery voltage, and tire pressure information. Oil Pressure: This display shows the oil press[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Battery V oltage: This display shows the current battery voltage. Press the gauges button again to display the battery voltage, such as: . BA TTERY VOL T AGE 13.5 VOL TS Tire Pressure: This display shows the tire pressure for each tire. Press the gauges button [...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-30 Instruments and Controls Y ou can start or stop the elapsed time by pressing the RESET button. T o reset the elapsed time to zero, press the RESET button for three seconds while the timer is displayed. Pressing and holding the RESET button for at least 10 seconds will reset the timer d[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Head-Up Display (HUD) { W ARNING 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. For veh[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-32 Instruments and Controls There are three HUD modes that can be viewed in the HUD display . Press the MODE button to scroll through these modes in the following order: English Metric Street Mode supports audio and navigation functions with your choice of tachometer settings. English Met[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Within each mode, the display , can be further customized by pressing the P AGE button. Pressing this button in each mode will turn off and on the following: . Street Mode — No tachometer , circular tachometer , and linear tachometer . . T rack Modes 1 and 2 [...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-34 Instruments and Controls T o adjust the HUD so it can be seen properly , do the following: 1. Start the engine and press the HUD dimmer control all the way up by pressing the (+) button. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by the light conditions in the direction the vehicle [...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-35 If the ignition is on and the HUD image cannot be seen, check to see if: . Something is covering the HUD unit. . The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly . . The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height. . Ambient light is low , in the direction the vehicl[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM If this message displays while you are driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. It could mean that there is a loose or broken drive belt or that there is another electrical problem. Have the vehicle checked ri[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-37 on, you still have brakes, but do not have ABS. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you do not have ABS and there is a problem with the brakes. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5 ‑ 22 and Brake System Warning Light on pa[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-38 Instruments and Controls TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP This message displays and a sound will be heard when the power convertible top button is pressed and the power convertible top pump motor temperature is below − 20°C ( − 4°F). W ait for the power convertible top pump motor to warm up [...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Door Ajar Messages DRIVER DOOR AJAR This message displays if the driver door is not closed properly . Make sure that the door is closed completely . HA TCH AJAR (Coupe) This message displays when the hatch is not closed completely . Make sure that the hatch is [...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-40 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEA TED – STOP ENGINE This message displays and a sound will be heard when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe engine damage. See Engine Overheating on page 10 ‑ 34 . ENGINE PROTECTIO N REDUCE ENGIN[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-41 LOW OIL PRESSURE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur . If this message appears while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result. A soun[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-42 Instruments and Controls LOW FUEL This message displays when the fuel tank is less than 10 percent full and the display is turned off. A sound will be heard when this message is displayed. Refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Fuel Gauge on page 5 ‑ 1 1 . SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM [...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-43 . The vehicle is experiencing Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). Some locations, such as airports, automatic toll booths, and some gas stations have EMI fields which may interfere with the RKE transmitter . If moving the transmitter to different locations with[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-44 Instruments and Controls Lamp Messages HEADLAMPS SUGGEST ED This message displays if it is dark enough outside and the headlamps and the T wilight Sentinel ® controls are off. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is recommended. It has become dark enough [...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-45 MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h (80 MPH) This message displays when a malfunction is present in the Selective Ride Control system. The vehicle speed will be limited to a value determined by the vehicle when the shock absorber system has failed and the shocks are in thei[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-46 Instruments and Controls PERF TRAC 3 – SPORT ACTIVE HANDLING ON This message displays and a sound will be heard when this Performance T raction Management mode is selected. The instrument panel cluster light will also be on when this mode is selected. Launch Control is available when[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-47 SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Active Handling System and the vehicle needs service. The active handling system light on the instrument panel cluster also turns on and a sound will be heard. See your dealer .[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-48 Instruments and Controls SHOCKS INOPERA TIVE This message displays when a malfunction is present in the Selective Ride Control system which is causing the shocks to be in their full soft mode. This is a warning to the driver that the vehicle handling may be affected. Have the vehicle s[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-49 TRACTION SYSTEM – OFF This message displays and stays on, a sound will be heard, and the traction control system (TCS) warning light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when the TCS is turned off by pressing the Active Handling System button on the conso[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-50 Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages INTRUSION SENSOR OFF This message may display when the anti-theft alarm has been disarmed. INTRUSION SENSOR ON This message may display when the anti-theft alarm has been armed. Service V ehicle Messages SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Tire Messages HIGH TIRE PRESSURE This message may be displayed when one or more of the tires is overinflated. This message also displays LEFT FRONT , RIGHT FRONT , LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire is affected. Y ou can receive more than one tire [...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-52 Instruments and Controls Have the tire pressures checked and set to those shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Run-Flat Tires on page 10 ‑ 59 , V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 14 , Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 66 , and Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 ‑ 68[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Y ou can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. T o read other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the RESET button. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-54 Instruments and Controls If this message is displayed during normal vehicle operation on flat roads, the vehicle may need service. See your dealer for an inspection. If driving in a performance or competitive manner , the use of (S) Sport Automatic Mode or (S) Sport Manual Paddle Shift[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-55 V ehicle Personalization Many features on your vehicle can be personalized. This means that the operation of these features can be set to operate differently depending on who is driving the vehicle. See “ Personal Options ” later in this section for the fea[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-56 Instruments and Controls Entering the Personal Options Menu T o enter the personal options menu, use the following steps: 1. If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, turn the vehicle on with the shift lever in P (Park). If you have a manual transmission vehicle, turn the vehicle [...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Auto Memory Recall (Automatic T ransmission only): If your automatic transmission vehicle has the memory package, you may have this option. This option allows the driver seat, the telescopic steering column, if your vehicle has this feature, and the outside rea[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-58 Instruments and Controls When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. Approach Lights: This option briefly turns on the parking lamps, the high-beam headlamps, and the back-up lamps during low light periods when[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Press the OPTION button until TWILIGHT DELA Y appears on the display , then press the RESET button to scroll through the following modes: . OFF . 15 S . 30 S (default) . 90 S If you choose OFF , this option will turn off. If you choose 15 S, the twilight delay [...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-60 Instruments and Controls When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the next personal option. FOB Reminder: This option sounds the horn three times when the driver door is closed and there is a RKE transmitter inside the interior of th[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-61 If you choose SILENT , the doors will automatically lock a short time after you remove a RKE transmitter from the interior of the vehicle and close both doors. If you choose HORN, the doors will automatically lock and the horn will sound a short time after you [...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-62 Instruments and Controls If you choose DRIVER, on automatic transmission vehicles, the driver door will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved into P (Park). On manual transmission vehicles, the driver door will automatically unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in [...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-63 T o program a name, use the following procedure: 1. Enter the PERSONAL OPTIONS menu and select the driver number (1 or 2) that you would like to program by following the instructions listed previously under “ Entering the Personal Options Menu ” . 2. Press [...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-64 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certificate nu[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-65 Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www .learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door op[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-66 Instruments and Controls 4. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held [...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-67 2. T o verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand-held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor . If there is a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above, the garage door [...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-68 Instruments and Controls The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled as follows: . A switch in the up position could be labeled as “ Up, ” “ +, ” or “ On. ” . A switch in the down position could be labeled as “ Down, ” “ − , ” or “ Off. ?[...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-69 . If you wrote “ Left, ” press the left button (A) in the vehicle. . If you wrote “ Right, ” press the right button (C) in the vehicle. . If you wrote “ Middle, ” press the middle button (B) in the vehicle. 6. After entering all of the switch positi[...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 5-70 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. T o erase either Ro[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 6-2 Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Reminder A warning chime will sound if the exterior lamp control is left on in either the headlamp or parking lamp position and the driver door is opened with the ignition off. Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer T o change the headlamps from low beam to high, pus[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-3 When it is dark enough outside, the front turn signal lamps turn off and the normal low-beam headlamps turn on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps go off, and the front turn signal lamps will take over. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic h[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 6-4 Lighting During this brief delay , the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel dimmer is set to full brightness. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 ‑ 5 . T o temporarily disable T wilight Sentinel, turn the band to O . T o turn [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-5 The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Bre[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 6-6 Lighting T urn and hold the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or counterclockwise to dim them. During the day , this knob will adjust the instrument panel brightness and at night will adjust all interior lighting. Be sure not to have this knob turned all the way down with the lamps o[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Lighting 6-7 Battery Power Protection This vehicle has a feature to help prevent the battery from being drained in case any of the following lamps are left on: the underhood lamp, if your vehicle has this feature, vanity mirror lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps, console, or glove box lamps. [...]

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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Satellite Radio . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-2 Infotainment System See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 ‑ 23 for more information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System Manual. Theft-Deterrent Feature TheftLock ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicl[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-3 Playing the Radio T op Knob (Power/V olume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. MUTE: Press to silence the system. Press again to turn the sound on. This button is not available on the Six-Disc CD Radio. 4 (Information): Pres[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-4 Infotainment System T o adjust the Fade: Press and release O / e until F ADE displays . T urn the O / e knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. . Press and hold the O / e knob until the level changes to the middle position. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): The radi[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-5 T o use AudioPilot: 1. Set the volume at the desired level. 2. Press AUTO n until AUTO VOLUME ON displays. 3. Press AUTO n until AUTO VOLUME OFF displays to turn off AudioPilot. Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Displays if the radio is no longer configured [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-6 Infotainment System RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! displays. The announcement is heard, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play stops during the announ[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-7 Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2. O / e (T une): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. The radio only stops at stations with a strong signal. © SCAN ¨ :[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-8 Infotainment System Satellite Radio XM ™ Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality so[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-9 SCAN: T o scan the stations within a category: 1. Press CA T . The last selected category displays. 2. T urn the O / e knob to select a category . 3. Press and hold t or u until a beep sounds and SCAN CA TEGORY displays. The radio begins scanning the stations in the c[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-10 Infotainment System CH Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. CH Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset bu[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 1 FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur , especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in an[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-12 Infotainment System Care of CDs Store CDs in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom of a CD while han[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-13 T o load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When finished loading CDs, press M to cancel the loading function. The radio begins to play the last CD loaded. Playing a CD O / e (T une): Turn to go to the next or previous track. { (Reverse)[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-14 Infotainment System The CD is automatically pulled back into the player if the CD is not removed after 25 seconds. Pushing a CD back into the player before the 25 ‐ second time period is complete causes the player to sense an error, the CD player tries to eject the CD several times b[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-15 SONGLIST FULL displays if more than 20 selections are stored. T o play tracks: 1. Press R . One beep sounds and S-LIST displays. The recorded tracks begin to play in the order they were saved. 2. Press © or ¨ to go back or forward within the saved tracks. T o dele[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-16 Infotainment System Supported Bit Rates The following bit rates are supported: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 1 12 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. File Naming ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags are supported. The tra[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-17 RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track, CD, or folder over again. Press and release RPT until: . REPEA T displays to repeat a track. . REPEA T ONE DISC displays to repeat a CD. . REPEA T FOLDER displays to repeat a folder . . REPEA T OFF displays to turn off repeated p[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-18 Infotainment System Phone Bluetooth For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth ‐ capability , the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode. . Sharing of the cell phone ’ s address book or contact list with the vehicle. T o[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-19 Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-20 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Bluetooth. ” 3. Say “ Pair . ” The system responds with instructions and a four ‐ digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. 4. Start the pairing process on the cel[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-21 3. Say “ Change phone. ” . If another cell phone is found, the response will be “ <Phone name> is now connected. ” . If another cell phone is not found, the original phone remains connected. Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers The system can store up to[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-22 Infotainment System Using the “ Delete ” Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Delete. ” 3. Say the name tag you want to delete. Using the “ Delete All Name T ags ” Command This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands ‐ Free Calling Directory a[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-23 T o hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “ V erify ” at any time. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. 2. Say “ Digit Dial. ” 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to dial. After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-24 Infotainment System Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. T o mute a call, press b g and then say “ Mute Call. ” T o cancel mute, press b g and then say “ Un ‐ mute Call. ?[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-25 Dual T one Multi-Frequen cy (DTMF) T ones The Bluetooth system can send numbers and the numbers stored as name tags during a call. Y ou can use this feature when calling a menu ‐ driven phone system. Account numbers can also be stored for use. Sending a Number or [...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 7-26 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 8-2 Climate Controls When the vehicle is first started, the display shows the driver's temperature setting, the outside temperature, the fan speed, and the air delivery , for about 10 seconds. The outside temperature is shown in the center of the display . The digital display will show [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-3 Manual Operatio n Driver Power/T emperature: Press the driver temperature knob to turn the climate control system off. This is the only setting that completely shuts off the fan. The digital display shows only the outside temperature. The driver and the passenger set tem[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 8-4 Climate Controls 1 (Defrost): This mode clears the windows of fog or frost more quickly . Air is directed to the windshield, with a small amount directed to the side window outlets. The indicator light comes on and the digital display will show the defrost mode symbol and fan speed when [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-5 Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to become too dry . T o prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off. The air conditioning system removes moisture fro[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 8-6 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window. The rear window defogger only works when the engine is running. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure to clear as [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-7 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter removes certain particles from the air including pollen and dust particles. Reductions in airflow , which may occur more often in dusty areas, indicate that the filter may need to be replac[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 8-8 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Steering . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3 ‑ 9 . { W ARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists,[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol an[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-4 Driving and Operating Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-6 Driving and Operating T urn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway . Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens wh[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 Racing or Other Competitive Driving Racing or competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty . See the warranty book before using the vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. Notice: If you use the vehicle for racing or other competitive driving, the en[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-8 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is used for racing or other competitive driving, the rear axle fluid temperatures may be higher than would occur in normal driving. We recommend that the rear axle fluid be drained and refilled with new fluid after every 24 hours of racing or competit[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 Notice: Brake pedal fade will occur during this track burnish procedure and can cause brake pedal travel and force to increase. This could extend stopping distance until the brakes are fully burnished. 1. Drive a normal first lap and not too aggressive. 2. Laps 2 an[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-10 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: . Allow extra following distance. . Pass with caution. . Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. . Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. . Have good tires w[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 . Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. . T op of hills: Be alert — something could be in your lane (stalled car , accident). . Pay attention to special road signs (fal[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-12 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 8 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 10 . [...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help [...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-14 Driving and Operating V ehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry . This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory ‐ installed options. T wo labels on your vehicle show [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 10 ‑ 58 and Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 66 . Ther[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-16 Driving and Operating Example 1 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (400 kg) (181 lbs) B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 1 = 68 kg (150 lbs) C. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 1 13 kg (250 lbs) Example 2 A. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 181 kg (4[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 Refer to your vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver , passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weig[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-18 Driving and Operating If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { W ARNING Things you put inside your vehic[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-19 For the first 80 km (500 miles): . Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. . Do not exceed 4,000 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 eng[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-20 Driving and Operating Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with a push-button start. In order to shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be running or in Acc. mode and the regular brake pedal must be applied. / (ST ART): Press this button while your foot is[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-21 { W ARNING T urning off the vehicle while moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering systems and disable the airbags. While driving, only shut the vehicle off in an emergency . 5. If the vehicle must be shut off while driving, turn the ignitio[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-22 Driving and Operating Cell phone chargers can interfere with the operation of the Keyless Access System. Battery chargers should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine. T o start the vehicle, do the following: 1. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, with your[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-23 Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the ST ART button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor , and drain the battery . W ait at least 15 seconds between each try , to allow the cranking motor [...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-24 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park (Automatic T ransmission) { W ARNING It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move sud[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-25 If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can move the shi[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-26 Driving and Operating T o shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9 ‑ 35 . 3. Press the shift lever button. 4. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still are unable to shift out of P (P[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-27 W ARNING (Continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after market modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: . Drive it only with the w[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-28 Driving and Operating Automatic T ransmission There are several different positions for the shift lever . P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily . { W ARNING It is dangerous to get ou[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-29 N (Neutral) only . If the vehicle needs towing, see T owing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 86 . { W ARNING 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 rap[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-30 Driving and Operating See T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 36 T raction Control System (TCS). The Manual Paddle Shift system can be deactivated by moving the shifter from S (Sport Mode) back to D (Drive), or by holding either up ‐ shift paddle for more than one second. Th[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-31 If the vehicle has a HUD, and the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, a chime will sound and the HUD will momentarily show an X over the gear display . Manual Paddle Shift operation is available for use with Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on [...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-32 Driving and Operating Manual T ransmission This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. Here is how to operate the transmission: 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Y [...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-33 Shift Speeds (Manual T ransmission) { W ARNING If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. Y ou could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to [...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-34 Driving and Operating Downshifting (Manual T ransmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table: 1 (First) 80 km/h (50 mph) 2 (Second) 1 19 km/h (74 mph) 3 (Third) 163 km/h (101 mph) 4 (Fourth) 209 km/h (130 mph) Notice: If you skip more [...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-35 If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-36 Driving and Operating Brake Assist This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system u[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-37 TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. T o limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on. TCS can be turned off if needed. T o turn the system off, press the button located on the console. The sy[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-38 Driving and Operating When this light and the SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message are on, the system is not operational. Adjust your driving accordingly . The Active Handling System comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. T o help maintain directional control of the [...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-39 Competitive Driving Mode Competitive Driving Mode, Performance Traction Management, and Launch Control are systems designed to allow increased performance while accelerating and/ or cornering. This is accomplished by regulating and optimizing the engine, brakes, a[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-40 Driving and Operating Performance T raction Management (ZR1) Performance Traction Management integrates the Traction Control, Active Handling, and Selective Ride Control systems to provide improved and consistent performance when cornering. The amount of available engine power is based[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-41 The following is a DIC display description and the recommended usage of each mode: PERF TRAC 1 – WET ACTIVE HANDLING ON . Intended for all driver skill levels . Wet or damp conditions only — not intended for use in heavy rain or standing water . Active Handlin[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-42 Driving and Operating Launch Control A Launch Control feature is available, within Competitive Driving Mode (except ZR1) or Performance T raction Management (ZR1), on vehicles with a manual transmission to allow the driver to achieve high levels of vehicle acceleration in a straight li[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-43 Limited-Slip Rear Axle V ehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow , mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low , this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move [...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-44 Driving and Operating ZR1 This knob is located on the center console. Turn it to select the suspension of your choice. The knob will return to the center position when released. The switch will illuminate the current suspension setting. TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving. Th[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-45 Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator . Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-46 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory . Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the cruise contro[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-47 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on hills depends upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed. When going down[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-48 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control . T o disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, lightly tap the clutch to end the cruise control session. . T o turn off the cruise control system, move the cruise control switch to 9[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-49 Recommended Fuel If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code W), use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher . Y ou can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher , but the vehicle's acceleration could be[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-50 Driving and Operating California Fuel Requirements If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting Cali[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-51 For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly , one bottle of GM Fuel System T reatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can help clean deposits from fuel injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is th[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-52 Driving and Operating Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or w[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-53 There is also a manual fuel door release tab. It is located against the upper trim in the rear compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. Pull the tab to release the fuel door. T o remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. While refueling, let the [...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-54 Driving and Operating { W ARNING If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately . Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type.[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-55 T owing General T owing Information The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer . Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical e[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 9-56 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-2 V ehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-3 General Information For service and parts needs, visit your dealer . Y ou will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contai[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-4 V ehicle Care Accessories and Modifications Adding non ‐ dealer accessories to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety , including such things as airbags, braking, stability , ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability , and electronic systems like an[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-5 Lifting the V ehicle { W ARNING Lifting a vehicle can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to lift your vehicle. T o help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-6 V ehicle Care Lifting From the Front The front lifting points can be accessed from either side of your vehicle, behind the front tires. 1. Locate the front lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack and the vehicle. 3. Li[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-7 Lifting From the Rear The rear lifting points can be accessed from the rear of the vehicle, on either the driver's or passenger's side. 1. Locate the rear lifting points (A), according to the illustration shown. 2. Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-8 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING Y ou can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. . Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and t[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-9 Hood T o open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle below the instrument panel on the driver side. 2. Go to the side of the vehicle and pull up on the rear edge of the hood, near the windshield. Before closing the[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-10 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.2 L LS3 V8 Engine (Without dry sump engine oil tank)[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 A. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped). See Hydraulic Clutch on page 10 ‑ 24 . B. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir . See “ Adding Washer Fluid ” under Washer Fluid on page 10 ‑ 37 . C. Brake Fluid Reservoir . See “ Brake Fluid ” under Brakes on p[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-12 V ehicle Care 6.2 L LS9 V8 Engine[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-13 A. Intercooler . See Cooling System (Engine) on page 10 ‑ 28 or Cooling System (Intercooler) on page 10 ‑ 29 . B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 24 . C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir and Cap. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10 ‑ 36 . D. Coolant Surge T [...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-14 V ehicle Care 6.2 L LS3 V8 Engine (With dry sump engine oil tank) or 7.0 L LS7 V8 Engine[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-15 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 24 . B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir . See Power Steering Fluid on page 10 ‑ 36 . C. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10 ‑ 52 . D. Remote Positive (+) T erminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 82 . E.[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-16 V ehicle Care Checking Engine Oil (Except ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport) If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC), check the engine oil level right away . For more information, see Engine Oil Messages on page 5 ‑ 40 . Check the engine oil level regu[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-17 See Racing or Other Competitive Driving on page 9 ‑ 7 for additional information on engine oil. Notice: 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 you find that you have an oil l[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-18 V ehicle Care This is normal since the dipstick is designed to read engine oil level only after the engine has run long enough to reach normal operating temperature. Do not add engine oil based on cold engine dipstick readings. The engine oil level on the dipstick will also be inaccur[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-19 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 10 for the location of the external engine oil tank 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 when through. Changing Engine Oi[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-20 V ehicle Care 8. Start the engine and let it run at idle for at least 15 seconds. This will circulate the fresh engine oil through the lubrication system. 9. Shut off the engine and check the oil level as described under “ Checking Engine Oil (ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport). ” Selecti[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-21 Cold T emperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below − 29°C ( − 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low temperatures. When selecti[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-22 V ehicle Care Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter . This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-23 Automatic T ransmission Fluid How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to the dealer service department and have i[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-24 V ehicle Care Hydraulic Clutch It is not necessary to regularly check clutch fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system. Adding fluid will not correct a leak. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. When to Check and Wh[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-25 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals and replace them at the first oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 2 for more information. If dr[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-26 V ehicle Care 6.2 L V8 Engine LS3 Shown, 6.2 L V8 Engine LS9 and 7.0 L V8 Engine LS7 Similar A. Mass Air Flow Sensor Connector B. Connector Lock 4. Remove the connector lock (B) located at the bottom of the mass air flow sensor connector (A). 5. Press on the top and bottom of the mass[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-27 6.2 L V8 Engine LS3 Shown, 6.2 L V8 Engine LS9 and 7.0 L V8 Engine LS7 Similar A. Screw B. Filter Cover C. Filter 7. T o remove the filter from the LS3 and LS7 engines, remove the six screws (A) securing the filter cover (B) then pull away to gain access to the air filte[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-28 V ehicle Care Cooling System (Engine) The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 7.0L Engine shown, 6.2L Engine similar A. Electric Engine Cooling Fan B. Coolant Surge T ank with Pressure Cap { W ARNING An electric engine cooling fan under the ho[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-29 Cooling System (Intercooler) The 6.2L LS9 supercharged V8 engine has an intercooler cooling system. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 10 for location of the intercooler . The intercooler cooling system has a special procedure for draining and adding coolant.[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-30 V ehicle Care What to Use { W ARNING Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. Wi[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-31 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visi[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-32 V ehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge T ank { W ARNING Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. { W ARNING Steam and scalding[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-33 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture until the level inside stabilizes at the FULL COLD mark on the front of the surge tank. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the upper radiator hose [...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-34 V ehicle Care Engine Overheating The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating. There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the instrument panel cluster . See Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge on page 5 ‑ 15 . The vehicle may also display a COOLANT OVER TEMPER[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-35 W ARNING (Continued) See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 10 ‑ 35 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency . If No Steam is Coming from the Engine If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the pro[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-36 V ehicle Care Driving extended distances in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair . The engine oil will be severely degrade[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-37 What to Use T o determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 6 . Always use the proper fluid. Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid may damage the vehicle and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . Alway[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-38 V ehicle Care Brakes Brake Wear (Except ZR1 and ZO6) This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle [...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-39 Front . Brake pads can be visually inspected through the wheel by inspecting the outer brake pads at each wheel. . Brake pads should be replaced when worn to 2 mm of pad thickness. New pads are 10 mm thick. . In addition, brake pad inspection is required any time the tir[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-40 V ehicle Care Brake Rotor Protector { W ARNING Ceramic rotors will be very hot after operation and touching them may cause burns. Be sure brake system is completely cool prior to installation of protector , or coming in contact with them. Notice: Rotors may be chipped if hard contact [...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-41 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the bra[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-42 V ehicle Care { W ARNING If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. Y ou or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. See “ Checking Brake F[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-43 Notice: . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do no[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-44 V ehicle Care Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant T o get an accurate reading, th[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-45 Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-46 V ehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 1 1 ‑ 2 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see [...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-47 T o install the new wiper insert: 1. Slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with the two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic caps (C) will be forced off as the insert is fully installed.[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-48 V ehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However , if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their [...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-49 Headlamps, Front T urn Signal and Parking Lamps A. High-beam Headlamp B. Low-beam Headlamp C. Front Parking/Turn Signal If the low-beam headlamp needs to be replaced, see your dealer . See High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting on page 10 ‑ 48 for more information. T [...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-50 V ehicle Care T aillamps, T urn Signal, and Stoplamps T o replace a stoplamp, taillamp/turn signal bulb: 1. Remove the screw from the top of the lamp assembly . 2. T ilt the lamp assembly toward you. 3. T urn the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out. 4. Pull t[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-51 Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: . Headlamp Wiring . Windshield Wiper Motor . Power Windows and Other Power Accessories Replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs [...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-52 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block There is one fuse block in the engine compartment located on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 10 for more information on location. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the ve[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-53 Fuse Usage 3 Antilock Brake System (ABS)/Real T ime Damping 4 Wiper 5 Stoplamps/ Back-Up Lamps 6 Oxygen Sensor 7 Battery Main 5 8 Parking Lamps 9 Powertrain Relay Input/Electronic Throttle Control 10 Manual T ransmission Solenoids 1 1 Antilock Brake System Fuse Usage 12 [...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-54 V ehicle Care J-Style Fuses Usage 25 Cooling Fan 26 Battery Main 3 27 Antilock Brake System 28 Heating/V entilation/ Air Conditioning Blower 29 Battery Main 2 30 Starter 31 Audio Amplifier 32 Intercooler Pump 33 Battery Main 1 Micro-Relays Usage 34 Horn 35 Air Conditioning Compressor [...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-55 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is located on the passenger side of the vehicle, under the instrument panel and under the toe-board. Remove the carpet and toe-board covering to access the fuse block by pulling at the top of each corner of the [...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-56 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage CRUISE SWTCH Cruise Control Switch CTSY/LAMP Courtesy Lamp DR LCK Door Locks DRIV DR SWITCH Driver Door Switch ECM Engine Control Module (ECM) EXH MDL Exhaust Module (ZO6 & ZR1), Spare (Coupe and Convertible) GM LAN RUN/CRNK GM LAN Devices HTD SEA T/ WPR [...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-57 Fuses Usage TONNEAU RELSE T onneau Release TP A T onneau Pulldown Actuator Fuses Usage BLANK Blank BLANK Blank FUEL DR RELSE Fuel Door Release REAR/FOG Rear Fog Lamps TONNEAU RELSE T onneau Release TRUNK RELSE T runk Release Fuses Usage AUX PWR Auxiliary Power BLANK Not [...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-58 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle W arranty booklet for details. For additional information refer [...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-59 Winter Tires Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice covered roads is expected. All season tires provide good overall performance on most surfaces, but they may not offer the traction or the same level of performance as winter t[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-60 V ehicle Care The shorter the distance you drive and the slower the speed, the greater the chance that the tire will not have to be replaced. As soon as possible, contact the nearest authorized GM or run-flat servicing facility for inspection and repair or replacement. When a tire is [...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-61 Notice: If the vehicle has low ‐ profile tires, they are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires. Tire and/or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objec[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-62 V ehicle Care (D) Tire Identificat ion Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following the DOT code are the T ire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, [...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-63 (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description : These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carrying capacity a tire is certified to carry . The speed rating is the maximum speed[...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-64 V ehicle Care DOT Markings : A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of T ransportation (DOT) Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. The DOT code includes the T ire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator w[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-65 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ?[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-66 V ehicle Care V ehicle Maximum Load on the Tire : Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. V ehicle Placard : A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original equipment tire size a[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-67 How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check the tire pressure. Proper tire inflation cannot be determined by looking at the tire. Check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold, meaning the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-68 V ehicle Care this high-speed driving, return the tires to the cold inflation pressure shown on the T ire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 14 . Example: Y ou will find the maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire's sidewall, in sm[...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-69 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under ‐ inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. [...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-70 V ehicle Care If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 14 . A message to check the pressure in a specific tire displays in the Driver Inf[...]

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-71 TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the [...]

Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-72 V ehicle Care Tire Inspection GM recommends that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Replace the tire if: . The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen. . There is cord or f[...]

Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-73 T readwear indicators appear when the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. See Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 72 and Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 72 for more information. The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies for the spare tire, if[...]

Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-74 V ehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM's TPC Spec n[...]

Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-75 { W ARNING Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly and cause a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If you must replace your veh[...]

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-76 V ehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the Unite[...]

Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-77 T raction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tir[...]

Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-78 V ehicle Care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air , replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be re[...]

Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-79 { W ARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause a crash. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In [...]

Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-80 V ehicle Care Tire Chains { W ARNING Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to l[...]

Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-81 A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It m[...]

Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-82 V ehicle Care Jump Starting For more information about the vehicle battery , see Battery on page 10 ‑ 43 . If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely . { W ARNING [...]

Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-83 3. T urn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it could save the r[...]

Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-84 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water . Y ou do not need to add water to the battery inst[...]

Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-85 battery . It goes to a heavy , unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative ( − ) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery . 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( − ) cable at least 45 cm (18 inches) away from the dead battery , but not near engine p[...]

Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-86 V ehicle Care T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery . 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 3. Disconnect the re[...]

Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-87 Appearance Care Exterior Care Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better , and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lub[...]

Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-88 V ehicle Care Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer . If the vehicle has a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat gives more [...]

Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-89 ZR1 Hood Window The hood window on the ZR1 can be cleaned in the same manner as the headlamp lenses. See “ Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ” for more information. Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner . Clean the rubber bla[...]

Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-90 V ehicle Care mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Y our dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. Underbody Maintenan ce Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the un[...]

Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-91 Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to home furnishings may also transfer color to the interior . When cleaning the interior, only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces b[...]

Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-92 V ehicle Care Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For any soil, always try to remove it first with plain wa[...]

Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-93 Coated Moldings These moldings are around the hatch opening in the rear area. . When lightly soiled, wipe with a sponge or soft lint-free cloth dampened with water . . When heavily soiled, use warm soapy water . Leather Leather , and lighter colored leather in particular[...]

Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-94 V ehicle Care commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfaces may permanently change the appearance and feel of the interior and are not recommended. Do not use silicone or wax-based products, or those containing organic solvents to clean t[...]

Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-95 Floor Mats { W ARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash [...]

Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 10-96 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance { W ARNING Performing maintenance work can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury . Perform maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the proper tools and equipment. If in doubt, see your dealer to have a qualified technician do the w[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 trained service technicians who will perform this work and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally , service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. . Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components. Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop . Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 15 . . Engine coolant level [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 . ZR1 Only: Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 24 . First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles . Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 24 . . Automatic[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil The engine requires engine oil approved[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubrication (Rear T oe ‐ Link Outer Ends with ZO6, ZR1, or Z51 Option) Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Manual Transmission Manual Tra[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 6.2L LS3 V8 and 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines 15776148 A3077C 6.2L [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serv[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Maintenance Record (cont.) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 6 for more information. Application Capacities Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-3 Application Capacities Metric English 6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged Engine 9.9 L 10.5 qt 7.0L LS7 V8 Engine 9.9 L 10.5 qt Fuel T ank 68.0 L 18.0 gal T ransmission Fluid Automatic Transmission (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6.2 L 6.5 qt Manual Transmission – Base 3.5 L[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order 6.2L LS3 V8 W Automatic Manual 1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1 – 8 – 7 – 2 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 6.2L LS9 V8 T Manual 1.016 mm (0.040 in) 1 – 8 – 7 – 2 – 6 – 5 – 4 – 3 7.0L LS7 V8 [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-5 Engine Data Engine Horsepower T orque Displacement Compression Ratio 6.2L LS3 V8 without option NPP 430 @ 5900 rpm 424 lb ft @ 4600 rpm 6.2L 10.69:1 6.2L LS3 V8 with option NPP 436 @ 5900 rpm 428 lb ft @ 4600 rpm 6.2L 10.69:1 6.2L LS9 V8 Supercharged 638 @ 6500 rpm 604 l[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 12-6 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.2L LS3 V8, 7.0L LS7 V8 Engines 6.2L LS9 V8 Engine[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico) . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 13-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call General Motors of Canada[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arb[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistanc e Procedure Owner satisfaction and goodwill are very important to your dealer and General Motors. Normally , any problem with the transaction, sale, or usage of the vehicle must be handled by your dealer sales or service departments. However , we [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-5 See Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 ‑ 5 or Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13 ‑ 5 for more information. Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada) Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-6 Customer Information Mexico From Mexico City 5329-081 1 From Other Mexico Locations 01-800-466-081 1 United States and Canada 1-866-466-8190 Costa Rica 00-800-052-1005 Guatemala 1-800-999-5252 Panama 00-800-052-0001 Dominican Republic 1-888-751-5301 El Salvador 800-6273 Honduras 800-012[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-7 Other Helpful Links Chevrolet — www.chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise — www .chevymall.com Help Center — www .chevrolet.com/ pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do . F AQ . Contact Us My GM Canada www.gm.ca My GM Canada is a password-protected section of www .gm.ca whe[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-8 Customer Information General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) For U.S. ‐ purchased vehicles, call 1 ‐ 800 ‐ 243 ‐ 8872; (T ext T elephone (TTY): [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-9 Services Provided . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. . Lock ‐ Out Service: Service to unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be available if you have OnStar . For securit[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-10 Customer Information . T rip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qualify . General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization has[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-1 1 Courtesy T ransportation Program (U.S. and Canada) T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Coverage perio[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-12 Customer Information Courtesy Rental V ehicle The dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if the vehicle is kept for an overnight warranty repair . Rental reimbursement will be limited and must be supported[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-13 Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair . These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipme[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-14 Customer Information If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury , call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger , or you are instructed to move it by a police o[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-15 If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company . In such cases, you [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-16 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administr a[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-17 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 33170 Detroit, [...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-18 Customer Information This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur . Important: EDR data is recorded by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 Customer Information 13-19 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security , as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting,[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 13-20 Customer Information 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Active Handling System . . . . . . . 9-37 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-43 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 V oltage and Charging Messages . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-3 Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . 9-39 Competitive Driving, Racing or Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-4 INDEX E Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-5 Fuel Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-6 INDEX I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Infants and Y oung Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Instrument Cluster . . . . . [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-7 Lights (cont.) Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 T raction Control System (TCS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . 9-43 Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-8 INDEX Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-9 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 9-23 Seat Adjustmen[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-10 INDEX Ride Control Systems Active Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37 Limited Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 9-43 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44 Selective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43 Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 INDEX i-1 1 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 1 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-44 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21 Starting the V ehicle Messsages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-50 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 201 1 i-12 INDEX T raction (cont.) Limited-Slip Rear Axle . . . . . . . . 9-43 Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . . 9-43 T ransmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Messag[...]