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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 25
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 98
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 145
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 157
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 310
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 330
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 340
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
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2 Introduction
Introduction This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
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slogans, vehicle model names, and documentation relating to your alphabetical list of what is in the
vehicle body designs appearing in specific vehicle to confirm the manual and the page number where
this manual including, but not limited features. it can be found.
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
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CORVETTE, the CORVETTE quick reference. Danger, Warning, and
Emblem, CORVETTE STINGRAY, Caution
and the STINGRAY Emblem are Canadian Vehicle Owners
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Introduction 3
A circle with a slash through it is a Vehicle Symbol Chart
{ Danger safety symbol which means “Do Here are some additional symbols
Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let that may be found on the vehicle
Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen.”
high level of risk which will result and what they mean. See the
in serious injury or death. features in this manual for
Symbols information.
The vehicle has components and u : Air Conditioning System
labels that use symbols instead of
{ Warning text. Symbols are shown along with G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
Warning indicates a hazard that
the text describing the operation or 9 : Airbag Readiness Light
information relating to a specific
could result in injury or death. component, control, message,
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
gauge, or indicator. $ : Brake System Warning Light
M : Shown when the owner’s 9 : Dispose of Used Components
Caution manual has additional instructions Properly
or information. P : Do Not Apply High Pressure
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
* : Shown when the service Water
manual has additional instructions B : Engine Coolant Temperature
damage. or information.
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
0 : Shown when there is more
information on another page — H : Flammable
“see page.” [ : Forward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock
Location
+ : Fuses
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child
Restraints
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Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers
Properly Installed
| : Lane Change Alert
@ : Lane Departure Warning
A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Start/Stop
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
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In Brief Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Information
19

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Curb View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Instrument Panel Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 20
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Initial Drive Information Universal Remote System . . . . . 20
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8 Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Performance and Maintenance
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Traction Control/Electronic
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 21
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Performance Vehicle
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Fuel (LT1 6.2L V8 Engine) . . . . . 22
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13 Fuel (LT4 and LT5 6.2L
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Supercharged V8 Engines) . . . 23
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14 E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 23
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15 Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 24
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Driving for Better Fuel
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16 Roadside Assistance
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19
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6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
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1. Air Vents 0 155. Light Sensor. See Automatic 17. Shift Lever (Manual Shown).
2. Instrument Panel Illumination Headlamp System 0 141. See Automatic Transmission
Control 0 143 (Out of View). 10. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 187 or Manual Transmission
0 142. 0 192.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals 11. Infotainment 0 145. 18. Keyless Ignition. See Ignition
0 142. Positions 0 180.
12. Passenger Temperature
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 139. Control. See Dual Automatic 19. Bluetooth Controls. See
Climate Control System 0 151. “Steering Wheel Controls” in
4. Manual Shift Paddles (If the infotainment manual.
Equipped). See Manual Mode Passenger Heated and
0 189. Ventilated Seat Controls (If Voice Recognition Controls.
Equipped). See Heated and See “Steering Wheel Controls”
Active Rev Match Paddles (If in the infotainment manual.
Equipped). See Active Rev Ventilated Front Seats 0 65.
Match 0 193. 13. Driver and Redundant Driver Information Center (DIC)
Passenger Heated and Controls. See Driver
5. Instrument Cluster 0 103. Information Center (DIC) 0 121.
Ventilated Seat Controls (If
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 99. Equipped). See Heated and 20. See “Steering Wheel Controls”
7. Instrument Panel Storage Ventilated Front Seats 0 65. in the infotainment manual.
Button. See Instrument Panel 14. Dual Automatic Climate Control 21. Horn 0 99.
Storage 0 94. System 0 151. 22. Steering Wheel Adjustment
8. Passenger Airbag Status 15. Electric Parking Brake 0 195. 0 99 (Out of View).
Indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System 0 79. 16. MODE SELECT Knob. See 23. Cruise Control 0 207.
Competitive Driving Mode 24. Convertible Top Switch (Out of
9. Alarm System Indicator Light. 0 203.
See Vehicle Alarm System View) (If Equipped). See
0 41. Convertible Top 0 52.
25. Hood Release (Out of View).
See Hood 0 223.
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26. Data Link Connector (DLC) Initial Drive
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Information
Light) 0 113.
This section provides a brief
27. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. overview about some of the
See Hatch (Trunk) 0 38. important features that may or may
Intrusion and Inclination not be on your specific vehicle.
Sensors Disable Switch. See For more detailed information, refer
Vehicle Alarm System 0 41. to each of the features which can be
28. Head-Up Display Controls (If found later in this owner’s manual.
Equipped). See Head-Up
Display (HUD) 0 123. Remote Keyless Entry With Remote Start and Convertible
29. Power Mirrors 0 44. (RKE) System Top Shown, Others Similar
The Keyless Access system allows Press the button to remove the key.
for vehicle entry when the Remote The key can be used to open the
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is vehicle and hatch/trunk if power to
within 1 m (3 ft). See Remote the vehicle is lost. See Hatch
Keyless Entry (RKE) System (Trunk) 0 38.
Operation 0 27. K : Press to unlock the driver door
The RKE transmitter is used to lock and the fuel door. Press again within
and unlock the doors and may work five seconds to unlock both doors.
up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the Q : Press to lock both doors and
vehicle. the fuel door.
M : Press and hold to release the
hatch/trunk.
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M : If equipped, press and 2. Immediately press and hold /
release K and then immediately for at least four seconds or until
press and hold M continuously to the turn signal lamps flash.
open the convertible top all the way. Start the vehicle normally after
The vehicle must be off to operate entering.
the convertible top. Release the When the vehicle starts, the parking
button to stop movement. This lamps will turn on.
button will only open the
convertible top. Remote start can be extended.
See Convertible Top 0 52. Canceling a Remote Start
L : Press and release once to To cancel a remote start, do one of
initiate vehicle locator. Press and the following: Driver Door
hold for three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. Press again or start the . Press and hold / until the 1. Door Handle Sensor
vehicle to stop the panic alarm. parking lamps turn off. 2. Power Door Lock Switch
. Turn on the hazard warning 3. Door Latch Button
See Keys 0 25 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 27. flashers. For Keyless Access, hold the RKE
. Turn the vehicle on and then off. transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the
Remote Vehicle Start door handle. Grip and press the
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33. door handle sensor (1). See Remote
If equipped, the engine can be Keyless Entry (RKE) System
started from outside of the vehicle. Door Locks Operation 0 27. This feature can be
programmed. See Vehicle
Starting the Vehicle To lock or unlock a door from the
Personalization 0 128.
outside, press Q or K on the
1. Press and release Q on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
RKE transmitter.
transmitter.
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Loss of Vehicle Electrical
Power
If the vehicle has lost battery power,
the doors can be opened manually.
From Inside the Vehicle

Passenger Door Pull the passenger door release

To lock or unlock a door from the handle.
inside, use the power door lock See Door Locks 0 34.
switch.
Q : Press to lock the doors. Trunk Release
K : Press to unlock the doors. For automatic transmissions, the
To open a door from the inside, Pull the driver door release handle. vehicle must be in P (Park).
press the door latch button. For manual transmissions, the
The fuel door is also locked and vehicle must be off or stationary
unlocked using these features. with the parking brake set. See
Electric Parking Brake 0 195.
See Power Door Locks 0 36.
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To release the hatch/trunk: Windows

. Press the hatch/trunk release

touch pad with the RKE
. Press }. transmitter within range or use The power windows work when the
the key in the key cylinder. ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
. Press and hold s on the See Remote Keyless Entry
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or when Retained Accessory Power
(RKE) System 0 26 and Keys (RAP) is active. See Retained
transmitter. See Remote Keyless 0 25.
Entry (RKE) System 0 26. Accessory Power (RAP) 0 183.
See Hatch (Trunk) 0 38. Using the window switch, press to
open or pull to close the window.
The windows may be temporarily
disabled if they are used repeatedly
within a short time. See Power
Windows 0 46.
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Window Operation with . Raise or lower the front part of Memory Features
Convertible Top the seat cushion by moving the
The windows will automatically front of the control up or down.
lower fully when the convertible top . Raise or lower the seat by
is lowered or raised. See moving the rear of the control up
Convertible Top 0 52. or down.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 59.
Seat Adjustment
Reclining Seatbacks
Power Seats

If equipped, memory seats allow two

drivers to save and recall their
unique seat positions for driving the
vehicle, and a shared exit position
for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be
saved, such as power mirrors and
power steering wheel, if equipped.
To adjust the seatback: Memory positions are linked to RKE
To adjust the seat: transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
. Tilt the top of the control memory recalls.
. Move the seat forward or rearward to recline.
rearward by sliding the control Before saving, adjust all available
forward or rearward. . Tilt the top of the control forward memory feature positions. Turn the
to raise. ignition on and then press and
See Reclining Seatbacks 0 60. release SET; a beep will sound.
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Then immediately press and hold 1, Heated and Ventilated Seat Belts
2, or B (Exit) until two beeps Seats
sound. To manually recall these
positions, press and hold 1, 2, or B
until the saved position is reached.
When Auto Memory Recall is
enabled in vehicle personalization,
positions previously saved to
memory buttons 1 and 2 are
recalled when the ignition is
changed from off to on or ACC/
ACCESSORY.
When Easy Exit Options is enabled
in vehicle personalization, the
Driver and Passenger Controls Refer to the following sections for
feature automatically recalls the
important information on how to use
previously saved exit position when If equipped, the driver buttons are seat belts properly:
exiting the vehicle. on the center stack. To operate, the
. Seat Belts 0 66.
Memory adjustments may not be ignition must be on.
available upon delivery or after . How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
service until steps in “Saving Press C or M on the left side of the 0 67.
Memory Positions” section are climate control panel to ventilate or
heat the driver seat. A ventilated . Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 69.
performed. See Memory Seats 0 60.
seat has a fan that pulls or pushes . Lower Anchors and Tethers for
air through the seat. The air is not Children (LATCH System) 0 90.
cooled.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 0 65.
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Passenger Sensing is affected by the passenger 2. Press the control pad to adjust
sensing system. See Passenger the mirror.
System Sensing System 0 79. 3. Return the switch to the center
The passenger airbag status to deselect the mirror.
indicator lights on the instrument See Power Mirrors 0 44.
panel when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Airbag Status If the vehicle has the memory
Indicator 0 112. feature, a preferred mirror position
can be stored. See Memory Seats
Mirror Adjustment 0 60.
To fold, pull the mirror toward the
Exterior Mirrors vehicle. Push the mirror outward to
United States
return it to the original position.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly
view the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
To avoid glare of the headlamps
Canada and Mexico from behind, push the tab forward
for daytime and pull it rearward for
The passenger sensing system will
nighttime use.
turn off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag under To adjust the mirrors:
certain conditions. No other airbag
1. Press L (Left) or R (Right) to
select the mirror.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Both the tilt and telescoping steering Reading Lamps
Mirror column positions can be stored with
If equipped, the mirror automatically your memory settings, if equipped.
reduces the glare of the headlamps See Memory Seats 0 60.
from behind. The dimming feature Do not adjust the steering wheel
comes on when the vehicle is while driving.
started.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Interior Lighting
Mirror 0 46. Interior Light Control
Steering Wheel The knob for this feature is on the The reading lamps are in the
left side of the instrument panel. overhead console. The lamps go on
Adjustment Turn clockwise or counterclockwise when a door is opened. When the
to brighten or dim the lights. Turn doors are closed, press the lamp
the knob completely clockwise to buttons to turn on each lamp.
turn the interior lights on.
For more information on interior
Courtesy Lamps lighting, see Instrument Panel
When any door or the hatch/trunk is Illumination Control 0 143.
opened, the interior lamps will
come on.
To turn the courtesy lamps on or off,
turn the instrument panel brightness
knob completely clockwise or
counterclockwise.

Press the control to move the tilt

and telescoping steering wheel up
and down or forward and rearward.
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Exterior Lighting ; : Turns on the parking lamps LO : Use for slow wipes.
including all lamps except the
headlamps.
5 : Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
See:
. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 139.
INT : Move the lever up to INT for
. Automatic Headlamp System
0 141. intermittent wipes, then turn the x
Exterior Lamps INT band up for more frequent
There are four positions: Windshield Wiper/Washer wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.
O : Turns the exterior lamps off and
deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
to O again to reactivate the 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
AUTO mode. the lever down. For several wipes,
In Canada, the headlamps will hold the lever down.
automatically reactivate when the n L : Pull the lever toward you to
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). spray windshield washer fluid and
The windshield wiper/washer lever activate the wipers.
AUTO : Sets the exterior lamps to is on the right side of the steering
automatic mode. AUTO mode turns column. See Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 99.
the exterior lamps on and off
depending on how much light is With the ignition on or in ACC/
available outside the vehicle. ACCESSORY, move the lever to
select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.

Passenger Temperature Control

The passenger temperature control
is below the passenger side
air vent.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
1. Driver Temperature Control 7. Fan Control System 0 151.
2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 8. Driver and Redundant
3. A/C (Air Conditioning) Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Front Seat Controls
4. Air Delivery Modes
9. Rear Window Defogger
5. Defrost
10. Recirculation
6. SYNC
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Transmission The Manual Paddle Shift system will 1–4 Shift Message (Manual
not allow either an upshift or a Transmission)
Manual Paddle Shift downshift if the vehicle speed is too
(Automatic Transmission) fast or too slow, nor will it allow a On vehicles with a manual
start from 3 (Third) or higher gear. transmission, when this DIC
message is displayed, the
See Manual Mode 0 189. transmission can only shift from
Active Rev Match (Manual 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth).
Transmission) For more information about shifting
for the best fuel economy, see
Vehicles equipped with a manual Manual Transmission 0 192.
transmission have Active Rev Match
(ARM). ARM aids in smoother
shifting by matching the engine
speed to the next selected gear.
The system is normally off. It is
activated and deactivated by
pressing either of the paddles
The Manual Paddle Shift system marked REV MATCH on the
can be used in D (Drive) or steering wheel. See Active Rev
M (Manual Mode). The system is Match 0 193.
activated by pressing the left paddle
to downshift and the right paddle to
upshift. The current gear will be
displayed in the instrument cluster,
or the Head-Up Display (HUD),
if equipped.
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Vehicle Features Cruise Control SET/– : Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
Infotainment System use to decrease vehicle speed.
See the infotainment manual for * : Press to disengage cruise
information on the radio, audio control without erasing the set
players, phone, navigation system, speed from memory.
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on See Cruise Control 0 207.
settings.
Driver Information
Steering Wheel Controls Center (DIC)
The infotainment system can be The DIC display is in the instrument
operated by using the steering cluster. It shows the status of many
wheel controls. See “Steering Wheel vehicle systems.
Controls” in the infotainment 1 : Press to turn cruise control on
manual. or off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster when cruise
is turned on.
RES/+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume to
that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
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w or x : Press to move up or vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to Universal Remote System
down in a list. aid with parking and low-speed
backing maneuvers.
o or p : Press o to open
application menus on the left. Press See Assistance Systems for Parking
p to open interaction menus on the or Backing 0 210.
right.
SEL : Press to open a menu or
Power Outlets
select a menu item. Press and hold Use the accessory power outlet to
to reset values on certain screens. plug in electrical equipment, such as
See Driver Information Center (DIC) a cell phone or MP3 player.
0 121. There are three accessory power
outlets:
Curb View Camera . Inside the center console
If equipped, a view of the area in storage compartment. This system, if equipped, provides a
front of the vehicle displays to aid . In front of the cupholder. way to replace up to three remote
with parking and low-speed control transmitters used to activate
. In the rear compartment. devices such as garage door
maneuvers.
Lift the cover to access and replace openers, security systems, and
See "Curb View Camera" under home automation devices.
Assistance Systems for Parking or when not in use.
Backing 0 210. See Power Outlets 0 101. Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Rear Vision Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
Camera (RVC) helpful to have another person
If equipped, RVC displays a view of available to assist you with
the area behind the vehicle on the programming the Universal Remote
infotainment display when the system.
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See Universal Remote System .
0 135.
Performance and To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak/ESC, press and hold
Maintenance g, until the Traction Off light i
Roof Panel and the StabiliTrak/ESC OFF
If equipped with a removable roof
Traction Control/ light g illuminate in the
panel, there are three release Electronic Stability instrument cluster.
handles. Two are at the front of the Control . Press and release g again to
roof panel and one is at the rear of turn on both systems.
the roof panel. See “Removing the The Traction Control System (TCS)
Roof Panel” under Roof Panel 0 48. limits wheel spin. The system turns See Traction Control/Electronic
on automatically every time the Stability Control 0 198.
Help may be needed to remove the vehicle is started.
roof panel. Always store the roof The vehicle has Driver Mode
panel properly in the rear storage StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control and may have Competitive
compartment. Control (ESC) is a computer Driving Mode.
controlled system that helps the See Driver Mode Control 0 200 and
For more information: driver maintain directional control of Competitive Driving Mode 0 203.
. See “Storing the Roof Panel” the vehicle in difficult driving
under Roof Panel 0 48. conditions. This is accomplished by Tire Pressure Monitor
selectively applying any one of the
. See “Installing the Roof Panel” This vehicle may have a Tire
vehicle’s brakes. The system turns
under Roof Panel 0 48. on automatically every time the Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
vehicle is started.
Convertible
. To turn off TCS, press and
If equipped, the convertible top can release g on the center console.
be automatically opened and
closed. For step-by-step
i illuminates in the instrument
cluster.
instructions, see Convertible Top
0 52.
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The low tire pressure warning light Performance Vehicle Tire Chatter/Hop
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
Features When driving at slow speeds and in
very tight turns, the vehicle may
tires. If the warning light comes on, Checking Engine Oil have tire chatter/hop. This condition
stop as soon as possible and inflate is normal and the vehicle does not
the tires to the recommended Your vehicle may have a high
performance dry sump lubrication require service.
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See system. This system operates Road Imperfections/Crown Effects
Vehicle Load Limits 0 175. The differently than a standard engine
lubrication system. See Engine Oil The vehicle's precise steering and
warning light will remain on until the handling make it very responsive to
tire pressure is corrected. 0 232.
road surface feedback. A slight pull
The low tire pressure warning light Check the oil level only after the may be felt in the steering
may come on in cool weather when engine has been thoroughly warmed depending on the crown of the road
the vehicle is first started, and then up and then check between five and and/or other road surface variations
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This 10 minutes of shutoff. This ensures such as troughs or ruts. This is
may be an early indicator that the that the oil level reading obtained normal and the vehicle does not
tire pressures are getting low and will be accurate. require service.
the tires need to be inflated to the Brake Noise
proper pressure.
Under certain weather or operating
Fuel (LT1 6.2L V8 Engine)
The TPMS does not replace normal conditions, occasional brake squeal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain may be heard with the vehicle's
the correct tire pressures. performance braking system. This
See Tire Pressure Monitor System brake system is designed for
0 275. superior fade resistance and
consistent operation using high
performance brake pads. Brake
squeal is normal and does not affect
system performance.
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Premium Recommended Gasoline is recommended. Center (DIC) message when it is
Use premium 93 octane — (R+M)/2 Unleaded gasoline with a 91 octane necessary to change the engine oil
— unleaded gasoline in your rating may be used, but it will and filter. The oil life system should
vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent reduce performance and fuel be reset to 100% only following an
Gasoline is recommended. economy. oil change.
Unleaded gasoline with an octane See Recommended Fuel (LT1 6.2L
V8 Engine) 0 212 or Recommended Dry Sump Engine Break-In Oil
rating as low as 87 may be used, Change
but it will reduce performance and Fuel (LT4 and LT5 6.2L
Supercharged V8 Engines) 0 213. If equipped with a dry sump engine,
fuel economy.
the initial oil and filter change must
See Recommended Fuel (LT1 6.2L
V8 Engine) 0 212 or Recommended E85 or FlexFuel be performed at 800 km/500 mi.
Follow the engine oil life system for
Fuel (LT4 and LT5 6.2L
every oil change thereafter.
Supercharged V8 Engines) 0 213.
Resetting the Oil Life System
Fuel (LT4 and LT5 6.2L 1. Scroll through the DIC Info
Supercharged Pages menu until the
V8 Engines) REMAINING OIL LIFE
percentage is displayed. See
No E85 or FlexFuel
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater 0 121.
than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),
2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC
such as E85, cannot be used in this
while the Oil Life display is
vehicle.
active. The oil life will change
to 100%.
Premium Required
Engine Oil Life System
See Engine Oil Life System 0 237.
Use premium 93 octane — (R+M)/2 The engine oil life system calculates
— unleaded gasoline in your engine oil life based on vehicle use
vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent and displays a Driver Information
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Car Wash Guidelines . Brake gradually and avoid . For recommended shift speeds,
abrupt stops. see Manual Transmission 0 192.
Caution . Avoid idling the engine for long Premium Fuel
periods of time.
Some automatic car washes can Use the recommended fuel.
. When road and weather See Recommended Fuel (LT1 6.2L
cause damage to the vehicle, conditions are appropriate, use V8 Engine) 0 212 or Recommended
wheels, or convertible top, cruise control. Fuel (LT4 and LT5 6.2L
if equipped. Automatic car Supercharged V8 Engines) 0 213.
washes are not recommended, . Always follow posted speed
due to lack of clearance for the limits or drive more slowly when
undercarriage and/or wide rear conditions require. Roadside Assistance
tires and wheels. See "Washing . Keep vehicle tires properly Program
the Vehicle" under Exterior Care inflated. U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
0 300 . Combine several trips into a TTY Users (U.S. Only):
single trip. 1-888-889-2438
Driving for Better Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tires with Canada: 1-800-268-6800
Economy the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall New Chevrolet owners are
Driving habits can affect fuel near the size. automatically enrolled in the
mileage. Here are some driving tips Roadside Assistance Program.
. Follow recommended scheduled
to get the best fuel economy See Roadside Assistance Program
possible: maintenance.
0 334.
. Set the climate controls to the . Select Eco Mode for improved
desired temperature after the fuel economy. This will result in
engine is started, or turn them better Active Fuel Management
off when not required. operation. See Active Fuel
Management (Except ZR1/LT5)
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate 0 185.
smoothly.
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Keys, Doors, and Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 45
Keys and Locks
Windows Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Keys
Interior Mirrors
Keys and Locks
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 45
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 45
{ Warning
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Automatic Dimming Rearview
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Windows transmitter is dangerous and
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 children or others could be
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 33 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 seriously injured or killed. They
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 could operate the power windows
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 or other controls or make the
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Roof vehicle move. The windows will
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 37 Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 function with the RKE transmitter
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
Doors
of a closing window. Do not leave
Hatch (Trunk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
children in a vehicle with an RKE
Vehicle Security transmitter.
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 41
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 43
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See OnStar Overview 0 344.

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 340.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
With Remote Start and Convertible range:
Top Shown, Others Similar . Check the distance. The
Press the button near the bottom of transmitter may be too far from
the RKE transmitter to remove the the vehicle.
key. Never pull the key out without . Check the location. Other
pressing the button. vehicles or objects may be
This vehicle has a Keyless Access blocking the signal.
system with pushbutton start. See . Check the transmitter's battery.
Ignition Positions 0 180 for See “Battery Replacement” later
information on starting the vehicle. in this section.
If it becomes difficult to turn the key, . If the transmitter is still not
inspect the key blade for debris. working correctly, see your
The key inside the RKE transmitter
can be used to open the vehicle and If locked out of the vehicle, contact dealer or a qualified technician
hatch/trunk if power to the vehicle is Roadside Assistance. See Roadside for service.
lost. See Hatch (Trunk) 0 38. Assistance Program 0 334.
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Remote Keyless Entry Personalization 0 128. If the
(RKE) System Operation passenger door is open when Q is
pressed, both doors lock.
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the Remote Pressing Q may also arm the
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Alarm System 0 41.
Access Operation” later in this K : Press to unlock the driver door
section. and the fuel door. Press again within
The RKE transmitter functions may five seconds to unlock both doors.
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from When remotely unlocking the
the vehicle. vehicle at night, the headlamps and
With Remote Start and Convertible back-up lamps will come on for
Other conditions can affect the
Top Shown, Others Similar about 30 seconds to light your
performance of the transmitter. See
Q : Press to lock both doors and approach to the vehicle. The turn
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
the fuel door. The turn signal signal indicators may flash to
System 0 26.
indicators may flash and/or the horn indicate unlocking.
may sound on the second press to Pressing K will disarm the
indicate locking. See “Remote Lock, theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Alarm System 0 41.
Personalization 0 128.
/ : If equipped, press and release
If the driver door is open when Q is Q and then immediately press and
pressed and Unlocked Door hold / for at least four seconds to
Anti-Lockout is enabled through start the engine from outside the
vehicle personalization, all doors will vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
lock and then the driver door will See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33.
immediately unlock. See “Unlocked
Door Anti-Lockout” under Vehicle
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L : Press and release to initiate Convertible Top The Keyless Access system can be
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps . programmed to unlock both doors
Do not try to start the vehicle
flash and the horn chirps three on the first door handle sensor
while using the RKE transmitter
times. Press and hold L for press from the driver door. See
to open the convertible top.
Vehicle Personalization 0 128.
three seconds to sound the panic Release both the RKE
alarm. The horn sounds and the transmitter button and ENGINE If equipped with memory seats, RKE
turn signal lamps flash for START/STOP and wait a few transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
30 seconds, or until L is pressed seconds before starting the seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
again or the vehicle is started. vehicle normally. See Memory Seats 0 60.

M : Press and hold to release the . The passive door unlock feature Keyless Unlocking
hatch/trunk. If the engine is running, may not operate properly while
Press the door handle sensor to
the shift lever must be in P (Park) using the RKE transmitter to
unlock and open the doors if the
for an automatic transmission. For a open the convertible top.
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
manual transmission, the shift lever Keyless Access Operation Pull the door handle to unlatch the
must be in Neutral with the parking door. See Door Locks 0 34 and
brake set. This vehicle has the Keyless “Passive Door Unlock” under
Access system that lets you unlock Vehicle Personalization 0 128.
M : If equipped, press and and unlatch the doors and access
release K, then immediately press the trunk without removing the RKE Passive Locking
and hold M continuously to open transmitter from your pocket, purse, Keyless Access will lock several
the convertible top all the way. The briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter seconds after all doors are closed if
vehicle must be off to operate the must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk the vehicle is off and at least one
convertible top. Release the button or door being opened. There will be transmitter has been removed or
to stop movement. This button will a touch pad on the inside of the none remain in the vehicle.
only open the convertible top. door handles.
The fuel door will also lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the RKE transmitter signal, the
vehicle may not detect the RKE
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transmitter inside the vehicle. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Keyless Trunk Opening
If passive locking is enabled, the When the vehicle is turned off and
doors may lock with the RKE an RKE transmitter is left in the
transmitter inside the vehicle. Do vehicle, the horn will chirp three
not leave the RKE transmitter in an times after both doors are closed.
unattended vehicle. To turn on or off, see “Remote Left
To customize whether the doors in Vehicle Alert” under Vehicle
automatically lock when exiting the Personalization 0 128.
vehicle, see “Passive Door Lock”
under Vehicle Personalization Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
0 128. If the vehicle is on, with a door
open, and then all doors are closed,
Temporary Disable of Passive the vehicle will check for RKE
Locking transmitters inside. If an RKE
Temporarily disable passive locking transmitter is not detected, the Press the hatch/trunk release touch
by pressing and holding K on the Driver Information Center (DIC) will pad to open the trunk if the RKE
interior door switch with a door open display NO REMOTE DETECTED transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
for at least four seconds, or until and the horn will chirp three times.
This occurs only once each time the Programming Transmitters to
three chimes are heard. Passive the Vehicle
locking will then remain disabled vehicle is driven. To turn on or off,
see Vehicle Personalization 0 128. Only RKE transmitters programmed
until Q on the interior door is
to this vehicle will work. If a
pressed, or until the vehicle is
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
turned on.
replacement can be purchased and
To customize the doors to programmed through your dealer.
automatically lock when exiting the The vehicle can be reprogrammed
vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, so that lost or stolen transmitters no
Start” under Vehicle Personalization
0 128.
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longer work. Each vehicle can have 11. To program additional
up to eight transmitters programmed transmitters, repeat Steps 7–
to it. 10. Press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds if
Programming with Recognized programming is complete.
Transmitters
12. Return the key back into the
A new transmitter can be
RKE transmitter.
programmed to the vehicle when
there are two recognized Programming without Two
transmitters. Recognized Transmitters
1. The vehicle must be off and If two currently recognized
both the recognized and new transmitters are not available, follow
transmitters must be with you. 7. Place the new transmitter in this procedure to program up to
2. Place the two recognized the steering column transmitter eight transmitters. This feature is
transmitters in the cupholder. pocket with the buttons facing not available in Canada. This
up and the bottom of the procedure will take approximately
3. Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter facing the 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle
new transmitter into the key passenger side. must be off and all transmitters to
cylinder above the license be programmed must be present.
plate. 8. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
1. The vehicle must be off.
4. Open the hatch/trunk. 9. The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE # 4 or 5, up to 8. 2. Remove the key from the new
5. Turn the key five times within transmitter and insert the
10 seconds. 10. Press K on each newly vehicle key into the key
6. The DIC displays READY FOR programmed transmitter to cylinder above the license
REMOTE # 3 or 4, up to 8. complete the process. plate.
3. Open the hatch/trunk.
4. Turn the key five times within
10 seconds.
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The DIC displays REMOTE 11. To program additional
LEARN PENDING transmitters, repeat Steps 8–
PLEASE WAIT. 10. When all additional
5. Put the key back into the RKE transmitters are programmed,
transmitter. press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for
6. Wait for 10 minutes until the approximately 12 seconds to
DIC displays PRESS ENGINE exit programming mode.
START BUTTON TO LEARN,
then press ENGINE 12. Return the key back into the
START/STOP. RKE transmitter.

The DIC reads REMOTE Starting the Vehicle with a Low

LEARN PENDING, 8. Place the new transmitter in Transmitter Battery
PLEASE WAIT. the steering column transmitter If the transmitter battery is weak or if
7. Repeat Step 6 two additional pocket with the buttons facing there is interference with the signal,
times. After the third time all up and the bottom of the the DIC may display NO REMOTE
previously known transmitters transmitter facing the DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
will no longer work with the passenger side. WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
vehicle. Remaining transmitters 9. Press ENGINE START/STOP. TRANSMITTER POCKET, THEN
can be relearned during the When the transmitter is START YOUR VEHICLE when you
next steps. The DIC display learned, the DIC display will try to start the vehicle.
should now show READY FOR show that it is ready to program
REMOTE #1. the new transmitter. Caution
10. Remove the transmitter from When replacing the battery, do
the transmitter pocket and not touch any of the circuitry on
press Q or K on the the transmitter. Static from your
transmitter. body could damage the
transmitter.
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To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement 1. Press the button near the
bottom of the transmitter and
Caution pull the key out.

When replacing the battery, do

not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.

Replace the battery if the DIC

displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
1. Place the transmitter in the
steering column transmitter
pocket with the buttons facing 2. Use the oval base of the key
up and the bottom of the blade to separate the two
transmitter facing the halves of the transmitter.
passenger side.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or
N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.
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/ : This button will be on the RKE Other conditions can affect the
transmitter if the vehicle has remote performance of the transmitter. See
start. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 26.
The climate control system will use
the previous settings during a Starting the Engine Using Remote
remote start. The rear window Start
defogger may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
1. Press and release Q on the
conditions. The rear defog indicator RKE transmitter.
light does not come on during a 2. Immediately press and hold /
remote start. See “Auto Rear Defog” for at least four seconds or until
in Vehicle Personalization 0 128. the turn signal lamps flash. The
3. Remove the old battery. Do not lamps flash to confirm the
During a remote start, the heated or
use a metal object. request to remote start the
ventilated seats, if equipped, may
4. Insert the new battery on the turn on automatically. See Heated vehicle has been received.
back housing, positive side and Ventilated Front Seats 0 65. During the remote start, the
facing down. Replace with a doors will be locked and the
Laws in some local communities
CR2032 or equivalent battery. parking lamps will remain on as
may restrict the use of remote
5. Align the key release button starters. For example, some laws long as the engine is running.
and snap the transmitter back may require a person using remote The engine will shut off after
together. start to have the vehicle in view. 15 minutes unless a time
Check local regulations for any extension is done.
Remote Vehicle Start requirements.
3. To drive, have the RKE
If equipped, this feature allows the If the vehicle is low on fuel, do not transmitter in the vehicle, press
engine to be started from outside use the remote start feature. The the brake pedal, and then start
the vehicle. vehicle may run out of fuel. the vehicle.
The RKE transmitter range may be
less while the vehicle is running.
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Extending Engine Run Time . Turn the vehicle on and then off. Door Locks
The engine run time can also be Conditions in Which Remote Start
extended by another 15 minutes,
if during the first 15 minutes
Will Not Work { Warning
The remote start will not operate if Unlocked doors can be
Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while
any of the following occur:
the engine is still running. An dangerous.
extension can be requested . The ignition is in any mode other
. Passengers, especially
30 seconds after starting. This than off.
children, can easily open
provides a total of 30 minutes. . The RKE transmitter is in the the doors and fall out of a
The remote start can only be vehicle. moving vehicle. The doors
extended once per ignition cycle. . The hood is not closed. can be unlocked and
A maximum of two remote starts, opened while the vehicle is
. The hazard warning flashers moving. The chance of
or a remote start with an extension, are on.
are allowed between ignition cycles. being thrown out of the
. There is an emission control vehicle in a crash is
After two remote starts, or a remote system malfunction. increased if the doors are
start with an extension, the ignition not locked. So, all
must be turned on and then off . The engine coolant temperature passengers should wear
before the remote start procedure is too high. seat belts properly and the
can be used again. . The oil pressure is low. doors should be locked
Canceling a Remote Start . whenever the vehicle is
Two remote vehicle starts, or a
driven.
To cancel a remote start, do any of remote start with an extension,
have already been used. . Young children who get into
the following:
. unlocked vehicles may be
The vehicle is not in P (Park).
. Press and hold / until the unable to get out. A child
parking lamps turn off. can be overcome by
. extreme heat and can suffer
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers. (Continued)
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To open a door from the inside,
Warning (Continued) press the door latch button (3).
permanent injuries or even Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power
death from heat stroke. If the vehicle has lost battery power,
Always lock the vehicle open the doors manually.
whenever leaving it.
. Outsiders can easily enter From Inside the Vehicle
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
1. Door Handle Sensor
2. Power Door Lock Switch
To lock or unlock from the outside, 3. Door Latch Button
press Q or K on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. For Keyless Access, hold the RKE
transmitter within 1 m (3 ft) of the
door handle. Grip and press the
door handle sensor (1) to open. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 0 27. When the Pull the driver door release handle.
passenger door is opened first, the
driver door will also unlock. To
program this feature, see Vehicle
Personalization 0 128.
To lock or unlock from the inside,
use the power door lock switch (2).
See Power Door Locks 0 36.
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Use the key to open the hatch/trunk. Power Door Locks
See Keys 0 25.

Pull the passenger door release

handle. Driver Door
From Outside the Vehicle
Pull the manual door release
handle.
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Delayed locking can only be turned Automatic Door Locks
on when the Unlocked Door
Anti-Lockout feature has been The doors will lock automatically
turned off. when all doors are closed, the
ignition is on, and the shift lever is
When Q is pressed on the power moved out of P (Park) for automatic
door lock switch with the door open, transmissions, or when vehicle
a chime will sound three times speed becomes faster than 13 km/h
indicating that delayed locking is (8 mph) for manual transmissions.
active. If a vehicle door is unlocked and
The doors will then lock then opened and closed, the doors
automatically five seconds after all will lock either when your foot is
Passenger Door doors are closed. If a door is removed from the brake or the
reopened before five seconds have vehicle speed becomes faster than
To lock or unlock the doors and fuel elapsed, the five-second timer will 13 km/h (8 mph).
door from inside the vehicle, press reset once all the doors are closed
Q or K on a power door lock again.
To unlock the doors:
switch. The indicator light in the . Press K on a power door lock
switch will illuminate when the door Press Q on the door lock switch
switch.
is locked. again, or press Q on the RKE
. For an automatic transmission,
transmitter, to override this feature
Delayed Locking and lock the doors immediately. shift into P (Park).
This feature delays the actual . For a manual transmission, turn
Delayed locking can be
locking of the doors until programmed. See Vehicle the vehicle off when parked.
five seconds after all doors are Personalization 0 128. Automatic door locking cannot be
closed. disabled. Automatic door unlocking
can be programmed. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 128.
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Lockout Protection Lockout Protection can be manually Doors
overridden with the driver door open
If the ignition is on or in ACC/
by pressing and holding Q on the Hatch (Trunk)
ACCESSORY and the power door
lock switch is pressed with the power door lock switch.
driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout { Warning
unlock. If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is
Exhaust gases can enter the
turned on and the vehicle is off, the
If the vehicle is off and locking is driver door is open, and locking is vehicle if it is driven with the
requested while a door is open, requested, all the doors will lock and liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with
when all doors are closed the the driver door will remain open. any objects that pass through the
vehicle will check for RKE Press the button again to lock the seal between the body and the
transmitters inside. If an RKE driver door. The Unlocked Door hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine
transmitter is detected and the Anti-Lockout feature can be turned exhaust contains carbon
number of RKE transmitters inside on or off. See Vehicle monoxide (CO) which cannot be
has not reduced, the driver door will Personalization 0 128. seen or smelled. It can cause
unlock and the horn will chirp three unconsciousness and even death.
times.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:
. Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
. Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
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To release the hatch/trunk:
Warning (Continued) { Warning
and set the fan speed to the When opening or closing the
highest setting. See hatch/trunk, keep hands away
“Climate Control Systems” from the closure area. You or
in the Index. others could be injured.
. If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.
{ Warning
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine The ZR1 has a small amount of
Exhaust 0 186. space between the hatch/trunk lid
and the rear adjustable
Hatch/Trunk Release
performance wing. To help avoid . Press }.
potential injury from pinching, use
For automatic transmissions, the one hand to raise the hatch/trunk . Press and hold M on the
vehicle must be in P (Park). lid enough to clear the wing, and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
use the other hand to fully open transmitter. See Remote Keyless
For manual transmissions, the Entry (RKE) System 0 26.
vehicle must be off or stationary the hatch/trunk lid.
with the parking brake set. See
Electric Parking Brake 0 195.
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Hatch/Trunk Closing Emergency Trunk Release
Handle (Convertible)
Caution
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the rear storage
compartments located in the
hatch/trunk area. The objects
could damage the underside of
the hatch/trunk.

Use the pull cup to close the hatch/

. Press the hatch/trunk release trunk with light force until the power
touch pad with the RKE latch feature activates. The hatch/
transmitter within range or use trunk will close the rest of the way
the key in the key cylinder. See and latch automatically.
Keys 0 25. Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage
the handle.

There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency trunk release handle on
the rear wall of the storage
compartment. This handle will glow
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following exposure to light. Pull the Vehicle Security On Solid : Vehicle is secured
release handle to open the trunk during the delay to arm the system.
from the inside. This vehicle has theft-deterrent
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
features; however, they do not make
After use, return to the stored A door, the hood, or the hatch/trunk
the vehicle impossible to steal.
position. is open.
Emergency Door Open Lever Vehicle Alarm System Slow Flash : Alarm system is
armed.
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system. Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of
three ways:
. Use the RKE transmitter.
. Use the Keyless Access
system.
. With a door open, press Q
on the interior of the door.
ZR1 Shown, Other Models Similar
3. After 30 seconds the alarm
In the case of a dead battery: system will arm, and the
1. Use the key to open the hatch/ indicator light will begin to
The indicator light, on the slowly flash indicating the
trunk.
instrument panel near the alarm system is operating.
2. Pull the lever to unlock the windshield, indicates the status of Pressing Q on the RKE
doors. the system.
transmitter a second time will
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
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bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper
and immediately arm the alarm Condition
To disarm the alarm system or turn
system.
off the alarm if it has been activated, If K is pressed on the transmitter
The vehicle alarm system will not do one of the following: and the horn chirps and the lights
arm if the doors are locked with
. Press K on the RKE transmitter. flash three times, a previous alarm
the key.
occurred while the system was
If the driver door is opened without . Unlock the vehicle using the armed.
first unlocking with the RKE Keyless Access system.
If the alarm has been activated, a
transmitter, the horn will chirp and . Start the vehicle. message will appear on the DIC.
the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not To avoid setting off the alarm by
Inclination Sensor and
started, or the door is not unlocked accident:
Intrusion Sensor
by pressing K on the RKE . Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle In addition to the standard
transmitter during the 10-second theft-deterrent system features, this
pre-alarm, the alarm will be and both doors are closed.
system may also have an inclination
activated. . Always unlock a door with the sensor and intrusion sensor.
The alarm will also be activated if RKE transmitter or use the
Keyless Access system. The inclination sensor can set off
the passenger door, the hatch/trunk, the alarm if it senses movement of
or the hood is opened without first Unlocking the driver door with the the vehicle, such as a change in
disarming the system. When the key will not disarm the system or vehicle orientation.
alarm is activated, the turn signals turn off the alarm.
flash and the horn sounds for about The intrusion sensor monitors the
30 seconds. The alarm system will vehicle interior, and can activate the
then re-arm to monitor for the next alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
unauthorized event. into the vehicle’s interior. Do not
allow passengers or pets to remain
in the vehicle when the intrusion
sensor is activated.
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Before arming the theft-deterrent that these sensors have been The immobilization system is
system and activating the intrusion disabled until the next time the disarmed when the ignition is turned
sensor: alarm system is armed. on or placed in ACC/ACCESSORY
. Make sure both doors and and a valid transmitter is found in
windows are completely closed. Immobilizer the vehicle.
. Secure any loose items such as See Radio Frequency Statement You do not have to manually arm or
sunshades. 0 340. disarm the system.
. Make sure there are no The system has one or more RKE
obstructions blocking the
Immobilizer Operation transmitters that are matched to an
sensors. The vehicle has a passive immobilizer control unit in the
theft-deterrent system. vehicle. Only a correctly matched
Intrusion and Inclination RKE transmitter starts the vehicle.
Sensors Disable Switch The vehicle may not start if the RKE
transmitter is damaged.
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensors be If the engine does not start and the
deactivated if pets are left in the security light comes on, there may
vehicle or if the vehicle is being be a problem with the immobilizer
transported. system. Press ENGINE START/
The security light comes on in the STOP again.
When the roof panel is off, or the
convertible top is down, the instrument cluster if there is a If the vehicle does not start and the
intrusion system is turned off. problem with arming or disarming RKE transmitter appears to be
the theft-deterrent system. This light undamaged, try another RKE
With the vehicle turned off, press d also comes on briefly when the transmitter. Or, place the transmitter
to the right of the hatch/trunk engine is started. in the transmitter pocket. Check the
release button. The indicator light The system is automatically armed fuse. See Fuses 0 258. If the engine
will come on momentarily, indicating when the ignition is turned off. still does not start with the other
transmitter, or with the transmitter in
the transmitter pocket, the vehicle
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needs service. If the engine does Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors
start, the first transmitter may be
faulty. See your dealer or have a
new RKE transmitter programmed to Convex Mirrors
the vehicle.
The immobilizer system can learn { Warning
new or replacement RKE A convex mirror can make things,
transmitters. Up to eight RKE like other vehicles, look farther
transmitters can be programmed for
away than they really are. If you
the vehicle. To program additional
cut too sharply into the right lane,
transmitters, see “Programming
Transmitters to the Vehicle” under you could hit a vehicle on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) right. Check the inside mirror or
System Operation 0 27. glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Do not leave the transmitter or To adjust the mirrors:
device that disarms or deactivates
The passenger side mirror is convex 1. Press L (Left) or R (Right) to
the theft-deterrent system in the
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is select a mirror.
vehicle.
curved so more can be seen from 2. Press the control pad to adjust
the driver seat. the mirror.
3. Return the switch to the center
to deselect the mirror.
If the vehicle has the memory
feature, a preferred mirror position
can be stored. See Memory Seats
0 60.
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Folding Mirrors Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors
To fold, pull the mirror toward the If equipped with memory seats, the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward to passenger and/or driver mirror tilts Interior Rearview Mirrors
return it to the original position. to a preselected position when the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This view of the area behind your
Heated Mirrors allows the curb to be seen when vehicle.
parallel parking.
1 : Press to heat the mirrors. If equipped with OnStar, there are
The mirror(s) return to the original three buttons at the bottom of the
See “Rear Window Defogger” under position when:
Dual Automatic Climate Control mirror. See OnStar Overview 0 344.
System 0 151. . The vehicle is shifted out of
To avoid accidental OnStar calls,
R (Reverse), or remains in clean the mirror with the ignition off.
Automatic Dimming R (Reverse) for about Do not spray glass cleaner directly
30 seconds. on the mirror. Use a soft towel
Mirror
. The ignition is turned off. dampened with water.
If equipped, the driver side mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of . The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed. Manual Rearview Mirror
headlamps from behind.
To turn this feature on or off, see Push the tab forward for daytime
Vehicle Personalization 0 128. use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
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Automatic Dimming Windows Power Windows
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming { Warning { Warning
reduces the glare of headlamps Children could be seriously
from behind. The dimming feature Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, injured or killed if caught in the
comes on when the vehicle is path of a closing window. Never
started. especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather. leave the Remote Keyless Entry
They can be overcome by the (RKE) transmitter in a vehicle with
extreme heat and suffer children. When there are children
permanent injuries or even death in the rear seat, use the window
from heat stroke. lockout switch to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys 0 25.
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Power windows work when the Window Automatic Reversal Programming the Power
vehicle is on or in ACC/ System Windows
ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. The express-close feature will Programming may be necessary if
See Retained Accessory Power reverse window movement if it the vehicle's battery has been
(RAP) 0 183. comes in contact with an object. disconnected or discharged. If the
Extreme cold or ice could cause the window will not express close,
Using the window switch, press to window to auto-reverse. The program each express-close
open or pull to close the window. window will operate normally after window:
The windows may be temporarily the object or condition is removed. 1. Close all doors.
disabled if they are used repeatedly Automatic Reversal System
within a short time. 2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
Override ACCESSORY.
Window Express Movement 3. Partially open the window to be
All windows can be opened without { Warning programmed. Then close it and
holding the window switch. Press continue to pull the switch
If automatic reversal system briefly after the window has
the switch down fully and quickly
release to express open the override is active, the window will fully closed.
window. not reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the 4. Open the window and continue
If equipped, pull the window switch window could be damaged. to press the switch briefly after
up fully and quickly release to Before using automatic reversal the window has fully opened.
express close the window. system override, make sure that Window Operation with
Briefly press or pull the window all people and obstructions are Convertible Top
switch in the same direction to stop clear of the window path.
that window’s express movement. Windows automatically lower fully
when the convertible top is lowered
When the engine is on, override the or raised. See Convertible Top 0 52.
automatic reversal system by pulling
and holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from closing.
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Window Indexing Sun Visors Roof
If the window freezes to the door:
1. Push the top of the window Roof Panel
inward while opening the door. If equipped with a removable roof
2. Clear all snow and ice from the panel, use the following procedures
door and glass. to remove or install it.
3. Open the window completely
and then close it. Caution
4. Close the door. If a roof panel is dropped or
When fully closed, indexing Pull the sun visor down to block rested on its edges, the roof
automatically lowers the window a glare. Detach the sun visor from the panel, paint, and/or
small amount when the door is center mount to pivot to the side weatherstripping may be
opened. When the door is closed, window and, if equipped, extend damaged. Always place the roof
the window will raise to its previous along the rod. panel in the stowage receivers
position. If either window does not after removing it from the vehicle.
index properly, it could be due to Caution
loss of power. Before seeing your
dealer for service, program the Close the vanity mirror cover
power windows. before closing the convertible top, Caution
otherwise damage may occur. Use care when storing and
removing the roof panel. The roof
panel pins and vehicle finish
could be damaged if they contact
the rear adjustable performance
wing, if equipped.
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Removing the Roof Panel 5. Lower the windows.
There are two release handles
{ Warning on the front and one release
handle on the rear of the roof
Do not remove a roof panel while panel.
the vehicle is moving. The panel
could fall into the vehicle and
strike an occupant and cause you
to lose control. It could also fly off
and strike another vehicle.
Remove the roof panel only when
the vehicle is parked.
7. Press the button on the front of
It may be necessary to have help the rear release handle to
unlock it. The latch lever
removing the roof panel.
will open.
To remove:
8. Stand on one side of the
1. Shift an automatic transmission vehicle, and if necessary, have
into P (Park) or a manual 6. To unlock the front release someone stand on the other
transmission into 1 (First) or handles, pull them outward, side. Together, carefully lift the
R (Reverse). turning fully. front edge of the roof panel up
2. Turn the ignition off and set the and forward. Avoid dropping
parking brake. the rear edge downward.
3. Lower both sun visors. 9. When the roof panel is loose,
grasp it as close to the center
4. Open the rear hatch/trunk and as possible and lift it away from
remove any items that may the vehicle.
interfere with proper storage of
the roof panel.
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Storing the Roof Panel 3. Line up the rear roof panel pins
so that they drop into the
{ Warning receivers on the back of the
storage area.
If a roof panel is not stored 4. Press down firmly to seat the
properly, it could be thrown about pins in the rear receivers.
the vehicle in a crash or sudden
maneuver. People in the vehicle Installing the Roof Panel
could be injured. Always use the
stowage receivers. { Warning
An improperly attached roof panel
2. Insert the front of the roof panel may fall into or fly off the vehicle.
Caution so that the indents lay on top of You or others could be injured.
the receivers. After installing the roof panel,
Dirt, dust, or other contaminants always check that it is firmly
on the removable roof panel or attached by pushing up on the
cargo shade could cause damage underside of the panel. Check
to the finish of the roof panel if it now and then to be sure the roof
is stored under the shade. panel is firmly in place.
Remove the cargo shade when
storing the roof in the rear
compartment.
Caution
1. Turn the roof panel so that the Installing the roof with the release
front edge of the panel is facing handles in the closed position
the front of the vehicle. could cause damage to the
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8. Push the roof firmly downward
Caution (Continued) to engage the pins.
interior trim. Always move 9. Turn the front release handles
handles to the open position inward so that they fully latch
when installing the roof. to the closed position. It is
critical that the handles fully
latch.
It is easier if two people install the
roof panel.
To install:
1. Shift an automatic transmission
into P (Park). Shift a manual
5. Position the rear edge of the
transmission into 1 (First) or
roof panel next to the
R (Reverse).
weatherstrip on the back of the
2. Turn the ignition off and set the roof opening. Then align and fit
parking brake. the pins at the rear of the roof
3. To remove the roof panel, pull panel inside the openings in
up on the rear edge and the rear overhead weatherstrip.
remove it from the Gently lower the front edge of
storage area. the roof panel to the front of the 10. Push back and up on the rear
roof opening.
4. Carefully place the roof panel release handle to insert the
over the top of the vehicle. 6. Check that the hook in the loop.
weatherstripping on each side
11. Push and pull the roof panel up
of the roof panel is under the and down and side to side to
panel.
ensure the roof panel is
7. Make sure the front release securely installed.
handles are in the full open
position.
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Maintaining the Roof Panel Convertible Top Caution (Continued)
If equipped with a convertible top,
Caution review the following before . Remove all objects from the
operating: trunk that may contact the
Using glass cleaner on a painted convertible top when it is
roof panel could damage the
panel. The repairs would not be { Warning operated.
covered by the vehicle warranty. . Do not leave the vehicle
While opening or closing the with the convertible
Do not use glass cleaner on the
convertible top, people can be top open.
painted roof panel.
injured by the moving parts of the . Do not exceed 50 km/h
tonneau cover or convertible top. (31 mph) until the top has
When cleaning, removing, and/or Maintain visual contact with the completely closed or
storing the roof panel: top while it is being operated. opened.
. Flush with water to remove dust
. Do not open or close the top
and dirt, then dry the panel.
while driving in high wind
. Do not use abrasive cleaning Caution conditions.
materials on the panel. .
Follow these guidelines when Do not operate the
convertible top multiple
operating the convertible top or
times in a short period of
damage can occur:
time without starting the
. Remove all items from the engine to avoid draining the
roof, trunk lid, or tonneau vehicle battery.
cover before operating. (Continued)
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be operated while driving If the radio is on, the sound may be
Caution (Continued) below 50 km/h (31 mph) and muted for a brief time due to a new
will stop if that speed is audio system equalization being
. Do not open or store the exceeded. The top operation loaded.
convertible top when it is will take approximately
dirty or wet. This could 25 seconds. Make sure the top Opening the Convertible Top —
result in stains, mildew, operation can be completed RKE Transmitter
or other damage. before that speed is reached. 1. Make sure the vehicle is off.
. Only store the vehicle with 2. The trunk partition must
the top fully closed. already be in place and the
trunk closed. See Rear Storage
Opening the Convertible Top — 0 95.
Instrument Panel Switch 3. Keep visual contact with the
1. Remove all objects from the vehicle. Press and release K
top of the tonneau cover and on the RKE transmitter and
forward of the partition. Place then quickly press and
the partition in the rear storage
hold M.
area in the upright position.
Fasten both sides of the 4. Hold M until the top is
partition to the posts just below completely opened and the
the tonneau cover. See Rear exterior lamps flash. A chime
5. Press and hold the bottom of
Storage 0 95.
M. The windows will will sound.
2. Close the trunk. automatically lower. If the top stops before it has
3. Start the vehicle or place it in 6. After the convertible top is completely opened, press K and
ACC/ACCESSORY. completely open, a chime then press M again.
4. When possible, operate the sounds and a DIC message
convertible top when the displays. Release the switch.
vehicle is stopped. The top can
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If the top still stops opening try the 2. Remove all objects from the
following: top of the tonneau cover and
. Move closer to the vehicle. forward of the partition. Place
the partition in the rear storage
. Hold M until the operation is area in the upright position.
complete. Fasten both sides of the
partition to the posts just below
. Interference from other RKE the tonneau cover. See Rear
transmitters or devices may Storage 0 95.
interrupt the operation. Press K
3. Close the trunk.
and then M again. If the top
still does not open, use the 4. Start the vehicle or place it in
convertible switch in the vehicle. ACC/ACCESSORY.
6. Press and hold the top of M.
The convertible top cannot be 5. When possible, operate the The windows will automatically
closed using the RKE transmitter. convertible top when the lower.
vehicle is stopped. The top can
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) be operated while driving 7. After the convertible top is
System Operation 0 27. below 50 km/h (31 mph) and completely closed, a chime
will stop if that speed is sounds and a DIC message
Closing the Convertible Top displays. Release the switch.
exceeded. The top operation
1. Make sure the sun visor mirror will take approximately Raise the windows if needed.
covers are closed and the sun 25 seconds. Make sure the top If the radio is on, the sound may be
visors are stored in the center operation can be completed muted for a brief time due to a new
mount position. before that speed is reached. audio system equalization being
loaded.
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Troubleshooting . If the top has recently been . Do not try to start the vehicle
Check the following if the cycled repeatedly or left in an while opening the top with the
intermediate state, it will be RKE transmitter. A DIC message
convertible top switch M is not temporarily disabled. A DIC may display. Release both
operating: message displays. Normal buttons and wait a few seconds
. The ignition should be on or in operation will be restored within before starting the vehicle
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained 10 minutes after the system has normally.
Accessory Power (RAP) should cooled. . The passive door unlock feature
be active. . If the vehicle battery is low, the may not operate properly while
. The trunk lid should be closed power top operation may be using the RKE transmitter to
and the trunk partition in place. disabled. Try to start the vehicle. open the convertible top.
A DIC message will display. A DIC message displays. . The windows cannot close while
. If the ONLY MANUAL . If the battery has recently been the top is moving.
OPERATION OF TOP reconnected or if the vehicle has . When driving with the top not
POSSIBLE message is been jump started, the top may fully secured, chimes can be
displayed on the DIC, see not operate until the power heard above 80 km/h (50 mph).
“Manual Movement of Top” later windows have been indexed.
in this section. Complete the power window If the vehicle battery has been
indexing procedure. See Power disconnected and reconnected, the
. At cooler outside temperatures, fuses were pulled or replaced, or a
Windows 0 46.
the convertible top may not jump start was performed, the TOP
open. It is possible to close the Other features may be affected NOT SECURE message may
top down to temperatures of while operating the convertible top:
display. Press and hold M on the
about −20 °C (−4 °F). A DIC . The trunk can only be opened
message will display if the top RKE transmitter or on the
with the key until the convertible instrument panel to open/close the
will not open due to low top is completely opened or
temperature. If necessary, move top until this message is cleared.
closed.
the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.
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Partial Top Cycling If the tonneau cover is not secured
If the convertible top operation is and latched, and the vehicle is
stopped before completion, the top moving above 10 km/h (6 mph), the
will temporarily hold its position. tonneau cover may automatically
If the ignition is on or in ACC/ move to a stable position.
ACCESSORY, the top will be held Manual Movement of Top
for up to five minutes. If the vehicle
is moving or off, the amount of time If the DIC displays the ONLY
will vary from a few seconds to MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
about a minute. POSSIBLE message:
Beeps and DIC messages will be 1. Press M to either open or
displayed before the top will move. close the top. Press the switch
When this occurs, immediately finish in the opposite direction if one 1. On each side of the tonneau
the convertible top operation by does not work. cover, lift and pivot rearward
into the fully open position.
pressing M on the RKE 2. If the top moves, continue
transmitter or on the instrument pressing the switch in that
panel again until it completes. direction for at least
If the top cannot be secured, keep five seconds. The top should
clear of the top components. In then work normally.
some conditions the top may move If the top does not respond in either
quickly. direction, use the following
Do not drive with the convertible top procedure to manually adjust the
in an unsecured position. The top convertible top and tonneau cover if
components may move they are retracted but not latched.
unexpectedly. In some cases the This requires more than one person.
top may not be able to be power
operated. If this occurs, follow the
DIC messages displayed.
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2. Lift and pivot the convertible Wet the entire top and let the soap
top rearward into the fully remain on the fabric for a few
stowed position. minutes. Wash evenly to avoid
If the convertible top does not spots or rings. When the top is very
operate after this adjustment, close dirty, use a mild foam-type cleaner.
the tonneau cover and take it to Thoroughly rinse the entire vehicle,
your dealer for service. then let the top dry in direct sunlight.
To protect the convertible top:
Cleaning the Convertible Top
. Make sure the convertible top is
The convertible top should be completely dry before lowering it.
cleaned often. Do not use
high-pressure car washes as these . Do not get any cleaner on the
may cause water to enter the vehicle's painted finish; it could
vehicle. leave streaks.
Hand wash the convertible top in
partial shade. Use mild soap,
lukewarm water, and a soft sponge.
A chamois or cloth may leave lint on
the top, and a brush can chafe the
threads in the top fabric. Do not use
detergents, harsh cleaners,
solvents, or bleaching agents.
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Seats and Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Head Restraints
Restraints Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 75
When Should an Airbag
The vehicle's front seats have head
restraints in the outboard seating
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 positions that cannot be adjusted.
Head Restraints What Makes an Airbag The front seat outboard head
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 restraints are not removable.
How Does an Airbag
Front Seats Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 59 What Will You See after an
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Passenger Sensing System . . . 79
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Heated and Ventilated Front Adding Equipment to the
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 83
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 84
Seat Belts Replacing Airbag System Parts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
How to Wear Seat Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Child Restraints
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Seat Belt Use During Infants and Young Children . . . . 86
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 89
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 72 Children (LATCH System) . . . . 90
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . 91
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Front Seats Seat Travel Limit
If a seat is moved all the way to the
Power Seat Adjustment rear and/or the seatback is reclined
so that it makes contact with the
carpet, all rearward seat movement
{ Warning will stop. Normal operation of the
The power seats will work with seat will resume when the seatback
is no longer in contact with the
the ignition off. Children could
carpet. This is normal.
operate the power seats and be
injured. Never leave children If a seat is folded forward, all
alone in the vehicle. rearward or downward seat
movement will stop. Normal
To adjust the seat: operation will resume when the seat
. Move the seat forward or is returned to an upright position.
{ Warning rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver . Raise or lower the front part of
seat while the vehicle is moving. the seat cushion by moving the
Adjust the driver seat only when front of the control up or down.
the vehicle is not moving. . Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
To adjust the seatback, see
Reclining Seatbacks 0 60.
To adjust the lumbar support, see
Lumbar Adjustment 0 60.
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Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks
{ Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the seat belts cannot do
their job.
For proper protection when the
vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear the
seat belt properly.

To adjust the lumbar and bolster To adjust the seatback: Memory Seats
support (if equipped): . Tilt the top of the control
. Press and hold the control rearward to recline.
forward to increase or rearward . Tilt the top of the control forward
to decrease lumbar support. to raise.
. If equipped, press and hold the
control upward to increase or
downward to decrease the side
bolster support.
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If equipped, memory seats allow two welcome message indicating the . To begin Easy Exit Recall
drivers to save and recall their transmitter number may display for movement when the ignition is
unique seat positions for driving the the first few ignition cycles following turned off and the driver door is
vehicle, and a shared exit position a transmitter change. For Auto opened, or when the ignition is
for getting out of the vehicle. Other Memory Recall to work properly, turned off with the driver door
feature positions may also be save the positions to the memory already opened, select the
saved, such as power mirrors and button (1 or 2) matching the RKE Settings menu, then Vehicle,
power steering wheel, if equipped. transmitter number displayed in the then Comfort and Convenience,
Memory positions are linked to RKE DIC welcome message. Carry the and then Easy Exit Options.
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic linked RKE transmitter when Select On or Off. See “Easy Exit
memory recalls. entering the vehicle. Recall” later in this section.
Before saving, adjust all available Memory adjustments may not be . See Vehicle Personalization
memory feature positions. Turn the available upon delivery or after 0 128 for additional setting
ignition on and then press and service until steps in “Saving information.
release SET; a beep will sound. Memory Positions” section are
Then immediately press and hold 1, performed. Identifying Driver Number
2, or B (Exit) until two beeps To identify the driver number:
Vehicle Personalization Settings
sound. To manually recall these 1. Start the vehicle with a different
. To have the Auto Memory Recall
positions, press and hold 1, 2, or B key or RKE transmitter. The
movement begin when the DIC should display the driver
until the saved position is reached. vehicle is started, select the
Follow the instructions under number; 1 or 2. Turn the
Settings menu, then Vehicle, ignition off and remove the key
“Saving Memory Positions.” then Comfort and Convenience, or RKE transmitter from the
The vehicle identifies the current and then Auto Memory Recall. vehicle.
driver’s RKE transmitter number (1– Select On or Off. See “Auto
8). See Remote Keyless Entry Memory Recall” later in this 2. Start the vehicle with the initial
(RKE) System Operation 0 27. Only section. key or RKE transmitter. The
RKE transmitters 1 and 2 can be DIC should display the other
used for automatic memory recalls. driver number not shown in
A Driver Information Center (DIC) Step 1.
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Saving Memory Positions 1 or 2 corresponds to the driver . Power steering wheel,
Read these instructions completely number. See “Identifying Driver if equipped
before saving memory positions. Number” previously in this
section. Auto Memory Recall
To save preferred driving positions The vehicle identifies the number of
1 and 2: 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second
driver using 1 or 2. the current driver’s RKE transmitter
1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ (1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry
ACCESSORY. To save the position for B and (RKE) System Operation 0 27. If the
easy exit features, repeat Steps 1–4 RKE transmitter is 1 or 2, and Auto
A DIC welcome message may Memory Recall is programmed on in
indicate driver number 1 or 2. using B. This saves the position
vehicle personalization, the
for getting out of the vehicle.
2. Adjust all available memory positions saved to the same
features to the desired driving Save preferred memory feature memory button number 1 or 2 are
position. positions to both 1 and 2 if you are automatically recalled when the
the only driver. ignition is turned on, or turned from
3. Press and release SET; a beep off to ACC/ACCESSORY. RKE
will sound. Manually Recalling Memory
Positions transmitters 3–8 will not provide
4. Immediately press and hold the automatic memory recalls.
1 or 2 memory button matching Press and hold 1, 2, or B to recall To turn Auto Memory Recall on or
the above DIC welcome the previously saved memory off, see "Vehicle Personalization
message until two beeps positions. Settings" previously in this section
sound. and Vehicle Personalization 0 128.
To stop Manual Memory Recall
If too much time passes movement, release 1, 2, or B or For vehicles equipped with an
between releasing SET and automatic transmission, the
press any of the following controls:
pressing 1, the memory transmission must be in P (Park) to
position will not be saved and . Power seat
start Auto Memory Recall. Auto
two beeps will not sound. . Memory SET Memory Recall will complete if the
Repeat Steps 3 and 4.
. Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
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vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) saved to. Try saving the position to . Power mirror, with the driver or
prior to reaching the stored memory the other memory button or try the passenger side mirror selected
position. other RKE transmitter. . Power steering wheel,
For vehicles equipped with a Easy Exit Recall if equipped
manual transmission, the parking
brake must be set to start Auto Easy Exit Recall is not linked to an Seat Travel Limit
Memory Recall. Auto Memory RKE transmitter. The position saved Memory recalls may not be
Recall will complete if the parking to B is used for all drivers. To turn performed if the seatback is folded
brake is released prior to reaching Easy Exit Recall on or off, see forward or positioned rearward in
the stored memory position. "Vehicle Personalization Settings" contact with the carpet. Move the
previously in this section and seat and/or seatback away from the
To stop Auto Memory Recall Vehicle Personalization 0 128.
movement, turn the ignition off or carpet until memory recall function
press any of the following controls: If turned on, the position saved to is available.
. Power seat
B is automatically recalled when Obstructions
one of the following occurs:
If something has blocked the driver
. Memory SET, 1, 2, or B . The vehicle is turned off and the seat and/or power steering wheel
. Power mirror, with the driver or driver door is opened within a while recalling a memory position,
passenger side mirror selected short time. the recall may stop. Remove the
. . The vehicle is turned off with the obstruction and try the recall again.
Power steering wheel,
driver door open. If the memory position still does not
if equipped
recall, see your dealer for service.
If the saved memory seat position To stop Easy Exit Recall movement,
does not automatically recall or press any of the following memory
recalls to the wrong positions, the controls:
driver’s RKE transmitter number (1 . Power seat
or 2) may not match the memory
button number that positions were . Memory SET, 1, 2, or B
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Seatback Latches To return a seatback to the sitting
position, push the seatback
rearward. Push and pull on the
seatback to make sure it is locked in
place.

{ Warning
If equipped, lift the latch to fold a When returning the seatback
seatback forward. upright, make sure the seat belt is
routed properly and is not caught
{ Warning behind the seatback latch. You
could be seriously injured,
If either seatback is not locked, it or even killed, by not wearing the
could move forward in a sudden seat belt properly. See How to
stop or crash. That could cause Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 67.
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are In some vehicles, when the
seatback is folded forward, some
locked.
power seat adjustments may not be
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available.
See Power Seat Adjustment 0 59
and Reclining Seatbacks 0 60.

Heated and Ventilated

Front Seats

{ Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, use care Driver and Redundant Passenger Passenger Controls
when using the seat heater, Controls The passenger buttons are also on
especially for long periods of If equipped, the driver buttons are the right side of the instrument
time. Do not place anything on on the center stack. To operate, the panel under the air vent. Press L or
the seat that insulates against ignition must be on. { to heat or ventilate the passenger
heat, such as a blanket, cushion, seat. The driver can also turn on or
Press C or M on the left side of the
cover, or similar item. This may off the passenger heated and
climate control panel to ventilate or
cause the seat heater to ventilated seats using the buttons
heat the driver seat. A ventilated
overheat. An overheated seat on the right side of the climate
seat has a fan that pulls or pushes
heater may cause a burn or may control panel.
air through the seat. The air is not
damage the seat. cooled. Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the seat will change to
the next lower setting, and then to
the off setting. The indicator lights
show three for the highest setting
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and one for the lowest. If the heated The heated or ventilated seat Seat Belts
seats are on high, the level may indicator lights do not turn on during
automatically be lowered after a remote start. This section describes how to use
approximately 30 minutes. seat belts properly, and some things
The temperature performance of an
not to do.
The passenger seat may take unoccupied seat may be reduced.
longer to heat up. This is normal.
Remote Start Heated and The heated or ventilated seats will
{ Warning
Ventilated Seats not turn on during a remote start Do not let anyone ride where a
unless they are enabled in the seat belt cannot be worn properly.
During a remote start (if equipped), vehicle personalization menu.
the heated or ventilated seats can In a crash, if you or your
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33 and passenger(s) are not wearing
be turned on automatically. When it
Vehicle Personalization 0 128. seat belts, injuries can be much
is cold outside, the heated seats
turn on, and when it is hot outside worse than if you are wearing
the ventilated seats turn on. The seat belts. You can be seriously
heated or ventilated seats are injured or killed by hitting things
canceled when the ignition is turned inside the vehicle harder or by
on. Press the heated or ventilated being ejected from the vehicle. In
seat button to use the heated or addition, anyone who is not
ventilated seats after the vehicle is buckled up can strike other
started. passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area, inside or outside
of a vehicle. In a collision,
passengers riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow
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When riding in a vehicle, you travel Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why
Warning (Continued) as fast as the vehicle does. If the should I have to wear seat
vehicle stops suddenly, you keep belts?
passengers to ride in any area of going until something stops you.
the vehicle that is not equipped A: Airbags are supplemental
It could be the windshield, the systems only. They work with
with seats and seat belts. instrument panel, or the seat belts! seat belts — not instead of them.
Always wear a seat belt, and When you wear a seat belt, you and Whether or not an airbag is
check that all passenger(s) are the vehicle slow down together. provided, all occupants still have
restrained properly too. There is more time to stop because to buckle up to get the most
you stop over a longer distance and, protection.
This vehicle has indicators as a when worn properly, your strongest Also, in nearly all states and in
reminder to buckle the seat belts. bones take the forces from the seat all Canadian provinces, the law
See Seat Belt Reminders 0 111. belts. That is why wearing seat belts requires wearing seat belts.
makes such good sense.
Why Seat Belts Work How to Wear Seat Belts
Questions and Answers About
Seat Belts Properly
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle Follow these rules for everyone's
after a crash if I am wearing a protection.
seat belt?
There are additional things to know
A: You could be — whether you are about seat belts and children,
wearing a seat belt or not. Your including smaller children and
chance of being conscious infants. If a child will be riding in the
during and after a crash, so you vehicle, see Older Children 0 85 or
can unbuckle and get out, is Infants and Young Children 0 86.
much greater if you are belted. Review and follow the rules for
children in addition to the following
rules.
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It is very important for all occupants this applies force to the strong
to buckle up. Statistics show that pelvic bones and you would be
unbelted people are hurt more often less likely to slide under the lap
in crashes than those who are belt. If you slid under it, the belt
wearing seat belts. would apply force on your
There are important things to know abdomen. This could cause
about wearing a seat belt properly. serious or even fatal injuries.
. Wear the shoulder belt over the
shoulder and across the chest.
These parts of the body are best
able to take belt restraining
forces. The shoulder belt locks if
there is a sudden stop or crash.

{ Warning
You can be seriously injured,
or even killed, by not wearing
your seat belt properly.

. Sit up straight and always keep

your feet on the floor in front of
you (if possible).
. Always use the correct buckle
for your seating position. Never allow the lap or shoulder belt
. Wear the lap part of the belt low to become loose or twisted.
and snug on the hips, just
touching the thighs. In a crash,
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Always use the seat belt guide to
position the shoulder belt over the
shoulder and across the chest.

Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle
have a lap-shoulder belt.
The following instructions explain
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt
properly.

Always use the correct buckle for

your seating position.

GT Seat Shown, Competition

Sport Seat Similar
Never wear the shoulder belt under
both arms or behind your back. 1. The seat has a seat belt guide.
The seat belt guide helps
Never route the lap or shoulder belt position the shoulder belt over
over an armrest. the shoulder and across the
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chest of smaller adults and of 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull affect the passenger sensing
older children who have the belt across you. Do not let system. See Passenger
outgrown booster seats. To use it get twisted. Sensing System 0 79.
the seat belt guide, slide the The lap-shoulder belt may lock If the shoulder portion of the
edge of the belt webbing if you pull the belt across you driver belt is pulled out all the
through the opening on the very quickly. If this happens, let way, the shoulder belt retractor
guide. Be sure the belt is not the belt go back slightly to lock feature may be engaged.
twisted. If a child will be riding unlock it. Then pull the belt If this happens, let the belt go
in the vehicle, see Older across you more slowly. back all the way and start
Children 0 85 or Infants and again. If the locking feature
Young Children 0 86. If the shoulder portion of a
passenger belt is pulled out all stays engaged after letting the
2. Adjust the seat, if the seat is the way, the child restraint belt go back to stowed position
adjustable, so you can sit up locking feature may be on the seat, move the seat
straight. To see how, see engaged. See Child Restraint rearward or recline the seat
“Seats” in the Index. Systems 0 89. If this occurs, let until the shoulder belt retractor
the belt go back all the way lock releases.
and start again. If the locking
feature stays engaged after
letting the belt go back to
stowed position on the seat,
move the seat rearward or
recline the seat until the
shoulder belt retractor lock
releases.
Engaging the child restraint
locking feature in the front
outboard seating position may
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4. Push the latch plate into the Seat Belt Pretensioners
buckle until it clicks.
This vehicle has seat belt
Pull up on the latch plate to pretensioners for the front outboard
make sure it is secure. If the occupants. Although the seat belt
belt is not long enough, see pretensioners cannot be seen, they
Seat Belt Extender 0 72. are part of the seat belt assembly.
Position the release button on They can help tighten the seat belts
the buckle so that the seat belt during the early stages of a
could be quickly unbuckled if moderate to severe frontal, near
necessary. frontal, or rear crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner
activation are met. Seat belt
To unlatch the belt, push the button pretensioners can also help tighten
on the buckle. The belt should the seat belts in a side crash or a
return to its stowed position. rollover event.
Always stow the seat belt slowly. Pretensioners work only once. If the
If the seat belt webbing returns pretensioners activate in a crash,
quickly to the stowed position, the the pretensioners and probably
retractor may lock and cannot be other parts of the vehicle's seat belt
pulled out. If this happens, pull the system will need to be replaced.
seat belt straight out firmly to unlock See Replacing Seat Belt System
the webbing, and then release it. Parts after a Crash 0 73.
If the webbing is still locked in the Do not sit on the outboard seat belt
retractor, see your dealer. while entering or exiting the vehicle
5. To make the lap part tight, pull
up on the shoulder belt. Before a door is closed, be sure the or at any time while sitting in the
seat belt is out of the way. If a door seat. Sitting on the seat belt can
is slammed against a seat belt, damage the webbing and hardware.
damage can occur to both the seat
belt and the vehicle.
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Seat Belt Use During that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety System Check
crash. For pregnant women, as for
Pregnancy anyone, the key to making seat Periodically check the seat belt
Seat belts work for everyone, belts effective is wearing them reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch
including pregnant women. Like all properly. plates, retractors, shoulder belt
occupants, they are more likely to height adjusters (if equipped), and
be seriously injured if they do not Seat Belt Extender seat belt anchorages to make sure
wear seat belts. they are all in working order. Look
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten for any other loose or damaged seat
around you, you should use it. belt system parts that might keep a
But if a seat belt is not long enough, seat belt system from performing
your dealer will order you an properly. See your dealer to have it
extender. When you go in to order it, repaired. Torn, frayed, or twisted
take the heaviest coat you will wear, seat belts may not protect you in a
so the extender will be long enough crash. Torn or frayed seat belts can
for you. To help avoid personal rip apart under impact forces. If a
injury, do not let someone else use belt is torn or frayed, have it
it, and use it only for the seat it is replaced immediately. If a belt is
made to fit. The extender has been twisted, it may be possible to
designed for adults. Never use it for untwist by reversing the latch plate
securing child restraints. For more on the webbing. If the twist cannot
information on the proper use and fit be corrected, ask your dealer to
A pregnant woman should wear a of seat belt extenders see the fix it.
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap instruction sheet that comes with Make sure the seat belt reminder
portion should be worn as low as the extender. light is working. See Seat Belt
possible, below the rounding,
Reminders 0 111.
throughout the pregnancy.
Keep seat belts clean and dry. See
The best way to protect the fetus is
Seat Belt Care 0 73.
to protect the mother. When a seat
belt is worn properly, it is more likely
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Seat Belt Care Replacing Seat Belt New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the seat belt
Keep belts clean and dry. System Parts after a system was not being used at the
Seat belts should be properly cared Crash time of the crash.
for and maintained. Have the seat belt pretensioners
Seat belt hardware should be kept { Warning checked if the vehicle has been in a
dry and free of dust or debris. As crash, or if the airbag readiness light
A crash can damage the seat belt stays on after you start the vehicle
necessary, exterior hard surfaces
system in the vehicle. A damaged or while you are driving. See Airbag
and seat belt webbing may be lightly
cleaned with mild soap and water. seat belt system may not properly Readiness Light 0 112.
Ensure there is not excessive dust protect the person using it,
or debris in the mechanism. If dust resulting in serious injury or even
or debris exists in the system please death in a crash. To help make
see the dealer. Parts may need to sure the seat belt systems are
be replaced to ensure proper working properly after a crash,
functionality of the system. have them inspected and any
necessary replacements made as
{ Warning soon as possible.

Do not bleach or dye seat belt After a minor crash, replacement of

webbing. It may severely weaken seat belts may not be necessary.
the webbing. In a crash, they But the seat belt assemblies that
might not be able to provide were used during any crash may
adequate protection. Clean and have been stressed or damaged.
rinse seat belt webbing only with See your dealer to have the seat
mild soap and lukewarm water. belt assemblies and seat belt guides
Allow the webbing to dry. inspected or replaced.
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Airbag System are also designed to help reduce
the risk of injury from the force of an { Warning
The vehicle has the following inflating bag, all airbags must inflate
airbags: very quickly to do their job. Because airbags inflate with great
force and faster than the blink of
. A frontal airbag for the driver Here are the most important things an eye, anyone who is up
. A frontal airbag for the front to know about the airbag system: against, or very close to, any
outboard passenger airbag when it inflates can be
. A seat-mounted side impact
{ Warning seriously injured or killed. Do not
airbag for the driver sit unnecessarily close to any
You can be severely injured or airbag, as you would be if sitting
. A seat-mounted side impact killed in a crash if you are not on the edge of the seat or leaning
airbag for the front outboard wearing your seat belt, even with forward. Seat belts help keep you
passenger airbags. Airbags are designed to in position before and during a
All vehicle airbags have the word work with seat belts, not replace crash. Always wear the seat belt,
AIRBAG on the trim or on a label them. Also, airbags are not even with airbags. The driver
near the deployment opening. designed to inflate in every crash. should sit as far back as possible
In some crashes seat belts are while still maintaining control of
For frontal airbags, the word the only restraint. See When
AIRBAG is on the center of the the vehicle. The seat belts and
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 76. the front outboard passenger
steering wheel for the driver and on
the instrument panel for the front Wearing your seat belt during a airbags are most effective when
outboard passenger. crash helps reduce your chance you are sitting well back and
For seat-mounted side impact of hitting things inside the vehicle upright in the seat with both feet
airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the or being ejected from it. Airbags on the floor.
side of the seatback closest to are “supplemental restraints” to Occupants should not lean on or
the door. the seat belts. Everyone in the sleep against the door or side
vehicle should wear a seat belt windows in seating positions with
Airbags are designed to supplement properly, whether or not there is
the protection provided by seat seat-mounted airbags.
an airbag for that person.
belts. Even though today's airbags
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Where Are the Airbags?
{ Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, see Older Children 0 85 or
Infants and Young Children 0 86.

The front outboard passenger

frontal airbag is in the passenger
The driver frontal airbag is in the side instrument panel.
center of the steering wheel.

There is an airbag readiness light

on the instrument cluster which
shows the airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag
electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. See Airbag
Readiness Light 0 112.
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severity of the impact. Deployment
Warning (Continued) thresholds can vary with specific
vehicle design.
inflating airbag must be kept
clear. Do not put anything Frontal airbags are designed to
between an occupant and an inflate in moderate to severe frontal
airbag, and do not attach or put or near frontal crashes to help
anything on the steering wheel reduce the potential for severe
hub or on or near any other injuries, mainly to the driver's or
front outboard passenger's head
airbag covering.
and chest.
Do not use seat accessories that
Whether the frontal airbags will or
block the inflation path of a should inflate is not based primarily
Driver Side Shown, Passenger seat-mounted side impact airbag. on how fast the vehicle is traveling.
Side Similar It depends on what is hit, the
The driver and front outboard When Should an Airbag direction of the impact, and how
passenger seat-mounted side quickly the vehicle slows down.
impact airbags are in the side of the Inflate?
Frontal airbags may inflate at
seatbacks closest to the door. This vehicle is equipped with different crash speeds depending on
airbags. See Airbag System 0 74. whether the vehicle hits an object
{ Warning Airbags are designed to inflate if the straight on or at an angle, and
impact exceeds the specific airbag whether the object is fixed or
If something is between an system's deployment threshold. moving, rigid or deformable, narrow
occupant and an airbag, the Deployment thresholds are used to or wide.
airbag might not inflate properly predict how severe a crash is likely
or it might force the object into to be in time for the airbags to Frontal airbags are not intended to
inflate and help restrain the inflate during vehicle rollovers, in
that person causing severe injury
occupants. The vehicle has rear impacts, or in many side
or even death. The path of an
electronic sensors that help the impacts.
(Continued)
airbag system determine the
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In addition, the vehicle has of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, Airbags should never be regarded
advanced technology frontal and related hardware are all part of as anything more than a supplement
airbags. Advanced technology the airbag module. to seat belts.
frontal airbags adjust the restraint For airbag locations, see Where Are
according to crash severity. the Airbags? 0 75. What Will You See after
Seat-mounted side impact airbags an Airbag Inflates?
are designed to inflate in moderate How Does an Airbag After the frontal and seat-mounted
to severe side crashes depending
on the location of the impact.
Restrain? side impact airbags inflate, they
In moderate to severe frontal or quickly deflate, so quickly that some
Seat-mounted side impact airbags
near frontal collisions, even belted people may not even realize the
are not designed to inflate in frontal
occupants can contact the steering airbags inflated. Some components
impacts, near frontal impacts,
wheel or the instrument panel. In of the airbag module may be hot for
rollovers, or rear impacts.
moderate to severe side collisions, several minutes. For location of the
A seat-mounted side impact airbag
even belted occupants can contact airbags, see Where Are the
is designed to inflate on the side of
the inside of the vehicle. Airbags? 0 75.
the vehicle that is struck.
Airbags supplement the protection The parts of the airbag that come
In any particular crash, no one can
provided by seat belts by into contact with you may be warm,
say whether an airbag should have
distributing the force of the impact but not too hot to touch. There may
inflated simply because of the
more evenly over the be some smoke and dust coming
vehicle damage or repair costs.
occupant's body. from the vents in the deflated
airbags. Airbag inflation does not
What Makes an Airbag But airbags would not help in many prevent the driver from seeing out of
Inflate? types of collisions, primarily the windshield or being able to steer
because the occupant's motion is the vehicle, nor does it prevent
In a deployment event, the sensing not toward those airbags. See When
system sends an electrical signal people from leaving the vehicle.
Should an Airbag Inflate? 0 76.
triggering a release of gas from the
inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the
airbag causing the bag to break out
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off and then on again, the fuel In many crashes severe enough to
{ Warning system will return to normal inflate the airbag, windshields are
operation; the doors can be locked, broken by vehicle deformation.
When an airbag inflates, there the interior lamps can be turned off, Additional windshield breakage may
may be dust in the air. This dust and the hazard warning flashers can also occur from the front outboard
could cause breathing problems be turned off using the controls for passenger airbag.
for people with a history of those features. If any of these . Airbags are designed to inflate
asthma or other breathing trouble. systems are damaged in the crash
To avoid this, everyone in the only once. After an airbag
they may not operate as normal. inflates, you will need some new
vehicle should get out as soon as
parts for the airbag system.
it is safe to do so. If you have
breathing problems but cannot
{ Warning If you do not get them, the
airbag system will not be there
get out of the vehicle after an A crash severe enough to inflate to help protect you in another
airbag inflates, then get fresh air the airbags may have also crash. A new system will include
by opening a window or a door. damaged important functions in airbag modules and possibly
If you experience breathing the vehicle, such as the fuel other parts. The service manual
problems following an airbag system, brake and steering for the vehicle covers the need
deployment, you should seek systems, etc. Even if the vehicle to replace other parts.
medical attention. appears to be drivable after a . The vehicle has a crash sensing
moderate crash, there may be and diagnostic module which
The vehicle has a feature that may concealed damage that could records information after a
automatically unlock the doors, turn make it difficult to safely operate crash.
on the interior lamps and hazard the vehicle. See Vehicle Data Recording and
warning flashers, and shut off the Use caution if you should attempt Privacy 0 342 and Event Data
fuel system after the airbags inflate. to restart the engine after a crash Recorders 0 342.
The feature may also activate, has occurred.
without airbag inflation, after an
event that exceeds a predetermined
threshold. After turning the ignition
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. Let only qualified technicians a properly-seated occupant and
work on the airbag system. determine if the front outboard
Improper service can mean that passenger frontal airbag should be
the airbag system will not work allowed to inflate or not.
properly. See your dealer for According to accident statistics,
service. children are safer when properly
secured in a rear seat in the correct
Passenger Sensing child restraint for their weight
System Canada and Mexico
and size.
The vehicle has a passenger Rear-facing child restraints should
The words ON and OFF, or the
sensing system for the front not be transported in the vehicle,
symbols for on and off, will be
outboard passenger position. The even if the airbag is off.
visible during the system check.
passenger airbag status indicator When the system check is Never put a rear-facing child seat in
will light on the instrument panel complete, either the word ON or the front. This is because the risk to
when the vehicle is started. OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will the rear-facing child is so great,
be visible. See Passenger Airbag if the airbag inflates.
Status Indicator 0 112.
The passenger sensing system { Warning
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag under A child in a rear-facing child
certain conditions. No other airbag restraint can be seriously injured
is affected by the passenger or killed if the passenger frontal
sensing system. airbag inflates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child
United States The passenger sensing system restraint would be very close to
works with sensors that are part of the inflating airbag. A child in a
the front outboard passenger seat
forward-facing child restraint can
and seat belt. The sensors are
designed to detect the presence of (Continued)
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The passenger sensing system is When the passenger sensing
Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front system has allowed the airbag to be
outboard passenger frontal airbag if: enabled, the ON indicator will light
be seriously injured or killed if the and stay lit as a reminder that the
passenger frontal airbag inflates . The front outboard passenger
seat is unoccupied. airbag is active.
and the passenger seat is in a
forward position. . The system determines an infant For some children, including
is present in a child restraint. children in child restraints, and for
Even if the passenger sensing very small adults, the passenger
system has turned off the . A front outboard passenger sensing system may or may not turn
passenger frontal airbag, no takes his/her weight off of the off the front outboard passenger
system is fail-safe. No one can seat for a period of time. frontal airbag, depending upon the
guarantee that an airbag will not . There is a critical problem with person's seating posture and body
inflate under some unusual the airbag system or the build. Everyone in the vehicle who
circumstance, even though the passenger sensing system. has outgrown child restraints should
airbag is off. wear a seat belt properly — whether
When the passenger sensing or not there is an airbag for that
Never put a rear-facing child system has turned off the front person.
restraint in the front seat, even if outboard passenger frontal airbag,
the airbag is off. If securing a the OFF indicator will light and stay
forward-facing child restraint in lit as a reminder that the airbag is { Warning
the front outboard passenger off. See Passenger Airbag Status If the airbag readiness light ever
seat, always move the seat as far Indicator 0 112. comes on and stays on, it means
back as it will go. It is better to The passenger sensing system is that something may be wrong
secure child restraints in the rear designed to turn on the front with the airbag system. To help
seat. Consider using another outboard passenger frontal airbag avoid injury to yourself or others,
vehicle to transport the child anytime the system senses that a have the vehicle serviced right
when a rear seat is not available. person of adult size is sitting away. See Airbag Readiness
properly in the front outboard
passenger seat. (Continued)
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4. Reinstall the child restraint The passenger sensing system may
Warning (Continued) following the directions or may not turn off the airbag for a
provided by the child restraint child in a child restraint depending
Light 0 112 for more information, manufacturer and refer to upon the child’s size. It is better to
including important safety Securing Child Restraints 0 91. secure child restraints in the rear
information. seat. Consider using another
Make sure the seat belt
retractor is locked by pulling vehicle to transport the child when a
If the On Indicator Is Lit for a the shoulder belt all the way rear seat is not available. Never put
Child Restraint out of the retractor when a rear-facing child restraint in the
installing the child restraint, front seat, even if the ON indicator
The passenger sensing system is is not lit.
designed to turn off the front even if the child restraint is
outboard passenger frontal airbag if equipped with a seat belt If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an
the system determines that an infant lock-off. When the retractor Adult-Sized Occupant
is present in a child restraint. If a lock is set, the belt can be
child restraint has been installed tightened but not pulled out of
and the ON indicator is lit: the retractor.

1. Turn the vehicle off. 5. If, after reinstalling the child

restraint and restarting the
2. Remove the child restraint from vehicle, the ON indicator is still
the vehicle. lit, turn the vehicle off. Then
3. Remove any additional items slightly recline the vehicle
from the seat such as blankets, seatback and adjust the seat
cushions, seat covers, seat cushion, if adjustable, to make
heaters, or seat massagers. sure that the vehicle seatback
is not pushing the child
restraint into the seat cushion.
6. Restart the vehicle. If a person of adult size is sitting in
the front outboard passenger seat,
but the OFF indicator is lit, it could
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be because that person is not sitting the belt go back all the way, which helps the passenger sensing
properly in the seat or that the child and then buckle the belt again system maintain the passenger
restraint locking feature is engaged. without pulling the belt out all airbag status. See “Seat Belts” and
Use the following steps to allow the the way. “Child Restraints” in the Index for
system to detect that person and 6. Restart the vehicle and have additional information about the
enable the front outboard passenger the person remain in this importance of proper restraint use.
frontal airbag: position for two to three minutes A thick layer of additional material,
1. Turn the vehicle off. after the ON indicator is lit. such as a blanket or cushion,
2. Remove any additional material or aftermarket equipment such as
from the seat, such as { Warning seat covers, seat heaters, and seat
massagers can affect how well the
blankets, cushions, seat
covers, seat heaters, or seat If the front outboard passenger passenger sensing system
massagers. airbag is turned off for an operates. We recommend that you
adult-sized occupant, the airbag not use seat covers or other
3. Place the seatback in the fully will not be able to inflate and help aftermarket equipment except when
upright position. protect that person in a crash, approved by GM for your specific
4. Have the person sit upright in resulting in an increased risk of vehicle. See Adding Equipment to
the seat, centered on the seat serious injury or even death. An the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 83
cushion, with legs comfortably adult-sized occupant should not for more information about
extended. modifications that can affect how
ride in the front outboard
the system operates.
5. If the shoulder portion of the passenger seat, if the passenger
belt is pulled out all the way, airbag OFF indicator is lit. The ON indicator may be lit if an
the child restraint locking object, such as a briefcase,
feature will be engaged. This handbag, grocery bag, laptop,
Additional Factors Affecting or other electronic device, is put on
may unintentionally cause the
passenger sensing system to System Operation an unoccupied seat. If this is not
turn the airbag off for some Seat belts help keep the passenger desired, remove the object from
adult-sized occupants. If this in position on the seat during the seat.
happens, unbuckle the belt, let vehicle maneuvers and braking,
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The operation of the airbag system
{ Warning { Warning can also be affected by changing,
including improperly repairing or
Stowing articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the replacing, any parts of the following:
passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the
passenger seat cushion and battery is disconnected, an airbag . Airbag system, including airbag
seatback may interfere with the can still inflate during improper modules, front or side impact
proper operation of the passenger service. You can be injured if you sensors, sensing and diagnostic
sensing system. are close to an airbag when it module, or airbag wiring
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. . Front seats, including stitching,
They are probably part of the seams or zippers
Servicing the airbag system. Be sure to follow . Seat belts
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle proper service procedures, and
. Steering wheel, instrument
Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so. panel, ceiling trim, or pillar
should be serviced. There are parts garnish trim
of the airbag system in several
places around the vehicle. Your . Inner door seals, including
dealer and the service manual have
Adding Equipment to the speakers
information about servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Your dealer and the service manual
vehicle and the airbag system. To Adding accessories that change the have information about the location
purchase a service manual, see vehicle's frame, bumper system, of the airbag modules and sensors,
Publication Ordering Information height, front end, or side sheet sensing and diagnostic module, and
0 339. metal may keep the airbag system airbag wiring along with the proper
from working properly. replacement procedures.
In addition, the vehicle has a
passenger sensing system for the
front outboard passenger position,
which includes sensors that are part
of the passenger seat. The
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passenger sensing system may not Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System
operate properly if the original seat
trim is replaced with non-GM The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash
covers, upholstery or trim, or with regularly scheduled maintenance or
GM covers, upholstery or trim replacement. Make sure the airbag
readiness light is working. See
{ Warning
designed for a different vehicle. Any
object, such as an aftermarket seat Airbag Readiness Light 0 112. A crash can damage the airbag
heater or a comfort-enhancing pad systems in the vehicle.
or device, installed under or on top Caution A damaged airbag system may
of the seat fabric, could also not properly protect you and your
interfere with the operation of the If an airbag covering is damaged, passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
passenger sensing system. This opened, or broken, the airbag in serious injury or even death. To
could either prevent proper may not work properly. Do not help make sure the airbag
deployment of the passenger open or break the airbag systems are working properly
airbag(s) or prevent the passenger coverings. If there are any after a crash, have them
sensing system from properly opened or broken airbag inspected and any necessary
turning off the passenger airbag(s). coverings, have the airbag replacements made as soon as
See Passenger Sensing System covering and/or airbag module possible.
0 79. replaced. For the location of the
If the vehicle must be modified airbags, see Where Are the
If an airbag inflates, you will need to
because you have a disability and Airbags? 0 75. See your dealer replace airbag system parts. See
have questions about whether the for service. your dealer for service.
modifications will affect the vehicle’s
airbag system, or if you have If the airbag readiness light stays on
questions about whether the airbag after the vehicle is started or comes
system will be affected if the vehicle on when you are driving, the airbag
is modified for any other reason, call system may not work properly. Have
Customer Assistance. See the vehicle serviced right away. See
Customer Assistance Offices 0 332. Airbag Readiness Light 0 112.
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Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Q: What is the proper way to
come with the booster seat state the wear seat belts?
weight and height limitations for that
Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a
A: An older child should wear a
lap-shoulder belt and get the
lap-shoulder belt until the child additional restraint a shoulder
passes the fit test below: belt can provide. The shoulder
. Sit all the way back on the seat. belt should not cross the face or
Do the knees bend at the seat neck. The lap belt should fit
edge? If yes, continue. If no, snugly below the hips, just
return to the booster seat. touching the top of the thighs.
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. This applies belt force to the
Does the shoulder belt rest on child's pelvic bones in a crash.
the shoulder? If yes, continue. It should never be worn over the
If no, return to the booster seat. abdomen, which could cause
severe or even fatal internal
. Does the lap belt fit low and injuries in a crash.
snug on the hips, touching the
thighs? If yes, continue. If no, According to accident statistics,
Older children who have outgrown
return to the booster seat. children are safer when properly
booster seats should wear the
restrained in a rear seating position.
vehicle’s seat belts. . Can proper seat belt fit be
maintained for the length of the In a crash, children who are not
trip? If yes, continue. If no, buckled up can strike other people
return to the booster seat. who are buckled up, or can be
thrown out of the vehicle. Older
children need to use seat belts
properly.
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{ Warning { Warning
Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the
to wear the same seat belt. The seat belt with the shoulder belt
seat belt cannot properly spread behind their back. A child can be
the impact forces. In a crash, they seriously injured by not wearing
can be crushed together and the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a
seriously injured. A seat belt must crash, the child would not be
be used by only one person at restrained by the shoulder belt.
a time. The child could move too far
forward increasing the chance of
head and neck injury. The child
might also slide under the lap Infants and Young
belt. The belt force would then be Children
applied right on the abdomen.
That could cause serious or fatal Everyone in a vehicle needs
protection! This includes infants and
injuries. The shoulder belt should
all other children. Neither the
go over the shoulder and across
distance traveled nor the age and
the chest. size of the traveler changes the
need, for everyone, to use safety
restraints. In fact, the law in every
state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says
children up to some age must be
restrained while in a vehicle.
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appropriate child restraints. Neither
{ Warning the vehicle's seat belt system nor its
airbag system is designed for them.
Children can be seriously injured
or strangled if a shoulder belt is Children who are not restrained
wrapped around their neck. The properly can strike other people,
shoulder belt can tighten but or can be thrown out of the vehicle.
cannot be loosened if it is locked.
The shoulder belt locks when it is { Warning
pulled all the way out of the
retractor. It unlocks when the Never hold an infant or a child
shoulder belt is allowed to go all while riding in a vehicle. Due to
the way back into the retractor, crash forces, an infant or a child
will become so heavy it is not
but it cannot do this if it is
possible to hold it during a crash.
{ Warning
wrapped around a child’s neck.
If the shoulder belt is locked and For example, in a crash at only Children who are up against,
tightened around a child’s neck, 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) or very close to, any airbag when
the only way to loosen the belt is infant will suddenly become a it inflates can be seriously injured
to cut it. 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's or killed. Never put a rear-facing
arms. An infant or child should be child restraint in the front
Never leave children unattended secured in an appropriate outboard seat. Secure a
in a vehicle and never allow restraint. rear-facing child restraint in a rear
children to play with the seat seat. It is also better to secure a
belts. forward-facing child restraint in a
rear seat. If you must secure a
Every time infants and young forward-facing child restraint in
children ride in vehicles, they should the front outboard seat, always
have the protection provided by move the front passenger seat as
far back as it will go.
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For each type of child restraint,
there are many different models { Warning
available. When purchasing a child
restraint, be sure it is designed to be A young child's hip bones are still
used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the so small that the vehicle's regular
restraint will have a label saying that seat belt may not remain low on
it meets federal motor vehicle safety the hip bones, as it should.
standards. The restraint Instead, it may settle up around
manufacturer's instructions that the child's abdomen. In a crash,
come with the restraint state the the belt would apply force on a
weight and height limitations for a body area that is unprotected by
particular child restraint. In addition, any bony structure. This alone
there are many kinds of restraints could cause serious or fatal
Child restraints are devices used to available for children with special injuries. To reduce the risk of
restrain, seat, or position children in needs.
the vehicle and are sometimes serious or fatal injuries during a
called child seats or car seats. crash, young children should
{ Warning always be secured in appropriate
There are three basic types of child restraints.
child restraints: To reduce the risk of neck and
. Forward-facing child restraints head injury in a crash, infants and
toddlers should be secured in a
. Rear-facing child restraints rear-facing child restraint until age
. Belt-positioning booster seats two, or until they reach the
maximum height and weight limits
The proper child restraint for your
of their child restraint.
child depends on their size, weight,
and age, and also on whether the
child restraint is compatible with the
vehicle in which it will be used.
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Child Restraint Systems

Forward-Facing Child Restraint Booster Seats

Rear-Facing Infant Restraint A forward-facing child restraint A belt-positioning booster seat is
provides restraint for the child's used for children who have
A rear-facing child restraint provides body with the harness. outgrown their forward-facing child
restraint with the seating surface restraint. Boosters are designed to
against the back of the infant. improve the fit of the vehicle's seat
The harness system holds the infant belt system until the child is large
in place and, in a crash, acts to enough for the vehicle seat belts to
keep the infant positioned in the fit properly without a booster seat.
restraint. See the seat belt fit test in Older
Children 0 85.
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Securing an Add-On Child booklet, or both, and to this manual. Securing the Child Within the
Restraint in the Vehicle The child restraint instructions are Child Restraint
important, so if they are not
available, obtain a replacement
{ Warning copy from the manufacturer.
{ Warning
A child can be seriously injured or Keep in mind that an unsecured A child can be seriously injured or
killed in a crash if the child child restraint can move around in a killed in a crash if the child is not
restraint is not properly secured in collision or sudden stop and injure properly secured in the child
the vehicle. Secure the child people in the vehicle. Be sure to restraint. Secure the child
restraint properly in the vehicle properly secure any child restraint in properly following the instructions
using the vehicle's seat belt, the vehicle — even when no child is that came with that child restraint.
following the instructions that in it.
came with that child restraint and In some areas of the United States
the instructions in this manual. and Canada, Certified Child
Lower Anchors and
Passenger Safety Technicians Tethers for Children
To help reduce the chance of injury, (CPSTs) are available to inspect (LATCH System)
the child restraint must be secured and demonstrate how to correctly
use and install child restraints. In Some child restraints have a LATCH
in the vehicle. Child restraints must system. As part of the LATCH
be secured in vehicle seats by lap the U.S., refer to the National
Highway Traffic Safety system, your child restraint may
belts or the lap belt portion of a have lower attachments and/or a top
lap-shoulder belt. A child can be Administration (NHTSA) website to
locate the nearest child safety seat tether. The LATCH system can help
endangered in a crash if the child hold the child restraint in place
restraint is not properly secured in inspection station. For CPST
availability in Canada, check with during driving or in a crash. Some
the vehicle. vehicles have lower and/or top
Transport Canada or the Provincial
When securing an add-on child Ministry of Transportation office. tether anchors designed to secure a
restraint, refer to the instructions child restraint with lower
that come with the restraint which attachments and/or a top tether.
may be on the restraint itself or in a
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Some child restraints with a top Securing Child Restraints Warning (Continued)
tether are designed to be used
whether the top tether is anchored This vehicle has airbags. In
or not. Other child restraints require addition, the vehicle has a child restraint can be seriously
that the top tether be anchored. passenger sensing system which is injured or killed if the front
A national or local law may require designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag
that the top tether be anchored. outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is
under certain conditions. in a forward position.
In Canada, the law requires that See Passenger Sensing System
forward-facing child restraints have 0 79 and Passenger Airbag Status Even if the passenger sensing
a top tether, and that the tether be Indicator 0 112 for more information, system has turned off the front
attached. including important safety outboard passenger frontal
Your vehicle does not have lower information. airbag, no system is fail-safe. No
anchors or top tether anchors to one can guarantee that an airbag
Never put a rear-facing child seat in will not deploy under some
secure a child restraint with the the front. This is because the risk to
LATCH system. If a national or local unusual circumstance, even
the rear-facing child is so great if the
law requires that your top tether be though it is turned off.
airbag deploys.
anchored, do not use a child Secure rear-facing child restraints
restraint in this vehicle because a
top tether cannot be properly { Warning in a rear seat, even if the airbag
is off. If you secure a
anchored. You must use the seat A child in a rear-facing child forward-facing child restraint in
belts to secure your child restraint in
restraint can be seriously injured the front outboard passenger
this vehicle, unless a national or
or killed if the front outboard seat, always move the seat as far
local law requires that the top tether
be anchored. Refer to the child passenger frontal airbag inflates. back as it will go. It is better to
restraint instructions and This is because the back of the secure the child restraint in a
instructions in this manual for rear-facing child restraint would rear seat.
securing a child restraint using the be very close to the inflating See Passenger Sensing System
vehicle's seat belts. See Securing airbag. A child in a forward-facing 0 79 for additional information.
Child Restraints 0 91. (Continued)
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Rear-facing child restraints should When the passenger sensing
not be installed in the vehicle, even system has turned off the front
if the airbag is off. outboard passenger frontal
Do not secure a child seat in a airbag, the OFF indicator on
position without a top tether anchor the passenger airbag status
if a national or local law requires indicator should light and stay
that the top tether be anchored, or if lit when you start the vehicle.
the instructions that come with the See Passenger Airbag Status
child restraint say that the top tether Indicator 0 112.
must be anchored. 2. Put the child restraint on
In Canada, the law requires that the seat.
forward-facing child restraints have Remove the seat belt from the
a top tether, and that the tether be guide by sliding the webbing 4. Push the latch plate into the
attached. through the opening on the buckle until it clicks.
When using the lap-shoulder belt to guide. Do not secure the child Position the release button on
secure the child restraint in this restraint with the seat belt the buckle, away from the child
position, follow the instructions that routed through the guide. restraint, so that the seat belt
came with the child restraint and the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run could be quickly unbuckled if
following instructions: the lap and shoulder portions necessary.
1. Move the seat as far back as it of the vehicle’s seat belt
will go before securing the through or around the restraint.
forward-facing child restraint. The child restraint instructions
Move the seat upward or the will show you how.
seatback to an upright position,
if needed, to get a tight
installation of the child
restraint.
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7. Before placing a child in the
child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the seat belt path and
attempt to move it side to side
and back and forth. When the
child restraint is properly
installed, there should be no
more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement.
If the airbag is off, the OFF indicator
5. Pull the shoulder belt all the 6. To tighten the belt, push down in the passenger airbag status
way out of the retractor to set on the child restraint, pull the indicator will come on and stay on
the lock. When the retractor shoulder portion of the belt to when the vehicle is started.
lock is set, the belt can be tighten the lap portion of the If a child restraint has been installed
tightened but not pulled out of belt, and feed the shoulder belt and the ON indicator is lit, see “If
the retractor. back into the retractor. When the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child
installing a forward-facing child Restraint ” under Passenger
restraint, it may be helpful to Sensing System 0 79.
use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you To remove the child restraint,
tighten the belt. unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and
let it return to the stowed position.
Try to pull the belt out of the
retractor to make sure the If the top tether is attached to a top
retractor is locked. If the tether anchor, disconnect it.
retractor is not locked, repeat Return the seat belt into the guide
Steps 5 and 6. by sliding the webbing through the
opening on the guide.
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Storage Storage There is a USB port in the upper left
corner. See “Audio Players” in the
Compartments infotainment manual.
Storage Compartments Press and hold SCREEN R to
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 94 { Warning close.
Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . . 94
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Do not store heavy or sharp The storage area cannot be
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 objects in storage compartments. operated when Valet Mode,
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 In a crash, these objects may if equipped, is enabled. See Vehicle
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . 96 cause the cover to open and Personalization 0 128.
could result in injury. Keep the storage area closed when
Additional Storage Features not in use.
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Instrument Panel Storage
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Glove Box

Press Q SCREEN and hold to open

and access the storage behind it.
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To open, press the button. Rear Storage Rear Trunk Partition
If equipped, the glove box locks
If equipped with a convertible top,
when Valet Mode is enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 0 128. Caution there is a trunk partition to keep
cargo from getting in the way of the
Do not store heavy or sharp convertible top. The trunk partition
Cupholders objects in the rear storage must be in place for the convertible
compartments located in the top to move. If the trunk partition is
hatch/trunk area. The objects not properly in place, a message will
could damage the underside of display and a noise will be heard.
the hatch/trunk.

Press the top of the cover to access

the cupholders. There is a
removable divider.
Pull the divider up and snap it into
Coupe Shown, Convertible Similar place on both sides of the trunk.
There is storage on the driver side The trunk partition is a flat carpeted
in the floor of the hatch/trunk area. board with a horizontal flap that can
Pull up to open the cover. be attached to the top of the trunk to
provide additional storage space.
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Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Cover
If equipped, the cargo cover
provides hidden storage in the rear
area of the vehicle. The cover also
blocks glare from the removable
roof panel when it is stored in the
rear compartment.
The cargo cover has two pieces: a
With the convertible top up, the To open, press the button on the
flat and an L-shaped piece.
trunk partition can be unsnapped driver side.
and laid flat to increase trunk cargo
space.
Depending on the options, there
may be two USB ports and an
{ Warning
accessory outlet inside. See Power Do not place objects on the cargo
Center Console Storage Outlets 0 101 and “Audio Players” in cover. Sudden stops or turns can
the infotainment manual. cause objects to be thrown in the
Caution vehicle. You or others could be
injured.
The area inside the console can
get hot. Do not store items that
can be damaged by heat.
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Attaching the Flat Cargo Cover Attaching the L-Shaped Cargo Cargo Tie-Downs
Cover
The cargo tie-downs can be used to
secure small loads under the cargo
net inside the trunk.

Convenience Net

Attach the elastic loops on the four

corners of the cargo cover to the 1. Attach the plastic hooks on the
hooks on the front and rear corners cover to the tie-downs on the
of the hatch. floor (1) and to the side
panels (2).
2. Attach the elastic loops on the
cover to the hooks on the side The vehicle may have a
panels (3). convenience net to be used for
small loads. Attach the net to the
Do not use the cargo cover hooks hooks on the rear of the storage
and tie-downs to secure anything area. The net should not be used to
but the cargo cover. They are not store heavy loads.
designed for heavy loads.
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Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Information Displays
Driver Information
Controls Charging System Light . . . . . . . 113
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . 123
(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 113
Brake System Warning Vehicle Messages
Controls Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 99 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Electric Parking Brake Engine Power Messages . . . . . 128
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 99 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 128
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 99 Service Electric Parking Brake Vehicle Personalization
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 128
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Universal Remote System
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Universal Remote System . . . . 135
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Traction Control System (TCS)/ Universal Remote System
Indicators Electronic Stability Control Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Universal Remote System
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Electronic Stability Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Engine Coolant Temperature
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . 119
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 119
Boost Gauge Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
(Z06 and ZR1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 120
Engine Coolant Temperature Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 120
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 120
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 111 Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 112
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Controls Steering Wheel Controls HI : Use for fast wipes.
The infotainment system can be LO : Use for slow wipes.
Steering Wheel operated by using the steering
Adjustment wheel controls. See “Steering Wheel
Controls” in the infotainment
manual.

Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols
on the steering wheel pad to sound INT : Move the lever up to INT for
the horn.
intermittent wipes, then turn the x
Windshield Wiper/Washer INT band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent
wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
Press the control to move the tilt the wiper lever down. For several
and telescoping steering wheel up wipes, hold the wiper lever down.
and down or forward and rearward.
Both the tilt and telescoping steering The windshield wiper/washer lever { Warning
column positions can be stored with is on the right side of the steering
your memory settings, if equipped. column. In freezing weather, do not use
See Memory Seats 0 60. the washer until the windshield is
With the ignition on or in ACC/
Do not adjust the steering wheel warmed. Otherwise the washer
ACCESSORY, move the windshield
while driving. fluid can form ice on the
wiper lever to select the wiper
speed. windshield, blocking your vision.
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n L : Pull the windshield wiper If the windshield wiper lever is then will automatically determine when a
lever toward you to spray washer moved to OFF before the driver GPS signal is restored and provide
fluid and activate the wipers. The door is opened or within 10 minutes, a heading again.
wipers will continue until the lever is the wipers will restart and move to
released or the maximum wash time the base of the windshield. Clock
is reached. When the lever is If the ignition is turned off while the The infotainment system controls
released, additional wipes may wipers are performing wipes due to are used to access the time and
occur depending on how long the windshield washing, the wipers date settings through the menu
windshield washer had been continue to run until they reach the system. See “Home Page” in the
activated. See Washer Fluid 0 248 base of the windshield. infotainment manual for information
for information on filling the about how to use the menu system.
windshield washer fluid reservoir. Compass
Clear snow and ice from the wiper Setting the Clock
The vehicle may have a compass
blades and windshield before using display on the center stack. The Time
them. If frozen to the windshield, compass receives its heading and
carefully loosen or thaw them. To set the time:
other information from the Global
Damaged blades should be Positioning System (GPS) antenna, 1. From the Home Page, touch
replaced. See Wiper Blade Electronic Stability Control, and SETTINGS, then touch Time
Replacement 0 254. vehicle speed information. and Date.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the The compass system is designed to 2. Touch Set Time, then touch
wiper motor. operate for a certain number of R or Q to increase or
miles or degrees of turn before decrease hours or minutes,
Wiper Parking
needing a signal from the GPS and change AM or PM.
If the ignition is turned off while the satellites. When the compass 3. Touch 12-24 Hr for a 12 or
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they display shows CAL, drive the 24 hour clock.
will immediately stop. vehicle for a short distance in an
open area where it can receive a 4. Touch } to go back to the
GPS signal. The compass system previous menu.
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Date If auto set is on, the time displayed . In the rear compartment.
To set the date: on the clock may not update Lift the cover to access and replace
immediately when driving into a new when not in use.
1. Touch SETTINGS, then touch time zone.
Time and Date. The power outlets in front of the
Clock Display cupholder and inside the center
2. Touch Set Date, then touch
R or Q to increase or When on, the digital clock will show console storage compartment are
decrease month, day, or year. on the infotainment display. powered when the ignition is on or
in ACC/ACCESSORY, or until the
To set the clock display:
3. Touch } to go back to the driver door is opened within
previous menu. 1. Touch SETTINGS, then touch 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
Time and Date. See Retained Accessory Power
Auto Set (RAP) 0 183.
2. Touch Clock Display, then
When on, the time and date will select Off or On. The rear compartment power outlet
automatically update. is powered at all times. The
3. Touch } to go back to the vehicle’s battery may run down if
Auto set requires an active OnStar
or connected service plan. previous menu. the power outlet is used while the
ignition is off. Use this power outlet
To set auto set: Power Outlets for plugging in the battery
1. Touch SETTINGS, then touch Use the accessory power outlet to maintainer, if equipped.
Time and Date. plug in electrical equipment, such as
2. Touch Set Time or Set Date. a cell phone or MP3 player. { Warning
3. Touch Auto Set, then select There are three accessory power Power is always supplied to the
On-Cell Network or Off-Manual outlets: trunk outlet. Do not leave
to manually set the time . In front of the cupholder. Open electrical equipment plugged in
and date. the door compartment to access. when the vehicle is not in use
4. Touch } to go back to the . Inside the center console because the vehicle could catch
previous menu. storage compartment. fire and cause injury or death.
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It is recommended that a qualified Warning Lights,
Caution technician or dealer be seen for the
Leaving electrical equipment
proper installation of your Gauges, and
equipment.
plugged in for an extended period Indicators
of time while the vehicle is off will Warning lights and gauges can
drain the battery. Always unplug
Caution
signal that something is wrong
electrical equipment when not in Hanging heavy equipment from before it becomes serious enough
use and do not plug in equipment the power outlet can cause to cause an expensive repair or
that exceeds the maximum damage not covered by the replacement. Paying attention to the
20 amp rating. vehicle warranty. The power warning lights and gauges could
outlets are designed for prevent injury.
Certain electrical accessories may accessory power plugs only, such Some warning lights come on briefly
not be compatible with the as cell phone charge cords. when the engine is started to
accessory power outlet and could indicate they are working. When
overload vehicle or adapter fuses. one of the warning lights comes on
If a problem is experienced, see and stays on while driving, or when
your dealer. one of the gauges shows there may
When adding electrical equipment, be a problem, check the section that
be sure to follow the proper explains what to do. Waiting to do
installation instructions included with repairs can be costly and even
the equipment. See Add-On dangerous.
Electrical Equipment 0 216.
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Instrument Cluster

English Sport Theme Shown, Metric and Other Themes Similar

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English Z06 Sport Theme Shown; Metric, ZR1, and Other Themes Similar.
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Reconfigurable Instrument ring. Additionally, there are two
Cluster configurable pocket gauges in the
lower left and right corners.
There are four instrument cluster
display configurations to choose
from: Link to Drive Mode, Sport,
Track, and Tour. The style of the
center of the instrument cluster will
change depending on the theme
selected. If Link to Drive Mode is Tour
chosen, the cluster configuration will
change to match the setting on the Tour includes a partial tachometer
driver mode control on the console. ring. The DIC is contained within the
See Driver Mode Control 0 200. Track tachometer ring. There is also an
If Weather or Eco are selected with Track includes an asymmetric area used to display icons or
the driver mode control, the cluster tachometer with prominent red-line images for the DIC or phone
will display the Tour theme. markings and a lap timer that shows contacts.
the current, previous, and best lap. The instrument cluster display
configuration is selected through the
cluster menu. See “Settings” under
“Cluster Menu” following.
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument
cluster.
Sport
Sport includes a circular tachometer
centered in the display. The DIC is
contained within the tachometer
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. Options press o to set the Sport display to
Performance the set speeds and the performance
timer is ready to use. On the next
Press SEL to enter the Performance acceleration, the performance time
menu. Use w or x to scroll will record the time. To reset the
through the available items. timer, highlight Reset on the
G-force : Gives the driver an performance timer menu and
indication of the vehicle press SEL.
performance in cornering. The Lap Timer (If equipped) : Press p
G-force is displayed in the center of when Lap Timer is displayed to
the DIC as a numerical value. start, stop, or reset the lap timer.
Friction Bubble : A four quadrant A stopwatch icon will be displayed
Use the right steering wheel control when the lap timer is active. Press
visual display, indicative of the four
to open and scroll through the SEL while the Lap Timer page is
corners of the car, with a “bubble”
different items and displays. active to start the timer. If the lap
showing where the most inertia is
Press o to access the cluster being exerted on the vehicle. timer is active, pressing SEL on any
page will stop the current lap timer
applications. Use w or x to scroll Performance Timer : Press p and start a new lap. Also, pressing
through the list of applications. when Performance Timer is and holding SEL on any page will
. Info. This is where you can view displayed to enter the menu. Press stop the lap timer.
the Driver Information Center p while Set Start Speed is Coolant Temperature (Z06 only) :
(DIC) displays. See Driver highlighted then use w or x to Shows the current coolant
Information Center (DIC) 0 121. enter the start speed. Press SEL to temperature in either degrees
. Performance save it. Press p while Set End Celsius (°C) or degrees
. Audio Speed is highlighted then use w or Fahrenheit (°F).
. Phone
x to enter the end speed. Press
SEL to save it. After the start and
. Navigation (If Equipped) end speeds have been entered,
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Oil Temperature : Shows the See Limited-Slip Differential Navigation
current oil temperature in either (Stingray without Z51 Only) 0 207 or If equipped, press SEL to enter the
degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Limited-Slip Differential (ZR1, Z06, Navigation menu. Displays a map or
Fahrenheit (°F). Grand Sport, and Stingray with Z51) turn by turn directions. If there is no
0 207.
Oil Pressure : Shows the current oil active route, press p to resume the
pressure in either kilopascal (kPa) or Audio last route and turn the voice
in pounds per square inch (psi). prompts on/off. If there is an active
While the audio app is open, use w
Battery Voltage : Shows the route, press SEL to cancel route
current battery voltage. or x to change the radio station or guidance or turn the voice prompts
seek to the next or previous track, on/off.
Transmission Fluid depending on the current audio
Temperature : Shows the source. Press SEL to enter the Options
temperature of the transmission fluid Audio menu. In the Audio menu Press SEL to enter the Options
in either degrees Celsius (°C) or browse for music, select from the
degrees Fahrenheit (°F). menu. Use w or x to scroll
favorites, or change the audio through items in the Options menu.
Tire Temperature : Shows tire source.
temperature status as either Cold, Units : Press p while Units is
Phone
Warm, or Hot. Warm is typical for displayed to enter the Units menu.
normal driving while Hot is typical Press SEL to enter the Phone Choose US or Metric units by
for aggressive driving. Unknown menu. In the Phone menu, if there is pressing SEL while the desired item
may be displayed if tire temperature no active phone call, view recent is highlighted.
information is unavailable. calls, or scroll through contacts.
If there is an active call, mute or Display Theme : Press p to enter
eLSD and Wheel Slip : Displays unmute the phone or switch to the Display Theme menu. Select
when the Electronic Limited-Slip handset or hands-free operation. from Link to Drive Mode, Track,
Differential (eLSD) is active and Sport, or Tour for the cluster theme.
intervening with the vehicle’s normal
operation. The display also displays Head-up Display (HUD) Rotation :
slip percentage in a range of low, This feature allows for adjusting the
medium, and high. angle of the HUD image. Press p
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on the steering wheel controls while Pressure Gauge, Oil Temperature The trip odometer is accessed and
Head-up Display Rotation is Gauge, Battery Voltage, reset through the Driver Information
highlighted to enter Adjust Mode. Transmission Fluid Temperature Center (DIC). See Driver
Press w or x to adjust the angle of Gauge, Horsepower, or a blank Information Center (DIC) 0 121.
the HUD display. Press SEL to gauge.
confirm and save the setting. To Software Info : Press p while
Tachometer
cancel the setting, press o. The Software Info is highlighted to The tachometer displays the engine
vehicle must be in P (Park). display open source software speed in revolutions per
Speed Warning : The Speed information. minute (rpm).
Warning display allows the driver to
set a speed that they do not want to Speedometer Caution
exceed. To set the Speed Warning, The speedometer shows the If the engine is operated with the
press p when Speed Warning is vehicle's speed in either kilometers rpm’s in the warning area at the
displayed. Enable the speed per hour (km/h) or miles per
high end of the tachometer, the
warning and then use w or x to hour (mph).
vehicle could be damaged, and
adjust the value. Press SEL to set the damage would not be covered
the speed. Once the speed is set, Odometer by the vehicle warranty. Do not
this feature can be turned off by The odometer shows how far the operate the engine with the rpm’s
pressing SEL while viewing this vehicle has been driven, in either in the warning area.
page. If the selected speed limit is kilometers or miles.
exceeded, a pop-up warning is
displayed with a chime.
Trip Odometer
Pocket Gauges : Press p while The trip odometer shows how far
Pocket Gauges is displayed to enter the vehicle has been driven since
the menu and select gauges that the trip odometer was last reset.
can be displayed for the Sport
theme on the left or right of the
display area. Choose from Oil
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Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some
owners ask about. None of these
show a problem with the fuel gauge:
. At the service station, the fuel
pump shuts off before the gauge
reads full.
. It takes a little more or less fuel
to fill up than the gauge
indicated. For example, the
gauge indicated the tank was
half full, but it actually took a
little more or less than half the
English
tank's capacity to fill the tank.
Metric When the ignition is on, the fuel . The gauge moves a little while
gauge indicates about how much
turning a corner or speeding up.
fuel is left in the tank.
. The gauge takes a few seconds
An arrow on the fuel gauge
to stabilize after the ignition is
indicates the side of the vehicle the
turned on, and goes back to
fuel door is on.
empty when the ignition is
When the indicator nears empty, the turned off.
low fuel light comes on. There is still
a little fuel left, but the fuel tank
should be filled soon.
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Boost Gauge Engine Coolant
(Z06 and ZR1) Temperature Gauge

English
This gauge indicates vacuum during
light to moderate throttle and boost
Metric Metric
under heavier throttle.
It displays the air pressure level in
the intake manifold before it enters
the engine's combustion chamber.
The gauge is automatically centered
at zero every time the engine is
started. Actual vacuum or boost is
displayed from this zero point.
Changes in ambient pressure, such
as driving in mountains and
changing weather, will slightly
change the zero reading.
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Seat Belt Reminders Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Light
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
Light There is a passenger seat belt
reminder light on the instrument
There is a driver seat belt reminder cluster.
light on the instrument cluster.

English
When the vehicle is started this light
This gauge shows the engine When the vehicle is started, this flashes and a chime may come on
coolant temperature. light flashes and a chime may come to remind passengers to fasten their
If the gauge pointer moves to the on to remind the driver to fasten seat belt. Then the light stays on
high end, the engine is too hot. their seat belt. Then the light stays solid until the belt is buckled. This
on solid until the belt is buckled. cycle continues several times if the
This reading indicates the same This cycle may continue several passenger remains or becomes
thing as the warning light. It means times if the driver remains or unbuckled while the vehicle is
that the engine coolant has becomes unbuckled while the moving.
overheated. If the vehicle has been vehicle is moving.
operating under normal driving If the passenger seat belt is
conditions, pull off the road, stop the If the driver seat belt is buckled, buckled, neither the chime nor the
vehicle, and turn off the engine as neither the light nor chime light comes on.
soon as possible. See Engine comes on.
The front passenger seat belt
Overheating 0 247 for more reminder light and chime may turn
information. on if an object is put on the seat
such as a briefcase, handbag,
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grocery bag, laptop or other
electronic device. To turn off the { Warning
reminder light and/or chime, remove
the object from the seat or buckle If the airbag readiness light stays
the seat belt. on after the vehicle is started or
comes on while driving, it means
Airbag Readiness Light the airbag system might not be
working properly. The airbags in
This light shows if there is an the vehicle might not inflate in a
electrical problem with the airbag crash, or they could even inflate United States
system. The system check includes without a crash. To help avoid
the airbag sensor(s), the passenger injury, have the vehicle serviced
sensing system, the pretensioners, right away.
the airbag modules, the wiring, and
the crash sensing and diagnostic
module. For more information on the If there is a problem with the airbag
airbag system, see Airbag System system, a Driver Information Center
0 74. (DIC) message may also come on.

Passenger Airbag Status

Canada and Mexico
Indicator
When the vehicle is started, the
The vehicle has a passenger passenger airbag status indicator
sensing system. See Passenger will light ON and OFF, or the
Sensing System 0 79 for important symbols for on and off, for several
safety information. The passenger seconds as a system check. Then,
The airbag readiness light comes on
airbag status indicator is on the after several more seconds, the
for several seconds when the
instrument panel. status indicator will light either ON
vehicle is started. If the light does
not come on then, have it fixed
immediately.
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or OFF, or the on or off symbol, to system. Have it checked by your
let you know the status of the front Warning (Continued) dealer. Driving while this light is on
outboard passenger frontal airbag. could drain the battery.
have the vehicle serviced right
If the word ON or the on symbol is away. See Airbag Readiness When this light comes on, the Driver
lit on the passenger airbag status Light 0 112 for more information, Information Center (DIC) also
indicator, it means that the front including important safety displays a message.
outboard passenger frontal airbag is information. If a short distance must be driven
allowed to inflate. with the light on, be sure to turn off
If the word OFF or the off symbol is all accessories, such as the radio
lit on the airbag status indicator, it Charging System Light and air conditioner.
means that the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front Malfunction Indicator
outboard passenger frontal airbag.
Lamp (Check Engine
If, after several seconds, both status Light)
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a This light is part of the vehicle’s
problem with the lights or the emission control on-board
passenger sensing system. See The charging system light comes on diagnostic system. If this light is on
your dealer for service. briefly when the ignition is turned while the engine is running, a
on, but the engine is not running, as malfunction has been detected and
a check to show the light is working.
{ Warning The light turns off when the engine
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it
If the airbag readiness light ever is started. If it does not, have the is working when the ignition is in
comes on and stays on, it means vehicle serviced by your dealer. Service Mode. See Ignition
that something may be wrong If the light stays on, or comes on Positions 0 180.
with the airbag system. To help while driving, there may be a
avoid injury to yourself or others, problem with the electrical charging
(Continued)
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If the light continues to flash, find a
Caution safe place to park. Turn the vehicle
off and wait at least 10 seconds
Modifications to the engine, before restarting the engine. If the
transmission, exhaust, intake, light is still flashing, follow the
or fuel system, or the use of previous guidelines and see your
replacement tires that do not dealer for service as soon as
Malfunctions are often indicated by
meet the original tire possible.
the system before any problem is
specifications, can cause this light
noticeable. Being aware of the light If the light is on steady : A
and seeking service promptly when to come on. This could lead to
malfunction has been detected.
it comes on may prevent damage. costly repairs not covered by the
Diagnosis and service may be
vehicle warranty. This could also required.
affect the vehicle’s ability to pass
Caution an Emissions Inspection/ Check the following:
If the vehicle is driven continually Maintenance test. See . If fuel has been added to the
with this light on, the emission Accessories and Modifications vehicle using the capless funnel
control system may not work as 0 220. adapter, make sure that it has
well, the fuel economy may be been removed. See “Filling the
lower, and the vehicle may not Tank with a Portable Gas Can”
If the light is flashing : A
run smoothly. This could lead to under Filling the Tank 0 214.
malfunction has been detected that
The diagnostic system can
costly repairs that might not be could damage the emission control
detect if the adapter has been
covered by the vehicle warranty. system and increase vehicle
left installed in the vehicle,
emissions. Diagnosis and service
allowing fuel to evaporate into
may be required.
the atmosphere. A few driving
To help prevent damage, reduce trips with the adapter removed
vehicle speed and avoid hard may turn off the light.
accelerations and uphill grades.
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. Poor fuel quality can cause before the system is ready for
inefficient engine operation and inspection. This can happen if
poor driveability, which may go the 12-volt battery has recently
away once the engine is warmed been replaced or run down, or if
up. If this occurs, change the the vehicle has been recently
fuel brand. It may require at serviced.
least one full tank of the proper See your dealer if the vehicle will
fuel to turn the light off. The DLC is under the instrument
panel to the left of the steering not pass or cannot be made ready
See Recommended Fuel for the test.
(LT1 6.2L V8 Engine) 0 212 or wheel. Connecting devices that are
Recommended Fuel (LT4 and not used to perform an Emissions
LT5 6.2L Supercharged Inspection/Maintenance test or to Brake System Warning
V8 Engines) 0 213. service the vehicle may affect Light
vehicle operation. See Add-On
If the light remains on, see your Electrical Equipment 0 216. See The vehicle brake system consists
dealer. your dealer if assistance is needed. of two hydraulic circuits. If one
circuit is not working, the remaining
Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass circuit can still work to stop the
Maintenance Programs inspection if: vehicle. For normal braking
If the vehicle requires an Emissions . The light is on when the engine performance, both circuits need to
Inspection/Maintenance test, the is running. be working.
test equipment will likely connect to . The light does not come on If the warning light comes on, there
the vehicle's Data Link when the ignition is in is a brake problem. Have the brake
Connector (DLC). Service Mode. system inspected right away.
. Critical emission control systems
have not been completely
diagnosed. If this happens, the
vehicle would not be ready for
inspection and might require
several days of routine driving
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Electric Parking Brake Service Electric Parking
Light Brake Light

Metric English

This light should come on briefly

when the engine is started. If it does Metric English
not come on then, have it fixed so it The service electric parking brake
will be ready to warn you if there is This light comes on when the
light should come on briefly when
a problem. parking brake is applied. If the light
starting the vehicle. If it does not
continues flashing after the parking
If the light comes on and stays on, come on, have the vehicle serviced
brake is released, or while driving,
there is a base brake problem. by your dealer.
there is a problem with the Electric
Parking Brake system. A message If this light stays on, there is a
{ Warning may also display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
problem with a system on the
vehicle that is causing the parking
The brake system might not be brake system to work at a reduced
If the light does not come on,
working properly if the brake level. The vehicle can still be driven,
or remains flashing, see your dealer.
system warning light is on. but should be taken to a dealer as
Driving with the brake system soon as possible. See Electric
warning light on can lead to a Parking Brake 0 195. A message
crash. If the light is still on after may also display in the Driver
the vehicle has been pulled off Information Center (DIC).
the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for
service.
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Antilock Brake System If both the ABS and the brake This light and the Electronic Stability
system warning light are on, the Control (ESC) OFF light come on
(ABS) Warning Light vehicle's antilock brakes are not when ESC is turned off.
functioning and there is a problem If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not
with the regular brakes. See your limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
dealer for service.
See Traction Control/Electronic
See Brake System Warning Light Stability Control 0 198.
0 115.

Traction Off Light Traction Control System

This light comes on briefly when the (TCS)/Electronic Stability
engine is started.
Control Light
If the light does not come on, have it
fixed so it will be ready to warn if
there is a problem.
If the light comes on while driving,
stop as soon as it is safely possible
and turn off the vehicle. Then start This light comes on briefly while
the engine again to reset the starting the engine. If it does not,
system. If the ABS light stays on, have the vehicle serviced by your If equipped, the Electronic Stability
or comes on again while driving, the dealer. If the system is working Control (ESC) or TCS indicator/
vehicle needs service. A chime may normally, the indicator light then warning light comes on briefly when
also sound when the light comes on turns off. the engine is started.
steady.
The traction off light comes on when If the light does not come on, have
If the ABS light is the only light on, the Traction Control System (TCS) the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
the vehicle has regular brakes, but has been turned off by pressing and If the system is working normally,
the antilock brakes are not releasing the TCS/Stability Control the indicator light turns off.
functioning. button.
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If the light is on and not flashing, the If the ESC and TCS are off, the
TCS, and potentially the ESC system does not assist in controlling Caution
system have been disabled. the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and
the ESC systems and the warning The engine coolant temperature
If the indicator/warning light is on warning light indicates that the
and flashing, the TCS and/or the light turns off.
vehicle has overheated. Driving
ESC system is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic with this light on can damage the
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 198. engine and it may not be covered
Stability Control 0 198. by the vehicle warranty. See
Engine Coolant Engine Overheating 0 247.
Electronic Stability Temperature Warning
Control (ESC) Off Light Light The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on when the
engine has overheated.
If this happens, pull over and turn
off the engine as soon as possible.
See Engine Overheating 0 247.

Tire Pressure Light

This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while
starting the engine. If it does not, starting the vehicle.
have the vehicle serviced by your If it does not, have the vehicle
dealer. serviced by your dealer. If the
This light comes on when the ESC system is working normally the
system is turned off. If ESC is off, indicator light goes off.
the Traction Control System (TCS)
is also off.
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For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it
Monitor System (TPMS), this light means that oil is not flowing through
comes on briefly when the engine is the engine properly. The vehicle
started. It provides information Caution could be low on oil and might have
about tire pressures and the TPMS. Lack of proper engine oil some other system problem. See
your dealer.
When the Light Is On Steady maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
This indicates that one or more of
low can also damage the engine. Low Fuel Warning Light
the tires are significantly
underinflated. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
A Driver Information Center (DIC) the oil level as soon as possible.
tire pressure message may also Add oil if required, but if the oil
display. Stop as soon as possible, level is within the operating range
and inflate the tires to the pressure and the oil pressure is still low,
value shown on the Tire and
have the vehicle serviced. Always
Loading Information label. See Tire This light is near the fuel gauge and
follow the maintenance schedule
Pressure 0 274. comes on briefly when the ignition is
for changing engine oil.
When the Light Flashes First and turned on as a check to show it is
Then Is On Steady working.

If the light flashes for about a minute It also comes on when the fuel tank
and then stays on, there may be a is low on fuel. The light turns off
problem with the TPMS. If the when fuel is added. If it does not,
problem is not corrected, the light have the vehicle serviced.
will come on at every ignition cycle.
See Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0 276. This light should come on briefly as
the engine is started. If it does not
come on, have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
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Security Light This light comes on when the For vehicles with cruise control, the
high-beam headlamps are in use. cruise control light is white when the
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam cruise control is on and ready, and
Changer 0 140. turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.
Lamps On Reminder The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control 0 207.
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it Door Ajar Light
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off. This light comes on when the
If the light stays on and the engine exterior lamps are in use. See
does not start, there could be a Exterior Lamp Controls 0 139.
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. See Immobilizer Operation Cruise Control Light This light comes on when a door is
0 43. open or not securely latched. Before
driving, check that all doors are
High-Beam On Light properly closed.
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Information Displays w or x : Press to move up or Average Fuel Economy displays the
down in a list. approximate average liters per
100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles
Driver Information o or p : Press o to open per gallon (mpg). This number is
Center (DIC) application menus on the left. Press calculated based on the number of
p to open interaction menus on the L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the
The DIC displays are shown in the right. last time this menu item was reset.
center of the instrument cluster in
SEL : Press to open a menu or This number reflects only the
the Info application. See Instrument
select a menu item. Press and hold approximate average fuel economy
Cluster 0 103. The Info application
to reset values on certain screens. that the vehicle has right now, and
is only available when the ignition is
will change as driving conditions
on. The displays show the status of DIC Info Pages change. The Average Fuel
many vehicle systems. The controls
The following is the list of all Economy can be reset by pressing
for the DIC are on the right steering
possible DIC info displays. and holding SEL while this display
wheel control.
Depending on the vehicle, some is active.
may not be available. Average Speed displays the
Current Speed : Displays the average speed of the vehicle in
vehicle speed in either kilometers kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles
per hour (km/h) or miles per per hour (mph). This average is
hour (mph). calculated based on the various
vehicle speeds recorded since the
Trip A or B/Average Fuel last reset of this value. The average
Economy/Average Speed : Trip speed can be reset by pressing and
displays the current distance holding SEL while this display is
traveled, in either kilometers (km) or active.
miles (mi), since the trip odometer
was last reset. The trip odometer Fuel Range/Instantaneous Fuel
can be reset by pressing and Economy : Fuel Range displays the
holding SEL while this display is approximate distance the vehicle
active. can be driven without refueling.
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LOW will be displayed when the When the remaining oil life is low, shown in amber.
vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON See Tire Pressure Monitor System
range estimate is based on an message will appear on the display. 0 275 and Tire Pressure Monitor
average of the vehicle's fuel The oil should be changed as soon Operation 0 276.
economy over recent driving history as possible. See Engine Oil 0 232. Best Average Fuel Economy :
and the amount of fuel remaining in In addition to the engine oil life Displays the average fuel economy,
the fuel tank. system monitoring the oil life, the best fuel economy over the
Instantaneous Fuel Economy additional maintenance is selected distance, and a bar graph
displays the current fuel economy in recommended in the Maintenance showing instantaneous fuel
either liters per 100 kilometers (L/ Schedule. See Maintenance
Schedule 0 312. economy. Press p to change the
100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). selected distance.
This number reflects only the The Oil Life display must be reset
approximate fuel economy that the after each oil change. It will not Fuel Used/Timer : Displays the
vehicle has right now and changes reset itself. Do not reset the Oil Life approximate liters (L) or
frequently as driving conditions display accidentally at any time gallons (gal) of fuel that have been
change. other than when the oil has just used since last reset. The fuel used
been changed. It cannot be reset can be reset by pressing and
This display may also show the holding SEL while this display is
number of cylinders the vehicle is accurately until the next oil change.
To reset the engine oil life system, active.
running on. See Active Fuel
Management (Except ZR1/LT5) press and hold SEL for several This display can also be used as a
0 185. seconds while the Oil Life display is timer. To start/stop the timer, press
active. See Engine Oil Life System p while this display is active and
Oil Life : Displays an estimate of 0 237. then SEL to start/stop the timer. The
the oil's remaining useful life. display will show the amount of time
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is Tire Pressure : Displays the
approximate pressures of all four that has passed since the timer was
displayed, that means 99% of the last reset. To reset the timer to zero,
current oil life remains. tires. Tire pressure is displayed in
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds press and hold SEL or use p to
per square inch (psi). If the pressure access the menu while this display
is low, the value for that tire is is active.
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ECO Index : Aids the driver in The language selection is changed
determining how efficiently they are Warning (Continued) through the radio and the units of
driving. measurement is changed through
dark outside. Be sure to keep the the instrument cluster. See Vehicle
This display may also show the HUD image dim and placed low in
number of cylinders the vehicle is Personalization 0 128 and “Settings”
your field of view. under Instrument Cluster 0 103.
running on. See Active Fuel
Management (Except ZR1/LT5) The HUD may display different
0 185. If equipped with HUD, some alerts and information for vehicles
information concerning the equipped with these features:
Speed Limit : Displays sign operation of the vehicle is projected
information, which comes from a onto the windshield. . Speedometer
roadway database in the onboard . Tachometer
navigation. The HUD information appears as an
image focused out toward the front . Manual Transmission Gear (If
Engine Hours/Lifetime Revs : of the vehicle. Equipped)
Displays the total number of hours
the engine has run. It also shows . Manual Paddle Shift Gear
total engine revolutions divided by Caution Indicator (If Equipped)
10,000. If you try to use the HUD image These displays on the HUD are
as a parking aid, you may for use when using the manual
Head-Up Display (HUD) misjudge the distance and paddle shift controls to shift the
damage your vehicle. Do not use transmission. See “Manual
{ Warning the HUD image as a parking aid. Paddle Shift” in Manual Mode
0 189.
If the HUD image is too bright, . Shift Light
or too high in your field of view, it The HUD information can be
may take you more time to see displayed in various languages. The This light is used for
things you need to see when it is speedometer reading and other performance driving to indicate
numerical values can be displayed that the vehicle's best
(Continued) in either English or metric units. performance level has been
reached to shift the transmission
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into the next higher gear. An 2. Start the engine. Polarized sunglasses could make
arrow pointing up will light up on 3. Adjust the following HUD the HUD image harder to see.
the display just prior to reaching settings as needed.
the engine fuel cut-off mode. Head-Up Display (HUD) Rotation
$ : Press down or lift up to adjust Option
. G-Force Gauge the vertical position of the HUD This feature allows for adjusting the
. Audio Information image in the windshield. angle of the HUD image.
. Upcoming Maneuver from ! : Press to select the display Use the right steering wheel
OnBoard Navigation view. Each press will cause the controls to open and scroll through
. Upcoming Maneuver from display view to change to the next different items and displays.
OnStar view. If vehicle messages are
displayed, pressing the DIC select While in the options menu, press w
. Incoming Call button may clear the message. See or x to scroll to the HUD rotation
Driver Information Center (DIC) page. Press p while Head-Up
0 121. Display Rotation is highlighted to
D : Lift up and hold to brighten the enter Adjust Mode.
display. Press down and hold to dim
the display. Hold down to turn the Press w or x to adjust the angle of
display off. the HUD display. Press SEL to save
the setting. To cancel the setting,
The HUD image will automatically
dim and brighten to compensate for press o. The vehicle must be in
outside lighting. The HUD P (Park). See Instrument Cluster
brightness control can also be 0 103.
The HUD control is to the left of the
steering wheel on the instrument adjusted as needed.
panel. The HUD image can temporarily
To adjust the HUD image so that light up depending on the angle and
items are properly displayed: position of the sunlight on the HUD
display. This is normal.
1. Adjust the driver seat.
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Display Views
There are several HUD views that
can be displayed:

Metric English
Track : Displays the vehicle speed,
a linear tachometer, gear position,
Metric shift lights, and G-Force meter.

English
Sport : Displays the vehicle speed,
a circular tachometer, gear position,
shift indicator, and G-Force meter. Metric
English
Tour : Displays the vehicle speed,
gear position, shift indicator, and
driver mode.

Metric English
Timing : Displays a linear
tachometer, gear position, shift
lights, and performance or lap timer.
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The performance or lap timer and an upcoming maneuver is
content displayed depends on which pending. It appears until the
feature is currently in use in the maneuver is complete and then the
instrument cluster. See Instrument HUD display returns to the
Cluster 0 103. previous view.
Interrupts
English
The interrupt information temporarily
displays in any HUD view. Once Audio : May display when a new
displayed, HUD returns to the source, radio station, or media type
previous HUD view. Interrupts may is selected.
include:
Metric
. Audio Information
. Navigation Turn-by-Turn
Information
. Incoming Call Information
. Vehicle Alerts Metric

English
Phone : May display when an
incoming call is received from either
OnStar or a Bluetooth connected
phone. It appears momentarily until
Metric English the call is answered or ignored.

Navigation : Turn-by-turn
navigation information may be
displayed when Navigation is active
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HUD Troubleshooting Vehicle Messages
Check that: Messages displayed on the DIC
. Nothing is covering the indicate the status of the vehicle or
HUD lens. some action that may be needed to
. HUD brightness setting is not correct a condition. Multiple
Metric too dim or too bright. messages may appear one after
another.
. HUD is adjusted to the proper
height. The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
. Polarized sunglasses are acknowledged and cleared by
not worn. pressing V. The messages that
. Windshield and HUD lens are require immediate action cannot be
clean. cleared until that action is
English performed.
If the HUD image is not correct,
Vehicle Alerts : Alerts can be contact your dealer. All messages should be taken
dismissed in the instrument cluster. seriously; clearing the message
All alerts are not displayed in The windshield is part of the HUD
system. See Windshield does not correct the problem.
the HUD.
Replacement 0 255. If a SERVICE message appears,
Care of the HUD see your dealer.
Clean the inside of the windshield to Follow the instructions given in the
remove any dirt or film that could messages. The system displays
reduce the sharpness or clarity of messages regarding the following
the HUD image. topics:
Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth . Service Messages
sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe
. Fluid Levels
the lens gently, then dry it.
. Vehicle Security
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. Brakes be reduced the next time the vehicle
is driven. The vehicle may be driven
Vehicle
. Steering
while this message is on, but Personalization
. Ride Control Systems maximum acceleration and speed
Use the audio system controls to
. Driver Assistance Systems may be reduced. Anytime this
access the personalization menus
message stays on, or displays
. Cruise Control for customizing vehicle features.
repeatedly, the vehicle should be
. Lighting and Bulb Replacement taken to your dealer for service as The following are all possible
soon as possible. personalization features. Depending
. Wiper/Washer Systems on the vehicle, some may not be
. Doors and Windows Vehicle Speed Messages available.
. Seat Belts Infotainment System Audio
SPEED LIMITED TO
. Airbag Systems System Controls
XXX KM/H (MPH)
. Engine and Transmission To access the
This message shows that the
personalization menu:
. Tire Pressure vehicle speed has been limited to
the speed displayed. The limited 1. Touch SETTINGS on the Home
. Battery speed is a protection for various Page on the infotainment
propulsion and vehicle systems, display.
Engine Power Messages such as lubrication, thermal, 2. Touch the desired feature to
suspension, or tires. display a list of available
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
options.
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is 3. Touch to select the desired
reduced. Reduced propulsion power feature setting.
can affect the vehicle's ability to 4. Press o BACK on the center
accelerate. If this message is on, stack or touch Back on the
but there is no observed reduction infotainment display to return to
in performance, proceed to your
the previous menu.
destination. The performance may
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Personalization Menus Time and Date The selected language will display
The following list of menu items may on the system, and voice
Manually set the time and date. See
be available: recognition will reflect the selected
Clock 0 100.
language.
. Time and Date Driving Mode Valet Mode
. Driving Mode Select and the following may
This will lock the infotainment
. Language display:
system and steering wheel controls.
. Valet Mode . Engine Sound Management It may also limit access to vehicle
. . Steering storage locations.
Teen Driver
. To enable Valet Mode:
Radio Engine Sound Management
. 1. Enter a four-digit code on the
Vehicle This allows the Engine Sound
keypad.
. Bluetooth Management feature to be set
independent of the Driver Mode 2. Select Enter to go to the
. Apple CarPlay Selector. See Track Events and confirmation screen.
. Android Auto Competitive Driving 0 161. 3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
. Voice Select Auto (Mode Selector), Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
Stealth, Tour, Sport, or Track. unlock the system. Touch Back to
. Display
Steering go back to the previous menu.
. Rear Camera
. This allows the Steering feature to Teen Driver
Return to Factory Settings
be turned on or off.
. See “Teen Driver” under “Settings”
Software Information
Select Auto (Mode Selector), Tour, in the infotainment manual.
. Wi-Fi Sport, or Track.
Each menu is detailed in the Language
following information.
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
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Radio Bose AudioPilot . Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following may This feature adjusts the volume Climate and Air Quality
display: based on the noise in the vehicle.
See “Bose AudioPilot Noise Select and the following may
. Manage Favorites display:
Compensation Technology” under
. Number of Favorites Shown “Infotainment System Settings” in . Auto Fan Speed
. Audible Touch Feedback the infotainment manual. . Auto Defog
. Bose AudioPilot Select Off or On. . Auto Rear Defog
. Maximum Start Up Volume Maximum Start Up Volume
Auto Fan Speed
Manage Favorites This feature sets the maximum
This feature will set the auto fan
startup volume. If the vehicle is
This allows favorites to be edited. speed.
started and the volume is greater
See “Manage Favorites” in than this level, the volume is Select Low, Medium, or High.
“Settings” under “Radio” in the adjusted to this level.
infotainment manual. Auto Defog
To set the maximum startup volume,
Number of Favorites Shown When set to On, the front defog will
touch + or − to increase or
automatically react to temperature
Touch to set the number of favorites decrease.
and humidity conditions that may
to display. Vehicle cause fogging.
Select the desired number or select Select and the following may Select Off or On.
Auto and the infotainment system display:
will automatically adjust the number Auto Rear Defog
of favorites shown. . Climate and Air Quality
If equipped, this feature will
. Comfort and Convenience automatically turn on the rear defog.
Audible Touch Feedback
. Lighting Select Off or On.
This allows Audible Touch
Feedback to be turned on or off. . Power Door Locks
Select Off or On.
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Comfort and Convenience Touch + or − to adjust the volume. Exit Lighting
Select and the following may Reverse Tilt Mirror This allows the selection of how
display: long the exterior lamps stay on
This allows the feature to be turned when leaving the vehicle when it is
. Auto Memory Recall on or off. dark outside.
. Easy Exit Options Select Off, On - Driver and Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds,
. Chime Volume Passenger, On - Driver, or On - or 120 Seconds.
Passenger.
. Reverse Tilt Mirror Power Door Locks
Lighting
Auto Memory Recall Select and the following may
Select and the following may display:
This feature automatically recalls display:
the current driver’s previously stored . Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
1 or 2 button positions when the . Vehicle Locator Lights
. Auto Door Unlock
ignition is changed from off to on or . Exit Lighting
ACC/ACCESSORY. See Memory . Delayed Door Lock
Seats 0 60. Vehicle Locator Lights
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
Select Off or On. This feature will flash the turn signal
lamps and turn on some of the When on, this feature will keep the
Easy Exit Options exterior lamps when K on the driver door from locking when the
This feature automatically recalls Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) door is open. If Off is selected, the
the previously stored Exit button transmitter is pressed to locate the Delayed Door Lock menu will be
position when exiting the vehicle. vehicle. available.
See Memory Seats 0 60. Select Off or On. Select Off or On.
Select Off or On. Auto Door Unlock
Chime Volume This allows selection of which of the
This allows the selection of the doors will automatically unlock when
chime volume level. the vehicle is shifted into P (Park)
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with an automatic transmission or Remote Unlock Light Feedback Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
when the vehicle is turned off with a When on, the exterior lamps will If equipped and turned on, this
manual transmission. flash when unlocking the vehicle feature will turn the heated seats on
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door. with the RKE transmitter. when using remote start on
Select Off or Flash Lights. cold days.
Delayed Door Lock
Select Off or On.
When on, this feature will delay the Remote Lock Feedback
locking of the doors. To override the This allows selection of what type of Passive Door Unlock
delay, press the power door lock feedback is given when locking the This allows the selection of what
switch on the door. vehicle with the RKE transmitter. doors will unlock when using the
Select Off or On. Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights door handle sensor on the driver
Only, or Horn Only. door to unlock the vehicle.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Select and the following may Remote Door Unlock
display: This allows selection of which doors Passive Door Lock
. Remote Unlock Light Feedback will unlock when pressing K on the This feature can be turned on or off,
. RKE transmitter. or feedback can be selected. See
Remote Lock Feedback
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
. Remote Door Unlock Select All Doors or Driver Door. System Operation 0 27.
. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Select Off, On with Horn
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats If equipped and turned on, this Chirp, or On.
. feature will turn the ventilated seats Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Passive Door Unlock
on when using remote start on
. Passive Door Lock warm days. This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE transmitter is left in the
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert Select Off or On. vehicle. This menu also enables
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert.
Select Off or On.
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Bluetooth Voice Mail Numbers Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Select and the following may This feature displays the voice mail Select to manage Apple devices.
display: number for all connected phones. Apple CarPlay must be on for this
. Pair New Device To change the voice mail number, feature to be accessed. See “Apple
select EDIT. Type a new number, CarPlay and Android Auto” under
. Device Management then select SAVE. “Phone” in the infotainment manual.
. Ringtones Text Message Alerts Android Auto
. Voice Mail Numbers This allows the feature to be turned Select and the following may
. Text Message Alerts on or off. display:
Pair New Device Select Off or On. . Android Auto
Select to pair a new device. See Apple CarPlay . Manage Android Auto Devices
“Pairing” in “Infotainment Controls” Select and the following may Android Auto
under “Bluetooth” in the infotainment display:
manual. This feature allows Android devices
. Apple CarPlay to be connected to the infotainment
Device Management system through a USB port. See
. Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Select to connect to a different “Apple CarPlay and Android Auto”
phone source, disconnect a phone, Apple CarPlay under “Phone” in the infotainment
or delete a phone. This feature allows Apple devices to manual.

Ringtones be connected to the infotainment Select Off or On.

system through a USB port. See
Press to change the ring tone for “Apple CarPlay and Android Auto” Manage Android Auto Devices
the specific phone. The phone does under “Phone” in the infotainment Select to manage Android devices.
not need to be connected to change manual. Android Auto must be on for this
the ring. feature to be accessed. See “Apple
Select Off or On.
CarPlay and Android Auto” under
“Phone” in the infotainment manual.
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Voice Display “What Can I Say?” Tips Rear Camera
Select and the following may This feature gives tips on what to Select and the following may
display: say when using voice recognition. display:
. Confidence Threshold Select Off or On. . Guidance Lines
. Prompt Length Display Guidance Lines
. Audio Feedback Speed Select and the following may Select to turn Off or On. See
. Display “What Can I Say?” Tips display: Assistance Systems for Parking or
. Mode Backing 0 210.
Confidence Threshold
. Calibrate Touchscreen Return to Factory Settings
This feature allows the adjustment
of the sensitivity of the speech . Turn Display Off Select and the following may
recognition system. display:
Mode
Select Confirm More or . Restore Vehicle Settings
Confirm Less. Select to change the display screen
for day or night driving. . Clear All Private Data
Prompt Length Select Auto, Day, or Night. . Restore Radio Settings
This feature adjusts the voice Restore Vehicle Settings
prompt length. Calibrate Touchscreen
Select to calibrate the touchscreen, This allows selection of restoring
Select Short or Long. vehicle settings.
then follow the prompts.
Audio Feedback Speed Select Restore or Cancel.
Turn Display Off
This feature adjusts the audio Clear All Private Data
feedback speed. Select to turn the display off. Touch
anywhere on the infotainment This allows selection to clear all
Select Slow, Medium, or Fast. display or press any infotainment private information from the vehicle.
control on the center stack to turn
Select Delete or Cancel.
the display on.
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Restore Radio Settings Universal Remote If equipped, these buttons are in the
This allows selection to restore driver sun visor.
radio settings.
System This system can replace up to three
Select Restore or Cancel. See Radio Frequency Statement remote control transmitters used to
0 340. activate devices such as garage
Software Information The FCC Grant of Equipment
door openers, security systems, and
home automation devices. These
Select to update or view the Authorization Certificate number is
instructions refer to a garage door
infotainment system current NZLSAHL5B.
opener, but can be used for other
software information. The Canadian Registration ID devices.
Wi-Fi number is 4112A-SAHL5B.
Do not use the Universal Remote
Select and the following may system with any garage door opener
display:
Universal Remote System that does not have the stop and
. Wi-Fi
Programming reverse feature. This includes any
garage door opener model
. Manage Wi-Fi Networks manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Wi-Fi Read these instructions completely
before programming the Universal
This feature allows Wi-Fi networks Remote system. It may help to have
to be turned off or on. another person assist with the
Select Off or On. programming process.
Manage Wi-Fi Networks Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
Select to manage Wi-Fi networks. as well as for future programming.
Wi-Fi must be on for this feature to Erase the programming when
be accessed. vehicle ownership is terminated.
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See “Erasing Universal Remote To program up to three devices: 3. Press and hold the newly
System Buttons” later in this 1. Hold the end of the hand-held programmed Universal Remote
section. transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 system button for five seconds
To program a garage door opener, to 3 in) away from the while watching the indicator
park outside directly in line with and Universal Remote system light and garage door
facing the garage door opener buttons with the indicator light activation.
receiver. Clear all people and in view. The hand-held . If the indicator light stays on
objects near the garage door. transmitter was supplied by the continuously or the garage
Make sure the hand-held transmitter manufacturer of the garage door moves when the
has a new battery for quick and door opener receiver. button is pressed, then
accurate transmission of the 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete.
radio-frequency signal. hold both the hand-held There is no need to
transmitter button and one of complete Steps 4–6.
Programming the Universal the three Universal Remote . If the indicator light does
Remote System system buttons to be used to not come on or the garage
For questions or programming help, operate the garage door. Do door does not move, a
see www.homelink.com/gm or call not release either button until second button press may
1-800-355-3515. For calls placed the indicator light changes from be required. For a second
outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto a slow to a rapid flash. Then time, press and hold the
Rico, international rates will apply release both buttons. newly programmed button
and may differ based on landline or Some garage door openers for five seconds. If the light
mobile phone. may require substitution of stays on or the garage door
Step 2 with the procedure moves, programming is
Programming involves complete.
time-sensitive actions, and may time under “Radio Signals for Some
out causing the procedure to be Gate Operators” later in this . If the indicator light blinks
repeated. section. rapidly for two seconds,
then changes to a solid light
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and the garage door does then release it. If the garage Some gate operators and
not move, continue with door does not move or the radio-frequency laws require
programming Steps 4–6. lamp on the garage door transmitter signals to time out or quit
opener receiver does not flash, after several seconds of
press and hold the same transmission. This may not be long
button a second time for enough for the Universal Remote
two seconds, then release it. system to pick up the signal during
Again, if the door does not programming.
move or the garage door lamp If the programming did not work,
does not flash, press and hold replace Step 2 under “Programming
the same button a third time for the Universal Remote System” with
two seconds, then release it. the following:
Learn or Smart Button The Universal Remote system Press and hold the Universal
4. After completing Steps 1–3, should now activate the Remote system button while
locate the Learn or Smart garage door. pressing and releasing the
button inside the garage on the Repeat the process to program the hand-held transmitter button every
garage door opener receiver. two remaining buttons. two seconds until the signal has
The name and color of the been successfully accepted by the
button may vary by Radio Signals for Some Gate Universal Remote system. The
manufacturer. Operators Universal Remote system indicator
5. Press and release the Learn or For questions or programming help, light will flash slowly at first and then
Smart button. Step 6 must be see www.homelink.com/gm or call rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under
completed within 30 seconds of 1-800-355-3515. For calls placed “Programming the Universal Remote
pressing this button. outside the U.S., Canada, or Puerto System” to complete.
Rico, international rates will apply
6. Inside the vehicle, press and
and may differ based on landline or
hold the newly programmed
mobile phone.
Universal Remote system
button for two seconds and
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Universal Remote System Reprogramming a Single
Operation Universal Remote System
Button
Using the Universal Remote To reprogram any of the system
System buttons:
Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold any one of the
Universal Remote system button for buttons. Do not release the
at least one-half second. The button.
indicator light will come on while the
signal is being transmitted. 2. The indicator light will begin to
flash after 20 seconds. Without
Erasing Universal Remote releasing the button, proceed
System Buttons with Step 1 under
Erase all programmed buttons when “Programming the Universal
vehicle ownership is terminated. Remote System.”

To erase:
1. Press and hold the two outside
buttons until the indicator light
begins to flash. This should
take about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
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Lighting Exterior Lighting To override AUTO mode, turn the
control to O.
Exterior Lamp Controls To reset to AUTO mode, turn the
Exterior Lighting control to O and then release back
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 139
to AUTO. Automatic mode also
Exterior Lamps Off
resets when the vehicle is turned off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
and then back on again if the control
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 is left in the AUTO position.
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ; : Turns on the parking lamps
Daytime Running including all lamps, except the
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 headlamps.
Automatic Headlamp The parking lamp indicator light
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
There are four positions: comes on and stays on when the
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 142
parking lamps are on with the
Turn and Lane-Change O : Turns the exterior lamps off and engine off and the ignition in ACC/
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn
ACCESSORY.
Interior Lighting to O again to reactivate the
AUTO mode. 5 : Turns on the headlamps
Instrument Panel Illumination together with the parking lamps and
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 In Canada, the headlamps will instrument panel lights.
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 automatically reactivate when the
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Features AUTO : Sets the exterior lamps to Reminder
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 automatic mode. AUTO mode turns
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 the exterior lamps on and off A warning chime will sound if the
Battery Power Protection . . . . . 144 depending on how much light is exterior lamp control is left on in
Exterior Lighting Battery available outside the vehicle. either the headlamp or parking lamp
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 position and the driver door is
opened with the ignition off.
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Headlamp High/ Daytime Running When it is bright enough outside,
the regular lamps go off, and the
Low-Beam Changer Lamps (DRL) front DRL will take over. If the
Push the turn signal lever away DRL can make it easier for others to vehicle is started in a dark garage,
from you and release to turn the see the front of your vehicle during the automatic headlamp system
high beams on. To return to low the day. DRL are required on all comes on immediately. Once the
beams, push the lever again or pull vehicles first sold in Canada. vehicle leaves the garage, it takes
it toward you and release. approximately one minute for the
The DRL system makes the
automatic headlamp system to
dedicated lamps come on when the
change to DRL if it is light outside.
following conditions are met:
During that delay, the instrument
. It is still daylight and the ignition cluster may not be as bright as
is on. usual. Make sure the instrument
. The exterior lamp control is in panel brightness knob is in the full
the AUTO position. bright position. See Instrument
This indicator light turns on in the Panel Illumination Control 0 143.
. The transmission is not in
instrument cluster when the P (Park) or the parking brake If it is dark enough outside and the
high-beam headlamps are on. is off. exterior lamp control is off, a Driver
Information Center (DIC) message
Flash-to-Pass When DRL are on, only the front may display.
lamps will be on. The parking
To use the flash-to-pass feature, lamps, taillamps, instrument panel Turning the exterior lamp control to
briefly pull the turn signal lever lights, or other exterior lamps will off a second time, or turning on the
toward you. The high-beam not be on when the DRL are headlamps will remove the DIC
indicator flashes to indicate to the being used. message. If the parking lamps were
other driver that you intend to pass. turned on instead, the DIC message
When it is dark enough outside, the will continue to be displayed.
front lamps dim to parking lamps
and the normal low-beam The regular headlamp system
headlamps turn on. should be turned on when needed.
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To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior There is a light sensor on top of the The automatic headlamp system
lamp control to O or shift into instrument panel. Do not cover the turns off when the exterior lamp
P (Park). The DRL will stay off until sensor, otherwise the headlamps control is turned to O or the ignition
the control is toggled again or the will come on when they are not is off.
transmission is shifted out of needed.
To turn automatic headlamp system
P (Park). The system may also turn on the
back on, turn the band to O again,
For vehicles first sold in Canada, headlamps and parking lamps when
driving through a parking garage or then release it.
the DRL can only be turned off
when the vehicle is parked. tunnel. If the automatic headlamp system
If the vehicle is started in a dark has the headlamps turned on and
Automatic Headlamp garage, the automatic headlamp you turn the ignition off, the
system comes on immediately. If it headlamps will turn off. When the
System driver door is opened the
is light outside when the vehicle
When the exterior lamp control is leaves the garage, there is a slight headlamps and parking lamps will
set to AUTO and it is dark enough delay before the automatic illuminate for a period of time.
outside, the headlamps and parking headlamp system changes to the The length of the delayed
lamps come on automatically. DRL. During that delay, the illumination period can be changed.
instrument cluster may not be as See “Exit Lighting” under Vehicle
bright as usual. Make sure the Personalization 0 128.
instrument panel brightness control
The regular headlamp system
is in the full bright position. See
should be turned on when needed.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0 143. Lights On with Wipers
When it is bright enough outside, If the windshield wipers are
the headlamps and parking lamps activated in daylight with the engine
will turn off or may change to on and the exterior lamp control is in
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). AUTO, the headlamps, parking
lamps, and other exterior lamps will
come on. The time it takes for the
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lamps to turn on depends on the The hazard warning flashers work briefly pressed and released, the
wiper speed. When the wipers are no matter what mode the ignition is turn signal flashes three times.
turned off, the lamps turn off. To in, even if the ignition is turned off. If more flashes are desired,
disable, move the exterior lamp When the hazard warning flashers continue to hold the lever.
control to O or ;. are on, the turn signals will The lever returns to its starting
not work. position when it is released.
Hazard Warning Flashers If after signaling a turn or lane
Turn and Lane-Change change the arrows flash rapidly or
Signals do not come on, a turn signal
indicator light failure may have
occurred.
If a turn signal has failed, the lamp
may need to be replaced. See your
dealer.
Turn Signal on Chime
A chime sounds if the turn signal
has been on for more than 1.2 km
(0.75 mi) of driving.
An arrow on the instrument cluster
The hazard warning flashers warn If you need to leave the turn signal
flashes in the direction of the turn or
others that you have a problem. The on for more than 1.2 km (0.75 mi),
lane change.
turn off the signal and then turn it
button is near the center of the
Move the lever all the way up or back on.
instrument panel.
down to signal a turn.
| : Press to make the front and Raise or lower the lever until the
rear turn signal lamps flash on and
arrow starts to flash to signal a lane
off. Press again to turn the
change. Hold it there until the lane
flashers off.
change is complete. If the lever is
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Interior Lighting The hatch/trunk lamps only come on
when the rear compartment is
Lighting Features
opened.
Instrument Panel Entry Lighting
To turn the courtesy lamps on or off,
Illumination Control turn the instrument panel brightness Some exterior lamps turn on briefly
knob completely clockwise or at night, or in areas with limited
counterclockwise. lighting, when K is pressed on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Reading Lamps transmitter. When the driver door is
opened, all control lights, Driver
Information Center (DIC) lights, and
door pocket lights turn on. After
about 30 seconds the exterior lamps
turn off, and then the dome and
remaining interior lamps dim to off.
The knob for this feature is on the Entry lighting can be disabled
left side of the instrument panel. manually by turning the ignition to
Turn the knob clockwise or on or ACC/ACCESSORY, or by
counterclockwise to brighten or dim pressing Q on the RKE transmitter.
the instrument panel lights at night. The reading lamps are in the This feature can be changed. See
Turn the knob completely clockwise overhead console. The lamps go on “Vehicle Locator Lights” under
to turn on the interior lights. when a door is opened. When the Vehicle Personalization 0 128.
doors are closed, press the lamp
Courtesy Lamps buttons to turn on each lamp.
Exit Lighting
When any door or the hatch/trunk is
Some exterior lamps come on at
opened, the interior lamps will
night, or in areas with limited
come on.
lighting, when the driver door is
opened after the ignition is turned
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off. The dome lamp comes on after Exterior Lighting Battery
the ignition is turned off. The
exterior lamps and dome lamp
Saver
remain on after the door is closed The exterior lamps turn off about
for a set amount of time, then 10 minutes after the ignition is
automatically turn off. turned off, if the parking lamps or
The exterior lamps turn off headlamps have been manually left
immediately by turning the exterior on. This protects against draining
lamp control off. the battery. To restart the 10-minute
timer, turn the exterior lamp control
This feature can be changed. See to the off position and then back to
Vehicle Personalization 0 128. the parking lamp or headlamp
position.
Battery Power Protection To keep the lamps on for more than
This vehicle has a feature to help 10 minutes, the ignition must be on
prevent the battery from being or in ACC/ACCESSORY.
drained in case any of the following
lamps are left on: vanity mirror
lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps,
or glove box lamps. If any of these
lamps are left on, they will
automatically time-out after about
10 minutes. To reset it, the ignition
must be turned on.
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Infotainment Introduction Performance Data
System Recorder (PDR)
Infotainment
If equipped, the PDR icon displays
See the infotainment manual for on the Home Page.
Introduction information on the radio, audio
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 players, phone, navigation system, Important Information
and voice or speech recognition. Use of the PDR may be prohibited
Performance Data It also includes information on or legally restricted in certain
Recorder (PDR) settings. countries and situations. Ensure
Performance Data compliance with applicable laws and
Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
regulations, including, but not
If equipped, ANC reduces engine limited to: privacy laws, laws related
noise in the vehicle’s interior. ANC to camera surveillance and
requires the factory-installed audio recordings, road traffic and security
system, radio, speakers, amplifier (if laws, and laws on the protection of
equipped), induction system, and publicity and personality rights.
exhaust system to work properly.
Deactivation is required by your . Do not use the PDR if it causes
dealer if related aftermarket distraction.
equipment is installed. . Do not rely on camera footage to
steer the vehicle.
. Comply with any notice and
consent requirements before
capturing and/or recording the
voices or images of other
persons or before collecting
other personal data.
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. Notify other drivers of your Touch the PDR icon to access the
vehicle of the above rules and PDR menu. The options
require them to comply. displayed are:
. General Motors does not accept Start Recording
any responsibility or liability in
connection with use that is not
permitted.
. Law enforcement authorities
may have the right to seize The elapsed time will show when
video recordings and use them recording. To define a finish line,
as evidence of criminal/driving see “Define Finish Line” later in this
offenses against you or third section.
parties.
The PDR records video, audio, and If the system is unable to begin
vehicle data. This data is stored on recording, the Start Recording
a removable SD card in the button is grayed out.
glove box.
Touch Start Recording to begin
The recorded data is not stored recording. After recording begins,
anywhere else and is only this button changes to Stop
accessible from the SD card. Recording. Touch to stop the
To begin, insert a FAT32 formatted recording session.
SD card, Class 10 required, 8, 16, The recording must be stopped and If there is no available space on the
or 32 GB recommended, into the the file closed before removing the SD card, a message displays.
glove box SD card reader. SD card, or the recording cannot be Delete or transfer recordings on the
reviewed. SD card or use another SD card
with free space.
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To delete a recording, go to the A list of recordings displays.
Recorded Sessions menu and touch Select the recording to start
z next to the item. See “Recorded playback.
Sessions” later in this section.
Touch z next to an item to delete
that recording. Touch Yes to delete
or No to cancel on the confirmation
screen. Touch Dismiss to exit.
Video playback is not allowed while
To set the finish line, position the the vehicle is in motion.
vehicle with the front bumper at the
start/finish point. From the PDR Tap on the screen while the video is
menu, touch Define Finish Line and playing to display the video controls:
then touch Mark Finish Line. This Video Scrubber : Changes the
If no SD card is inserted, a message can be done with the vehicle position and playback. The length of
displays. moving. the bar corresponds to the time of
Define Finish Line Recorded Sessions the video. Advance or rewind the
video by dragging along the bar.
To track and record the vehicle’s lap To view recorded videos, touch
times, the starting point of a lap Recorded Sessions.
must be set. Crossing this point
activates the lap timer when
recording.
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Delete Recording : Touch to delete . Track . Transmission State (Current
the video. A confirmation screen . Performance Timing Gear): Automatic and manual
displays. Touch Yes to delete or No transmissions display 1, 2, etc.
to cancel. No Overlay:
. Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left
Pause/Play : Touch to play or No vehicle data displays on top of and Right G-Forces are
pause the video. The button will the recorded video. Vehicle data is displayed. The graphic fills to the
change when touched. still available with the video when left or the right depending on the
accessed in the toolbox software. measure value. The measured
/ : Touch to display the previous G-Force displays as a number at
screen. Sport:
the top of the graphic.
Exit : Touch to exit the current
. Event Odometer: This displays
display.
the distance driven since the
Choose Video Overlay recording began.
Track:

Displays these vehicle metrics:

. Vehicle Speed: Up to three digits
are displayed in km/h or MPH
Touch Choose Video Overlay to depending on vehicle settings.
display the menu screen. . Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): The vertical line and Displays these vehicle metrics:
Select one:
triangle show current RPMs. As . Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
. No Overlay the RPMs increase, the backfill
. Sport follows.
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. GPS Tracking Map: Shows the steering. The numerical steering Performance Timing:
vehicle’s current position relative angle displays below the
to a known route. graphic.
. Engine Rotations Per Minute . Active Handling Active Indicator:
(RPMs): The vertical line and The graphic only displays if the
triangle indicate current RPMs. active handling systems are
As the RPMs increase, the activated.
backfill follows. . Performance Traction
. Transmission State (Current Management (PTM) Mode:
Gear): Same as Sport. Displays the current PTM mode.
. Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral The options are Wet, Dry, Sport Displays these vehicle metrics:
and longitudinal G-Forces are 1, Sport 2, or Race.
. Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
displayed as a dot within a . Current Lap Time: Displays the
bubble. A red dot displays when elapsed lap time if the finish line . Engine Rotations Per Minute
the vehicle starts braking and is defined and the vehicle has (RPMs): Same as Sport.
turns green when the vehicle crossed the defined finish line at . Transmission State (Current
accelerates. The dot is white least once. Gear): Same as Sport.
when the vehicle is not moving. . Event Odometer: This displays . 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph), 0–
A white dot is the default. the distance driven since the 200 km/h (0–100 mph), 400 m
. Brake and Throttle Graphic: recording began. (1/4 th mi), and 0–200–0 km/h
Displays the percentage value of . Drive Mode: Displays the (0–100–0 mph): The timer starts
brake and throttle pedal position vehicle’s current drive mode. recording as soon as the vehicle
from 0–100%. accelerates. As the vehicle
. Steering Angle: The graphic fills passes each speed and distance
from the center to the left or right milestone, it is displayed on the
depending on the direction of overlay.
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. Throttle Position: Displays Touch Settings on the PDR menu to Valet Mode does not record audio.
the percentage of throttle applied display settings. Record Audio : Allows audio to be
from 0–100%. recorded along with video.
. Active Handling Active Indicator: Audio will not record during
The graphic only displays if the Valet Mode.
active handling systems are
activated. Software Information : Displays
PDR software information and
Naming Convention version numbers.
The recorded video file name is Toolbox Software : Allows for the
stored as the recorded date and the evaluation of driver and vehicle
length of the recording. performance during a recorded
If the recorded session was Valet Mode Recording : Allows event. See www.Corvette.com to
recorded while the system was in recording preferences to be download the software.
Valet Mode, the file name will selected. It is recommended that a
display the mode, date, and length blank SD card be used. Available
of time. choices are:
Settings . Automatically record when in
Valet Mode: Enables the PDR to
begin recording as soon as the
vehicle is in Valet Mode.
. Overwrite existing data when
memory full: Allows manual
overwriting of previous
recordings, one at a time starting
with the oldest, when the current
recording requires additional
storage to continue.
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Climate Controls Climate Control Systems

Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System

Dual Automatic Climate The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 this system.
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

1. Driver Temperature Control 7. Fan Control

2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 8. Driver and Redundant
3. A/C (Air Conditioning) Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Front Seat Controls
4. Air Delivery Modes
9. Rear Window Defogger
5. Defrost
10. Recirculation
6. SYNC
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When AUTO is lit, all four functions Turn the knob clockwise or
operate automatically. Each function counterclockwise to increase or
can also be manually set and the decrease the driver temperature
setting is displayed. The AUTO setting. Press w or x to increase
indicator will turn off. Functions not or decrease the passenger
manually set will continue to be temperature setting.
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit. SYNC : Press to link all climate
zone settings to the driver settings.
For automatic operation: The SYNC indicator light will turn
1. Press AUTO. on. When the passenger
temperature setting is adjusted, the
2. Set the temperature. Allow the SYNC indicator light turns off.
Passenger Temperature Control system time to stabilize. Then
adjust the temperature as Fan Control : Turn the knob
The passenger temperature control clockwise or counterclockwise to
needed for best comfort.
is below the passenger side increase or decrease the fan speed.
air vent. The system operates to reach the Turn the knob completely
set temperature as quickly as counterclockwise to turn the fan off.
On/Off System Operation possible. The AUTO control system
Press AUTO to turn the system on. works best with the windows up and Press AUTO to return to automatic
Turn the fan control knob completely the removable roof panel installed operation.
counterclockwise to turn the fan off. or the convertible top up.
Air Delivery Modes : Press Y, \,
Automatic Operation Manual Operation [ , or - to change the direction of
the airflow. An indicator light comes
The system automatically controls Driver and Passenger
on in the selected mode button.
the fan speed, air delivery, air Temperature Control : The
conditioning, and recirculation in temperature can be adjusted
order to heat or cool the vehicle to separately for the driver and
the desired temperature. passenger.
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Changing the mode cancels the A/C : Press to turn the air quickly cool the inside of the vehicle
automatic operation and the system conditioning on or off. If the fan is or reduce the entry of outside air
goes into manual mode. Press turned off, the air conditioner will not and odors. Recirculation mode is
AUTO to return to automatic run and the indicator light may not available in defrost or
operation. turn off. defog mode.
Y : Air is directed to the instrument Press AUTO to return to automatic Rear Window Defogger
panel outlets. operation and the air conditioner
runs as needed. When the indicator = : Press to turn the rear window
[ : Air is directed to the floor light is on, the air conditioner runs defogger on or off. An indicator light
outlets. on the button comes on to show that
automatically to cool the air inside
\ : Air is directed to the instrument the vehicle or to dry the air as the rear window defogger is on.
panel outlets and the floor outlets. needed to defog the windshield The defogger only works when the
- : Air is directed to the windshield faster. ignition is on. The defogger turns off
and floor outlets to clear the Depending on the engine speed, the if the ignition is off or in ACC/
windows of fog or moisture. The air conditioning compressor may ACCESSORY.
recirculation mode cannot be shut off and turn on again and a The rear window defogger can be
selected while in the defog mode. slight change in A/C cooling and set to automatic operation. See
0 : Press to clear the windshield engine performance may be “Climate and Air Quality” under
of fog or frost more quickly. Air is noticed. This is normal. The system Vehicle Personalization 0 128.
directed to the windshield and side is designed to make adjustments to When auto rear defog is selected,
window outlets. The recirculation help with fuel economy while still the rear window defogger turns on
mode cannot be selected while in maintaining the selected automatically when the interior
defrost mode. temperature. temperature is cold and the outside
If the A/C is turned off, automatic temperature is about 4 °C (40 °F)
For best results, clear all snow and and below. The auto rear defogger
ice from the windshield before operation is canceled.
turns off automatically after about
defrosting. / : Press to turn on 10 minutes.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the recirculation. An indicator light
windows are clear. comes on. Air is recirculated to
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The heated outside mirrors turn on Remote Start Climate Control The humidity and windshield
with the rear window defogger and Operation (If Equipped) : If remote temperature sensor is on the
help to clear fog or frost from the start is used to start the vehicle, the windshield glass inside surface near
surface of the mirror. See Heated climate control system will come on, the rearview mirror. The automatic
Mirrors 0 45. depending on the outside climate control system uses this
If equipped with a convertible top, temperature. The rear window sensor to receive information to
the rear window defogger and defogger or heated outside mirrors determine the need for defogging.
heated mirrors are automatically may come on based on cold If any of these sensors are blocked
disabled when the convertible top is ambient conditions. The rear defog or covered, the automatic climate
moving or down. indicator light may not come on control system may not work
during a remote start. The heated or properly.
ventilated seats may turn on if it is
Caution cold or hot outside. There is also a sensor behind the
See Remote Vehicle Start 0 33 and front bumper. This sensor reads the
Using a razor blade or sharp outside air temperature and helps to
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
object on the inside rear window 0 65, if equipped. maintain the temperature inside the
can damage the antenna or vehicle. Any cover on the front of
defogger. Repairs would not be Sensors the vehicle could give a false
covered by the vehicle warranty. The interior cabin air temperature reading in the temperature.
Do not stick anything to the rear and solar sensor on top of the
window. instrument panel near the
windshield monitors the solar heat
( / { : If equipped, press to heat and measures the initial interior
or ventilate the seat. See Heated cabin temperature.
and Ventilated Front Seats 0 65. The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
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Air Vents Maintenance The passenger compartment air
filter is on the passenger side of the
Use the tab on the air outlets to engine compartment near the
change the direction of the airflow. Passenger Compartment coolant surge tank. See Engine
Operation Tips
Air Filter Compartment Overview 0 225.

. Clear away any ice, snow, The passenger compartment air To check or replace the air filter:
or leaves from the air inlets at filter reduces dust, pollen, and other
the base of the windshield that airborne irritants from outside air
may block the flow of air into the that is pulled into the vehicle.
vehicle. Reductions in airflow, which may
occur more often in dusty areas,
. Clear snow off the hood to indicate that the filter may need to
improve visibility and help be replaced. See Maintenance
decrease moisture drawn into Schedule 0 312.
the vehicle.
. Use of non-GM approved hood Caution
deflectors may adversely affect
the performance of the system. Driving without a passenger
compartment air filter in place can
. Keep the area around the base
cause water and small particles, 1. Release the retainer clips from
of the instrument panel console
like paper and leaves, to be the passenger compartment air
and air path under the seats
clear of objects to help circulate pulled into your climate control filter cover. The PVC hoses
the air inside of the vehicle more system which may cause damage may need to be held out of the
effectively. to it. Make sure you always way briefly to access the air
replace the old filter with a filter cover.
new one.
2. Remove the cover.
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It should only be replaced by a new
evaporator to ensure proper and
safe operation.
During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with proper
equipment. Venting refrigerants
directly to the atmosphere is harmful
to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
or other health-based concerns.
The air conditioning system requires
3. Remove the filter and install periodic maintenance. See
the new air filter. Maintenance Schedule 0 312.
4. Replace the filter cover.
5. Attach the retainer clips.

Service
All vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle. The refrigerant system
should only be serviced by trained
and certified technicians. The air
conditioning evaporator should
never be repaired or replaced by
one from a salvage vehicle.
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Driving and Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . .
184
185
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Operating Parking (Manual
Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . .
198
200
Parking over Things Competitive Driving Mode . . . . 203
Driving Information That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Limited-Slip Differential
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Active Fuel Management (Stingray without
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 (Except ZR1/LT5) . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Z51 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Limited-Slip Differential (ZR1,
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Z06, Grand Sport, and
Engine Exhaust Stingray with Z51) . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Running the Vehicle While Cruise Control
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Track Events and Competitive Automatic Transmission Driver Assistance Systems
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 187 Assistance Systems for
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 172 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 210
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 173
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Manual Transmission Fuel
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 175 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 192 Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Recommended Fuel (LT1 6.2L
V8 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Starting and Operating Brakes Recommended Fuel (LT4 and
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 179 Antilock Brake LT5 6.2L Supercharged
Front Air Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 V8 Engines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . 179 Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 195 Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 213
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . 197 Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Retained Accessory Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
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Filling a Portable Fuel . Designate a front seat
Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Driving Information passenger to handle potential
distractions.
Trailer Towing Distracted Driving
General Towing . Become familiar with vehicle
Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
and can take your focus from the programming favorite radio
Conversions and Add-Ons task of driving. Exercise good stations and adjusting climate
Add-On Electrical judgment and do not let other control and seat settings.
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into
from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to
governments have enacted laws driving.
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in . Wait until the vehicle is parked
your area. to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your . Stop or park the vehicle to tend
hands on the steering wheel, and to children.
focus your attention on driving. . Keep pets in an appropriate
. Do not use a phone in carrier or restraint.
demanding driving situations. . Avoid stressful conversations
Use a hands-free method to while driving, whether with a
place or receive necessary passenger or on a cell phone.
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices.
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. Focus on the task of driving. Braking
{ Warning
Drunk Driving Braking action involves perception
Taking your eyes off the road too time and reaction time. Deciding to
long or too often could cause a Death and injury associated with push the brake pedal is perception
crash resulting in injury or death. drinking and driving is a global time. Actually doing it is
Focus your attention on driving. tragedy. reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is
Refer to the infotainment manual for { Warning about three-quarters of a second. In
more information on using that that time, a vehicle moving at
Drinking and then driving is very 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
system and the navigation system,
dangerous. Your reflexes, (66 ft), which could be a lot of
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone. perceptions, attentiveness, and distance in an emergency.
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
Defensive Driving can have a serious — or even include:
Defensive driving means “always fatal — collision if you drive after . Keep enough distance between
expect the unexpected.” The first drinking. you and the vehicle in front
step in driving defensively is to wear of you.
the seat belt. See Seat Belts 0 66. Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking. . Avoid needless heavy braking.
. Assume that other road users Ride home in a cab; or if you are . Keep pace with traffic.
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and with a group, designate a driver
other drivers) are going to be If the engine ever stops while the
who will not drink.
careless and make mistakes. vehicle is being driven, brake
Anticipate what they might do normally but do not pump the
and be ready. Control of a Vehicle brakes. Doing so could make the
. Allow enough following distance pedal harder to push down. If the
Braking, steering, and accelerating engine stops, there will be some
between you and the driver in are important factors in helping to power brake assist but it will be
front of you. control a vehicle while driving. used when the brake is applied.
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Once the power assist is used up, it See your dealer if there is a Off-Road Recovery
can take longer to stop and the problem.
brake pedal will be harder to push.
Curve Tips
Steering . Take curves at a reasonable
speed.
Electric Power Steering
. Reduce speed before entering a
The vehicle has electric power curve.
steering. It does not have power
. Maintain a reasonable steady
steering fluid. Regular maintenance
is not required. speed through the curve.
If power steering assist is lost due . Wait until the vehicle is out of
to a system malfunction, the vehicle the curve before accelerating
can be steered, but may require gently into the straightaway.
increased effort. Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop
If the steering assist is used for an off the edge of a road onto the
. There are some situations when
extended period of time while the shoulder while driving. Follow
steering around a problem may
vehicle is not moving, power assist these tips:
be more effective than braking.
may be reduced. 1. Ease off the accelerator and
. Holding both sides of the
If the steering wheel is turned until it then, if there is nothing in the
steering wheel allows you to turn
reaches the end of its travel and is way, steer the vehicle so that it
180 degrees without removing
held against that position for an straddles the edge of the
a hand. pavement.
extended period of time, power
steering assist may be reduced. . The Antilock Brake System
2. Turn the steering wheel about
(ABS) allows steering while
Normal use of the power steering one-eighth of a turn, until the
braking.
assist should return when the right front tire contacts the
system cools down. pavement edge.
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3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help
straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid.
. Ease your foot off the
Loss of Control accelerator pedal and steer the Track Events and
Skidding way you want the vehicle to go. Competitive Driving
The vehicle may straighten out.
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three
Be ready for a second skid if it
occurs.
{ Danger
control systems: High-performance features are
. Slow down and adjust your
. Braking Skid — wheels are not driving according to weather intended for use only on closed
rolling. conditions. Stopping distance tracks by experienced and
. Steering or Cornering Skid — can be longer and vehicle qualified drivers and should not
too much speed or steering in a control can be affected when be used on public roads.
curve causes tires to slip and traction is reduced by water, High-speed driving, aggressive
lose cornering force. snow, ice, gravel, or other cornering, hard braking, and other
material on the road. Learn to high-performance driving can be
. Acceleration Skid — too much recognize warning clues — such dangerous. Improper driver inputs
throttle causes the driving as enough water, ice, or packed for the conditions may result in
wheels to spin. snow on the road to make a loss of control of the vehicle,
Defensive drivers avoid most skids mirrored surface — and slow which could injure or kill you or
by taking reasonable care suited to down when you have any doubt. others. Always drive safely.
existing conditions, and by not . Try to avoid sudden steering,
overdriving those conditions. But acceleration, or braking,
skids are always possible. Participating in track events or other
including reducing vehicle speed
competitive driving without following
by shifting to a lower gear. Any
the instructions provided may affect
sudden changes could cause
the vehicle warranty. See the
the tires to slide. warranty manual before using the
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vehicle for racing or other Engine Sound Management engine oil may also be used for
competitive driving. See Competitive Setting track use, but after track use must
Driving Mode 0 203. be changed back to 0W-40 dexos2
for street use. If 0W-40 dexos2 oil is
A manual transmission is Caution
recommended for extended track not available, 5W-30 dexos1 full
usage at higher ambient Do not place the vehicle in synthetic engine oil may be used for
temperatures. Consult the Track Engine Sound Management – street use. If 5W-30 dexos1 is used,
Preparation Guide for additional Stealth mode. Damage could it must be changed to 0W-40
information. See your dealer. result to exhaust valve actuators. dexos2 or 15W-50 full synthetic
engine oil for track use.
Be sure to follow all service
procedures before driving the For the LT5 engine, SAE 15W-50
Engine Oil full synthetic engine oil must be
vehicle at track events or
competitively. used for track use, but after track
Caution use must be changed back to
Prior to each track event and again 0W-40 dexos2 for street use.
before re-entering the public road If the vehicle is used for track
system, tighten the wheel nuts with events and competitive driving, Z51 Performance Package, Grand
a torque wrench to the proper the engine may use more oil than Sport, Z06, and ZR1: Check the oil
torque specification. See Capacities it would with normal use. Low oil level often during track events and
and Specifications 0 326. competitive driving and keep the
levels can damage the engine.
level at or near 0.5 L (0.5 qt) above
Check the oil level often and
the upper mark that shows the
maintain the proper level. See proper operating range on the
Engine Oil 0 232. engine oil dipstick. After the
competitive driving, remove excess
The engine is factory filled with oil so that the level on the dipstick is
0W-40 dexos2 oil. For LT1 and LT4 not above the upper mark that
engines only, 0W-40 dexos2 engine shows the proper operating range.
oil is approved for both track and
street use. 15W-50 full synthetic
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Stingray without Z51 Performance LT5 Engine : 93 octane (or higher) Load Limit
Package: Additional oil fill above the unleaded gasoline is required.
Z51 Performance Package Only:
upper mark on the dipstick is not 100 octane (or higher) unleaded
Limit vehicle load to the driver only,
recommended for track events or gasoline is recommended to
with no other cargo. Inflate tires to
other competitive driving. Check the maximize powertrain performance
180 kPa (26 psi) and drive at a
oil level often during racing or other and improve longevity of
maximum speed of 280 km/h
competitive driving and keep the components within the powertrain.
(174 mph).
level at or near the upper mark that
shows the proper operating range Caution Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1 Only:
on the engine oil dipstick. After the Limit vehicle load to the driver only,
competitive driving, remove excess Some high octane fuels contain with no other cargo. Inflate tires to
oil so that the level on the dipstick is additives and compounds that 180 kPa (26 psi) and drive at a
not above the upper mark that may damage the vehicle and void maximum speed of 296 km/h
shows the proper operating range. the vehicle warranty. See (184 mph).
Fuel Prohibited Fuels 0 213. Wheel Alignment
LT1 Engine : 93 octane (or higher)
unleaded gasoline is required. Automatic Transmission Fluid Caution
LT4 Engine : 93 octane (or higher) Transmission fluid should be Using these wheel alignment
unleaded gasoline is required. changed after every 15 hours of settings may cause excessive tire
100 octane (or higher) unleaded track usage. Any transmission level
wear. Only use these wheel
gasoline is recommended at the set or change should be performed
alignment settings for racing or
track when temperatures are above at your dealer.
competitive driving. Excessive tire
30 °C (86 °F) to maximize Manual Transmission Fluid wear is not covered under the
powertrain performance and
Manual transmission fluid should be vehicle warranty.
improve longevity of components
within the powertrain. changed after every 15 hours of
track usage.
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ZR1 FEB suspension equipped If the vehicle is a Z51, Grand Sport, Rear (per corner)
vehicles can be lowered 12 mm in Z06, or ZR1, the racing and . Caster: 0 degrees
the front for optimal track competitive driving wheel alignment
performance. Lowering the vehicle settings should be set as . Camber: -2.0 degrees
should be completed prior to the described here: . Toe: 0.05 degrees toe in
track suspension alignment. The . Z51 Performance
front spring outboard ends must be Thrust Angle: 0 degrees
Package – remove one washer
unloaded from the front control arms from each upper control arm to Rear Axle Fluid
in order to adjust the spring cushion body bolt attachment (both front
adjuster screws upward by and rear).
approximately 6–9 mm to achieve Caution
the lowered condition. Driving on . Grand Sport, Z06, and
ZR1 models – do not remove During a first time track or racing
the public roads in this condition is
washers from front or rear upper event, high rear axle
not recommended.
control arm bolts. temperatures can occur. Damage
could be caused to the rear axle
Caution Proceed by adjusting the lower and would not be covered by the
control arm cam bolts until vehicle warranty. Do not drive as
Failure to unload the front spring alignment is within specifications.
outboard ends before adjusting long or as fast the first time the
Alignment values are targets. See
the spring cushion adjuster vehicle is driven on the track or
your dealer for tolerances.
screws could damage the spring. raced.
After track use, reinstall washers
and reset to factory alignment
settings. Axles must have 2414 km (1,500 mi)
before being used in track driving.
Front (per corner)
The rear axle fluid temperatures
. Caster: +7.0 degrees may be higher than when driving in
. Camber: -2.0 degrees severe conditions. Drain and refill
with new fluid after the first racing or
. Toe: 0.05 degrees toe in competitive driving event, and then
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after every 24 hours of racing or Brake Fluid
competitive driving. See Warning (Continued)
Replace existing brake fluid with a
Recommended Fluids and qualified high performance brake
Lubricants 0 321. Applying and sustaining full force
braking at speeds exceeding fluid from a sealed container. Brake
General Information 200 mph (322 km/h) can cause fluid with a dry boiling point >310 °C
serious damage to the braking (590 °F) is qualified. If high
If reduced performance is performance brake fluid is used,
experienced during track events or system. At any speed, braking
must be performed in a smooth replace it with GM approved brake
competitive driving, turning off the fluid before driving on public roads.
A/C will help to improve engine and controlled manner, but at
If high performance brake fluid is in
performance. these speeds specifically, lower
the vehicle and the age of the brake
initial brake pedal efforts are fluid is over a month old or
Maintain a mixture of 40%
recommended. unknown, replace the brake fluid
DEX-COOL coolant and 60% clean,
drinkable water to optimize engine before track events and competitive
performance. Brake Cooling driving. Do not use silicone or
DOT-5 brake fluids.
The front license plate bracket or If additional brake cooling is
aero panel should be removed for required, the grille mesh in the lower Brake Burnishing
track events and competitive driving corners of the front grille in front of New brake pads must be burnished
to improve engine performance. the brake duct can be removed. before racing or other competitive
This is not reversible, and a driving.
Brakes replacement grille will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
{ Warning If this is done, it is recommended Caution
that the gap between the fascia and
Braking above 200 mph: Performing the brake burnish
the cooling duct be taped over.
procedure on a base brake
(Continued)
system can result in brake
damage.
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Perform this procedure only on dry Depending on conditions, this
Caution pavement, in a safe manner, and in should take no longer than 25
compliance with all local and state brake applications.
The new vehicle break-in period ordinances/laws regarding motor
should be completed before 3. Cool down: Drive at 100 km/h
vehicle operation. (60 mph) for approximately
performing the brake burnish
procedure, otherwise damage Brake Burnishing Procedure (Z51 15 km (10 mi) without using the
may occur to the powertrain/ Performance Package, Grand brakes.
engine. See New Vehicle Sport with J56, and Z06 with J56) 4. Apply the brakes 25 times from
Break-In 0 179. 1. Apply the brakes 25 times 100 km/h (60 mph) to 50 km/h
starting at 100 km/h (60 mph) to (30 mph) while decelerating at
50 km/h (30 mph) while 0.4 g. This is a medium brake
decelerating at 0.4 g. This is a application. Drive for at least
Caution medium brake application. 1 km (0.6 mi) between
Drive for at least 1 km (0.6 mi) applications.
Brake pedal fade will occur during
between applying the brakes. Street High Performance Brake
any track burnish procedure and This first step may be skipped
can cause brake pedal travel and Burnishing Procedure (Grand
if there are more than 320 km Sport with J57, Z06 with J57,
force to increase. This could (200 mi) on the brake pads.
extend stopping distance until the and ZR1)
brakes are fully burnished. 2. Repeatedly apply the brakes This procedure should only be run
from 100 km/h (60 mph) to on a track or other non-public area,
25 km/h (15 mph) while and only on dry pavement.
When this procedure is performed decelerating at 0.8 g. This is a
as instructed, it will not damage the hard brake application, without 1. From a stop, accelerate as
brakes. The brake pads will smoke activating the Antilock Brake rapidly as possible without
and produce an odor. The braking System (ABS). Drive for at activating traction control to a
force and pedal travel may increase. least 1 km (0.6 mi) between speed of 100 km/h (60 mph).
After the procedure, the brake pads stops. Repeat until the brake
may appear white at the rotor pedal travel starts to increase.
contact.
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2. Use enough pedal force to Exhaust Cooling
completely stop the vehicle in Caution (Continued) Hardware (ZR1)
four to five seconds. If ABS
activates, braking is too hard. force to increase. This could The exhaust cooling hardware
extend stopping distance until the should be installed prior to any track
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 – 20 brakes are fully burnished. event. These components will help
consecutive times, this should cool the exhaust system.
take about 5 minutes.
1. Drive a normal first lap, not too To install the closeout plates and
4. After completing the 20 stops, aggressively. deflectors:
cool the brakes by driving for
8 km (5 mi) at 100 km/h 2. Laps 2 and 3 should be
(60 mph). gradually driven faster and
more aggressively, while
As with all high performance brake allowing for reduced brake
systems, some amount of brake output and increased stopping
squeal is normal. distance due to brake fade.
Racing/Track Brake Burnishing 3. Drive Lap 4 near full speed,
Procedure (Grand Sport with J57, while allowing for reduced
Z06 with J57, and ZR1) brake output and increased
This procedure should only be run stopping distance due to
on a track and only on dry brake fade.
pavement. 4. Laps 5 and 6 should be cool
down laps. 1. Install the 12 U-nuts onto the
Caution 5. Lap 7 should be normal driving tunnel brace. Align the
or an easy out lap. threaded holes in the U-nuts
Brake pedal fade will occur during with the holes in the tunnel
this track burnish procedure and brace.
can cause brake pedal travel and
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Rear Adjustable Performance Front Compartment Air
Wing (If Equipped) Deflector Panel
Prior to the track event, when
ambient temperatures are above 27
°C (80 °F), the panel between the
front fascia extension and the front
cradle can be removed to maximize
cooling air flow to the steering gear
power assist motor.
To remove the air deflector:

2. Install the two closeout plates

over the holes.
Install the two deflectors over
the holes, with the shorter one The Rear Adjustable Performance
in front. Wing can be adjusted up for greater
downforce during a track event.
3. Torque all the fasteners to
9 Y (6.6 lb ft). To change the angle of the rear
wing, remove the rear attaching
When the track event is complete, bolts and move them to the upper
remove the closeout plates and hole. Tighten the bolts to 9 Y
deflectors and store them for the (6.6 lb ft). Return the wing to the
next track event. factory location following the track 1. Remove the four front (2) and
event. Every time the wing is three rear (4) front
adjusted, re-apply threadlocker to compartment air deflector
the attachment bolts. See screws.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 321.
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2. Remove the forward spoiler is delivered but not installed.
push pin (1). { Warning This is intended to be installed for
3. Remove the front compartment track use only.
Changing the following track
air deflector (3) by tipping the settings could reduce tire traction Front Brake Cooling Duct Kit
rear down and sliding it out and could cause a crash. Do not (Z06 and ZR1)
from under the lower deflector change the track settings.
panel. The following installation procedure
is for Z06/ZR1 vehicles. The upper
When the track events are The track settings for the Z07 cooling ducts should be installed
complete, reinstall this panel. Performance Package with the prior to any track events or high
Z07 Performance Package Stage 3 Aero Package are: speed straight runs.
Z06 with the Z07 Performance . The front splitter tall end caps To install the cooling ducts:
Package has installed Stage 2 and installed 1. Remove the front wheels.
Stage 3 Aero Packages, which . The center transparent wicker Refer to the procedure in the
consist of a front splitter with short bill installed all the way up on vehicle service manual.
end caps, rocker panel extensions, the rear spoiler
and a rear spoiler.
. The Driver Mode Selector in
Stage 3 Aero components are Track Mode
delivered but not installed on the
vehicle. These are intended to be Stingray with Performance
installed for track use only. The Package-Carbon Fiber (CFZ)
components include: The Stingray with Performance
. Front splitter tall end caps that Package-Carbon Fiber (CFZ) has
replace the front splitter short an installed aero package which
end caps consists of a front splitter with short
. A center transparent wicker bill end caps, rocker panel extensions,
and a rear spoiler. A center
for the rear spoiler
transparent wicker bill for the rear
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2. Position the u-nut on the Wheel Blocker
upper duct.
The following installation procedure
is for Z06 vehicles with the J56
brake package and should be
installed prior to any track events.
The wheel blocker helps improve
the cooling of the brake rotor.

Caution
The wheel blocker is for track use
only. After a track event, remove
4. Align the lower control arm the wheel blocker and reinstall
deflector hole to the upper duct the original splash shield. Failure
hole. Install the screw and to reinstall the original parts may
3. Position the upper duct and torque it to 4 Y (35 lb inch). lead to damage to the wheel
snap it into the tabs on the 5. Repeat the procedure for the blocker, noise, premature brake
airbox assembly. Position the opposite side of the vehicle. pad and rotor wear, and high
upper duct through the bottom speed wet braking.
of the vehicle to bring it close 6. Install the front wheels. Refer
to the tab position. to the procedure in the vehicle
service manual.
Prepare the vehicle for street use by
removing the upper cooling ducts
installed prior to the track event.
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To install the wheel blocker: 4. Remove the two splash shield
fasteners (4).
5. Remove the splash shield (5).

8. Install the rotor (1) with the

fastener (2). Torque to 10 Y
1. Remove the front wheels. (89 lb inch).
Refer to the procedure in the
vehicle service manual. 6. Install the wheel blocker (1).
2. Remove the brake caliper (1) 7. Install the three wheel blocker
from the steering knuckle. Do fasteners (2). Torque to 10 Y
not disconnect the brake hose. (89 lb inch).
Refer to the procedure in the
vehicle service manual.
3. Remove the brake rotor
retaining fastener (2) and then
remove the brake rotor (3).
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9. Install the caliper (1) with the
two fasteners (2). Torque to { Warning Caution
220 Y (162 lb ft).
Wet brakes can cause crashes. Driving through deep puddles or
10. Repeat the procedure for the They might not work as well in a standing water can cause water
opposite side of the vehicle. quick stop and could cause to come in through the engine air
11. Reinstall the wheels using the pulling to one side. You could intake and damage the engine.
specified lug nut torque. Refer lose control of the vehicle. If deep puddles or standing water
to the procedure in the vehicle After driving through a large cannot be avoided, proceed with
service manual. caution and do not exceed 8 km/h
puddle of water or a car/vehicle
12. After a track event, repeat the wash, lightly apply the brake (5 mph). Do not drive through
steps to reinstall the original pedal until the brakes work water that may come close to or
splash shield. normally. cover the vehicle’s underbody.

Flowing or rushing water creates

Driving on Wet Roads strong forces. Driving through Hydroplaning
Rain and wet roads can reduce flowing water could cause the Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water
vehicle traction and affect your vehicle to be carried away. If this can build up under the vehicle's
ability to stop and accelerate. happens, you and other vehicle tires so they actually ride on the
Always drive slower in these types occupants could drown. Do not water. This can happen if the road is
of driving conditions and avoid ignore police warnings and be wet enough and you are going fast
driving through large puddles and very cautious about trying to drive enough. When the vehicle is
deep-standing or flowing water. through flowing water. hydroplaning, it has little or no
contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about
hydroplaning. The best advice is to
slow down when the road is wet.
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Other Rainy Weather Tips . Be alert on top of hills;
Besides slowing down, other wet
{ Warning something could be in your lane
(e.g., stalled car, crash).
weather driving tips include: Using the brakes to slow the
vehicle on a long downhill slope . Pay attention to special road
. Allow extra following distance.
can cause brake overheating, can signs (e.g., falling rocks area,
. Pass with caution. winding roads, long grades,
reduce brake performance, and
. Keep windshield wiping could result in a loss of braking. passing or no-passing zones)
equipment in good shape. Shift the transmission to a lower and take appropriate action.
. Keep the windshield washer fluid gear to let the engine assist the
brakes on a steep downhill slope. Winter Driving
reservoir filled.
. Have good tires with proper Driving on Snow or Ice
tread depth. See Tires 0 265. Snow or ice between the tires and
. Turn off cruise control. { Warning the road creates less traction or
grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) occur at about 0 °C (32 °F) when
Hill and Mountain Roads or with the ignition off is freezing rain begins to fall. Avoid
Driving on steep hills or through dangerous. This can cause driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
mountains is different than driving overheating of the brakes and until roads can be treated.
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips include: loss of steering assist. Always
For Slippery Road Driving:
. Keep the vehicle serviced and in have the engine running and the
vehicle in gear. . Accelerate gently. Accelerating
good shape.
too quickly causes the wheels to
. Check all fluid levels and brakes, spin and makes the surface
tires, cooling system, and . Drive at speeds that keep the under the tires slick.
transmission. vehicle in its own lane. Do not
swing wide or cross the . Turn on Traction Control. See
. Shift to a lower gear when going center line. Traction Control/Electronic
down steep or long hills. Stability Control 0 198.
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. The Antilock Brake System Assistance. See Roadside
(ABS) improves vehicle stability Assistance Program 0 334. To get Warning (Continued)
during hard stops, but the help and keep everyone in the
. Open a window about 5 cm
brakes should be applied sooner vehicle safe:
than when on dry pavement. (2 in) on the vehicle side
. Turn on the hazard warning that is away from the wind,
See Antilock Brake System flashers.
(ABS) 0 195. to bring in fresh air.
. Tie a red cloth to an outside . Fully open the air outlets on
. Allow greater following distance mirror. or under the instrument
and watch for slippery spots. Icy
patches can occur on otherwise panel.
clear roads in shaded areas. { Warning . Adjust the climate control
The surface of a curve or an system to circulate the air
Snow can trap engine exhaust
overpass can remain icy when inside the vehicle and set
the surrounding roads are clear. under the vehicle. This may the fan speed to the highest
Avoid sudden steering cause exhaust gases to get setting. See “Climate
maneuvers and braking while inside. Engine exhaust contains Control Systems.”
on ice. carbon monoxide (CO), which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can For more information about CO,
. Turn off cruise control. see Engine Exhaust 0 186.
cause unconsciousness and even
Blizzard Conditions death.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow: To save fuel, run the engine for
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and
short periods to warm the vehicle
signal for help. Stay with the vehicle . Clear snow from the base of and then shut the engine off and
unless there is help nearby. the vehicle, especially any partially close the window. Moving
If possible, use Roadside blocking the exhaust pipe. about to keep warm also helps.
(Continued) If it takes time for help to arrive,
when running the engine, push the
accelerator pedal slightly so the
engine runs faster than the idle
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speed. This keeps the battery Rocking the Vehicle to Get vehicle capacity weight and
charged to restart the vehicle and to it Out includes the weight of all
signal for help with the headlamps. occupants, cargo, and all
Do this as little as possible, to Turn the steering wheel left and
right to clear the area around the nonfactory-installed options.
save fuel.
front wheels. Turn off any traction Two labels on the vehicle may
system. Shift back and forth show how much weight it may
If the Vehicle Is Stuck between R (Reverse) and a low properly carry: the Tire and
Slowly and cautiously spin the forward gear, spinning the wheels Loading Information label and
wheels to free the vehicle when as little as possible. To prevent the Certification label.
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. transmission wear, wait until the
wheels stop spinning before shifting
If stuck too severely for the traction
gears. Release the accelerator { Warning
system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the pedal while shifting, and press Do not load the vehicle any
lightly on the accelerator pedal
rocking method. See Traction
when the transmission is in gear.
heavier than the Gross
Control/Electronic Stability Control Vehicle Weight Rating
0 198. Slowly spinning the wheels in the
forward and reverse directions (GVWR), or either the
causes a rocking motion that could maximum front or rear Gross
{ Warning free the vehicle. If that does not get Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
the vehicle out after a few tries, it This can cause systems to
If the vehicle's tires spin at high
might need to be towed out. If the break and change the way the
speed, they can explode, and you vehicle does need to be towed out,
or others could be injured. The vehicle handles. This could
see Towing the Vehicle 0 298. cause loss of control and a
vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment fire or other crash. Overloading can also
Vehicle Load Limits reduce stopping distance,
damage. Spin the wheels as little
as possible and avoid going It is very important to know how damage the tires, and shorten
above 56 km/h (35 mph). much weight the vehicle can the life of the vehicle.
carry. This weight is called the
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Tire and Loading Information cold tire inflation pressures (4). 3. Subtract the combined
Label For more information on tires weight of the driver and
and inflation see Tires 0 265 passengers from XXX kg or
and Tire Pressure 0 274. XXX lbs.
There is also important loading 4. The resulting figure equals
information on the vehicle the available amount of
Certification label. It may show cargo and luggage load
the Gross Vehicle Weight capacity. For example, if the
Rating (GVWR) and the Gross "XXX" amount equals
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for 1400 lbs. and there will be
the front and rear axle. See five 150 lb passengers in
“Certification Label” later in this your vehicle, the amount of
section. available cargo and luggage
Label Example load capacity is 650 lbs.
“Steps for Determining Correct
A vehicle-specific Tire and Load Limit– (1400-750 (5 x 150) =
Loading Information label is 650 lbs.)
1. Locate the statement "The
attached to the center pillar combined weight of 5. Determine the combined
(B-pillar). This label shows the occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo
number of occupant seating never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
positions (1), and the maximum XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s That weight may not safely
vehicle capacity weight (2) in placard. exceed the available cargo
kilograms and pounds. and luggage load capacity
2. Determine the combined calculated in Step 4.
The Tire and Loading
weight of the driver and
Information label also shows the 6. If your vehicle will be towing
passengers that will be
size of the original equipment a trailer, load from your
riding in your vehicle.
tires (3) and the recommended trailer will be transferred to
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your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how
this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.”

Example 2 Example 3

1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for

Example 2 = 181 kg Example 3 = 181 kg
(400 lbs) (400 lbs)
2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight
Example 1 @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 2 =
136 kg (300 lbs) 181 kg (400 lbs)
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight =
Example 1 = 181 kg 45 kg (100 lbs) 0 kg (0 lbs)
(400 lbs)
2. Subtract Occupant Weight Refer to the vehicle's Tire and
@ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 1 = Loading Information label for
68 kg (150 lbs) specific information about the
3. Available Occupant and vehicle's capacity weight and
Cargo Weight = 113 kg seating positions. The combined
(250 lbs)
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weight of the driver, passengers
and cargo should never exceed Caution Warning (Continued)
the vehicle's capacity weight. Overloading the vehicle may . Do not leave an
Certification Label cause damage. Repairs would not unsecured child restraint
be covered by the vehicle in your vehicle.
warranty. Do not overload the
. When you carry
vehicle.
something inside the
vehicle, secure it
whenever you can.
{ Warning
Things you put inside your
vehicle can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop or
turn, or in a crash.
. Put things in the rear
A vehicle-specific Certification area of your vehicle. Try
label is attached to the rear to spread the weight
edge of the driver door. It may evenly.
show the gross weight capacity . Never stack heavier
of the vehicle, called the Gross
things, like suitcases,
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
inside the vehicle so that
The GVWR includes the weight
some of them are above
of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel
the tops of the seats.
and cargo.
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. Front Air Dam
Starting and Avoid driving at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
Operating including the use of cruise If equipped, the front air dam has
control. minimal ground clearance.
New Vehicle Break-In . Avoid downshifting to brake or Under normal operation, the
slow the vehicle when the components will occasionally
Follow these recommended
engine speed will exceed contact some road surfaces (speed
guidelines during the first 2 414 km
4000 rpm. bumps, driveway ramps, etc.). This
(1,500 mi) of driving this vehicle.
can be heard inside the vehicle as a
Parts have a break-in period and . Do not let the engine labor. scraping noise. This is normal and
performance will be better in the Never lug the engine. With a does not indicate a problem.
long run. manual transmission, shift to the
next lower gear. This rule Use care when approaching bumps
For the first 322 km (200 mi):
applies at all times, not just or objects on road surfaces and
. To break in new tires, drive at during the break-in period. avoid them when possible.
moderate speeds and avoid hard
. If equipped with a dry sump
cornering.
engine (Stingray with Z51,
Composite Materials
. New brake linings also need a Grand Sport, and Z06), the initial This vehicle may be equipped with
break-in period. Avoid making oil and filter change must be parts containing carbon fiber,
hard stops. This is performed at 800 km (500 mi). sheet-molding compound, or other
recommended every time brake composite materials.
linings are replaced. For the first 2 414 km (1,500 mi):
Dealer-installed accessories may
For the first 800 km (500 mi): . Do not participate in track also contain composite materials.
events, sport driving schools, These parts and accessories may
. Avoid full throttle starts and or similar activities. include the splitter or rocker
abrupt stops. extensions.
. Check engine oil with every
. Do not exceed 4000 rpm. refueling and add if necessary.
Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher than normal.
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Ignition Positions To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle
{ Warning must be turned on and the brake
pedal must be applied.
Exposed edges of parts
containing carbon fiber and other Stopping the Engine/OFF (No
composite materials can be Indicator Lights) : When the
sharp. Contact with these parts vehicle is stopped, press ENGINE
could result in injury. Use caution START/STOP once to turn the
to avoid contacting these parts, engine off.
including when washing the If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
vehicle. If the parts are damaged, ignition will turn off, and Retained
replace the parts promptly with Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
replacements from your dealer. active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 183.
Automatic Transmission
The vehicle has an electronic
{ Warning keyless ignition with pushbutton If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the
start. ignition will return to ACC/
Rocker extensions may break ACCESSORY and display a
under pressure, resulting in The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
message in the Driver Information
property damage or injury. Do not transmitter must be in the vehicle for
Center (DIC). When the vehicle is
stand on the rocker extension or the system to operate. If the
shifted into P (Park), the ignition will
pushbutton start is not working, the
use it as a step. turn off.
vehicle may be near a strong radio
antenna signal causing interference Manual Transmission
to the Keyless Access system. See
If the vehicle is stationary, the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
ignition will turn off, and Retained
System Operation 0 27.
Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0 183.
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Do not turn the engine off when the ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator
vehicle is moving. This will cause a { Warning Light) : This mode is for driving and
loss of power assist in the brake starting. With the ignition off, and
and steering systems and disable Turning off the vehicle while the brake pedal applied, pressing
the airbags. moving may cause loss of power the button once will place the
assist in the brake and steering ignition system in ON/RUN/START.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an systems and disable the airbags.
emergency: Once engine cranking begins,
While driving, only shut the release the button. Engine cranking
1. Brake using a firm and steady vehicle off in an emergency. will continue until the engine starts.
pressure. Do not pump the See Starting the Engine 0 182. The
brakes repeatedly. This may ignition will then remain in ON/RUN.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over,
deplete power assist, requiring
and must be shut off while driving, Service Mode
increased brake pedal force.
press and hold ENGINE START/
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). STOP for longer than two seconds, This power mode is available for
This can be done while the or press twice within five seconds. service and diagnostics, and to
vehicle is moving. After shifting verify the proper operation of the
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber malfunction indicator lamp as may
to N (Neutral), firmly apply the
Indicator Light) : This mode allows be required for emission inspection
brakes and steer the vehicle to
the use of some electrical purposes. With the vehicle off, and
a safe location.
accessories when the engine is off. the brake pedal not applied,
3. Come to a complete stop. Shift pressing and holding ENGINE
With the ignition off, pressing the
to P (Park) with an automatic START/STOP for more than
button one time without the brake
transmission, or Neutral with a five seconds will place the vehicle in
pedal applied will place the ignition
manual transmission. Turn the Service Mode. The instruments and
system in ACC/ACCESSORY.
ignition off. audio systems will operate as they
The ignition will switch from ACC/ do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle will
4. Set the parking brake. See
ACCESSORY to off after not be able to be driven. The engine
Electric Parking Brake 0 195.
five minutes to prevent battery will not start in Service Mode. Press
rundown. ENGINE START/STOP again to turn
the vehicle off.
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Starting the Engine Manual Transmission with it, the Driver Information
The shift lever should be in Neutral Center (DIC) will display a
Place the transmission in the message.
proper gear. and the parking brake engaged.
Hold the clutch pedal down to the 2. When the engine begins
floor, press the brake pedal, and cranking, let go of the button
Caution start the engine. and the engine cranks
If you add electrical parts or automatically until it starts.
Starting the Vehicle
accessories, you could change If the battery in the RKE
The RKE transmitter must be inside transmitter is weak, the DIC will
the way the engine operates. Any
the vehicle for the ignition to work. display a message. The vehicle
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Cell phone chargers can interfere can still be driven.
See Add-On Electrical Equipment with the operation of the Keyless See “Starting the Vehicle with a
0 216. Access system. Battery chargers Low Transmitter Battery” under
should not be plugged in when Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
starting or turning off the engine. System Operation 0 27. If the
Automatic Transmission
1. For vehicles with an automatic RKE transmitter battery is
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or transmission, press the brake dead, insert it into the steering
N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle pedal, then press ENGINE column transmitter pocket to
when it is already moving, use START/STOP on the enable engine starting.
N (Neutral) only. instrument panel. For vehicles 3. Do not race the engine
with a manual transmission, immediately after starting it.
Caution hold the clutch pedal down to Operate the engine and
the floor, press the brake pedal transmission gently until the oil
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the and then press ENGINE warms up and lubricates all
vehicle is moving. If you do, you START/STOP. moving parts.
could damage the transmission. If there is no RKE transmitter in
Shift to P (Park) only when the the vehicle or if there is
vehicle is stopped. something causing interference
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4. If the engine does not start and brake after turning off the engine by
no DIC message is displayed, Caution pressing and holding ENGINE
wait 15 seconds before trying START/STOP.
again to let the cranking motor Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by returning the If the RKE transmitter is not
cool down. detected inside the vehicle when it
ignition to the START position
If the engine does not start immediately after cranking has is turned off, the DIC displays a
after five to 10 seconds, ended, can overheat and damage message.
especially in very cold weather the cranking motor, and drain the
(below −18 °C or 0 °F), it could
battery. Wait at least 15 seconds Retained Accessory
be flooded with too much
gasoline. Try pushing the
between each try, to let the Power (RAP)
accelerator pedal all the way to cranking motor cool down. Some vehicle accessories may be
the floor while cranking for up used after the ignition is turned off.
to 15 seconds maximum. Wait Stopping the Engine The power windows and sunroof,
at least 15 seconds between if equipped, will continue to work for
each try, to allow the cranking If the vehicle has an automatic
transmission, move the shift lever to up to 10 minutes or until any door is
motor to cool down. When the opened.
engine starts, let go of the P (Park) and press and hold
accelerator. If the vehicle starts ENGINE START/STOP on the The infotainment system will
briefly but then stops again, instrument panel, until the engine continue to work for 10 minutes,
repeat these steps. This clears shuts off. If the shift lever is not in until the driver door is opened,
the extra gasoline from the P (Park), the engine shuts off and or until the ignition is turned on or
engine. the vehicle goes into the accessory placed in ACC/ACCESSORY.
mode. The DIC displays SHIFT TO
PARK. Once the shift lever is moved
to P (Park), the vehicle turns off.
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, move the shift lever to
R (Reverse) and set the parking
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Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued)
Torque Lock (Automatic
Transmission)
1. Hold the brake pedal down and
set the parking brake. See Do not leave the vehicle when the If you are parking on a hill and you
Electric Parking Brake 0 195. engine is running. If you have left do not shift the transmission into
the engine running, the vehicle P (Park) properly, the weight of the
2. Move the shift lever into
can move suddenly. You or others vehicle may put too much force on
P (Park) by holding the button
could be injured. To be sure the the parking pawl in the
on the lever and pushing the
vehicle will not move, even when transmission. You may find it difficult
lever all the way toward the
you are on fairly level ground, to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
front of the vehicle.
always set the parking brake and This is called “torque lock.” To
3. Press ENGINE START/STOP move the shift lever to P (Park). prevent torque lock, set the parking
to turn the engine off. brake and then shift into P (Park)
See Shifting Into Park 0 184.
properly before leaving the driver
Leaving the Vehicle with the seat. To find out how, see “Shifting
Engine Running (Automatic If you have to leave the vehicle with Into P (Park)” previously in this
Transmission) the engine running, be sure the section.
vehicle is in P (Park) and the
When you are ready to drive, move
{ Warning parking brake is firmly set before
you leave it. After moving the shift
the shift lever out of P (Park) before
releasing the parking brake.
It can be dangerous to leave the lever into P (Park), hold down the
vehicle with the engine running. regular brake pedal. See if you can If torque lock does occur, you may
It could overheat and catch fire. move the shift lever away from need to have another vehicle push
P (Park) without first pushing the yours a little uphill to take some of
It is dangerous to get out of the button on the lever. If you can, it the pressure from the transmission
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully means that the shift lever was not parking pawl, so you can pull the
in P (Park) with the parking brake fully locked into P (Park). shift lever out of P (Park).
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
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Shifting out of Park 2. While holding down the brake Parking over Things
pedal, press the shift lever
This vehicle is equipped with an button again.
That Burn
electronic shift lock control system.
3. Move the shift lever to the
The shift lock release is designed to
prevent movement of the shift lever desired position.
{ Warning
out of P (Park), unless the ignition is If you still cannot move the shift Things that can burn could touch
on and the brake pedal is applied. lever from P (Park), consult your hot exhaust parts under the
The shift lock release is always dealer or a professional towing vehicle and ignite. Do not park
functional except in the case of an service. over papers, leaves, dry grass,
uncharged or low voltage (less than or other things that can burn.
9-volt) battery. See Jump Starting - Parking (Manual
North America 0 295. Transmission) Active Fuel Management
To shift out of P (Park): (Except ZR1/LT5)
1. Apply the brake pedal. { Warning This system allows the engine to
2. Release the parking brake. If the vehicle has a manual operate on either all or half of its
See Electric Parking Brake transmission, never get out of the cylinders, depending on the driving
0 195. vehicle without first moving the conditions. With a manual
3. Press the shift lever button. shift lever into 1st or R (Reverse), transmission, the system is only
setting the parking brake and active in Eco Mode. With an
4. Move the shift lever to the turning the ignition off. The automatic transmission, the system
desired position. is available in all modes, but is more
vehicle can roll, which could
If you still are unable to shift out of cause serious injury or death. aggressive in Eco Mode. See Driver
P (Park): Mode Control 0 200.
1. Fully release the shift lever When less power is required, such
button, and let go of the shift as cruising at a constant vehicle
lever. speed, the system will operate in
the half cylinder mode, allowing the
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vehicle to achieve better fuel If the vehicle is left parked and Engine Exhaust
economy. When greater power running with the RKE transmitter
demands are required, such as inside the vehicle, it will continue to
accelerating from a stop, passing, run for up to an hour. { Warning
or merging onto a freeway, the The vehicle could turn off sooner if it
system will maintain full-cylinder Engine exhaust contains carbon
is parked on a hill, due to lack of monoxide (CO), which cannot be
operation. available fuel. seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
Extended Parking Automatic Transmission can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
It is best not to park with the vehicle The timer will reset if the vehicle is
running. If the vehicle is left running, taken out of P (Park) while it is Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:
be sure it will not move and there is running. . The vehicle idles in areas
adequate ventilation. Manual Transmission with poor ventilation
See Shifting Into Park 0 184 and (parking garages, tunnels,
Engine Exhaust 0 186. The timer will reset if vehicle speed deep snow that may block
exceeds 4 km/h (2.5 mph). underbody airflow or tail
If the vehicle is left parked and
running with the Remote Keyless pipes).
Entry (RKE) transmitter outside the . The exhaust smells or
vehicle, it will continue to run for up sounds strange or different.
to half an hour. . The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
. The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified,
damaged, or improperly
repaired.
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Warning (Continued)
Running the Vehicle Automatic
While Parked Transmission
. There are holes or openings
It is better not to park with the
in the vehicle body from
engine running.
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the engine
completely sealed. running, follow the proper steps to
be sure the vehicle will not move.
If unusual fumes are detected or
See Shifting Into Park 0 184 and
if it is suspected that exhaust is Engine Exhaust 0 186. If the vehicle
coming into the vehicle: has a manual transmission, see
. Drive it only with the Parking (Manual Transmission)
windows completely down. 0 185.
. Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the There are several different positions
engine running in an enclosed for the shift lever.
area such as a garage or a
P : This position locks the drive
building that has no fresh air
wheels. Use P (Park) when starting
ventilation. the engine because the vehicle
cannot move easily.
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push the shift lever all the way into
{ Warning P (Park) as brake application is { Warning
maintained. Then press the shift
It is dangerous to get out of the lever button and move the shift lever Shifting into a drive gear while the
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully into another gear. See Shifting out engine is running at high speed is
in P (Park) with the parking brake of Park 0 185. dangerous. Unless your foot is
firmly set. The vehicle can roll. firmly on the brake pedal, the
R : Use this gear to back up. vehicle could move very rapidly.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left You could lose control and hit
Caution people or objects. Do not shift
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others into a drive gear while the engine
Shifting to R (Reverse) while the
could be injured. To be sure the is running at high speed.
vehicle is moving forward could
vehicle will not move, even when damage the transmission. The
you are on fairly level ground, repairs would not be covered by
always set the parking brake and the vehicle warranty. Shift to Caution
move the shift lever to P (Park). R (Reverse) only after the vehicle
See Shifting Into Park 0 184. is stopped. Shifting out of P (Park) or
N (Neutral) with the engine
running at high speed may
Be sure the shift lever is in P (Park) To rock the vehicle back and forth to
before starting the engine. damage the transmission. The
get out of snow, ice, or sand without
repairs would not be covered by
The vehicle has an automatic damaging the transmission, see If
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the
transmission shift lock control the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 175.
engine is not running at high
system. Fully apply the brakes and N : In this position, the engine does speed when shifting the vehicle.
then press the shift lever button not connect with the wheels. To
before shifting from P (Park) when restart the engine when the vehicle
the vehicle is running. If the vehicle is already moving, use D : This position is for normal
cannot be shifted out of P (Park), N (Neutral) only. driving. If more power is needed for
ease pressure on the shift lever and passing, press the accelerator
pedal down.
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Downshifting the transmission in Manual Mode
slippery road conditions could result
in skidding. See “Skidding” under Manual Paddle Shift
Loss of Control 0 161. (Automatic Transmission)
The transmission can be shifted like
a manual transmission using the
paddle shift controls while in
D (Drive). See Manual Mode 0 189.
When using the Manual Paddle
Caution Shift feature while in M (Manual
A transmission hot message may Mode), the current gear will be
display if the automatic displayed in the instrument cluster
transmission fluid is too hot. or the Head-Up Display (HUD),
if equipped. See Head-Up Display
Driving under this condition can
(HUD) 0 123.
damage the vehicle. Stop and idle
the engine to cool the automatic When accelerating the vehicle from
transmission fluid. This message When the shift lever is moved to a stop in snowy and icy conditions,
clears when the transmission fluid M (Manual Mode), the transmission shifting to 2 (Second) gear allows
has cooled sufficiently. enters Manual Mode. The the vehicle to gain more traction.
transmission will hold the current The Manual Paddle Shift system
gear until a change is requested. can be deactivated by moving the
M : In M (Manual Mode), the The paddles on the steering wheel
transmission can be shifted like a shift lever from M (Manual Mode)
can be used to manually upshift or back to D (Drive).
manual transmission using the downshift the transmission. The
paddle shift controls. See Manual right (+) plus paddle upshifts, and
Mode 0 189. the left (−) minus paddle downshifts.
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vehicle slows. The transmission will When a requested shift is denied
select 1 (First) gear as the vehicle due to the speed restrictions shown,
stops. From a stop, the vehicle will a DIC message will be displayed,
start from and hold 1 (First) gear and the current gear remains
unless the manual paddle shifts are displayed in the instrument cluster
used to shift into a different gear, and HUD.
or D (Drive) is selected. Manual Paddle Shift operation is
If the left (−) minus paddle is held available for use with cruise control.
down briefly, the transmission will See Cruise Control 0 207.
When the shift lever is in D (Drive), downshift to the lowest gear
press either the right (+) plus paddle The vehicle speeds required for
possible for the vehicle speed. If the Manual Paddle Shift upshifts
or the left (−) minus paddle to place paddle continues to be held as the
the transmission in Temporary depend on several vehicle inputs,
vehicle slows, downshifts will which will vary the allowed upshift
Manual Paddle Shift mode. The continue to occur as vehicle speed
gear indicator next to the shift lever, speed by a few km/h (mph).
allows. This feature also works
in the cluster, and in the HUD will while in Temporary Manual Paddle For Vehicles with a 2.41:1 Axle
display an M, even though the shift Shift mode, but first press and Ratio (RPO GXB)
lever is still in D (Drive). To exit the release the (−) minus paddle to
system, hold the (+) plus paddle for . Upshifts to 3 (Third) gear require
enter Temporary Manual Paddle approximately 25 km/h (16 mph).
more than one second. The system Shift mode, then press and hold the
will return to automatic shifting after (−) minus paddle briefly. . Upshifts to 4 (Fourth) gear
six seconds of cruising at a steady require approximately 37 km/h
speed, no manual shifts, no The Manual Paddle Shift system will (23 mph).
aggressive cornering, or when the not allow an upshift or a downshift if
the vehicle speed is too fast or too . Upshifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require
vehicle comes to a stop.
slow, nor will it allow a start from approximately 48 km/h (30 mph).
While the Manual Paddle Shift gear 3 (Third) or higher gear. . Upshifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require
selection system is active, the
If upshifting does not occur when approximately 60 km/h (37 mph).
transmission will automatically
downshift through the gears as the needed, vehicle speed will be
limited to protect the engine.
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. Upshifts to 7 (Seventh) gear . Into 2 (Second) gear over maximum speed allowed for
require approximately 74 km/h 100 km/h (62 mph). downshifting of gears 1 (First)
(46 mph). . Into 1 (First) gear over 62 km/h through 7 (Seventh) are:
. Upshifts to 8 (Eighth) gear (39 mph). . Into 7 (Seventh) gear over
require approximately 95 km/h 321 km/h (199 mph).
(59 mph). For Vehicles with a 2.73:1 Axle
Ratio (RPO GU2) . Into 6 (Sixth) gear over 272 km/h
To prevent damage to the (169 mph).
. Upshifts to 3 (Third) gear require
powertrain, Manual Paddle . Into 5 (Fifth) gear over 214 km/h
downshifts to a lower gear cannot approximately 24 km/h (15 mph).
(133 mph).
be done above certain speeds. The . Upshifts to 4 (Fourth) gear
maximum speed allowed for require approximately 34 km/h . Into 4 (Fourth) gear over
downshifting of gears 1 (First) (21 mph). 161 km/h (100 mph).
through 7 (Seventh) are: . Upshifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require . Into 3 (Third) gear over 131 km/h
. Into 7 (Seventh) gear over approximately 43 km/h (27 mph). (93 mph).
365 km/h (227 mph). . Upshifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require . Into 2 (Second) gear over
. Into 6 (Sixth) gear over 309 km/h approximately 55 km/h (34 mph). 88 km/h (62 mph).
(192 mph). . Upshifts to 7 (Seventh) gear . Into 1 (First) gear over 55 km/h
. Into 5 (Fifth) gear over 243 km/h require approximately 64 km/h (39 mph).
(151 mph). (40 mph). If an upshift is not requested as the
. Into 4 (Fourth) gear over . Upshifts to 8 (Eighth) gear engine speed approaches fuel
183 km/h (114 mph). require approximately 82 km/h shutoff rpm, the engine speed will
(51 mph). be limited to protect the engine. See
. Into 3 (Third) gear over 149 km/h
Tachometer 0 108.
(93 mph). To prevent damage to the
powertrain, Manual Paddle
downshifts to a lower gear cannot
be done above certain speeds. The
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Manual Transmission 2 : Press the clutch pedal while
letting up on the accelerator pedal
The vehicle can be safely shifted
into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is
and shift into 2 (Second). Then, moving less than 5 km/h (3 mph).
slowly let up on the clutch pedal as If the vehicle is going faster than
the accelerator pedal is pressed. that, R (Reverse) is locked out.
3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 : Shift into
3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), Caution
6 (Sixth), and 7 (Seventh) the same
way as for 2 (Second). A transmission hot message may
display if the manual transmission
To stop, let up on the accelerator fluid is too hot. Driving at high
pedal and press the brake pedal. speed under this condition can
Just before the vehicle stops, press damage the vehicle. Drive at a
the clutch pedal and the brake
slower speed, or stop and idle the
pedal, and shift to Neutral.
engine to cool the manual
To operate: Neutral : Use to start or idle the transmission fluid. The message
1 : Press the clutch pedal and shift engine. Neutral is the center clears when the vehicle has
into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on position of the shift pattern. slowed and the transmission fluid
the clutch pedal as the accelerator R : To back up, push the clutch has cooled sufficiently.
pedal is pressed. pedal and shift into R (Reverse).
This can be done if the vehicle is Additional pressure may be needed
going less than 64 km/h (40 mph). to move the lever past 5 (Fifth) and
If the vehicle is at a complete stop 6 (Sixth) into R (Reverse). Let up on
and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), the clutch pedal slowly while
put the shift lever in Neutral and let pressing the accelerator pedal.
up on the clutch. Then press the
clutch pedal back down and shift
into 1 (First).
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Shift Speeds Downshifting The transmission has a spring that
centers the shift lever near 3 (Third)
Use the following shift speeds, Do not downshift into the gear at a
and 4 (Fourth). This spring helps to
shown in km/h (mph), for the best speed greater than shown:
know what gear the shift lever is in
fuel economy. 1 (First) 72 km/h (45 mph) when shifting. Be careful when
1 to 4 27 (17) shifting from 1 (First) to 2 (Second)
2 (Second) 107 km/h (67 mph)
4 to 5 40 (25) or downshifting from 7 (Seventh) to
3 (Third) 160 km/h 6 (Sixth). The spring will try to pull
5 to 6 64 (40) (100 mph) the shift lever toward 4 (Fourth) and
6 to 7 72 (45) 4 (Fourth) 233 km/h 3 (Third). Move the lever into
(145 mph) 2 (Second) or 6 (Sixth) and do not
let the shift lever move in the
direction of the pulling, or it could
Caution shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) or
Caution from 7 (Seventh) to 4 (Fourth).
When shifting gears, do not move
the shift lever around When downshifting, if more than If the vehicle is not upshifted as the
unnecessarily. This may damage one gear is skipped, or the engine engine speed approaches fuel
the transmission. Shift directly is racing when the clutch pedal is shutoff rpm, the engine speed will
into the next gear. released, the engine, clutch, be limited to protect the engine. See
driveshaft or transmission could Tachometer 0 108.
be damaged.
1–4 Shift Message Active Rev Match
(LT5 and ZR1)
If the engine speed drops below Vehicles equipped with a manual
When the DIC displays this 900 rpm, or if the engine is not transmission have Active Rev Match
message, the vehicle can only be running smoothly, downshift to the (ARM). ARM aids in smoother
shifted from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth). next lower gear. It may be shifting by matching the engine
necessary to downshift two or more speed to the next selected gear. By
gears. monitoring shift lever and clutch
operation, ARM adjusts engine
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speed to match a calibrated value must be activated with each new ARM will also:
based on gear selection. On ignition cycle. The system is . Be active above 25 km/h
upshifts and downshifts, engine normally off. (16 mph).
speed will be increased and
decreased to match vehicle road . Match engine speed up to
speed and transmission gear 5400 rpm.
position. ARM is maintained while . Not operate when the
the clutch pedal is pressed, but will accelerator pedal is applied.
deactivate if the shift lever is left in
N (Neutral). . Be disabled when the coolant
temperature is below 0 °
A gear indicator in the instrument C (32 °F).
cluster displays the current gear
selected:
. When ARM is activated, the
gear number is amber.
. When ARM is deactivated, the
gear number is white.
. A white dash indicates that
service is required. ARM will be
disabled, and the malfunction
indicator lamp will be on. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
The system is activated and (Check Engine Light) 0 113. The
deactivated by pressing either of the clutch and manual transmission
paddles marked REV MATCH on will continue to operate normally.
the steering wheel. The system
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Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it
becomes necessary to slam on the
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold
brakes and continue braking to
Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a
the brake pedal down firmly and let
System (ABS) ABS work. You may hear the ABS
computer senses the wheels are
pump or motor operating and feel
slowing down. If one of the wheels
This vehicle has an Antilock Brake the brake pedal pulsate. This is
is about to stop rolling, the computer
System (ABS), an advanced normal.
will separately work the brakes at
electronic braking system that helps
each wheel. Braking in Emergencies
prevent a braking skid.
ABS can change the brake pressure ABS allows you to steer and brake
When the vehicle begins to drive
to each wheel, as required, faster at the same time. In many
away, ABS checks itself.
than any driver could. This can help emergencies, steering can help
A momentary motor or clicking noise
you steer around the obstacle while more than even the very best
may be heard while this test is going
braking hard. braking.
on, and it may even be noticed that
the brake pedal moves a little. This As the brakes are applied, the
is normal. computer keeps receiving updates Electric Parking Brake
on wheel speed and controls
braking pressure accordingly.
Remember: ABS does not change
the time needed to get a foot up to
the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too
close to the vehicle in front of you,
If there is a problem with ABS, this there will not be enough time to
warning light stays on. See Antilock apply the brakes if that vehicle
Brake System (ABS) Warning Light suddenly slows or stops. Always
0 117. leave enough room up ahead to
stop, even with ABS.
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The vehicle has an Electric Parking flashes continuously, then the EPB normal, and is done to periodically
Brake (EPB). The EPB can always is only partially applied or there is a check the correct operation of the
be activated, even if the ignition is problem with the EPB. A Driver EPB system.
off. To prevent draining the battery, Information Center (DIC) message If the EPB fails to apply, block the
avoid repeated cycles of the EPB will display. Release the EPB and rear wheels to prevent vehicle
system when the engine is not try to apply it again. If the light does movement.
running. not come on, or keeps flashing,
have the vehicle serviced. Do not EPB Release
The system has a Y or PARK
drive the vehicle if the Y or PARK To release the EPB:
Electric Parking Brake light, and a 8 light is flashing. See your dealer.
Service Parking Brake light. See Electric Parking Brake Light 1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
See Electric Parking Brake Light 0 116. ACCESSORY.
0 116 and Service Electric Parking 2. Apply and hold the brake
Brake Light 0 116. If the 8 light is on, press the EPB pedal.
Before leaving the vehicle, check for switch and hold it. Continue to hold
the switch until the Y or PARK 3. Press the EPB switch
the Y or PARK light to ensure that momentarily.
the EPB is applied. light remains on. If the 8 light
remains on, see your dealer. The EPB is released when the Y
EPB Apply or PARK light is off.
If the EPB is applied while the
To apply the EPB: vehicle is moving, the vehicle will If the 8 light is on, release the EPB
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a decelerate as long as the switch is by pressing and holding the EPB
complete stop. pressed. If the switch is pressed switch. Continue to hold the switch
until the vehicle comes to a stop, until the Y or PARK light is off.
2. Lift up the EPB switch the EPB will remain applied.
momentarily. If either light stays on after release
The vehicle may automatically apply is attempted, see your dealer.
The Y or PARK light will flash and the EPB in some situations when
then stay on once the EPB is fully the vehicle is not moving. This is
applied. If the Y or PARK light
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Caution
Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The Brake Assist feature is If equipped, Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Driving with the parking brake on designed to assist the driver in may automatically activate when the
can overheat the brake system stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade. This
and cause premature wear or speed in emergency driving feature is designed to prevent the
damage to brake system parts. conditions. This feature uses the vehicle from rolling, either forward or
Make sure that the parking brake stability system hydraulic brake rearward, during vehicle drive off.
is fully released and the brake control module to supplement the During the transition from releasing
warning light is off before driving. power brake system under the brake pedal to accelerating to
conditions where the driver has drive off on a grade, HSA holds the
quickly and forcefully applied the braking pressure to prevent rolling.
Automatic EPB Release brake pedal in an attempt to quickly HSA will not activate if the vehicle is
The EPB will automatically release if stop or slow down the vehicle. The in a drive gear and facing downhill
the vehicle is running, placed into stability system hydraulic brake or if the vehicle is facing uphill and
gear, and an attempt is made to control module increases brake in R (Reverse).
drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration pressure at each corner of the
when the EPB is applied, to vehicle until the ABS activates.
preserve parking brake lining life. Minor brake pedal pulsation or
pedal movement during this time is
The EPB can also be used to normal and the driver should
prevent roll back for vehicles with a continue to apply the brake pedal as
manual transmission taking off on a the driving situation dictates. The
hill. When no roll back is desired, an Brake Assist feature will
applied EPB will allow both feet to automatically disengage when the
be used for the clutch and brake pedal is released or brake
accelerator pedals in preparation for pedal pressure is quickly
starting the vehicle moving in the decreased.
intended direction. In this case,
there is no need to press the switch
to release the EPB.
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Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the
driver in keeping the vehicle on the
intended path.
Traction Control/
If cruise control is being used when
Electronic Stability TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the
Control cruise control will automatically
disengage. Cruise control may be The indicator light for both systems
The vehicle has a Traction Control
reengaged when road conditions is in the instrument cluster. This
System (TCS) and a StabiliTrak/
allow. See Cruise Control 0 207. light will:
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. These systems help limit Both systems come on . Flash when TCS is limiting
wheel spin and assist the driver in automatically when the vehicle is wheel spin
maintaining control, especially on started and begins to move. The . Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is
slippery road conditions. systems may be heard or felt while activated
TCS activates if it senses that the they are operating or while
performing diagnostic checks. This . Turn on and stay on when either
rear wheels are spinning too much system is not working
or are beginning to lose traction. is normal and does not mean there
When this happens, TCS applies is a problem with the vehicle. If either system fails to turn on or to
the brakes to the spinning wheel It is recommended to leave both activate, a message displays in the
and reduces engine power (by systems on for normal driving Driver Information Center (DIC), and
closing the throttle and managing conditions, but it may be necessary d comes on and stays on to
engine spark) to limit wheel spin. to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets indicate that the system is inactive
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. and is not assisting the driver in
StabiliTrak/ESC activates when the maintaining control. The vehicle is
vehicle senses a difference between See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 175
and “Turning the Systems Off and safe to drive, but driving should be
the intended path and the direction adjusted accordingly.
the vehicle is actually traveling. On” later in this section.
StabiliTrak/ESC selectively applies If d comes on and stays on:
braking pressure to any one of the
1. Stop the vehicle.
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2. Turn the engine off and wait To turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on
15 seconds. Caution again, press and release g. The
3. Start the engine. Do not repeatedly brake or Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak/
Drive the vehicle. If d comes on accelerate heavily when TCS is ESC OFF light g in the instrument
and stays on, the vehicle may need off. The vehicle driveline could be cluster turn off.
more time to diagnose the problem. damaged.
If the Tire Pressure Monitor System
If the condition persists, see your (TPMS) system is malfunctioning
dealer. To turn off only TCS, press and and the DIC displays SERVICE
Turning the Systems Off release g. The Traction Off light i TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM,
illuminates in the instrument cluster. StabiliTrak/ESC will be affected as
and On follows:
To turn TCS on again, press and
release g. The Traction Off light i . StabiliTrak/ESC cannot be
displayed in the instrument cluster turned off by the driver.
will turn off. . If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, it will be
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when g turned on automatically.
is pressed, the system will not turn . Competitive Driving Mode or
off until the wheels stop spinning. Performance Traction
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ Management is unavailable.
ESC, press and hold g until the . StabiliTrak/ESC will feel different
in aiding and maintaining
Traction Off light i and StabiliTrak/
directional control.
ESC OFF light g illuminate and stay
Adding accessories can affect the
on in the instrument cluster.
The TCS/StabiliTrak/ESC button is vehicle performance. See
on the center console. Accessories and Modifications
0 220.
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Driver Mode Control The outer ring turns to change the Each mode is configured for use in
modes, which display in the different driving conditions. Use:
instrument cluster. . Weather Mode for rain and snow
Press the button in the center of the (except ZR1).
knob for StabiliTrak/Electronic . Eco Mode to improve fuel
Stability Control (ESC) and Traction economy (except ZR1).
Control System (TCS), or if the
vehicle is in Track Mode with . Tour Mode for comfortable
Performance Traction Management normal driving.
(PTM). See Traction Control/ . Sport Mode for spirited on road
Electronic Stability Control 0 198 or driving.
the information on PTM in
Competitive Driving Mode 0 203. . Track Mode for track use.

When PTM is active, the outer ring There are 12 attributes that vary by
The Driver Mode Selector knob is will change the PTM mode and the mode shown below. Not all vehicles
on the console behind the shift Driver mode will display in the have all features, depending on the
lever. instrument cluster. vehicle options.
If equipped, there are five modes for
different driving conditions: Weather
(except ZR1), Eco (except ZR1),
Tour, Sport, and Track.
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Modes: WEATHER ECO TOUR SPORT TRACK
(except (except Default
ZR1) ZR1)
Cluster Display Tour Tour Tour Sport Track
Throttle Progression Weather Normal Normal Sport Track
Trans Shift Mode (if equipped) Normal Normal Normal Sport Track
Active Fuel Management Normal Eco Normal Normal Normal
Exhaust Mode Eco Eco Tour Sport Track
Steering Comfort Comfort Comfort Sport Track
Stability Control Normal Normal Normal Comp Mode Comp Mode
Avail Avail
Electronic Limited Slip (if equipped) Mode 1 Mode 1 Mode 1 Mode 2 Modes 2
&3
Magnetic Ride (if equipped) Tour Tour Tour Sport Track
Launch Control NA NA NA NA Available
Traction Control Weather Normal Normal Normal Track
Performance Traction or Competitive Driving Off Off Off Off Available
Mode (if equipped)
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Driver Mode Selector Attributes with a tactile feedback when they braking, and high acceleration to
Affected have reached full accelerator pedal select and hold lower gears
travel. Depressing the pedal through when not using paddles.
Instrument Cluster Display the detent button provides driver
Configures the gauge cluster feedback of an upcoming vehicle Active Fuel Management (except
display for each mode when linked ZR1) (engine cylinder shuts off)
downshift in normal driving
(default): 4-Cylinder Mode
conditions. The detent feedback
. Tour: Modern theme which window is reduced while operating . Normal with automatic
features displays for audio and in Performance Algorithm Liftfoot transmission: The engine uses
navigation. (PAL) or Performance Algorithm 8-cylinder mode when
Shift (PAS). accelerating, but changes to
. Sport: Classic easy to read 4-cylinder mode when coasting.
Sports Car gauges. Transmission Shift Mode − Paddle
Shift Automatic . With manual transmission:
. Track: Gauges design based on Active Fuel Management only
Corvette Racing display with lap . Adjusts to either a smoother or
active in Eco Mode.
timer. firmer shift.
. Off in Manual Mode with
. Sport – Performance Algorithm
Throttle Progression automatic transmission unless in
Liftfoot (PAL) recognizes Eco Mode.
Adjusts throttle sensitivity by aggressive throttle maneuvers
selecting how quickly or slowly the and holds lower gears for . Eco keeps the engine in
throttle reacts to input. greater engine braking and 4-cylinder mode unless heavy
For ZR1 automatics, some enhanced vehicle control when acceleration is needed.
customers may hear a clicking noise not using paddles. (Available in Exhaust (variable mode exhaust
or feel a detent when pressing the Sport or Track Mode.) system)
accelerator pedal all the way down . Track – Performance Algorithm
to the end of travel. This is normal Changes when the variable exhaust
Shift (PAS) recognizes valves open.
operation. The accelerator pedal aggressive cornering, heavy
has a wide open throttle detent
button which provides the customer
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Steering (Assist Effort) PTM (Performance Traction
Management) (if equipped) Caution
Adjusts from a lighter steering feel
to reduced assist for more . Available in Track Mode. Attempting to shift when the drive
steering feel. . There are five selectable wheels are spinning and do not
Magnetic Ride Control (if settings if Competitive Driving have traction may cause damage
equipped) Mode is activated. to the transmission. Damage
caused by misuse of the vehicle
Adjusts the shock dampening
firmness based on driving Competitive Driving Mode is not covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not attempt to shift
conditions to improve comfort and If equipped, Competitive Driving
performance. when the drive wheels do not
Mode, Performance Traction
have traction.
Management, and Launch Control
Launch Control
are systems designed to allow
Available only in Track Mode for increased performance while Competitive Driving Mode
maximum “off-the-line” acceleration accelerating and/or cornering. This
when in Competitive or PTM modes. Competitive Driving Mode allows full
is accomplished by regulating and
optimizing the engine, brakes, and engine power while StabiliTrak
Stability Control helps maintain directional control of
suspension performance. These
. Competitive Driving Mode allows the vehicle by selective brake
modes are for use at a closed
less computer control to permit application. In this mode, TCS is off.
course race track and are not
some slide and drift and is intended for use on public roads. Launch Control is available if in
Track Mode. Adjust your driving
selected with g – only available They will not compensate for driver
style to account for the available
in Sport or Track Mode. inexperience or lack of familiarity
with the race track. Drivers who engine power. See “Launch Control”
. StabiliTrak/ESC can be turned later in this section.
prefer to allow the system to have
off by pressing and holding g for more control of the engine, brake,
10 seconds. and suspension are advised to turn
the normal Traction Control System
(TCS) and StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system on.
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In order to select this optional amount of available engine power is
handling mode, the vehicle mode based on the mode selected, track
must be in Sport or Track Mode. In conditions, driver skill, and the
vehicles equipped with Performance radius of each corner.
Traction Management (PTM), the
Competitive Driving Mode is only
available in Sport Mode. In vehicles
not equipped with PTM, the
Competitive Driving Mode is
available in Sport and Track Mode.
Then quickly press g on the center
console two times. STABILITRAK/ This light is on when the vehicle is
ESC COMPETITIVE MODE in the PTM mode.
These lights are on when the displays in the Driver Information
vehicle is in the Competitive To select this optional handling
Center (DIC).
Driving Mode. mode, the vehicle mode must be
When g is pressed again, the Track. Then quickly press the TCS/
traction off light i and StabiliTrak/ StabiliTrak/ESC g button on the
center console two times. PERF
ESC OFF light g will go out.
TRAC 1 - WET ACTIVE HANDLING
Performance Traction ON displays in the DIC.
Management (ZR1, Z06, Grand To experience the performance
Sport, and Stingray with FE4) benefit of this system, after entering
Performance Traction Management a curve and at the point where
(PTM) integrates the Traction normal acceleration occurs, fully
Control, StabiliTrak/ESC, and push the accelerator pedal. The
Magnetic Ride Control systems to PTM system will modify the level of
provide improved and consistent engine power for a smooth and
performance when cornering. The consistent corner exit.
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. Wet or damp conditions only — PERF TRAC 4 – SPORT
not intended for use in heavy ACTIVE HANDLING OFF
rain or standing water.
. For use by drivers who are
. StabiliTrak/ESC is on and familiar with the track.
engine power is reduced based
. Dry conditions only.
on conditions.
. Requires more driving skill than
PERF TRAC 2 – DRY ACTIVE modes 2 or 3.
HANDLING ON
. StabiliTrak/ESC is off and
. For use by less experienced available engine power is the
drivers or while learning a new same as mode 3.
track.
The PTM system contains five . PERF TRAC 5 – RACE ACTIVE
Dry conditions only.
modes. These modes are selected HANDLING OFF
by turning the Selective Ride . StabiliTrak/ESC is on and
. For use by experienced drivers
Control/Performance Traction engine power is slightly reduced.
who are familiar with the track.
Management MODE SELECT knob
on the center console. Scroll up or
PERF TRAC 3 – SPORT . Dry conditions only.
down through modes 1–5 by turning ACTIVE HANDLING ON
. Requires more driving skill than
the MODE SELECT knob to the . For use by drivers who are in other modes.
right or left. familiar with the track.
. StabiliTrak/ESC is off and
The following is a DIC display . Dry conditions only. engine power is available for
description and the recommended . maximum cornering speed.
Requires more driving skill than
usage of each mode:
mode 2.
Press and release g to turn off PTM
PERF TRAC 1 – WET ACTIVE . StabiliTrak/ESC is on and more and return to the traction control and
HANDLING ON engine power is available than in StabiliTrak/ESC systems. The
. Intended for all driver skill levels. mode 2. traction off light i and StabiliTrak/
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ESC OFF light g will go out. . The steering wheel is pointing more firmly, and re-apply the
straight. accelerator to wide open
Launch Control (Track throttle.)
Manual Transmissions
Mode Only) The Launch Control feature will
. The clutch is pressed and the
A Launch Control feature is initially limit engine speed as the
vehicle is in 1 (First) gear. driver rapidly applies the accelerator
available, within Competitive Driving
Mode, on all vehicles to allow the . The accelerator pedal is rapidly pedal to wide open throttle. Allow
driver to achieve high levels of applied to wide open throttle. the engine rpm to stabilize.
vehicle acceleration in a straight The Launch Control feature will A smooth, quick release of the
line. Launch Control is a form of initially limit engine speed as the brake pedal, while maintaining the
traction control that manages tire driver rapidly applies the accelerator fully pressed accelerator pedal, will
spin while launching the vehicle. pedal to wide open throttle. Allow manage wheel slip.
This feature is intended for use the engine rpm to stabilize. After the vehicle is launched, the
during closed course race events A smooth, quick release of the system continues in Competitive
where consistent zero to clutch, while maintaining the fully Driving Mode or Performance
60 and quarter mile times are pressed accelerator pedal, will Traction Management.
desirable. manage wheel slip. Complete shifts Competitive Driving Mode, PTM,
Launch Control is only available as described in Manual and Launch Control are systems
when the following criteria are met: Transmission 0 192. designed for a closed course race
. Competitive Driving Mode is Automatic Transmissions track and not intended for use on
selected or any of the public roads. The systems are not
. The brake pedal must be firmly
Performance Traction intended to compensate for lack of
pressed to the floor, equivalent
Management modes are driver experience or familiarity with
to a panic brake event.
selected. The TCS light comes the race track.
on the instrument cluster and the . The accelerator pedal is rapidly
appropriate DIC message applied to wide open throttle. (If
displays. the vehicle rolls due to wide
. The vehicle is not moving. open throttle, release the
throttle, press the brake pedal
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Limited-Slip Differential Limited-Slip Differential Cruise Control
(Stingray without (ZR1, Z06, Grand Sport, With cruise control, a speed of
Z51 Only) and Stingray with Z51) about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more
If equipped, the mechanical If equipped, the Electronic can be maintained without keeping
limited-slip differential can give more Limited-Slip Differential (eLSD) is your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
traction on snow, mud, ice, sand, automatically activated. eLSD control does not work at speeds
or gravel. It works like a standard actively monitors vehicle sensors below about 40 km/h (25 mph).
axle most of the time, but when and driver inputs to determine the
traction is low, this feature allows amount of change for the { Warning
the drive wheel with the most conditions. With eLSD, the
traction to move the vehicle. For vehicle has: Cruise control can be dangerous
vehicles with limited-slip differential, where you cannot drive safely at
. Enhanced high-speed control a steady speed. Do not use
driven under severe conditions, the
rear axle fluid should be changed. . Improved traction through cruise control on winding roads or
See Competitive Driving Mode corners, allowing more in heavy traffic.
0 203 and Maintenance Schedule acceleration
Cruise control can be dangerous
0 312. . More precise steering on slippery roads. On such roads,
. Increased vehicle agility fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
. Integration with StabiliTrak/ESC you could lose control. Do not use
For vehicles with eLSD, driven cruise control on slippery roads.
under severe conditions, the rear
axle fluid should be changed.
If equipped with a manual
See Competitive Driving Mode
transmission, the cruise control will
0 203 and Maintenance Schedule
remain active when the gears are
0 312.
shifted. The cruise is disengaged if
the clutch is pressed for several
seconds.
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If the Traction Control System (TCS) 1 : Press to turn cruise control on Setting Cruise Control
begins to limit wheel spin while you or off. A white indicator comes on in
are using cruise control, the cruise If 1 is on when not in use, SET/– or
the instrument cluster when cruise
control automatically disengages. RES/+ could get pressed and go
is turned on.
See Traction Control/Electronic into cruise when not desired. Keep
Stability Control 0 198. When road RES/+ : If there is a set speed in 1 off when cruise is not
conditions allow for using safely memory, press briefly to resume to being used.
again, cruise control can be turned that speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is 1. Press 1 to turn the cruise
back on.
already engaged, use to increase system on.
If the brakes are applied, cruise vehicle speed. 2. Get up to the desired speed.
control disengages.
SET/– : Press briefly to set the 3. Press and release SET/– on
Cruise control will disengage if speed and activate cruise control. the steering wheel.
either TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC is If cruise control is already engaged,
turned off. use to decrease vehicle speed. 4. Remove foot from the
accelerator.
* : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set The cruise control indicator on the
speed from memory. instrument cluster turns green after
cruise control has been set to the
The speedometer reading can be desired speed. See Instrument
displayed in either English or metric Cluster 0 103.
units. See Instrument Cluster 0 103.
The increment value used depends Resuming a Set Speed
on the units displayed. If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes
are applied or * is pressed, the
cruise control is disengaged without
erasing the set speed from memory.
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Once the vehicle reaches about Passing Another Vehicle While Cruise Control in Manual Paddle
40 km/h (25 mph) or more, briefly Using Cruise Control Shift Gear Selection
press RES/+. The vehicle returns to Use the accelerator pedal to When the vehicle is in M (Manual
the previous set speed. increase the vehicle speed. When Mode) and the manual paddle shift
Increasing Speed While Using you take your foot off the pedal, the controls are not being used, cruise
Cruise Control vehicle will slow down to the control operates in the same
previously set cruise speed. manner as D (Drive).
Do one of the following:
While pressing the accelerator pedal When the vehicle is in M (Manual
. Press and hold RES/+ until the
or shortly following the release to Mode) and the manual paddle shift
desired speed is reached, then override cruise control, briefly controls are being used, cruise
release it. pressing SET/– will result in cruise control operates as follows:
. To increase vehicle speed in set to the current vehicle speed. . If cruise control is active and a
small increments, briefly press gear is selected with the manual
RES/+. For each press, the Using Cruise Control on Hills
paddle shift controls, the vehicle
vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h How well the cruise control works speed is maintained in the driver
(1 mph) faster. on hills depends upon the vehicle selected gear and will not
speed, load, and the steepness of automatically upshift or
Reducing Speed While Using the hills. When going up steep hills,
Cruise Control downshift the transmission while
you might have to step on the the driver’s gear selection is
Do one of the following: accelerator pedal to maintain your active.
. Press and hold SET/– until the speed. When going downhill, you
might have to brake or shift to a . If driving in hilly terrain, cruise
desired lower speed is reached,
lower gear to keep your speed control may not be able to
then release it.
down. If the brake pedal is applied, maintain vehicle speed if an
. To decrease the vehicle speed in cruise control will disengage. upshift or downshift is not
small increments, briefly press selected by the driver. While
SET/–. For each press, the driving on hilly terrain and cruise
vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h control is active with a manual
(1 mph) slower. paddle shift gear selection, the
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driver must select the proper Driver Assistance
gear for the terrain or select D
(Drive) on the shift lever for full Systems
automatic transmission
operation. Assistance Systems for
Ending Cruise Control Parking or Backing
. Step lightly on the brake pedal. If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera
. Press the clutch pedal for (RVC) and Curb View Camera may
several seconds or shift to help the driver park or avoid objects.
Neutral (manual transmissions). Always check around the vehicle
when parking or backing.
. Shift the transmission to
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The camera is above the license
N (Neutral) (automatic
plate.
transmissions). When the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse), the RVC displays an
. Press *. image of the area behind the vehicle
. To turn off cruise control, in the infotainment display. The
press 1. previous screen displays when the
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
Erasing Speed Memory after a short delay. To return to the
The cruise control set speed is previous screen sooner, press any
button on the infotainment system,
erased from memory if 1 is pressed
shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle
or if the ignition is turned off. speed of approximately 12
km/h (8 mph).

1. View displayed by the

camera.
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Curb View Camera
{ Warning
The camera(s) do not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
crossing traffic, animals, or any
other object outside of the
cameras’ field of view, below the
bumper, or under the vehicle.
Shown distances may be different
from actual distances. Do not
drive or park the vehicle using
only these camera(s). Always
1. View displayed by the check behind and around the
camera. vehicle before driving. Failure to
If equipped, a view of the area in
2. Corner of the rear bumper. use proper care may result in
front of the vehicle displays in the
Displayed images may be farther or infotainment display. The display injury, death, or vehicle damage.
closer than they appear. The area shows a front, top down view at the
displayed is limited and objects that top and left and right front camera
are close to either corner of the Turning the Features On or Off
images on the bottom.
bumper or under the bumper do not To turn the guidance lines on or off,
The front view shows after shifting
display. select the guidance lines button on
from R (Reverse) to a forward gear,
the infotainment display. On some
or by pressing CAMERA in the
models the guidance lines may be
center stack, and when the vehicle
turned on or off through vehicle
is moving forward slower than
personalization.
8 km/h (5 mph).
The front cameras are on both sides
of the front fascia.
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When the System Does Not Fuel Recommended Fuel
Seem to Work Properly (LT1 6.2L V8 Engine)
The RVC system may not work Top Tier Fuel Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
properly or display a clear image if: FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with
GM recommends the use of TOP
. It is dark. TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep ethanol levels greater than 15% by
. The sun or the beam of the engine clean, reduce engine volume.
headlamps is shining directly deposits, and maintain optimal Premium unleaded gasoline
into the camera lens. vehicle performance. Look for the meeting ASTM specification D4814
TOP TIER Logo or see with a posted octane rating of 93 is
. Ice, snow, mud, or anything else www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
builds up on the camera lens. highly recommended for best
TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers performance and fuel economy.
Clean the lens, rinse it with and applicable countries.
water, and wipe it with a soft Unleaded gasoline with an octane
cloth. rated as low as 87 can be used.
Using unleaded gasoline rated
. The back of the vehicle is in a below 93 octane, however, will lead
crash. The position and to reduced acceleration and fuel
mounting angle of the camera economy. If knocking occurs, use a
can change or the camera can gasoline rated at 93 octane as soon
be affected. Be sure to have the as possible, otherwise, the engine
camera and its position and could be damaged. If heavy
mounting angle checked at your knocking is heard when using
dealer. gasoline with a 93 octane rating, the
engine needs service.
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Recommended Fuel Prohibited Fuels Caution (Continued)
(LT4 and LT5 6.2L
Supercharged Caution (MMT), which can damage
the emissions control
V8 Engines) Do not use fuels with any of the system and spark plugs.
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or following conditions; doing so . Fuel with a posted octane
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with may damage the vehicle and void
rating of less than the
ethanol levels greater than 15% by its warranty: recommended fuel. Using
volume. . For vehicles that are not this fuel will lower fuel
Use premium unleaded gasoline FlexFuel, fuel labeled economy and performance,
meeting ASTM specification D4814 greater than 15% ethanol by and may decrease the life of
with a posted octane rating of 93. volume, such as mid-level the emissions catalyst.
If unavailable, unleaded gasoline ethanol blends (16–50%
with a posted octane rating of ethanol), E85, or FlexFuel.
91 may be used, but with reduced Fuels in Foreign
. Fuel with any amount of
performance and fuel economy. methanol, methylal, Countries
If the octane is less than 91, the ferrocene, and aniline. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
engine could be damaged and the These fuels can corrode fuel octane ratings in anti-knock
repairs would not be covered by the metal fuel system parts or index (AKI). For fuel not to use in a
vehicle warranty. If heavy knocking damage plastic and rubber foreign country, see Prohibited
is heard when using gasoline rated parts. Fuels 0 213.
at 93 octane, the engine needs
service. . Fuel containing metals such
as methylcyclopentadienyl Fuel Additives
manganese tricarbonyl TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is
(Continued) highly recommended for use with
your vehicle. If your country does
not have TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline, add ACDelco Fuel
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System Treatment Plus−Gasoline to
the vehicle’s gasoline fuel tank at Warning (Continued)
every oil change or 15,000 km
. Do not leave the fuel pump
(9,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline and unattended.
ACDelco Fuel System Treatment . Avoid using electronic
Plus−Gasoline will help keep your devices while refueling.
vehicle’s engine fuel deposit free . Do not reenter the vehicle
and performing optimally. while pumping fuel.
Filling the Tank . Keep children away from
the fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
{ Warning . Fuel can spray out if the
To open the fuel door, push and
release the rearward center edge of
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn refueling nozzle is inserted the door. The fuel door is locked
violently and can cause injury or too quickly. This spray can when the vehicle doors are locked.
death. happen if the tank is nearly
Press K on the RKE transmitter to
full, and is more likely in hot
. To help avoid injuries to you unlock. The driver door must be
weather. Insert the refueling
and others, read and follow nozzle slowly and wait for opened before the fuel door will
all the instructions on the any hiss noise to stop prior unlock.
fuel pump island. to beginning to flow fuel. The vehicle has a capless refueling
. Turn off the engine when system and does not have a fuel
refueling. cap. The filling nozzle must be fully
. Keep sparks, flames, and inserted and latched prior to starting
smoking materials away fuel flow.
from fuel.
(Continued)
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{ Warning Warning (Continued) { Warning

Overfilling the fuel tank by more shutting off the pump or by Attempting to refuel without using
than three clicks of a standard fill notifying the station attendant. the funnel adapter may cause fuel
nozzle may cause: Leave the area immediately. spillage and damage the capless
. Vehicle performance issues, fuel system. This could cause a
including engine stalling and Filling the Tank with a Portable fire and you or others could be
damage to the fuel system. Gas Can badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged.
. Fuel spills. If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
. Potential fuel fires. must be filled from a portable
gas can: 3. Remove and clean the funnel
adapter and return it to the
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a storage location.
few seconds before removing the
nozzle. After initial shutoff, do not Filling a Portable Fuel
partially remove the nozzle to add Container
more fuel as this will result in fuel
spillage. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See { Warning
Exterior Care 0 300. 1. Locate the capless funnel
adapter from inside the vehicle. Never fill a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle. Static
{ Warning 2. Insert and latch the funnel into
electricity discharge from the
the capless fuel system.
If a fire starts while you are container can ignite the fuel
refueling, do not remove the vapor. You can be badly burned
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by (Continued)
(Continued)
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Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing Conversions and

Add-Ons
and the vehicle damaged if this General Towing
occurs. To help avoid injury to you Information
and others:
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
. Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.
{ Warning
. Do not fill a container while Never tow a trailer with your { Warning
it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle. It was not designed or
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, intended to tow a trailer.
used for vehicle service and
or on any surface other than Emission Inspection/Maintenance
the ground. testing. See Malfunction Indicator
. Bring the fill nozzle in Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 113.
contact with the inside of A device connected to the DLC —
the fill opening before such as an aftermarket fleet or
operating the nozzle. driver-behavior tracking device —
Contact should be may interfere with vehicle
maintained until the filling is systems. This could affect vehicle
complete. operation and cause a crash.
. Do not smoke while Such devices may also access
pumping fuel. information stored in the vehicle’s
. Avoid using electronic systems.
devices.
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Caution
Some electrical equipment can
damage the vehicle or cause
components to not work and
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Always check
with your dealer before adding
electrical equipment.

Add-on equipment can drain the

vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the
vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle 0 83 and Adding Equipment
to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
0 83.
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Vehicle Care Cooling System (Intercooler on
LT4 and LT5 Engines) . . . . . . . 247
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 247
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Wheels and Tires
General Information Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 219 Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
California Proposition Battery - North America . . . . . . 251 Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
California Perchlorate Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 253 Competition Oriented Tires . . . 268
Materials Requirements . . . . . 220 Park Brake and P (Park) Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Accessories and Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 254 Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 269
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 254 Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Windshield Replacement . . . . . 255 Tire Terminology and
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Vehicle Checks Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Doing Your Own Headlamp Aiming Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Tire Pressure Monitor
Engine Compartment Bulb Replacement System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Tire Pressure Monitor
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 High Intensity Discharge (HID) Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 237 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Automatic Transmission LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 257 When It Is Time for New
Manual Transmission Fluid . . . 239 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 258 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 239 Different Size Tires and
Cooling System (Engine) . . . . . 242 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Engine Compartment Fuse Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Cooling System (Aero Uniform Tire Quality
Panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
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Wheel Alignment and Tire General Information California Proposition
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 284 For service and parts needs, visit 65 Warning
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 your dealer. You will receive
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 genuine GM parts and GM-trained { Warning
Tire Sealant and and supported service people.
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 Most motor vehicles, including
Genuine GM parts have one of this one, as well as many of its
Storing the Tire Sealant and these marks:
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 service parts and fluids, contain
and/or emit chemicals known to
Jump Starting the State of California to cause
Jump Starting - North cancer and birth defects or other
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295 reproductive harm. Engine
Towing the Vehicle exhaust, many parts and
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 298 systems, many fluids, and some
Recreational Vehicle component wear by-products
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 contain and/or emit these
chemicals. For more information
Appearance Care go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
passenger-vehicle.
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
See Battery - North America 0 251
and Jump Starting - North America
0 295 and the back cover.
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California Perchlorate Damage to suspension components Lifting the Vehicle
caused by modifying vehicle height
Materials Requirements outside of factory settings will not be
Certain types of automotive covered by the vehicle warranty. { Warning
applications, such as airbag Damage to vehicle components Lifting a vehicle can cause an
initiators, seat belt pretensioners, resulting from modifications or the injury. The vehicle can slip off the
and lithium batteries contained in installation or use of non-GM jack and roll over you or other
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, certified parts, including control people. You and they could be
may contain perchlorate materials. module or software modifications, is
Special handling may be necessary. badly injured. Find a level place
not covered under the terms of the to lift your vehicle. To help
For additional information, see vehicle warranty and may affect
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ prevent the vehicle from moving:
remaining warranty coverage for
perchlorate. affected parts. 1. Set the parking brake firmly.
GM Accessories are designed to 2. Put an automatic
Accessories and transmission in P (Park) or a
complement and function with other
Modifications systems on the vehicle. See your manual transmission in
dealer to accessorize the vehicle 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
Adding non-dealer accessories or
making modifications to the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories 3. Turn off the engine.
can affect vehicle performance and installed by a dealer technician.
To be even more certain the
safety, including such things as Also, see Adding Equipment to the vehicle will not move, put blocks
airbags, braking, stability, ride and Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 83. in front of and behind the wheels.
handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and
electronic systems like antilock
brakes, traction control, and stability
control. These accessories or
modifications could even cause
malfunction or damage not covered
by the vehicle warranty.
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{ Warning Caution
Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting the vehicle improperly can
lifted on a jack is dangerous. damage it and result in costly
If the vehicle slips off the jack, repairs not covered by the vehicle
you could be badly injured or warranty. To lift the vehicle
killed. Never get under a vehicle properly and prevent vehicle
when it is supported only by damage:
a jack. . Be sure to place a block or Lifting from the Front – Cradle
pad between the jack and The front lifting points can be
the vehicle. accessed from either side of the
{ Warning . Lift only in the areas shown vehicle, behind the front tires.
in the following illustrations.
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can For additional information, see
damage the vehicle or the vehicle your dealer and the Chevrolet
may fall and cause injury to you Corvette service manual.
or others.

If a jack is used to lift the vehicle, Caution

follow the instructions that came
with the jack, and be sure to use the The front jack pads must not
correct lifting points to avoid contact the rocker panels, the
damaging the vehicle. front fenders, or the floor pan.
If they do, damage may occur.
1. Locate the front lifting points.
2. Place a block or pad between
the jack and the vehicle.
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3. Lift the vehicle with the jack. Lifting from the Rear – Cradle Lifting from the Rear – Frame
Lifting from the Front – Frame The rear lifting points can be
accessed from the rear driver or
passenger side of the vehicle.

Use only a service jack with a lifting

pad diameter of 64 mm (2.5 in) or
Use only a service jack with a lifting smaller, and thick enough to make
pad diameter of 64 mm (2.5 in) or sure the jack does not contact the
smaller, and thick enough to make 1. Locate the rear lifting points.
vehicle body.
sure the jack does not contact the 2. Place a block or pad between
vehicle body. the jack and the vehicle. Position the service jack and lifting
pad under the frame rail shipping
Position the service jack and lifting 3. Lift the vehicle with the jack. slot reinforcement.
pad under the frame rail shipping
slot reinforcement. For more information, see Doing
Your Own Service Work 0 223.
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Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Servicing the To open the hood:
Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 83.
Service Work If equipped with remote vehicle
start, open the hood before
{ Warning performing any service work to
prevent remote starting the vehicle
It can be dangerous to work on accidentally. See Remote Vehicle
your vehicle if you do not have Start 0 33.
the proper knowledge, service
manual, tools, or parts. Always Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
follow owner’s manual procedures
any service work performed. See
and consult the service manual
Maintenance Records 0 324.
for your vehicle before doing any
service work.
Caution 1. Pull the hood release lever
inside the vehicle. It is below
If doing some of your own service Even small amounts of the instrument panel on the
work, use the proper service contamination can cause damage driver side.
manual. It tells you much more to vehicle systems. Do not allow
about how to service the vehicle contaminants to contact the fluids,
than this manual can. To order the reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
proper service manual, see
Publication Ordering Information
0 339.
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2. Go to the side of the vehicle

and pull up on the rear edge of
the hood, near the windshield.
Before closing the hood, be sure all
the filler caps are on properly. Then,
pull the hood down and close it
firmly.
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Engine Compartment Overview

6.2L LT1 V8 Engine (without Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank)

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1. Passenger Compartment Air 9. Clutch Master Cylinder
Filter 0 155 (Out of View). Reservoir (If Equipped). See
2. Coolant Surge Tank and Hydraulic Clutch 0 239.
Pressure Cap. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
See Cooling System (Engine) Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
0 242 or Cooling System (Aero Fluid” under Washer Fluid
Panel) 0 246 or Cooling 0 248.
System (Intercooler on LT4 and
LT5 Engines) 0 247.
3. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 259.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 239.
5. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View).
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 242 or Cooling System (Aero
Panel) 0 246 or Cooling
System (Intercooler on LT4 and
LT5 Engines) 0 247.
6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0 232.
7. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0 232.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 250.
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6.2L LT1 V8 Engine (Stingray with Z51 and Grand Sport – Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank)
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1. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 9. Clutch Master Cylinder
“Checking Engine Oil” under Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Engine Oil 0 232. Hydraulic Clutch 0 239.
2. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank Fill 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Cap. See “Changing Engine Oil Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
and Filter” Engine Oil 0 232. Fluid” under Washer Fluid
3. Passenger Compartment Air 0 248.
Filter 0 155 (Out of View).
4. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 242 or Cooling System (Aero
Panel) 0 246 or Cooling
System (Intercooler on LT4 and
LT5 Engines) 0 247.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 259.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 239.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View).
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 242 or Cooling System (Aero
Panel) 0 246 or Cooling
System (Intercooler on LT4 and
LT5 Engines) 0 247.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 250.
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6.2L LT4 V8 Engine (with Z06 – Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank)
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1. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 9. Clutch Master Cylinder
“Checking Engine Oil” under Reservoir (If Equipped). See
Engine Oil 0 232. Hydraulic Clutch 0 239.
2. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank Fill 10. Windshield Washer Fluid
Cap. See “Changing Engine Oil Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
and Filter” Engine Oil 0 232. Fluid” under Washer Fluid
3. Passenger Compartment Air 0 248.
Filter 0 155 (Out of View).
4. Coolant Surge Tank and
Pressure Cap.
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 242 or Cooling System (Aero
Panel) 0 246 or Cooling
System (Intercooler on LT4 and
LT5 Engines) 0 247.
5. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0 259.
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 239.
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of
View).
See Cooling System (Engine)
0 242 or Cooling System (Aero
Panel) 0 246 or Cooling
System (Intercooler on LT4 and
LT5 Engines) 0 247.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See
Brake Fluid 0 250.
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1. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 9. Clutch Master Cylinder . Always dispose of engine oil
“Checking Engine Oil” under Reservoir (If Equipped). See properly. See “What to Do with
Engine Oil 0 232. Hydraulic Clutch 0 239. Used Oil” in this section.
2. Dry Sump Engine Oil Tank Fill 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Checking Engine Oil (Except
Cap. See “Changing Engine Oil Reservoir. See “Adding Washer ZR1, Z06, Grand Sport, and
and Filter” Engine Oil 0 232. Fluid” under Washer Fluid Stingray with Z51)
3. Passenger Compartment Air 0 248.
If the ENGINE OIL LOW–ADD OIL
Filter 0 155 (Out of View). message displays on the Driver
Engine Oil
4. Coolant Surge Tank and Information Center (DIC), check the
Pressure Cap. To ensure proper engine engine oil level right away.
See Cooling System (Engine) performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil. Check the engine oil level regularly,
0 242 or Cooling System (Aero every 650 km (400 mi), especially
Panel) 0 246 or Cooling Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect prior to a long trip. The engine oil
System (Intercooler on LT4 and dipstick handle is a loop. See
LT5 Engines) 0 247. your investment:
Engine Compartment Overview
5. Engine Compartment Fuse . Use engine oil approved to the 0 225 for the location.
Block 0 259. proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0 239. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” { Warning
7. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of in this section. The engine oil dipstick handle
View). . Check the engine oil level may be hot; it could burn you.
See Cooling System (Engine) regularly and maintain the Use a towel or glove to touch the
0 242 or Cooling System (Aero proper oil level. See “Checking dipstick handle.
Panel) 0 246 or Cooling Engine Oil” and “When to Add
System (Intercooler on LT4 and Engine Oil” in this section.
LT5 Engines) 0 247.
. Change the engine oil at the
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Brake Fluid 0 250. Life System 0 237.
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Follow these guidelines: When to Add Engine Oil
(Except ZR1, Z06, Grand Sport, Caution
. To get an accurate reading, park
the vehicle on level ground. and Stingray with Z51) Do not add too much oil. Oil
Check the engine oil level after levels above or below the
the engine has been off for at acceptable operating range
least two hours. Checking the shown on the dipstick are harmful
engine oil level on steep grades to the engine. If the oil level is
or too soon after engine shutoff above the operating range (i.e.,
can result in incorrect readings.
the engine has so much oil that
Accuracy improves when
the oil level gets above the
checking a cold engine prior to
If the oil is below the cross-hatched cross-hatched area that shows
starting. Remove the dipstick
area at the tip of the dipstick and the proper operating range), the
and check the level.
the engine has been off for at least engine could be damaged. Drain
. If unable to wait two hours, the 15 minutes, add 1 L (1 qt) of the the excess oil or limit driving of
engine must be off for at least recommended oil and then recheck the vehicle, and seek a service
15 minutes if the engine is the level. See “Selecting the Right professional to remove the
warm, or at least 30 minutes if Engine Oil” later in this section for excess oil.
the engine is not warm. Pull out an explanation of what kind of oil to
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean use. For engine oil crankcase
paper towel or cloth, then push it capacity, see Capacities and See Engine Compartment Overview
back in all the way. Remove it Specifications 0 326. 0 225 for the location of the engine
again, keeping the tip down, and oil fill cap.
See Track Events and Competitive
check the level. Add enough oil to put the level
Driving 0 161 for additional
information on engine oil. somewhere in the proper operating
range. Push the dipstick all the way
back in when through.
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Checking Engine Oil (ZR1, Z06, These vehicles have a temperature. Do not add engine oil
Grand Sport, and Stingray racetrack-ready dry sump engine based on cold engine dipstick
with Z51) lubrication system. This high readings. The engine oil level on the
performance system operates dipstick will also be inaccurate if
differently than a standard engine checked while the engine is running.
lubrication system and requires a 1. To obtain an accurate engine
special procedure when checking oil level reading, warm up the
the engine oil level. Follow this engine to at least 80 °C (175 °
procedure closely. F). Cold oil will not give a
The engine oil level must be correct oil level reading.
checked when the engine is warm. 2. Once the engine is warm, turn
Cold oil level in the dry sump tank off the engine. Checking the oil
may not indicate the actual amount while the engine is running will
of oil in the system. With this result in an incorrect oil level
system, engine oil is contained in an reading.
external tank, separate from the
engine. Under normal operating 3. Check the oil level between
1. Engine Oil Dipstick conditions, the oil pan under the five and 10 minutes after the
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap engine does not store any oil. If the engine is shut down.
It is a good idea to check the engine vehicle has been parked for an
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to extended period without the engine { Warning
get an accurate reading, the vehicle being started, some oil will seep
must be on level ground. back into the oil pan, reducing the The engine oil dipstick handle
amount of oil held in the dry sump may be hot; it could burn you.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a tank and there could be no engine Use a towel or glove to touch the
loop. The dipstick is located on the oil at all showing on the dipstick. dipstick handle.
dry sump engine oil tank. See This is normal since the dipstick is
Engine Compartment Overview designed to read the engine oil level
0 225 for the location of the dry only after the engine has run long
sump engine oil tank. enough to reach normal operating
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4. Remove the dipstick from the See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” See Engine Compartment Overview
external engine oil tank and for an explanation of what kind of oil 0 225 for the location of the external
wipe it with a clean lint-free to use. For engine oil crankcase engine oil tank and fill cap.
paper towel or a cloth. capacity, see Capacities and Add enough oil to put the level
Re-insert the dipstick into the Specifications 0 326. somewhere in the proper operating
external oil tank, pushing it all See Track Events and Competitive range. Push the dipstick all the way
the way in until it stops. Driving 0 161 for additional back into the oil tank when through.
5. Remove the dipstick from the information on engine oil.
oil tank and read the level on Changing Engine Oil and Filter
the cross-hatched area. (ZR1, Z06, Grand Sport, and
Caution
Stingray with Z51)
When to Add Engine Oil (ZR1, Do not add too much oil. Oil
Z06, Grand Sport, and Stingray The vehicle may have a
levels above or below the racetrack-ready dry sump engine
with Z51) acceptable operating range lubrication system. This high
shown on the dipstick are harmful performance system operates
to the engine. If the oil level is differently than a standard engine
above the operating range (i.e., lubrication system and requires a
the engine has so much oil that special procedure when changing
the oil level gets above the the engine oil and filter. Follow this
cross-hatched area that shows procedure closely when changing
the proper operating range), the the engine oil and filter.
engine could be damaged. Drain
the excess oil or limit driving of
If the oil is below the cross-hatched the vehicle, and seek a service
area at the tip of the dipstick, add professional to remove the
1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil excess oil.
through the oil fill cap opening in the
oil tank and then recheck the level.
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3. Reinstall both drain plugs and Selecting the Right Engine Oil
tighten them to 25 Y
Selecting the right engine oil
(18 lb ft).
depends on both the proper oil
4. Replace the oil filter and specification and viscosity grade.
tighten it three-quarters to one See Recommended Fluids and
turn after gasket contact. See Lubricants 0 321.
Maintenance Replacement
Parts 0 323 for the correct filter. Specification
5. Oil is filled through the opening Use engine oils that meet the
in the top of the external dexos2 specification.
engine oil tank. Remove the oil
fill cap.
1. Engine Oil Drain Plugs
6. Add oil to the oil tank. See
2. Seals
Capacities and Specifications
Steps to follow: 0 326.
1. Remove the two engine oil 7. Install the oil fill cap and insert
drain plugs from the bottom of the dipstick, if removed.
Engine oils that have been
the engine oil pan. One drain
8. Start the engine and let it run approved by GM as meeting the
plug drains the external oil tank
at idle for at least 15 seconds. dexos2 specification are marked
via the oil transfer supply line.
This will circulate the fresh with the dexos2 approved logo. See
The other drain plug drains
engine oil through the www.gmdexos.com.
residual oil from the crankcase
lubrication system.
sump. Allow the oil to drain.
9. Shut off the engine and check
2. Once the oil has been drained
the oil level as described under
from the engine, remove the
“Checking Engine Oil (ZR1,
engine oil filter and allow the oil
Z06, Grand Sport, and Stingray
to drain.
with Z51).”
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Engine Oil Additives/Engine dispose of oil by putting it in the
Caution Oil Flushes trash or pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
engine oil or equivalent can result recommended oils meeting the it to a place that collects used oil.
in engine damage not covered by dexos2 specification are all that is
the vehicle warranty. needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine Oil Life System
Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not When to Change Engine Oil
recommended and could cause This vehicle has a computer that
Use SAE 0W-40 viscosity grade engine damage not covered by the
engine oil. indicates when to change the
vehicle warranty. engine oil and filter. This is based
When selecting an oil of the on a combination of factors which
appropriate viscosity grade, it is What to Do with Used Oil
include engine revolutions, engine
recommended to select an oil of the Used engine oil contains certain temperature, and miles driven.
correct specification. See elements that can be unhealthy for Based on driving conditions, the
“Specification” earlier in this section. your skin and could even cause mileage at which an oil change is
For the LT1 and LT4 engines only, cancer. Do not let used oil stay on indicated can vary considerably. For
if 0W-40 dexos2 oil is not available, your skin for very long. Clean your the oil life system to work properly,
SAE 5W-30 dexos1 full synthetic skin and nails with soap and water, the system must be reset every time
engine oil may be used for or a good hand cleaner. Wash or the oil is changed.
street use. properly dispose of clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. See the Z06, Grand Sport, ZR1, and
manufacturer's warnings about the Stingray with Z51 have a
use and disposal of oil products. racetrack-ready dry sump engine
lubrication system. This high
Used oil can be a threat to the performance system operates
environment. If you change your differently than a standard engine
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil lubrication system and requires a
from the filter before disposal. Never
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special procedure when changing since the last oil change. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
the engine oil and filter. See Engine Remember to reset the oil life message comes back on when the
Oil 0 232. system whenever the oil is changed. vehicle is started, the engine oil life
When the system has calculated system has not reset. Repeat the
Dry Sump Engine Break-In Oil procedure.
that oil life has been diminished, it Change
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
If equipped with a dry sump engine, Automatic Transmission
the initial oil and filter change must
OIL SOON message comes on.
be performed at 800 km/500 mi.
Fluid
Change the oil as soon as possible
Follow the engine oil life system for How to Check Automatic
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
every oil change thereafter. Transmission Fluid
It is possible that, if driving under
the best conditions, the oil life How to Reset the Engine Oil It is not necessary to check the
system may not indicate that an oil Life System transmission fluid level.
change is necessary for up to a A transmission fluid leak is the only
year. The engine oil and filter must Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the reason for fluid loss. If a leak
be changed at least once a year occurs, take the vehicle to the
and, at this time, the system must system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the dealer and have it repaired as soon
be reset. Your dealer has trained as possible.
service people who will perform this system:
work and reset the system. It is also 1. Scroll through the DIC Info The vehicle is not equipped with a
important to check the oil regularly Pages menu until the transmission fluid level dipstick.
over the course of an oil drain REMAINING OIL LIFE There is a special procedure for
interval and keep it at the proper percentage is displayed. See checking and changing the
level. Driver Information Center (DIC) transmission fluid. Because this
0 121. procedure is difficult, this should be
If the system is ever reset done at the dealer. Contact the
accidentally, the oil must be 2. Press and hold SEL on the DIC dealer for additional information or
changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) while the Oil Life display is the procedure can be found in the
active. The oil life will change
to 100%.
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service manual. To purchase a dealer and have it repaired as soon The hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir
service manual, see Publication as possible. See Recommended cap has this symbol on it. See
Ordering Information 0 339. Fluids and Lubricants 0 321 for the Engine Compartment Overview
proper fluid to use. 0 225 for reservoir location.
Caution Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Hydraulic Clutch Lubricants 0 321 for the proper fluid
Use of the incorrect automatic to use. The fluid requires changing.
It is not necessary to regularly
transmission fluid may damage See Maintenance Schedule 0 312.
check clutch fluid unless you
the vehicle, and the damage may suspect there is a leak in the
not be covered by the vehicle How to Check and Add Fluid
system. Adding fluid will not correct
warranty. Always use the correct a leak. A fluid loss in this system Visually check the clutch fluid
automatic transmission fluid. See could indicate a problem. Have the reservoir to make sure the fluid level
Recommended Fluids and system inspected and repaired. is at the MIN (minimum) line on the
Lubricants 0 321. side of the reservoir. The hydraulic
The fluid will darken over time. See
clutch fluid system should be closed
Maintenance Schedule 0 312 for and sealed.
Change the fluid and filter at the when to replace the fluid.
proper intervals. See Maintenance Do not remove the cap to check the
Schedule 0 312. Be sure to use the When to Check and What fluid level or to top off the fluid level.
correct fluid. See Recommended to Use Remove the cap only when
Fluids and Lubricants 0 321. necessary to add the proper fluid
until the level reaches the MIN line.
Manual Transmission
Fluid Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
It is not necessary to check the See Engine Compartment Overview
manual transmission fluid level. 0 225 for the location of the engine
A transmission fluid leak is the only air cleaner/filter.
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to the
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from the vehicle), to release loose 2. Remove the four bolts (1) and
Caution dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air the hood extractor duct (2).
cleaner/filter for damage, and 3. Reverse Step 2 to replace the
If water is sprayed and enters the replace if damaged. Do not clean
engine air cleaner/filter intake and hood extractor duct.
the engine air cleaner/filter or
housing, the engine could be components with water or To inspect or replace the engine air
damaged. The repairs would not compressed air. cleaner/filter:
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. To remove the hood extractor duct
to gain access:

When to Inspect the Engine Air

Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/
filter, see Maintenance Schedule
0 312.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air 1. Surge Tank Coolant Hose
cleaner/filter housing open. Before LT1 and LT4 Shown, LT5 Similar 2. Screws (2)
removing the engine air cleaner/ 3. Hose Retainers (2)
filter, make sure that the engine air 1. Bolts (4) 4. Air Duct Clamp
cleaner/filter housing and nearby 2. Hood Extractor Duct 5. Electrical Connector
components are free of dirt and
debris. Remove the engine air 1. Open the hood. See Hood
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake 0 223.
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
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7. Reverse Steps 1–6 to replace
Caution the air cleaner/filter endcap.
If the engine coolant surge tank 8. Replace the extractor hood
hose is not carefully lifted out of duct. See above.
the hose retainers on the air
cleaner/filter cover assembly, it { Warning
may be damaged and cause
engine coolant to leak. Damage Operating the engine with the air
would not be covered by the cleaner/filter off can cause you or
vehicle warranty. others to be burned. Use caution
when working on the engine. Do
not start the engine or drive the
1. Carefully lift the surge tank 5. Turn the air cleaner/filter vehicle with the air cleaner/filter
coolant hose (1) from both endcap downward and off, as flames may be present if
hose retainers (3) and position disengage the lower endcap the engine backfires.
the hose to be able to remove mounting tabs from the lower
the screws securing the air retention hinge features. Be
cleaner/filter endcap. sure to insert the lower endcap
2. Loosen the air duct clamp (4) mounting tabs fully into the Caution
at the air cleaner/filter housing housing retention hinge
endcap and move the duct out features before turning the If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
of the way. endcap upward and replacing can easily get into the engine,
the screws. which could damage it. Always
3. Remove the electrical have the air cleaner/filter in place
connector (5) from the sensor. 6. Inspect or replace the air
cleaner/filter. when driving.
4. Remove the two screws (2).
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Cooling System (Engine)
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.

LT1 Engine (with Dry Sump LT4 Engine (with Dry Sump
Engine Oil Tank) Engine Oil Tank)

1. Coolant Surge Tank with 1. Coolant Surge Tank with

Pressure Cap Pressure Cap
LT1 Engine (without Dry Sump 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out
Engine Oil Tank) of View) of View)

1. Coolant Surge Tank with

Pressure Cap
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out
of View)
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What to Use
{ Warning
Do not touch heater or radiator { Warning
hoses, or other engine parts.
Plain water, or other liquids such
They can be very hot and can
as alcohol, can boil before the
burn you. Do not run the engine if
proper coolant mixture will. With
there is a leak; all coolant could
plain water or the wrong mixture,
leak out. That could cause an
the engine could get too hot but
engine fire and can burn you. Fix
there would not be an overheat
any leak before driving the
warning. The engine could catch
vehicle.
fire and you or others could be
LT5 Engine (with Dry Sump burned.
Engine Oil Tank) Engine Coolant
1. Coolant Surge Tank with The cooling system in the vehicle is Use a mixture of 40% DEX-COOL
Pressure Cap filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant and 60% clean, drinkable
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out coolant. See Recommended Fluids water. If using this mixture, nothing
of View) and Lubricants 0 321. The fluid else needs to be added. This
requires changing at certain mixture:
intervals. See Maintenance
{ Warning Schedule 0 312.
. Gives freezing protection down
to −28 °C (−18 °F), outside
An underhood electric fan can The following explains the cooling temperature.
start up even when the engine is system and how to check and add . Gives boiling protection up to
not running and can cause injury. coolant when it is low. If there is a
129 °C (265 °F), engine
Keep hands, clothing, and tools problem with engine overheating,
temperature.
away from any underhood see Engine Overheating 0 247.
. Protects against rust and
electric fan.
corrosion.
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. Will not damage aluminum parts. If ambient temperatures are When the engine is cold, the coolant
. Helps keep the proper engine anticipated below −28 °C (−18 °F), level should be at the cold fill line on
temperature. make sure a proper mixture ratio of the coolant surge tank.
50% DEX-COOL coolant and 50% When the engine is hot, the level
clean, drinkable water is used. could be higher than the cold fill
Caution
Checking Coolant line. If the coolant is below the cold
Do not use anything other than a fill line when the engine is hot, there
The vehicle must be on a level could be a leak in the cooling
mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
surface when checking the coolant system.
meets GM Standard
level.
GMW3420 and clean, drinkable If the coolant is low, add the coolant
water. Anything else can cause Check to see if coolant is visible in or take the vehicle to your dealer for
damage to the engine cooling the coolant surge tank. If the coolant service.
system and the vehicle, which inside the coolant surge tank is
would not be covered by the boiling, do not do anything else until How to Add Coolant to the
vehicle warranty. it cools down. If coolant is visible Coolant Surge Tank
but the coolant level is not at or

Never dispose of engine coolant by

above the cold fill line, add a
mixture of 40% DEX-COOL coolant
{ Warning
putting it in the trash, pouring it on and 60% clean, drinkable water at Spilling coolant on hot engine
the ground, or into sewers, streams, the coolant recovery tank, but be parts can burn you. Coolant
or bodies of water. Have the coolant sure the cooling system is cool contains ethylene glycol and it will
changed by an authorized service before this is done. See Engine burn if the engine parts are hot
center, familiar with legal Overheating 0 247. enough.
requirements regarding used
The engine coolant surge tank is
coolant disposal. This will help
toward the rear of the engine
protect the environment and your
compartment on the passenger side
health.
of the vehicle. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0 225.
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1. When the cooling system, By this time, the coolant level
{ Warning including the coolant surge inside the coolant surge tank
tank pressure cap and upper may be lower. If the level is
Steam and scalding liquids from a radiator hose, is no longer hot, lower, add more of the proper
hot cooling system are under remove the pressure cap. mixture to the coolant surge
pressure. Turning the pressure tank until the level stabilizes at
cap, even a little, can cause them Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise about the cold fill line on the coolant
to come out at high speed and surge tank.
you could be burned. Never turn one-quarter turn and then stop.
If a hiss is heard, wait for that 5. Replace the pressure cap
the cap when the cooling system,
to stop. A hiss means there is tightly.
including the pressure cap, is hot.
Wait for the cooling system and still some pressure left. 6. Verify coolant level after the
pressure cap to cool. 2. Keep turning the pressure cap engine is shut off and the
slowly, and remove it. coolant is cold. If necessary,
repeat coolant fill procedure
If coolant is needed, add the proper 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with Steps 1−6.
DEX-COOL coolant mixture directly the proper mixture until the
to the surge tank, but be sure the level inside stabilizes at the If the coolant still is not at the
cooling system is cool before this cold fill line on the front of the proper level when the system
is done. surge tank. cools down again, see your
dealer.
4. With the coolant surge tank
pressure cap off, start the Caution
engine and let it run until the
upper radiator hose can be felt If the pressure cap is not tightly
getting hot. Any time during installed, coolant loss and engine
this procedure, watch out for damage may occur. Be sure the
the engine cooling fan. cap is properly and tightly
secured.
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Cooling System (Aero
Panel)
The aero panel enhances
aerodynamic efficiency and
improves fuel economy.
Remove the aero panel and bracket
to improve engine cooling and air
conditioning performance when
driving aggressively or in hot
weather.
To remove the aero panel and
Stingray Shown, Grand Sport, Z06, 2. Unscrew the two fasteners that
bracket:
and ZR1 Similar secure the bracket.
1. Press up on the two indents at 3. Gently pull the bracket away
the bottom and lift the aero from the grille.
panel off the bracket.
To replace the bracket and aero
panel:
1. Position the bracket over the
grille.
2. Secure the bracket by pushing
the two fasteners into place.
3. Snap the aero panel into place.
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Cooling System If the decision is made to lift the
Warning (Continued)
hood, make sure the vehicle is
(Intercooler on LT4 and parked on a level surface.
LT5 Engines) cap, even a little, can cause them
Then check to see if the engine to come out at high speed and
Engine performance can be greatly cooling fan is running. If the engine you could be burned. Never turn
reduced when the intercooler is overheating, the fan should be the cap when the cooling system,
system is not completely full. If there running. If it is not, do not continue including the pressure cap, is hot.
is a decrease in engine to run the engine, and have the Wait for the cooling system and
performance, or if the intercooler vehicle serviced.
pressure cap to cool.
system has experienced a loss of
coolant, see your dealer. Caution
If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Overheating Do not run the engine if there is a Engine Compartment with no
The vehicle has several indicators leak in the engine cooling system. Overheat Warning
to warn of engine overheating. This can cause a loss of all
The hood vent opening, if equipped,
coolant and can damage the
There is an engine coolant will allow water from rain and car
system and vehicle. Have any washes to enter the engine
temperature gauge on the leaks fixed right away.
instrument cluster. See Engine compartment and contact hot
Coolant Temperature Gauge 0 110. surfaces. If steam is coming from
The vehicle may also display a If Steam Is Coming from the the hood vent opening with no
message on the Driver Information Engine accompanying overheat warning, no
Center (DIC). service is needed.
If the decision is made not to lift the { Warning If No Steam Is Coming from
hood but to get service help right the Engine
away, see Roadside Assistance Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under If an engine overheat warning is
Program 0 334.
pressure. Turning the pressure displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
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too serious. Sometimes the engine back on, continue to drive normally Adding Washer Fluid
can get a little too hot when the and have the cooling system
vehicle: checked for proper fill and function.
. Climbs a long hill on a hot day. If the warning continues, pull over,
. Stops after high-speed driving. stop, and park the vehicle
right away.
. Idles for long periods in traffic.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the
If the overheat warning is displayed engine for three minutes while
with no sign of steam: parked. If the warning is still Open the cap with the washer
displayed, turn off the engine until it symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
1. Turn the air conditioning off. the tank is full. See Engine
cools down.
2. Turn the heater on to the Compartment Overview 0 225.
highest temperature and to the Washer Fluid
highest fan speed. Open the Caution
windows as necessary. What to Use
. Do not use washer fluid that
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off When the vehicle needs windshield contains any type of water
the road, shift to P (Park) or washer fluid, be sure to read the repellent coating. This can
N (Neutral), and let the manufacturer instructions before cause the wiper blades to
engine idle. use. If the vehicle will be operating chatter or skip.
If the temperature overheat gauge is in an area where the temperature
may fall below freezing, use a fluid . Do not use engine coolant
no longer in the shaded area or an
that has sufficient protection against (antifreeze) in the
overheat warning no longer
freezing. windshield washer. It can
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
damage the windshield
Continue to drive the vehicle slowly
washer system and paint.
for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe
vehicle distance from the vehicle in (Continued)
front. If the warning does not come
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The sound can come and go or be performance brake pads. Brake
Caution (Continued) heard all the time the vehicle is squeal is normal and does not affect
moving, except when applying the system performance.
. Do not mix water with brake pedal firmly. If equipped with high performance
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the brake linings, there could be an
solution to freeze and { Warning increased build-up of brake dust as
damage the washer fluid well as minor noises as compared
The brake wear warning sound to standard brake linings.
tank and other parts of the
washer system. means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to Brake linings should always be
. When using concentrated a crash. When the brake wear replaced as complete axle sets.
washer fluid, follow the warning sound is heard, have the Brake Wear (ZR1, Z06, and Grand
manufacturer instructions for vehicle serviced. Sport with J57 Ceramic Brakes)
adding water.
This vehicle does not have built-in
. Fill the washer fluid tank brake pad wear indicators. Periodic
only three-quarters full when visual inspection is required to
it is very cold. This allows Caution
determine when to replace the
for fluid expansion if brake pads.
Continuing to drive with worn-out
freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is brake pads could result in costly The ZR1, Z06, and Grand Sport
completely full. brake repair. Coupe with J57 models also have
an electronic brake pad wear sensor
Under certain weather or operating system. When pads are worn, the
Brakes conditions, occasional brake squeal CHANGE BRAKE PADS message
might be heard with the vehicle's displays in the Driver Information
Brake Wear Center. Some driving conditions or
performance braking system. This
Disc brake pads have built-in wear brake system is designed for climates can cause a brake squeal
indicators that make a high-pitched superior fade resistance and when the brakes are first applied or
warning sound when the brake pads consistent operation using high
are worn and new pads are needed.
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lightly applied. Brake linings should Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid
always be replaced as complete
Always replace brake system parts
axle sets.
with new, approved replacement
Brake Rotor Wear parts. If this is not done, the brakes
may not work properly. The braking
ZR1, Z06, and Grand Sport models
performance expected can change
may have ceramic brake rotors.
in many other ways if the wrong
Rotors should be visually inspected
replacement brake parts are
whenever the brake pads are
installed or parts are improperly The brake/clutch master cylinder
replaced. Rotors also need to be
installed. reservoir is filled with GM approved
weighed before brake pads are
replaced to confirm that the rotor DOT 4 brake fluid as indicated on
Cold Weather Brake Operation the reservoir cap. See Engine
mass is greater than the wear-out
mass printed on then rotor. The High performance brake Compartment Overview 0 225 for
rotor can be reused if the weight of components may bind and clunk the location of the reservoir.
the rotor is above the mass limit. when moving the vehicle. This may
be noticeable after parking when the Checking Brake Fluid
Rotor inspection and weighing
methods can be found in the service brakes have been wet, such as Place the vehicle in P (Park) or
manual. when driving in the rain or after a Neutral with the parking brake
car wash. This is normal for brakes applied if equipped with a manual
Brake Pedal Travel with high friction pads and does not transmission. On a level surface,
affect the operation of the brakes. the brake fluid level should be
See your dealer if the brake pedal
Apply the brakes several times until between the minimum and
does not return to normal height,
the binding or clunking stops. Drive maximum marks on the brake fluid
or if there is a rapid increase in
the vehicle and apply the brakes reservoir.
pedal travel. This could be a sign
several times if it is washed before
that brake service may be required.
long-term storage.
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There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in the reservoir may { Warning { Warning
go down:
If too much brake fluid is added, it The wrong or contaminated brake
. Normal brake lining wear. When can spill on the engine and burn, fluid could result in damage to the
new linings are installed, the if the engine is hot enough. You brake system. This could result in
fluid level goes back up. or others could be burned, and the loss of braking leading to a
. A fluid leak in the brake/clutch the vehicle could be damaged. possible injury. Always use the
hydraulic system. Have the Add brake fluid only when work is proper GM approved brake fluid.
brake/clutch hydraulic system done on the brake/clutch
fixed. With a leak, the brakes will hydraulic system.
not work well.
Caution
Always clean the brake fluid When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a
reservoir cap and the area around low level, the brake warning light If brake fluid is spilled on the
the cap before removing it. comes on. See Brake System vehicle's painted surfaces, the
Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Warning Light 0 115. paint finish can be damaged.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Brake fluid absorbs water over time Immediately wash off any painted
If fluid is added when the linings are which degrades the effectiveness of surface.
worn, there will be too much fluid the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
when new brake linings are at the specified intervals to prevent
installed. Add or remove fluid, as increased stopping distance. See
Battery - North America
necessary, only when work is done Maintenance Schedule 0 312. The original equipment battery is
on the brake/clutch hydraulic maintenance free. Do not remove
system. What to Add
the cap and do not add fluid.
Use only GM approved DOT 4
Refer to the replacement number on
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
the original battery label when a
container. See Recommended
new battery is needed. For battery
Fluids and Lubricants 0 321.
replacement, see your dealer.
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accessory power outlet only. The
{ Warning Warning (Continued) front power outlet turns off after the
ignition is off.
WARNING: Battery posts, not careful. See Jump Starting -
terminals, and related North America 0 295 for tips on For vehicles without a battery
accessories contain lead and lead working around a battery without maintainer, see the following
compounds, chemicals known to getting hurt. information:
the State of California to cause Infrequent Usage: Remove the
cancer and birth defects or other black, negative (−) cable from the
reproductive harm. Batteries also battery to keep the battery from
contain other chemicals known to running down.
the State of California to cause See “Window Indexing” under
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER Power Windows 0 46.
HANDLING. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/ Extended Storage: It is
recommended that the battery
passenger-vehicle.
maintainer package be used.
However, if not, remove the black,
See California Proposition negative (−) cable from the battery.
65 Warning 0 219 and the back All vehicle memory settings will
cover. need to be reset when battery
power is restored.
Vehicle Storage Some vehicles have a battery
maintainer package. Follow the Rear Axle
{ Warning instructions provided with the
battery maintainer package to keep When to Check Lubricant
Batteries have acid that can burn the battery charged when the
vehicle is not in use. Plug the It is not necessary to regularly
you and gas that can explode.
battery maintainer into the rear check rear axle fluid unless a leak is
You can be badly hurt if you are suspected or an unusual noise is
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heard. A fluid loss could indicate a What to Use Do not use the accelerator
problem. Have it inspected and pedal, and be ready to turn off
To add lubricant when the level is
repaired. the engine immediately if it
low or to completely refill after
starts.
How to Check Lubricant draining, see Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants 0 321. Then fill to 3. For automatic transmission
within 13 mm (0.5 in) of the bottom vehicles, try to start the engine
of the fill plug hole threads with the in each gear. The vehicle
required lubricant. should start only in P (Park) or
N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts
Starter Switch Check in any other position, contact
your dealer for service.
{ Warning For manual transmission
vehicles, put the shift lever in
When you are doing this Neutral, push the clutch pedal
inspection, the vehicle could down halfway, and try to start
move suddenly. If the vehicle the engine. The vehicle should
moves, you or others could be start only when the clutch
To get an accurate reading, the injured. pedal is pushed down all the
vehicle should be on a level way to the floor. If the vehicle
surface. starts when the clutch pedal is
1. Before starting this check, be not pushed all the way down,
The fluid level should be at or within sure there is enough room contact your dealer for service.
13 mm (0.5 in) of the bottom of the around the vehicle.
fill plug hole threads. If it is at this 2. Firmly apply both the parking
level, no additional fluid is needed. brake and the regular brake.
If the fluid level is below 13 mm See Electric Parking Brake
(0.5 in), add fluid until it is above 0 195.
this level.
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Park Brake and P (Park) . To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
{ Warning parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move. Contact your dealer if service is
You or others could be injured required.
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front Wiper Blade Replacement
of the vehicle in case it begins to Windshield wiper blades should be
roll. Be ready to apply the regular inspected for wear and cracking.
3. Lift up on the latch in the
brake at once should the vehicle Replacement blades come in middle of the wiper blade
begin to move. different types and are removed in where the wiper arm attaches.
different ways. For proper type and
4. With the latch open, pull the
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the length, see Maintenance
wiper blade down toward the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Replacement Parts 0 323.
windshield far enough to
your foot on the regular brake, set To replace the windshield wiper release it from the J-hooked
the parking brake. blade: end of the wiper arm.
. To check the parking brake's 1. Open the hood. 5. Remove the wiper blade.
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in 2. Pull the windshield wiper
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot assembly away from the Caution
pressure from the regular brake windshield.
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
the windshield when no wiper
held by the parking brake only.
blade is installed could damage
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according to GM specifications for
Caution (Continued) proper alignment. If it is not, these Warning (Continued)
systems may not work properly, they
the windshield. Any damage that may display messages, or they may hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
occurs would not be covered by not work at all. See your dealer for operate. Have the vehicle
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow proper windshield replacement. serviced.
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield. Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas Caution
6. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper strut(s) to provide assistance in
blade replacement. lifting and holding open the hood/ Do not apply tape or hang any
trunk/liftgate system in full open objects from gas struts. Also do
Windshield Replacement position. not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
HUD System
The windshield is part of the HUD
{ Warning the vehicle.

system. If the windshield must be If the gas struts that hold open See Maintenance Schedule 0 312.
replaced, get one that is designed the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
for HUD or the HUD image may you or others could be seriously
look out of focus. injured. Take the vehicle to your
Driver Assistance Systems dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
If the windshield needs to be signs of wear, cracks, or other
replaced and the vehicle is damage periodically. Check to
equipped with a front camera sensor make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
is held open with enough force.
GM replacement windshield is
If struts are failing to hold the
recommended. The replacement
windshield must be installed (Continued)
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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.

Hood Liftgate

Trunk
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Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge License Plate Lamp
For the proper type of replacement (HID) Lighting To replace one of these bulbs:
bulbs, or any bulb changing
procedure not listed in this section, { Warning
contact your dealer.
The High Intensity Discharge
Caution (HID) lighting system operates at
a very high voltage. If you try to
Do not replace incandescent service any of the system
bulbs with aftermarket LED components, you could be
replacement bulbs. This can seriously injured. Have your
cause damage to the vehicle dealer or a qualified technician
electrical system. service them.

After an HID headlamp bulb has Passenger Side Shown, Driver

been replaced, the beam might be a Side Similar
slightly different shade than it was 1. Push the lamp assembly
originally. This is normal. toward the right.
LED Lighting 2. Pull the lamp assembly down
to remove.
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
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Electrical System Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
Electrical System cause wiper linkage damage.
Overload Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
The vehicle has fuses to protect
windshield wipers.
against an electrical system
overload. Fuses also protect power If the overload is caused by an
devices in the vehicle. electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
Fuses
3. Turn the bulb socket (1) If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, there The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
counterclockwise to remove it
are some spare fuses and a fuse protected from short circuits by
from the lamp assembly (3).
puller in the Instrument Panel Fuse fuses. This greatly reduces the
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of Block. The same amperage fuse chance of fires caused by electrical
the bulb socket. can also be borrowed. Choose problems.
5. Push the replacement bulb some feature of the vehicle that is
straight into the bulb socket not needed to use and replace it as { Danger
and turn the bulb socket soon as possible.
clockwise to install it into the Fuses and circuit breakers are
lamp assembly.
Windshield Wipers marked with their ampere rating.
If the wiper motor overheats due to Do not exceed the
6. Push the lamp assembly back specified amperage rating when
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
into position until the release
wipers will stop until the motor cools replacing fuses and circuit
tab locks into place.
and will then restart. breakers. Use of an oversized
fuse or circuit breaker can result
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Danger (Continued)
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
in a vehicle fire. You and others There is one fuse block in the
could be seriously injured or engine compartment on the
killed. passenger side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview
Look at the silver-colored band 0 225 for more information on
inside the fuse. If the band is broken location.
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
to replace a bad fuse with a new Caution
one of the identical size and rating.
Spilling liquid on any electrical
Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from component on the vehicle may
another fuse location, if a fuse goes damage it. Always keep the
out. Replace the fuse as soon as covers on any electrical
possible. component.
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Fuses Usage
16 Column lock
module
17 Steering tilt and
telescope
18 CGM
19 – / Fuel injector
control module
power ignition 1
20 Integrated chassis
control module
automatic occupant
sensing
21 Glove box door
23 Engine inside
The vehicle may not be equipped position / ECM
Fuses Usage
with all of the fuses, relays, and power ignition 3
features shown. 9 –/ECM power
25 Body control
ignition
Fuses Usage module 6
12 Transmission
2 ECM power ignition 28 HVAC controls
cooling rear fan 2
2/– 29 Front wiper
14 Heated seat
3 Front HVAC module battery 30 Body control
7 ABS pump supply module 5
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
31 Heated seat 50 Engine / 75 AC clutch
module / run,crank Transmission 76 – / Rear
supply 51 Ignition – odd transmission
32 Starter 52 Ignition – even coolant pump
36 Body control 53 Fuel pump prime / 77 Engine outside
module 7 Miscellaneous position
39 Intrusion module / powertrain loads 78 Engine control
Human machine 54 - / Fuel injector module 2 /
interface module control module Transmission
40 Steering power ignition 2 control module
column lock 55 Engine control 79 Electric parking
41 ABS valves module 1 brake

43 - / Fuel tank zone 58 Data link connector 81 Continuous

module batt variable real time
63 Seat fan dampening
44 Center stack 64 Fuel pump power 82 Intercooler
45 Auxiliary outlet module
83 Left headlamp
46 Radio 65 Cluster
84 Right headlamp
47 Display 67 Exhaust valve 1
85 High-beam
48 Interior rearview 71 Horn headlamps
mirror 73 – / Fuel tank zone 86 Washer pump
49 Logistics module ignition
87 Exhaust valve 2
74 Headlamp wash
88 Reverse lockout
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Fuses Usage Relays Usage Rear Compartment Fuse
90 Electronic Limited K15 Headlamp washer Block
slip differential 1 K17 AC control The rear compartment fuse block is
92 Vacuum pump in the rear of the vehicle, on top of
K18 Vacuum pump the battery.
93 Transmission K21 Low beam
cooling rear fan 1 headlamps
94 Electronic Limited
slip differential 2 Fuses Usage
95 Transmission 1 Spare
control module
2 Spare
97 Canister vent valve
3 Spare
Relays Usage 4 Spare
K2 – / Engine control 5 Spare
module 6 Spare
K3 Starter 7 Spare
K4 Front wiper, 8 Spare
Low-High
9 Spare
K5 Run-Crank
10 Spare
K8 Front wiper on off
11 Spare
K10 Fuel pump prime
K11 Engine control
module / –
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You can remove fuses using the Fuses Usage Fuses Usage
fuse puller.
12 Passenger 25 Theft
The vehicle may not be equipped power seat deterrent PSM
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. 13 – 26 Trunk release
14 Exterior rearview module
Fuses Usage
mirror 27 OnStar (if
1 Window
15 Body control equipped)
2 Driver power seat
module 1 28 Camera module
3 Passive entry/
16 Body control 29 –
Passive start 2
module 3 30 Fuel pump power
4 Passive entry/
17 Sensing diagnostic module
Passive start 1
module/Automatic 31 Trunk release
5 Engine control occupant sensing module latch
module
18 Logistics 2 32 Battery regulated
6 Heated mirrors
19 Body control voltage control
7 Body control module 8 33 –
module 4
20 Integrated chassis 34 Convertible top
8 Rear window control module solenoid
defogger
21 Amplifier 35 –
9 GBS
22 Rear accessory 36 Passenger window
10 Body control power outlet switch
module 2
24 Memory seat 37 Front accessory
11 Steering wheel module/ power outlet
Convertible top
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Fuses Usage Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued)
38 –
39 –
Tires . Underinflated tires pose
Every new GM vehicle has the same danger as
40 – overloaded tires. The
high-quality tires made by a
41 – leading tire manufacturer. See resulting crash could
42 – the warranty manual for cause serious injury.
information regarding the tire Check all tires frequently
43 – to maintain the
warranty and where to get
44 –
service. For additional recommended pressure.
information refer to the tire Tire pressure should be
Relays Usage manufacturer. checked when the tires
R1 – are cold.
R2 Rear window { Warning . Overinflated tires are
defogger more likely to be cut,
. Poorly maintained and punctured, or broken by
R3 – improperly used tires are a sudden impact — such
R4 Front accessory dangerous. as when hitting a pothole.
power outlet Keep tires at the
. Overloading the tires can
R5 Theft (door lock cause overheating as a recommended pressure.
security) result of too much . Worn or old tires can
flexing. There could be a cause a crash. If the
blowout and a serious tread is badly worn,
crash. See Vehicle Load replace them.
Limits 0 175. (Continued)
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Warning (Continued)
Winter Tires Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment tires
This vehicle was not originally may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
. Replace any tires that equipped with winter tires. Winter and ZR speed rated tires. If winter
have been damaged by tires are designed for increased tires with a lower speed rating are
impacts with potholes, traction on snow and ice-covered chosen, never exceed the tire's
curbs, etc. roads. Consider installing winter maximum speed capability.
tires on the vehicle if frequent
. Improperly repaired tires driving on ice or snow covered
can cause a crash. Only roads is expected. See your dealer
Run-Flat Tires
the dealer or an for details regarding winter tire This vehicle, when new, had run-flat
authorized tire service availability and proper tire selection. tires. There is no spare tire, no tire
center should repair, Also, see Buying New Tires 0 280. changing equipment, and no place
replace, dismount, and to store a tire in the vehicle.
With winter tires, there may be
mount the tires. decreased dry road traction, The vehicle also has a Tire
increased road noise, and shorter Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
. Do not spin the tires in
tread life. After changing to winter that indicates a loss of tire pressure
excess of 56 km/h tires, be alert for changes in vehicle in any of the tires.
(35 mph) on slippery handling and braking.
surfaces such as snow,
mud, ice, etc. Excessive If using winter tires: { Warning
spinning may cause the . Use tires of the same brand and If the low tire warning light
tires to explode. tread type on all four wheel displays on the instrument cluster,
positions. the handling capabilities will be
. Use only radial ply tires of the reduced during severe
See Tire Pressure for
same size, load range, and maneuvers. Driving too fast could
High-Speed Operation 0 275 for speed rating as the original cause loss of control and you or
inflation pressure adjustment for equipment tires. others could be injured. Do not
high-speed driving.
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tire has been damaged, or if driven
Warning (Continued) any distance while deflated, check Caution (Continued)
with an authorized run-flat tire
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) when service center to determine whether by the vehicle warranty. Do not
the low tire warning light is the tire can be repaired or should be use liquid sealants in run-flat
displayed. Drive cautiously and replaced. To maintain the run-flat tires.
check the tire pressures as soon feature, all replacement tires must
as possible. be run-flat tires. Low-Profile Tires
To locate the nearest GM or run-flat
Run-flat tires can be driven on with servicing facility, call Customer Low-Profile Performance Tires
no air pressure. There is no need to Assistance. The original equipment tires on
stop on the side of the road to
The valve stems on run-flat tires this vehicle are classified as
change the tire. Continue driving;
however, do not drive too far or too
have sensors that are part of the low-profile performance tires.
fast. Driving on the tire may not be TPMS. See Tire Pressure Monitor These tires are designed for
possible if there is permanent System 0 275. These sensors very responsive driving on wet
damage. To prevent permanent contain batteries that are designed or dry pavement; however, they
to last for 10 years under normal may produce more road noise
damage, the tire can be driven with
no air pressure for up to 80 km driving conditions. See your dealer
for wheel or sensor replacement.
and tend to wear faster.
(50 mi) at speeds slower than
80 km/h (50 mph). As soon as Caution
possible, contact the nearest Caution
authorized GM or run-flat servicing Low-profile tires are more
facility for inspection and repair or Using liquid sealants can damage
the tire valves and tire pressure susceptible to damage from road
replacement. hazards or curb impact than
monitor sensors in the run-flat
When driving on a deflated run-flat tires. This damage is not covered standard profile tires. Tire and/or
tire, avoid potholes and other road wheel assembly damage can
hazards that could damage the tire (Continued) occur when coming into contact
and/or wheel beyond repair. When a (Continued)
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cold climates, heavy rain, and
Caution (Continued) standing water. It is recommended Warning (Continued)
that winter tires be installed on the
with road hazards like potholes, vehicle when driving at snow, ice, or road surfaces below
or sharp edged objects, or when temperatures below approximately 10 °C (50 °F). Do not drive a
sliding into a curb. The warranty 10 °C (50 °F) or on ice or snow vehicle with competition oriented
does not cover this type of covered roads. See Winter Tires tires in these conditions.
damage. Keep tires set to the 0 266.
correct inflation pressure and
when possible, avoid contact with
curbs, potholes, and other road
{ Warning Caution
hazards. Driving on wet roads, in heavy Competition oriented tires have
rain, or through standing water rubber compounds that lose
with competition oriented tires flexibility and may develop
Competition Oriented may cause hydroplaning and loss surface cracks in the tread area
Tires of control. Use extreme caution at temperatures below −7 °C (20 °
This vehicle may come with P285/ and drive slowly on wet roads. F). Always store competition
30ZR19 and P335/25ZR20 Michelin oriented tires indoors and at
PS CUP2 competition oriented tires temperatures above −7 °C (20 °F)
that are DOT approved for street
use. Competition oriented tires use { Warning when not in use. If the tires have
been subjected to −7 °C (20 °F) or
a special tread pattern and Driving with competition oriented less, let them warm up in a
compound that provide more grip tires on snow, ice, or cold road heated space to at least 10 °C
than normal road tires. The (50 °F) for 24 hours or more
surfaces can cause loss of control
minimum tread depth will be before being installed or driving a
or a crash. Competition oriented
reached earlier than typical tires,
tires are summer season tires and vehicle on which they are
resulting in reduced tire life. This
are not intended to be driven on installed. Do not apply heat or
special tread pattern and compound
will have decreased performance in (Continued) (Continued)
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Caution (Continued) Caution

Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is
blow heated air directly on the High performance summer tires molded into its sidewall. The
tires. Always inspect tires before have rubber compounds that lose examples show a typical
use. See Tire Inspection 0 278. flexibility and may develop passenger tire sidewall.
surface cracks in the tread area
at temperatures below −7 °C
Summer Tires (20 °F). Always store high
High Performance Summer Tires performance summer tires
indoors and at temperatures
This vehicle may come with high
above −7 °C (20 °F) when not in
performance summer tires. These
use. If the tires have been
tires have a special tread and
compound that are optimized for subjected to −7 °C (20 °F) or less,
maximum dry and wet road let them warm up in a heated
performance. This special tread and space to at least 5 °C (40 °F) for
compound will have decreased 24 hours or more before being
performance in cold climates, and installed or driving a vehicle on
on ice and snow. It is recommended which they are installed. Do not
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
that winter tires be installed on the apply heat or blow heated air
vehicle if frequent driving at directly on the tires. Always (1) Tire Size : The tire size is a
temperatures below approximately inspect tires before use. See Tire combination of letters and
5 °C (40 °F) or on ice or snow Inspection 0 278. numbers used to define a
covered roads is expected. See particular tire's width, height,
Winter Tires 0 266. aspect ratio, construction type,
and service description. See the
“Tire Size” illustration later in this
section for more detail.
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(2) TPC Spec (Tire week of the year 2010 would (7) Maximum Cold Inflation
Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date Load Limit : Maximum load that
Specification) : Original of 0310. can be carried and the
equipment tires designed to (4) Tire Identification Number maximum pressure needed to
GM's specific tire performance (TIN) : The letters and numbers support that load.
criteria have a TPC specification following the DOT code are the
code molded onto the sidewall. Tire Identification Number (TIN). Tire Designations
GM's TPC specifications meet or The TIN shows the Tire Size
exceed all federal safety manufacturer and plant code,
guidelines. The following is an example of a
tire size, and date the tire was
typical passenger vehicle
(3) DOT (Department of manufactured. The TIN is
tire size.
Transportation) : The molded onto both sides of the
Department of Transportation tire, although only one side may
(DOT) code indicates that the have the date of manufacture.
tire is in compliance with the (5) Tire Ply Material : The type
U.S. Department of of cord and number of plies in
Transportation Motor Vehicle the sidewall and under the tread.
Safety Standards.
(6) Uniform Tire Quality (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire :
DOT Tire Date of Grading (UTQG) : Tire
Manufacture : The last four The United States version of a
manufacturers are required to metric tire sizing system. The
digits of the TIN indicate the tire grade tires based on three
manufactured date. The first two letter P as the first character in
performance factors: treadwear, the tire size means a passenger
digits represent the week traction, and temperature
(01-52) and the last two digits, vehicle tire engineered to
resistance. For more information standards set by the U.S. Tire
the year. For example, the third see Uniform Tire Quality and Rim Association.
Grading 0 282.
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(2) Tire Width : The three-digit tire. The load index represents Belt : A rubber coated layer of
number indicates the tire section the load carrying capacity a tire cords between the plies and the
width in millimeters from is certified to carry. The speed tread. Cords may be made from
sidewall to sidewall. rating is the maximum speed a steel or other reinforcing
(3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit tire is certified to carry a load. materials.
number that indicates the tire Bead : The tire bead contains
height-to-width measurements. Tire Terminology and steel wires wrapped by steel
For example, if the tire size Definitions cords that hold the tire onto
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Air Pressure : The amount of the rim.
item 3 of the illustration, it would air inside the tire pressing Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire
mean that the tire's sidewall is outward on each square inch of in which the plies are laid at
60 percent as high as it is wide. the tire. Air pressure is alternate angles less than
(4) Construction Code : A letter expressed in kPa (kilopascal) 90 degrees to the centerline of
code is used to indicate the type or psi (pounds per square inch). the tread.
of ply construction in the tire. Accessory Weight : The Cold Tire Pressure : The
The letter R means radial ply combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire,
construction; the letter D means accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal)
diagonal or bias ply optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch)
construction; and the letter B automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat
means belted-bias ply windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure
construction. conditioning. 0 274.
(5) Rim Diameter : Diameter of Aspect Ratio : The relationship Curb Weight : The weight of a
the wheel in inches. of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and
(6) Service Description : These optional equipment including the
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the
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maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Intended Outboard Sidewall : Maximum Loaded Vehicle
and coolant, but without The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight : The sum of curb
passengers and cargo. that must always face outward weight, accessory weight,
DOT Markings : A code molded when mounted on a vehicle. vehicle capacity weight, and
into the sidewall of a tire Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric production options weight.
signifying that the tire is in unit for air pressure. Normal Occupant Weight : The
compliance with the U.S. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire : A number of occupants a vehicle
Department of Transportation tire used on light duty trucks and is designed to seat multiplied by
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety some multipurpose passenger 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load
Standards. The DOT code vehicles. Limits 0 175.
includes the Tire Identification Occupant Distribution :
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric Load Index : An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions.
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer, that corresponds to the load Outward Facing Sidewall : The
production plant, brand, and carrying capacity of a tire. side of an asymmetrical tire that
date of production. Maximum Inflation Pressure : has a particular side that faces
The maximum air pressure to outward when mounted on a
GVWR : Gross Vehicle Weight vehicle. The side of the tire that
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is contains a whitewall, bears
0 175. white lettering, or bears
molded onto the sidewall.
GAWR FRT : Gross Axle Weight manufacturer, brand, and/or
Rating for the front axle. See Maximum Load Rating : The model name molding that is
Vehicle Load Limits 0 175. load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same
maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall
GAWR RR : Gross Axle Weight pressure for that tire.
Rating for the rear axle. See of the tire.
Vehicle Load Limits 0 175.
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Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : A Speed Rating : An government testing procedures.
tire used on passenger cars and alphanumeric code assigned to The ratings are molded into the
some light duty trucks and a tire indicating the maximum sidewall of the tire. See Uniform
multipurpose vehicles. speed at which a tire can Tire Quality Grading 0 282.
Recommended Inflation operate. Vehicle Capacity Weight : The
Pressure : Vehicle Traction : The friction between number of designated seating
manufacturer's recommended the tire and the road surface. positions multiplied by
tire inflation pressure as shown The amount of grip provided. 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated
on the tire placard. Tread : The portion of a tire that cargo load. See Vehicle Load
See Tire Pressure 0 274 and comes into contact with Limits 0 175.
Vehicle Load Limits 0 175. the road. Vehicle Maximum Load on the
Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators : Narrow Tire : Load on an individual tire
tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear due to curb weight, accessory
extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread weight, occupant weight, and
90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm cargo weight.
the tread. (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Vehicle Placard : A label
Rim : A metal support for a tire When It Is Time for New Tires permanently attached to a
and upon which the tire beads 0 280. vehicle showing the vehicle
are seated. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality capacity weight and the original
Sidewall : The portion of a tire Grading Standards) : A tire equipment tire size and
between the tread and the bead. information system that provides recommended inflation pressure.
consumers with ratings for a See “Tire and Loading
tire's traction, temperature, and Information Label” under Vehicle
treadwear. Ratings are Load Limits 0 175.
determined by tire
manufacturers using
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Tire Pressure Warning (Continued)
When to Check
Tires need the correct amount of Check the pressure of the tires
air pressure to operate . Poor handling. once a month or more.
effectively. . Rough ride. How to Check
. Needless damage from Use a good quality pocket-type
{ Warning road hazards. gauge to check the tire
Neither tire underinflation nor pressure. Proper tire inflation
overinflation is good. The Tire and Loading cannot be determined by looking
Underinflated tires, or tires Information label on the vehicle at the tire. Check the tire
that do not have enough air, indicates the original equipment inflation pressure when the tires
can result in: tires and the correct cold tire are cold, meaning the vehicle
. Tire overloading and inflation pressures. The has not been driven for at least
recommended pressure is the three hours or no more than
overheating which could
minimum air pressure needed to 1.6 km (1 mi).
lead to a blowout.
support the vehicle's maximum Remove the valve cap from the
. Premature or load carrying capacity. See tire valve stem. Press the tire
irregular wear. Vehicle Load Limits 0 175. gauge firmly onto the valve to
. Poor handling. How the vehicle is loaded get the pressure measurement.
. Reduced fuel economy. affects vehicle handling and ride If the cold tire inflation pressure
comfort. Never load the vehicle matches the recommended
Overinflated tires, or tires that pressure on the Tire and
with more weight than it was
have too much air, can Loading Information label, no
designed to carry.
result in: further adjustment is necessary.
. Unusual wear.
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If the inflation pressure is low, to the recommended cold tire
add air until the recommended Warning (Continued) inflation pressure when high-speed
pressure is reached. If the driving has ended. See Vehicle
Sustained high-speed driving Load Limits 0 175.
inflation pressure in high, press causes excessive heat buildup
on the metal stem in the center and can cause sudden tire failure. Example:
of the tire valve to release air. This could cause a crash, and The maximum load and inflation
Re-check the tire pressure with you or others could be killed. pressure molded on the tire
the tire gauge. Some high-speed rated tires sidewall, in small letters, near the
Put the valve caps back on the require inflation pressure rim flange. It will read something like
adjustment for high-speed this: Maximum load
valve stems to keep out dirt and 690 kg (1521 lbs) 300 kPa (44 psi)
operation. When speed limits and
moisture and prevent leaks. Use Max. Press.
road conditions allow the vehicle
only valve caps designed for the
to be driven at high speeds, make For this example, set the inflation
vehicle by GM. TPMS sensors sure the tires are rated for pressure for high-speed driving at
could be damaged and would high-speed operation, are in 265 kPa (38 psi).
not be covered by the vehicle excellent condition, and are set to
warranty. Racing or other competitive driving
the correct cold tire inflation may affect the warranty coverage of
pressure for the vehicle load. the vehicle. See the warranty
Tire Pressure for booklet for more information.
High-Speed Operation The tires require inflation pressure
adjustment when driving the vehicle Tire Pressure Monitor
{ Warning at speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) or System
higher, where it is legal. Set the cold
Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h inflation pressure to the maximum The Tire Pressure Monitor System
(100 mph) or higher, puts inflation pressure shown on the tire (TPMS) uses radio and sensor
additional strain on tires. sidewall, or 265 kPa (38 psi), technology to check tire pressure
(Continued) whichever is lower. See the levels. The TPMS sensors monitor
example following. Return the tires
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the air pressure in your tires and lead to tire failure. Under-inflation pressure as intended. TPMS
transmit tire pressure readings to a also reduces fuel efficiency and tire malfunctions may occur for a variety
receiver located in the vehicle. tread life, and may affect the of reasons, including the installation
Each tire, including the spare (if vehicle's handling and stopping of replacement or alternate tires or
provided), should be checked ability. wheels on the vehicle that prevent
monthly when cold and inflated to Please note that the TPMS is not a the TPMS from functioning properly.
the inflation pressure recommended substitute for proper tire Always check the TPMS malfunction
by the vehicle manufacturer on the maintenance, and it is the driver's telltale after replacing one or more
vehicle placard or tire inflation responsibility to maintain correct tire tires or wheels on your vehicle to
pressure label. (If your vehicle has pressure, even if under-inflation has ensure that the replacement or
tires of a different size than the size not reached the level to trigger alternate tires and wheels allow the
indicated on the vehicle placard or illumination of the TPMS low tire TPMS to continue to function
tire inflation pressure label, you pressure telltale. properly.
should determine the proper tire Your vehicle has also been See Tire Pressure Monitor
inflation pressure for those tires.) equipped with a TPMS malfunction Operation 0 276.
As an added safety feature, your indicator to indicate when the See Radio Frequency Statement
vehicle has been equipped with a system is not operating properly. 0 340.
tire pressure monitoring system The TPMS malfunction indicator is
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire combined with the low tire pressure Tire Pressure Monitor
pressure telltale when one or more telltale. When the system detects a
of your tires is significantly malfunction, the telltale will flash for
Operation
under-inflated. approximately one minute and then This vehicle may have a Tire
remain continuously illuminated. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
Accordingly, when the low tire
This sequence will continue upon The TPMS is designed to warn the
pressure telltale illuminates, you
subsequent vehicle start-ups as driver when a low tire pressure
should stop and check your tires as
long as the malfunction exists. condition exists. TPMS sensors are
soon as possible, and inflate them
mounted onto each tire and wheel
to the proper pressure. Driving on a When the malfunction indicator is
assembly on your vehicle. The
significantly under-inflated tire illuminated, the system may not be
TPMS sensors monitor the air
causes the tire to overheat and can able to detect or signal low tire
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pressure in the tires and transmit additional information and details
the tire pressure readings to a about the DIC operation and Caution
receiver located in the vehicle. displays see Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0 121. Tire sealant materials are not all
the same. A non-approved tire
The low tire pressure warning light sealant could damage the TPMS
may come on in cool weather when sensors. TPMS sensor damage
the vehicle is first started, and then caused by using an incorrect tire
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This sealant is not covered by the
could be an early indicator that the
vehicle warranty. Always use only
air pressure is getting low and
When a low tire pressure condition the GM approved tire sealant
needs to be inflated to the proper
is detected, the TPMS illuminates pressure. available through your dealer or
the low tire pressure warning light, included in the vehicle.
A Tire and Loading Information label
located in the instrument cluster.
shows the size of the original
If the warning light comes on, stop Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits
equipment tires and the correct
as soon as possible and inflate the use a GM approved liquid tire
inflation pressure for the tires when
tires to the recommended pressure sealant. Using non-approved tire
they are cold. See Vehicle Load
shown on the tire loading sealants could damage the TPMS
Limits 0 175, for an example of the
information label. See Vehicle Load sensors. See Tire Sealant and
Tire and Loading Information label
Limits 0 175. Compressor Kit 0 287 for
and its location. Also see Tire
A message to check the pressure in Pressure 0 274 for additional information regarding the inflator kit
a specific tire displays in the Driver information. materials and instructions.
Information Center (DIC). The low TPMS Malfunction Light and
The TPMS can warn about a low
tire pressure warning light and the
DIC warning message appear at
tire pressure condition but it does Message
not replace normal tire
each ignition cycle until the tires are The TPMS will not function properly
maintenance. See Tire Inspection
inflated to the correct inflation if one or more of the TPMS sensors
0 278, Tire Rotation 0 279, When It
pressure. Using the DIC, tire are missing or inoperable. When the
Is Time for New Tires 0 280, and
pressure levels can be viewed. For system detects a malfunction, the
Tires 0 265.
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low tire pressure warning light could prevent the TPMS from speed of 19 km/h (12 mph).
flashes for about one minute and functioning properly. See Buying A dash (-) or pressure value will
then stays on for the remainder of New Tires 0 280. display in the DIC. See Driver
the ignition cycle. A DIC warning . Operating electronic devices or Information Center (DIC) 0 121.
message also displays. The being near facilities using radio A warning message displays in the
malfunction light and DIC warning wave frequencies similar to the DIC if a problem occurs during the
message come on at each ignition TPMS could cause the TPMS relearn process.
cycle until the problem is corrected. sensors to malfunction.
Some of the conditions that can Tire Inspection
cause these to come on are: If the TPMS is not functioning
properly, it cannot detect or signal a We recommend that the tires,
. The TPMS sensor matching
low tire pressure condition. See including the spare tire, if the
process was not done or not your dealer for service if the TPMS vehicle has one, be inspected
completed successfully. The malfunction light and DIC message
malfunction light and the DIC for signs of wear or damage at
come on and stays on. least once a month.
message should go off after
successfully completing the TPMS Sensor Matching Replace the tire if:
sensor matching process. Process — Auto Learn . The indicators at three or
. One or more TPMS sensors are Function
more places around the tire
missing or damaged. The Each TPMS sensor has a unique
malfunction light and the DIC
can be seen.
identification code. The identification
message should go off when the code needs to be matched to a new . There is cord or fabric
TPMS sensors are installed and tire/wheel position after rotating the showing through the tire's
the sensor matching process is tires or replacing one or more of the rubber.
performed successfully. TPMS sensors. When a tire is . The tread or sidewall is
. Replacement tires or wheels do installed, the vehicle must be
not match the original equipment stationary for about 20 minutes cracked, cut, or snagged
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels before the system recalculates. The deep enough to show cord or
other than those recommended following relearn process takes up fabric.
to 10 minutes, driving at a minimum
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. The tire has a bump, bulge, See When It Is Time for New the tires have been rotated.
or split. Tires 0 280 and Wheel See Tire Pressure 0 274 and
. The tire has a puncture, cut, Replacement 0 284. Vehicle Load Limits 0 175.
or other damage that cannot Different tire sizes should not be Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
be repaired well because of rotated front to rear. System. See Tire Pressure
the size or location of the Monitor Operation 0 276.
damage. Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Tire Rotation Nut Torque” under Capacities
The tires should be rotated and Specifications 0 326.
every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. See
Maintenance Schedule 0 312. { Warning
Tires are rotated to achieve Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
uniform wear for all tires. The parts to which it is fastened, can
first rotation is the most make wheel nuts become loose
important. after time. The wheel could come
Anytime unusual wear is off and cause a crash. When
Use this rotation pattern if the
noticed, rotate the tires as soon changing a wheel, remove any
vehicle has different size tires
as possible, check for proper tire rust or dirt from places where the
on the front and rear. wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the Adjust the front and rear tires to an emergency, a cloth or a paper
unusual wear continues after the the recommended inflation towel can be used; however, use
pressure on the Tire and a scraper or wire brush later to
rotation, check the wheel remove all rust or dirt.
alignment. Loading Information label after
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Lightly coat the center of the Treadwear indicators are one way to Vehicle Storage
wheel hub with wheel bearing tell when it is time for new tires.
Tires age when stored normally
grease after a wheel change or Treadwear indicators appear when
mounted on a parked vehicle. Park
tire rotation to prevent corrosion the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in)
a vehicle that will be stored for at
or less of tread remaining.
or rust build-up. Do not get least a month in a cool, dry, clean
See Tire Inspection 0 278 and Tire
grease on the flat wheel Rotation 0 279.
area away from direct sunlight to
mounting surface or on the slow aging. This area should be free
wheel nuts or bolts. The rubber in tires ages over time. of grease, gasoline, or other
This also applies to the spare tire, substances that can deteriorate
if the vehicle has one, even if it is rubber.
When It Is Time for New never used. Multiple factors
Tires Parking for an extended period can
including temperatures, loading
cause flat spots on the tires that
Factors such as maintenance, conditions, and inflation pressure
may result in vibrations while
temperatures, driving speeds, maintenance affect how fast aging
driving. When storing a vehicle for
vehicle loading, and road conditions takes place. GM recommends that
at least a month, remove the tires or
affect the wear rate of the tires. tires, including the spare if
raise the vehicle to reduce the
equipped, be replaced after six
weight from the tires.
years, regardless of tread wear. The
tire manufacture date is the last four
digits of the DOT Tire Identification Buying New Tires
Number (TIN) which is molded into GM has developed and matched
one side of the tire sidewall. The specific tires for the vehicle. The
first two digits represent the week original equipment tires installed
(01–52) and the last two digits, the
year. For example, the third week of
were designed to meet General
the year 2010 would have a Motors Tire Performance Criteria
four-digit DOT date of 0310. Specification (TPC Spec)
system rating. When
replacement tires are needed,
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GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely
buying tires with the same TPC affected if all the tires are not Warning (Continued)
Spec rating. replaced at the same time. could cause injury or death.
GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and Only your dealer or authorized
system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, tire service center should
critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at mount or dismount the tires.
the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire
vehicle, including brake system Rotation 0 279 for information
performance, ride and handling, on proper tire rotation. However,
traction control, and tire if it is necessary to replace only { Warning
pressure monitoring one axle set of worn tires, place Mixing tires of different sizes
performance. GM's TPC Spec the new tires on the rear axle. (other than those originally
number is molded onto the tire's Winter tires with the same speed installed on the vehicle), brands,
sidewall near the tire size. If the rating as the original equipment or types may cause loss of
tires have an all-season tread tires may not be available for H, control of the vehicle, resulting in
design, the TPC Spec number V, W, and ZR speed rated tires. a crash or other vehicle damage.
will be followed by MS for mud Never exceed the winter tire's Use the correct size, brand, and
and snow. See Tire Sidewall maximum speed capability when type of tire on all four wheels.
Labeling 0 269, for additional using winter tires with a lower
information. speed rating.
GM recommends replacing worn { Warning
tires in complete sets of four. { Warning Using bias-ply tires on the
Uniform tread depth on all tires Tires could explode during vehicle may cause the wheel
will help to maintain the improper service. Attempting rim flanges to develop cracks
performance of the vehicle. to mount or dismount a tire
Braking and handling (Continued)
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The Tire and Loading
Warning (Continued) Information label indicates the Warning (Continued)
after many miles of driving. original equipment tires on the tires not recommended for those
A tire and/or wheel could fail vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits wheels are selected. This
suddenly and cause a crash. 0 175. increases the chance of a crash
Use only radial-ply tires with and serious injury. Only use GM
the wheels on the vehicle. Different Size Tires and specific wheel and tire systems
Wheels developed for the vehicle, and
have them properly installed by a
If the vehicle tires must be If wheels or tires are installed that
GM certified technician.
replaced with a tire that does not are a different size than the original
have a TPC Spec number, make equipment wheels and tires, vehicle
performance, including its braking, See Buying New Tires 0 280 and
sure they are the same size,
ride and handling characteristics, Accessories and Modifications
load range, speed rating, and stability, and resistance to rollover 0 220.
construction (radial) as the may be affected. If the vehicle has
original tires. electronic systems such as antilock Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicles that have a tire brakes, rollover airbags, traction
control, electronic stability control,
Grading
pressure monitoring system
could give an inaccurate or All-Wheel Drive, the performance The following information relates
of these systems can also be to the system developed by the
low-pressure warning if non-TPC affected.
Spec rated tires are installed. United States National Highway
See Tire Pressure Monitor Traffic Safety Administration
Operation 0 276.
{ Warning (NHTSA), which grades tires by
treadwear, traction, and
If different sized wheels are used,
temperature performance. This
there may not be an acceptable
level of performance and safety if
applies only to vehicles sold in
the United States. The grades
(Continued) are molded on the sidewalls of
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most passenger car tires. The Treadwear 200 Traction AA Traction
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Temperature A
The traction grades, from
(UTQG) system does not apply All Passenger Car Tires Must highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
to deep tread, winter tires, Conform to Federal Safety and C. Those grades represent
compact spare tires, tires with Requirements In Addition To the tire's ability to stop on wet
nominal rim diameters of These Grades. pavement as measured under
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), controlled conditions on
or to some limited-production Treadwear
specified government test
tires. The treadwear grade is a surfaces of asphalt and
While the tires available on comparative rating based on the concrete. A tire marked C may
General Motors passenger cars wear rate of the tire when tested have poor traction performance.
and light trucks may vary with under controlled conditions on a Warning: The traction grade
respect to these grades, they specified government test assigned to this tire is based on
must also conform to federal course. For example, a tire straight-ahead braking traction
safety requirements and graded 150 would wear one and tests, and does not include
additional General Motors Tire one-half (1½) times as well on acceleration, cornering,
Performance Criteria (TPC) the government course as a tire hydroplaning, or peak traction
standards. graded 100. The relative characteristics.
performance of tires depends
Quality grades can be found upon the actual conditions of Temperature
where applicable on the tire their use, however, and may The temperature grades are A
sidewall between tread shoulder depart significantly from the (the highest), B, and C,
and maximum section width. For norm due to variations in driving representing the tire's resistance
example: habits, service practices and to the generation of heat and its
differences in road ability to dissipate heat when
characteristics and climate. tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
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laboratory test wheel. Sustained Wheel Alignment and Tire Tire Chatter/Hop
high temperature can cause the Balance When driving at slow speeds and in
material of the tire to degenerate very tight turns, the vehicle may
and reduce tire life, and The tires and wheels were aligned have tire chatter/hop. This is normal
excessive temperature can lead and balanced at the factory to and the vehicle does not require
provide the longest tire life and best service.
to sudden tire failure. The grade overall performance. Adjustments to
C corresponds to a level of wheel alignment and tire balancing
performance which all are not necessary on a regular
Wheel Replacement
passenger car tires must meet basis. Consider an alignment check Replace any wheel that is bent,
under the Federal Motor Safety if there is unusual tire wear. If the cracked, or badly rusted or
Standard No. 109. Grades B and vehicle is vibrating when driving on corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
A represent higher levels of a smooth road, the tires and wheels loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and
performance on the laboratory may need to be rebalanced. See wheel nuts should be replaced.
test wheel than the minimum your dealer for proper diagnosis. If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
required by law. Warning: The Some aluminum wheels can be
Road Imperfections/Crown Effects
repaired. See your dealer if any of
temperature grade for this tire is The vehicle's precise steering and these conditions exist.
established for a tire that is handling make it very responsive to
properly inflated and not Your dealer will know the kind of
road surface feedback. A slight pull
overloaded. Excessive speed, wheel that is needed.
may be felt in the steering
underinflation, or excessive depending on the crown of the road Each new wheel should have the
loading, either separately or in and/or other road surface variations same load-carrying capacity,
combination, can cause heat such as troughs or ruts. This is diameter, width, offset, and be
buildup and possible tire failure. normal and the vehicle does not mounted the same way as the one it
require service. replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts with new GM original
equipment parts.
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{ Warning Caution { Warning

Using the wrong replacement The wrong wheel can also cause Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel problems with bearing life, brake tightened wheel nuts can cause
nuts can be dangerous. It could cooling, speedometer or the wheel to become loose and
affect the braking and handling of odometer calibration, headlamp even come off. This could lead to
the vehicle. Tires can lose air, aim, bumper height, vehicle a crash. Be sure to use the
and cause loss of control, causing ground clearance, and tire correct wheel nuts. If you have to
a crash. Always use the correct clearance to the body and replace them, be sure to get new
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel chassis. GM original equipment
nuts for replacement. wheel nuts.
Tightening Wheel Lug Nuts

{ Warning { Warning Caution

Replacing a wheel with a used Never use oil or grease on studs Improperly tightened wheel nuts
one is dangerous. How it has or the threads of the wheel nuts. can lead to brake pulsation and
been used or how far it has been The wheel nuts might come loose rotor damage. To avoid expensive
driven may be unknown. It could and the wheel could fall off, brake repairs, evenly tighten the
fail suddenly and cause a crash. causing a crash. wheel nuts in the proper
When replacing wheels, use a sequence and to the proper
new GM original equipment torque specification.
wheel.
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If a front tire fails, the flat tire
Warning (Continued) creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off
tire chains could cause loss of the accelerator pedal and grip the
control and a crash. Use another steering wheel firmly. Steer to
type of traction device only if its maintain lane position, and then
manufacturer recommends it for gently brake to a stop, well off the
the vehicle's tire size combination road, if possible.
and road conditions. Follow that
A rear blowout, particularly on a
manufacturer's instructions. To
curve, acts much like a skid and
avoid vehicle damage, drive
may require the same correction as
slowly and readjust or remove the used in a skid. Stop pressing the
traction device if it contacts the accelerator pedal and steer to
Tighten the wheel lug nuts firmly in
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. straighten the vehicle. It may be
a crisscross sequence. See
Capacities and Specifications 0 326. If traction devices are used, install very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake
them on the rear tires. to a stop, well off the road,
Tire Chains if possible.
If a Tire Goes Flat The vehicle has no spare tire, no
{ Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out
tire changing equipment, and no
place to store a tire.
while driving, especially if the tires
Do not use tire chains. There is If the vehicle has run-flat tires, there
are maintained properly. If air goes
not enough clearance. Tire chains is no need to stop on the side of the
out of a tire, it is much more likely to
used on a vehicle without the leak out slowly. See Tires 0 265 for road to change a flat tire. See
proper amount of clearance can additional information. But if there Run-Flat Tires 0 266.
cause damage to the brakes, ever is a blowout, here are a few
suspension, or other vehicle tips about what to expect and what
parts. The area damaged by the to do:
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5. Inspect the flat tire. Tire Sealant and
{ Warning Compressor Kit
Special tools and procedures are { Warning
required to service a run-flat tire.
If these special tools and
Driving on a flat tire will cause { Warning
permanent damage to the tire.
procedures are not used, injury or Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
vehicle damage may occur. area with poor ventilation is
driven on while severely
Always be sure the proper tools dangerous. Engine exhaust may
underinflated or flat may cause a
and procedures, as described in enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
blowout and a serious crash.
the service manual, are used. contains carbon monoxide (CO)
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire
which cannot be seen or smelled.
that has been driven on while
If this vehicle does not have run-flat It can cause unconsciousness
severely underinflated or flat.
tires and a tire goes flat, avoid and even death. Never run the
Have your dealer or an authorized
further tire and wheel damage by engine in an enclosed area that
tire service center repair or
driving slowly to a level place, well has no fresh air ventilation. For
replace the flat tire as soon as
off the road, if possible. Turn on the more information, see Engine
possible.
hazard warning flashers. See Exhaust 0 186.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0 142.
If this vehicle has a tire sealant kit
1. Turn on the hazard warning and the tire has been separated
flashers. from the wheel, has damaged { Warning
2. Set the parking brake firmly. sidewalls, or has a puncture larger
than 6 mm (0.25 in), the tire is too Overinflating a tire could cause
3. Put an automatic transmission the tire to rupture and you or
severely damaged for the tire
in P (Park) or a manual others could be injured. Be sure
sealant and compressor kit to be
transmission in 1 (First) or to read and follow the tire sealant
effective. If the tire has a puncture
R (Reverse). and compressor kit instructions
less than 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread
4. Turn off the ignition. area of the tire, see Tire Sealant (Continued)
and Compressor Kit 0 287.
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To obtain a tire sealant and The kit includes:
Warning (Continued) compressor kit, see your dealer.
and inflate the tire to its The tire sealant and compressor
recommended pressure. Do not can be used to temporarily seal
exceed the recommended punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in
pressure. the tread area of the tire. It can also
be used to inflate an
underinflated tire.
If the tire has been separated from
{ Warning the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,
or has a large puncture, the tire is
Storing the tire sealant and
too severely damaged for the tire
compressor kit or other
sealant and compressor kit to be
equipment in the passenger effective. See Roadside Assistance
compartment of the vehicle could Program 0 334.
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could Read and follow all of the tire
strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit
sealant and compressor kit in its instructions.
original location.

If this vehicle has a tire sealant and

compressor kit, there may not be a
spare tire or tire changing
equipment, and on some vehicles
there may not be a place to store
a tire. 1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air
or Air Only)
2. On/Off Button
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3. Pressure Gauge There is only enough sealant to seal
4. Pressure Deflation Button one tire. After usage, the sealant
5. Tire Sealant Canister canister and sealant/air hose
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) assembly must be replaced. See
7. Air Only Hose (Black) “Removal and Installation of the
8. Power Plug Sealant Canister” later in this
section.
9. Canister Release Button
(Under Sealant/Air Hose) Using the Tire Sealant and
Tire Sealant Compressor Kit to Temporarily
Seal and Inflate a
Read and follow the safe handling Punctured Tire
instructions on the label adhered to
the sealant canister. Follow the directions closely for
correct sealant usage.
Check the tire sealant expiration
date on the sealant canister. The
sealant canister should be replaced
before its expiration date.
Replacement sealant canisters are
available at your local dealer. See
“Removal and Installation of the
Sealant Canister” later in this
section.

1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air

or Air Only)
2. On/Off Button
3. Pressure Gauge
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4. Pressure Deflation Button 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (6) 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle
5. Tire Sealant Canister and the power plug (8). must be running while using
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) 3. Place the kit on the ground. the air compressor.
7. Air Only Hose (Black) 8. Press and turn the selector
Make sure the tire valve stem
8. Power Plug switch (1) counterclockwise to
is positioned close to the
9. Canister Release Button ground so the hose will the Sealant + Air position.
(Under Sealant/Air Hose) reach it. 9. Press the on/off button (2) to
When using the tire sealant and 4. Remove the valve stem cap turn the tire sealant and
compressor kit during cold from the flat tire by turning it compressor kit on.
temperatures, warm the kit in a counterclockwise. The compressor will inject
heated environment for five minutes. sealant and air into the tire.
This will help to inflate the tire 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (6)
faster. onto the tire valve stem. Turn it The pressure gauge (3) will
clockwise until it is tight. initially show a high pressure
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire while the compressor pushes
and wheel damage by driving slowly 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the
accessory power outlet in the the sealant into the tire. Once
to a level place. Turn on the hazard the sealant is completely
warning flashers. See Hazard vehicle. Unplug all items from
other accessory power outlets. dispersed into the tire, the
Warning Flashers 0 142. pressure will quickly drop and
See Power Outlets 0 101.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 286 for start to rise again as the tire
other important safety warnings. If the vehicle has an accessory inflates with air only.
power outlet, do not use the
Do not remove any objects that cigarette lighter. 10. Inflate the tire to the
have penetrated the tire. recommended inflation
If the vehicle only has a pressure using the pressure
1. Remove the tire sealant and cigarette lighter, use the
compressor kit from its storage gauge (3). The recommended
cigarette lighter. inflation pressure can be found
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit Do not pinch the power plug on the Tire and Loading
0 294. cord in the door or window. Information label. See Tire
Pressure 0 274.
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The pressure gauge (3) may The tire is not sealed and will
read higher than the actual tire continue to leak air until the
pressure while the compressor vehicle is driven and the
is on. Turn the compressor off sealant is distributed in the tire,
to get an accurate reading. The therefore, Steps 12–18 must be
compressor may be turned on/ done immediately after
off until the correct pressure is Step 11. 16. If the flat tire was able to inflate
reached. Be careful while handling the to the recommended inflation
tire sealant and compressor kit pressure, remove the
Caution as it could be warm after maximum speed label from the
usage. sealant canister (5) and place it
If the recommended pressure in a highly visible location. Do
cannot be reached after 12. Unplug the power plug (8) from
not exceed the speed on this
approximately 25 minutes, the the accessory power outlet in
label until the damaged tire is
vehicle should not be driven the vehicle.
repaired or replaced.
farther. The tire is too severely 13. Turn the sealant/air hose (6)
17. Return the equipment to its
damaged and the tire sealant and counterclockwise to remove it
original storage location in the
compressor kit cannot inflate the from the tire valve stem.
vehicle.
tire. Remove the power plug from 14. Replace the tire valve
the accessory power outlet and 18. Immediately drive the vehicle
stem cap.
unscrew the inflating hose from 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the
15. Replace the sealant/air hose sealant in the tire.
the tire valve. See Roadside
(6), and the power plug (8)
Assistance Program 0 334. 19. Stop at a safe location and
back in their original location.
check the tire pressure. Refer
to Steps 1–11 under “Using the
11. Press the on/off button (2) to
Tire Sealant and Compressor
turn the tire sealant and
Kit without Sealant to Inflate a
compressor kit off.
Tire (Not Punctured).”
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If the tire pressure has fallen 22. Replace with a new canister
more than 68 kPa (10 psi) assembly available from your
below the recommended dealer.
inflation pressure, stop driving 23. After temporarily sealing the
the vehicle. The tire is too tire using the tire sealant and
severely damaged and the tire compressor kit, take the
sealant cannot seal the tire. vehicle to an authorized dealer
See Roadside Assistance within 161 km (100 mi) of
Program 0 334. driving to have the tire repaired
If the tire pressure has not or replaced.
dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended Using the Tire Sealant and
inflation pressure, inflate the Compressor Kit without
tire to the recommended Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not
inflation pressure. Punctured)
20. Wipe off any sealant from the To use the air compressor to inflate
wheel, tire, and vehicle. a tire with air only and not sealant:
21. Dispose of the used sealant
canister (5) and sealant/air
hose (6) assembly at a local
dealer or in accordance with
local state codes and practices.

1. Selector Switch (Sealant/Air

or Air Only)
2. On/Off Button
3. Pressure Gauge
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4. Pressure Deflation Button 4. Remove the tire valve stem 9. Press the on/off button (2) to
5. Tire Sealant Canister cap from the flat tire by turning turn the compressor on.
6. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) it counterclockwise. The compressor will inflate the
7. Air Only Hose (Black) 5. Attach the air only hose (7) tire with air only.
8. Power Plug onto the tire valve stem by 10. Inflate the tire to the
9. Canister Release Button turning it clockwise until it is recommended inflation
(Under Sealant/Air Hose) tight. pressure using the pressure
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 6. Plug the power plug (8) into the gauge (3). The recommended
and wheel damage by driving slowly accessory power outlet in the inflation pressure can be found
to a level place. Turn on the hazard vehicle. Unplug all items from on the Tire and Loading
warning flashers. See Hazard other accessory power outlets. Information label. See Tire
Warning Flashers 0 142. See Power Outlets 0 101. Pressure 0 274.
See If a Tire Goes Flat 0 286 for If the vehicle has an accessory The pressure gauge (3) may
other important safety warnings. power outlet, do not use the read higher than the actual tire
1. Remove the tire sealant and cigarette lighter. pressure while the compressor
compressor kit from its storage If the vehicle only has a is on. Turn the compressor off
location. See Storing the Tire cigarette lighter, use the to get an accurate reading. The
Sealant and Compressor Kit cigarette lighter. compressor may be turned on/
0 294. off until the correct pressure is
Do not pinch the power plug reached.
2. Unwrap the air only hose (7) cord in the door or window.
and the power plug (8). If you inflate the tire higher
7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle than the recommended
3. Place the kit on the ground. must be running while using pressure you can adjust the
Make sure the tire valve stem the air compressor. excess pressure by pressing
is positioned close to the 8. Press and turn the selector the pressure deflation
ground so the hose will switch (1) clockwise to the Air button (4) until the proper
reach it. Only position. pressure reading is reached.
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This option is only functional 4. Replace with a new canister
when using the air only which is available from your
hose (7). dealer.
11. Press the on/off button (2) to 5. Push the new canister into
turn the tire sealant and place.
compressor kit off.
Be careful while handling the Storing the Tire Sealant
tire sealant and compressor kit and Compressor Kit
as it could be warm after
The tire sealant and compressor kit,
usage.
if equipped, should be stored in the
12. Unplug the power plug (8) from storage area behind the left rear
the accessory power outlet in The tire sealant and compressor kit wheel opening in the rear
the vehicle. has an accessory adapter located in compartment when it is not
13. Disconnect the air only hose a compartment on the bottom of its being used.
(7) from the tire valve stem, by housing that may be used to inflate To access the storage area:
turning it counterclockwise, and air mattresses, balls, etc.
1. Open the hatch/trunk. See
replace the tire valve stem cap.
Removal and Installation of the Hatch (Trunk) 0 38.
14. Replace the air only hose (7) Sealant Canister
and the power plug (8) and
cord back in its original To remove the sealant canister:
location. 1. Unwrap the sealant hose.
15. Place the equipment in the 2. Press the canister release
original storage location in the button (9).
vehicle.
3. Pull up and remove the
canister.
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Jump Starting Warning (Continued)
Jump Starting - North HANDLING. For more information
America go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery - North
America 0 251. See California Proposition
65 Warning 0 219 and the back
If the battery has run down, use cover.
another vehicle and some jumper
cables to start the vehicle. Be sure
2. Lift the storage cover. to use the following steps to do it { Warning
safely. Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
{ Warning . They contain acid that can
WARNING: Battery posts, burn you.
terminals, and related . They contain gas that can
accessories contain lead and lead explode or ignite.
compounds, chemicals known to . They contain enough
the State of California to cause electricity to burn you.
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also If you do not follow these steps
contain other chemicals known to exactly, some or all of these
the State of California to cause things can hurt you.
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
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Caution Caution
Ignoring these steps could result If the other vehicle does not have
in costly damage to the vehicle a 12-volt system with a negative
that would not be covered by the ground, both vehicles can be
vehicle warranty. Trying to start damaged. Only use a vehicle that
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it has a 12-volt system with a
will not work, and it could damage negative ground for jump starting.
the vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough
The battery is under a battery cover so the jumper cables can
in the hatch/trunk area on the 1. Discharged Battery reach, but be sure the vehicles
passenger side under the carpet. Positive (+) Terminal are not touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a
Before you connect the cables, here 2. Discharged Battery
ground connection you do not
are some basic things you should Negative (−) Terminal
want. You would not be able to
know. Positive (+) will go to the 3. Good Battery Negative (−) start the vehicle, and the bad
positive (+) terminal. Negative (−) Terminal
grounding could damage the
will go the negative (−) terminal. 4. Good Battery Positive (+) electrical systems.
Terminal
To avoid the possibility of the
1. Check the other vehicle. vehicles rolling, set the parking
It must have a 12-volt battery brake firmly on both vehicles
with a negative ground system. involved in the jump start
procedure. Put an automatic
transmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in Neutral
before setting the parking
brakes.
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5. Remove the left elastic loop for
Caution the cargo cover, then remove
the battery cover and locate
If any accessories are left on or the positive (+) and negative
plugged in during the jump (−) terminals.
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not 6. Check that the jumper cables
be covered by the vehicle do not have loose or missing
warranty. Whenever possible, turn insulation. If they do, you could
get a shock. The vehicles
off or unplug all accessories on
could be damaged too.
either vehicle when jump starting.
7. Open the positive terminal trim
cover and connect the red
3. Turn off the ignition on both 4. Open the hatch/trunk and lift positive (+) cable to the
vehicles. Unplug unnecessary the carpet on the passenger positive (+) terminal (1) of the
accessories plugged into the side of the vehicle to gain dead battery.
cigarette lighter or the access to the battery cover.
accessory power outlet. Turn 8. Do not let the other end touch
off the radio and all lamps that metal. Connect it to the
are not needed. This will avoid positive (+) terminal (4) of the
sparks and help save both good battery.
batteries. And it could save the 9. Now connect the black
radio! negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal (3) of the
good battery.
Do not let the other end touch
anything until the next step.
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10. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle
negative (−) cable to the Caution
negative (−) terminal (2) on the
dead battery. If the jumper cables are Caution
connected or removed in the
11. Now start the vehicle with the wrong order, electrical shorting Incorrectly towing a disabled
good battery and run the may occur and damage the vehicle may cause damage. The
engine for a while. vehicle. The repairs would not be damage would not be covered by
12. Try to start the vehicle that had covered by the vehicle warranty. the vehicle warranty. Do not lash
the dead battery. If it will not Always connect and remove the or hook to suspension
start after a few tries, it jumper cables in the correct order, components. Use the proper
probably needs service. making sure that the cables do straps around the tires to secure
not touch each other or other the vehicle. Do not drag a locked
metal. wheel/tire while loading the
vehicle. Do not use a sling type
lift to tow the vehicle. This could
Jumper Cable Removal
damage the vehicle.
Reverse the sequence exactly when
removing the jumper cables.
GM recommends a flatbed tow truck
After starting the disabled vehicle to transport a disabled vehicle. Use
and removing the jumper cables, ramps to help reduce approach
allow it to idle for several minutes. angles, if necessary. A towed
The power windows may need to be vehicle should have its drive wheels
initialized. See “Window Indexing” off the ground. Contact Roadside
under Power Windows 0 46. Assistance or a professional towing
service if the disabled vehicle must
be towed.
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The tow eye can be stowed in the
Caution vehicle in the passenger side trunk
area, below the carpet.
Improper use of the tow eye can
cause vehicle damage. Use The front tow eye socket is
caution and low speeds to accessible through the grille
prevent damage to the vehicle. opening or the cover in the fascia.
Carefully remove the cover using a
flat plastic tool in the small notch on
If the vehicle is equipped with a tow the side of the cover.
eye, only use the tow eye to pull the
vehicle onto a flatbed car carrier
from a flat road surface. Do not use
the tow eye to pull the vehicle from Except ZR1
snow, mud, or sand.
Install the tow eye into the socket by
If necessary, the tow eye can be turning it clockwise until it stops.
obtained from your dealer. When the tow eye is removed,
reinstall the cover with the notch in
the original position.
To tow the vehicle behind another
vehicle for recreational purposes,
such as behind a motor home, see
ZR1 Only “Recreational Vehicle Towing”
following.
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Recreational Vehicle Appearance Care
Towing
Exterior Care
Caution Locks
Dolly towing or dinghy towing the Locks are lubricated at the factory.
vehicle may cause damage Use a de-icing agent only when
because of reduced ground absolutely necessary, and have the
clearance. Always put the vehicle locks greased after using. See
on a flatbed truck or trailer. Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 321.
The vehicle is also equipped with The vehicle was neither designed Washing the Vehicle
secondary attachment points to be nor intended to be towed with any of
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
used to pull the vehicle onto a its wheels on the ground. If the
wash it often and out of direct
flatbed car carrier from a flat road vehicle must be towed, see Towing
sunlight.
surface. Do not use these the Vehicle 0 298.
attachment points to pull the vehicle
from snow, mud, or sand. Caution
Do not use petroleum-based,
acidic, or abrasive cleaning
agents as they can damage the
vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic
parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning
products can be obtained from
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Dry the finish with a soft, clean
Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and water
your dealer. Follow all This could cause damage that spotting.
manufacturer directions regarding would not be covered by the
correct product usage, necessary vehicle warranty. Finish Care
safety precautions, and Application of aftermarket clearcoat
appropriate disposal of any Automatic Car Wash sealant/wax materials is not
vehicle care product. recommended. If painted surfaces
Caution are damaged, see your dealer to
have the damage assessed and
Automatic car washes can cause repaired. Foreign materials such as
Caution calcium chloride and other salts, ice
damage to the vehicle, wheels,
Avoid using high-pressure ground effects, convertible top (if melting agents, road oil and tar, tree
washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) equipped), and rear adjustable sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
performance wing (ZR1 model). industrial chimneys, etc., can
to the surface of the vehicle. Use
Do not use automatic car washes damage the vehicle's finish if they
of power washers exceeding
remain on painted surfaces. Wash
8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result due to lack of clearance for the
the vehicle as soon as possible.
in damage or removal of paint undercarriage, wide rear tires and If necessary, use non-abrasive
and decals. wheels, and/or height of the rear cleaners that are marked safe for
adjustable performance wing. painted surfaces to remove foreign
matter.
Caution Hand Wash Occasional hand waxing or mild
Rinse the vehicle well, before polishing should be done to remove
Do not power wash any washing and after, to remove all residue from the paint finish. See
component under the hood that cleaning agents completely. If they your dealer for approved cleaning
has this e symbol. are allowed to dry on the surface, products.
(Continued) they could stain.
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Do not apply waxes or polishes to Protecting Exterior Bright Metal . Do not use cleaners that are not
uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, Moldings intended for automotive use.
decals, simulated wood, or flat paint . Use a nonabrasive wax on the
as damage can occur. Caution vehicle after washing to protect
and extend the molding finish.
Caution Failure to clean and protect the
bright metal moldings can result Convertible Top Care
Machine compounding or in a hazy white finish or pitting. Frequently hand wash convertible
aggressive polishing on a This damage would not be tops with mild car wash soap. Never
basecoat/clearcoat paint finish covered by the vehicle warranty. use a stiff brush, steam, bleach,
may damage it. Use only or aggressive cleaners.
non-abrasive waxes and polishes If necessary, a soft brush can be
The bright metal moldings on the
that are made for a basecoat/ vehicle are aluminum, chrome, and used to remove dirt. When finished
clearcoat paint finish on the stainless steel. To prevent damage cleaning, thoroughly rinse the fabric.
vehicle. always follow these cleaning Avoid automatic car washes with
instructions: overhead brushes or very
To keep the paint finish looking new, high-pressure sprays as they can
. Be sure the molding is cool to cause damage and leaking.
keep the vehicle garaged or the touch before applying any
covered whenever possible. cleaning solution. Only lower the top when it is
completely dry and avoid leaving
. Use only approved cleaning the top lowered for extended
solutions for aluminum, chrome, periods of time to prevent excessive
and stainless steel. Some interior weathering.
cleaners are highly acidic or
contain alkaline substances and Avoid leaving large amounts of
can damage the moldings. snow on the top for extended
periods of time as damage may also
. Always dilute a concentrated occur.
cleaner according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Carbon Fiber Care . Washer fluids and other cleaning
agents in higher concentrations Caution (Continued)
Carbon fiber composite parts can be
than suggested by the
washed and waxed like any other non-uniform finish. Clean low
manufacturer
parts. Use a clear or black gloss stripes with soap and
pigmented wax. See Composite . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, water only.
Materials 0 179. or other harsh cleaners
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ . Ice scrapers or other hard items Air Intakes
Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and . Aftermarket appearance caps or
Clear debris from the air intakes,
Stripes covers while the lamps are
between the hood and windshield,
illuminated, due to excessive
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a when washing the vehicle.
heat generated
soft cloth, and a car washing soap
to clean exterior lamps, lenses, Windshield and Wiper Blades
emblems, decals, and stripes. Caution Clean the outside of the windshield
Follow instructions under "Washing with glass cleaner.
the Vehicle" previously in this Failure to clean lamps properly
can cause damage to the lamp Clean rubber blades using lint-free
section. cloth or paper towel soaked with
cover that would not be covered
Lamp covers are made of plastic, by the vehicle warranty. windshield washer fluid or a mild
and some have a UV protective detergent. Wash the windshield
coating. Do not clean or wipe them thoroughly when cleaning the
while they are dry. blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
Do not use any of the following on Caution a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
lamp covers: treatments may cause wiper
Using wax on low gloss black streaking.
. Abrasive or caustic agents finish stripes can increase the
gloss level and create a
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Replace the wiper blades if they are
worn or damaged. Damage can be Caution (Continued) Caution
caused by extreme dusty
conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, or tires. When applying a tire To avoid surface damage on
snow, and ice. dressing, always wipe off any wheels and wheel trim, do not
overspray from all painted use strong soaps, chemicals,
Weatherstrips surfaces on the vehicle. abrasive polishes, cleaners,
Apply weatherstrip lubricant on or brushes. Use only GM
weatherstrips to make them last approved cleaners. Do not drive
Wheels and Wheel Trim
longer, seal better, and not stick or the vehicle through an automatic
squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at Use a soft, clean cloth with mild car wash that uses silicone
least once a year. Hot, dry climates soap and water to clean the wheels. carbide tire/wheel cleaning
require more frequent application. After rinsing thoroughly with clean brushes. Damage could occur
Black marks from rubber material on water, dry with a soft, clean towel. and the repairs would not be
painted surfaces can be removed by A wax may then be applied. covered by the vehicle warranty.
rubbing with a clean cloth. See
Recommended Fluids and Caution
Lubricants 0 321. Brake System
Chrome wheels and chrome Visually inspect brake lines and
Tires wheel trim may be damaged if the hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to vehicle is not washed after driving leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
clean the tires. on roads that have been sprayed disc brake pads for wear and rotors
with magnesium chloride or for surface condition. Inspect drum
Caution calcium chloride. These are used brake linings/shoes for wear or
on roads for conditions such as cracks. Inspect other brake parts,
Using petroleum-based tire dust and ice. Always wash the including drums, wheel cylinders,
dressing products on the vehicle chrome with soap and water after calipers, parking brake, master
may damage the paint finish and/ exposure. cylinder, brake fluid reservoir,
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vacuum pipes, electric vacuum Underbody Maintenance Body Damage
pump including bracket and vent
At least twice a year, spring and fall, If the vehicle is damaged and
hose, if equipped.
use plain water to flush any requires sheet metal repair or
Steering, Suspension, and corrosive materials from the replacement, make sure the body
Chassis Components underbody. Take care to thoroughly repair shop applies anti-corrosion
clean any areas where mud and material to parts repaired or
Visually inspect steering, other debris can collect. replaced to restore corrosion
suspension, and chassis protection.
components for damaged, loose, Do not directly power wash the
or missing parts or signs of wear at transfer case and/or front/rear axle Original manufacturer replacement
least once a year. output seals. High pressure water parts will provide the corrosion
can overcome the seals and protection while maintaining the
Inspect power steering for proper contaminate the fluid. Contaminated vehicle warranty.
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, fluid will decrease the life of the
chafing, etc. transfer case and/or axles and Finish Damage
Visually check constant velocity joint should be replaced. Quickly repair minor chips and
boots and axle seals for leaks. scratches with touch-up materials
Composite Springs available from your dealer. Larger
Body Component Lubrication areas of finish damage can be
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, Caution corrected in your dealer's body and
hood hinges, and liftgate hinges, paint shop.
unless the components are plastic. Do not use acidic or corrosive
Applying silicone grease on cleaning products, engine Chemical Paint Spotting
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will degreasers, or aluminum cleaning Airborne pollutants can fall upon
make them last longer, seal better, agents on fiberglass springs as it and attack painted vehicle surfaces
and not stick or squeak. may cause damage. The repairs causing blotchy, ring-shaped
would not be covered by the discolorations, and small, irregular
vehicle warranty. Use only dark spots etched into the paint
approved cleaners. surface. See “Finish Care”
previously in this section.
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Interior Care To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass
the interior using the following
To prevent dirt particle abrasions, To clean, use a terry cloth fabric
cleaners or techniques:
regularly clean the vehicle's interior. dampened with water. Wipe droplets
Immediately remove any soils. . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Newspapers or dark garments can sharp object to remove soil from If necessary, use a commercial
transfer color to the vehicle’s any interior surface. glass cleaner after cleaning with
interior. . Never use a brush with stiff plain water.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove bristles.
dust from knobs and crevices on the . Never rub any surface Caution
instrument cluster. Using a mild aggressively or with too much To prevent scratching, never use
soap solution, immediately remove pressure. abrasive cleaners on automotive
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect
. Do not use laundry detergents or glass. Abrasive cleaners or
repellent from all interior surfaces or
dishwashing soaps with aggressive cleaning may damage
permanent damage may result.
degreasers. For liquid cleaners, the rear window defogger.
Use cleaners specifically designed use approximately 20 drops per
for the surfaces being cleaned to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water.
prevent permanent damage. Apply A concentrated soap solution will Cleaning the windshield with water
all cleaners directly to the cleaning create streaks and attract dirt. during the first three to six months
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any Do not use solutions that contain of ownership will reduce tendency
switches or controls. Remove strong or caustic soap. to fog.
cleaners quickly. Speaker Covers
. Do not heavily saturate the
Before using cleaners, read and upholstery when cleaning. Vacuum around a speaker cover
follow all safety instructions on the gently, so that the speaker will not
. Do not use solvents or cleaners
label. While cleaning the interior, be damaged. Clean spots with water
containing solvents.
open the doors and windows to get and mild soap.
proper ventilation.
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Coated Moldings 2. Remove excess moisture by Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
gently wringing until water does and Vehicle Information and
Coated moldings should be cleaned.
not drip from the cleaning cloth. Radio Displays
. When lightly soiled, wipe with a
3. Start on the outside edge of the Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
sponge or soft, lint-free cloth
soil and gently rub toward the surfaces or vehicle displays. First,
dampened with water.
center. Fold the cleaning cloth use a soft bristle brush to remove
. When heavily soiled, use warm to a clean area frequently to dirt that can scratch the surface.
soapy water. prevent forcing the soil in to the Then gently clean by rubbing with a
fabric. microfiber cloth. Never use window
Fabric/Carpet/Suede
4. Continue gently rubbing the cleaners or solvents. Periodically
Start by vacuuming the surface soiled area until there is no hand wash the microfiber cloth
using a soft brush attachment. If a longer any color transfer from separately, using mild soap. Do not
rotating vacuum brush attachment is the soil to the cleaning cloth. use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
being used, only use it on the floor thoroughly and air dry before
carpet. Before cleaning, gently 5. If the soil is not completely
next use.
remove as much of the soil as removed, use a mild soap
possible: solution followed only by plain
water. Caution
. Gently blot liquids with a paper
towel. Continue blotting until no If the soil is not completely Do not attach a device with a
more soil can be removed. removed, it may be necessary to suction cup to the display. This
use a commercial upholstery may cause damage and would
. For solid soils, remove as much
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small not be covered by the vehicle
as possible prior to vacuuming. hidden area for colorfastness before warranty.
To clean: using a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
1. Saturate a clean, lint-free
formation occurs, clean the entire
colorfast cloth with water.
fabric or carpet.
Microfiber cloth is
recommended to prevent lint After cleaning, use a paper towel to
transfer to the fabric or carpet. blot excess moisture.
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Instrument Panel, Leather, Cargo Cover and
Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Caution (Continued) Convenience Net
Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and the appearance and feel of If equipped, wash with warm water
Natural Open Pore Wood leather or soft trim, and are not and mild detergent. Do not use
Surfaces recommended. chlorine bleach. Rinse with cold
Use a soft microfiber cloth water, and then dry completely.
dampened with water to remove Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Seat Belts
dust and loose dirt. For a more gloss, especially on the instrument
thorough cleaning, use a soft Keep belts clean and dry.
panel. Reflected glare can decrease
microfiber cloth dampened with a visibility through the windshield
mild soap solution. under certain conditions. { Warning
Caution Do not bleach or dye seat belt
Caution webbing. It may severely weaken
Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause the webbing. In a crash, they
especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics might not be able to provide
well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces. If an air adequate protection. Clean and
may cause permanent damage. freshener comes in contact with rinse seat belt webbing only with
Wipe excess moisture from these any plastic or painted surface in mild soap and lukewarm water.
surfaces after cleaning and allow the vehicle, blot immediately and Allow the webbing to dry.
them to dry naturally. Never use clean with a soft cloth dampened
heat, steam, or spot removers. Do with a mild soap solution.
not use cleaners that contain Damage caused by air fresheners
silicone or wax-based products. would not be covered by the
Cleaners containing these vehicle warranty.
solvents can permanently change
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Floor Mats . Do not use a floor mat if the Installing and Replacing the
vehicle is not equipped with a Floor Mats
floor mat retainer on the driver
{ Warning side floor.
1. Pull up on the rear of the floor
mat to remove it from the
If a floor mat is the wrong size or . Use the floor mat with the retainers.
is not properly installed, it can correct side up. Do not turn 2. Reinstall by lining up the
interfere with the pedals. it over. openings in the floor mat over
Interference with the pedals can . Do not place anything on top of the retainers and push down
cause unintended acceleration the driver side floor mat. into position.
and/or increased stopping
. Use only a single floor mat on 3. Make sure the floor mat is
distance which can cause a crash
the driver side. properly secured in place.
and injury. Make sure the floor
. Do not place one floor mat on Verify the floor mat does not
mat does not interfere with the
top of another. interfere with the pedals.
pedals.

Use the following guidelines for

proper floor mat usage:
. The original equipment floor
mats were designed for your
vehicle. If the floor mats need
replacing, it is recommended
that GM certified floor mats be
purchased. Non-GM floor mats
may not fit properly and may
interfere with the accelerator or
brake pedal. Always check that
the floor mats do not interfere
with the pedals. The floor mats are held in place by
two retainers.
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Service and General Information for routine maintenance such as oil
changes and tire rotations and
Maintenance Your vehicle is an important
investment. This section describes
additional maintenance items like
tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper
the required maintenance for the blades.
General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 310 protect against major repair Caution
expenses resulting from neglect or
Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may Damage caused by improper
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 312 also help to maintain the value of maintenance can lead to costly
the vehicle if it is sold. It is the repairs and may not be covered
Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have
Special Application by the vehicle warranty.
all required maintenance performed. Maintenance intervals, checks,
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Your dealer has trained technicians inspections, recommended fluids,
Additional Maintenance who can perform required and lubricants are important to
and Care maintenance using genuine keep the vehicle in good working
Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have condition.
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 up-to-date tools and equipment for
fast and accurate diagnostics. Many Do not have chemical flushes that
Recommended Fluids, dealers have extended evening and are not approved by GM
Lubricants, and Parts Saturday hours, courtesy performed on the vehicle. The
Recommended Fluids and transportation, and online use of flushes, solvents, cleaners,
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 scheduling to assist with service or lubricants that are not
Maintenance Replacement needs. approved by GM could damage
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 the vehicle, requiring expensive
Your dealer recognizes the
Maintenance Records repairs that are not covered by
importance of providing
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 324 competitively priced maintenance the vehicle warranty.
and repair services. With trained
technicians, the dealer is the place
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The Tire Rotation and Required Recommended Fuel (LT4 and
Services are the responsibility of the LT5 6.2L Supercharged { Warning
vehicle owner. It is recommended to V8 Engines) 0 213.
have your dealer perform these Performing maintenance work can
Refer to the information in the be dangerous and can cause
services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Maintenance Schedule Additional
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to serious injury. Perform
Required Services - Normal chart. maintenance work only if the
keep the vehicle in good working
condition, improves fuel economy, The Additional Required Services - required information, proper tools,
and reduces vehicle emissions. Severe are for vehicles that are: and equipment are available.
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic If they are not, see your dealer to
Because of the way people use
in hot weather. have a trained technician do the
vehicles, maintenance needs vary.
There may need to be more work. See Doing Your Own
. Mainly driven in hilly or Service Work 0 223.
frequent checks and services. The mountainous terrain.
Additional Required Services -
Normal are for vehicles that: . Frequently towing a trailer.
. Carry passengers and cargo . Used for high speed or
within recommended limits on competitive driving.
the Tire and Loading Information . Used for taxi, police, or delivery
label. See Vehicle Load Limits service.
0 175.
Refer to the information in the
. Are driven on reasonable road Maintenance Schedule Additional
surfaces within legal driving Required Services - Severe chart.
limits.
. Use the recommended fuel.
See Recommended Fuel
(LT1 6.2L V8 Engine) 0 212 or
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Maintenance filter must be changed at least once Required Services Every
a year and the oil life system must 12 000 km/7,500 mi
Schedule be reset. Your trained dealer
.
technician can perform this work. Check engine oil level and oil
Owner Checks and Services If the engine oil life system is reset life percentage. If needed,
accidentally, service the vehicle change engine oil and filter, and
At Each Fuel Stop reset oil life system.
within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the
. Check the engine oil level. See last service. Reset the oil life See Engine Oil 0 232 and
Engine Oil 0 232. system when the oil is changed. Engine Oil Life System 0 237.
Once a Month See Engine Oil Life System 0 237. . Check engine coolant level.
See Cooling System (Engine)
. Check the tire inflation Dry Sump Engine Break-In Oil
0 242 or Cooling System (Aero
pressures. See Tire Pressure Change
Panel) 0 246 or Cooling System
0 274. If equipped with a dry sump engine, (Intercooler on LT4 and LT5
. Inspect the tires for wear. See the initial oil and filter change must Engines) 0 247.
Tire Inspection 0 278. be performed at 800 km/500 mi. . Check windshield washer fluid
Follow the engine oil life system for
. Check the windshield washer level. See Washer Fluid 0 248.
every oil change thereafter.
fluid level. See Washer Fluid . Check tire inflation pressures.
0 248. Air Conditioning Desiccant See Tire Pressure 0 274.
Engine Oil Change (Replace Every Seven Years)
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
The air conditioning system requires Inspection 0 278.
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL
maintenance every seven years.
SOON message displays, have the . Visually check for fluid leaks.
This service requires replacement of
engine oil and filter changed within
the desiccant to help the longevity . Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven
and efficient operation of the air See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
under the best conditions, the
conditioning system. This service 0 239.
engine oil life system may not
can be complex. See your dealer. . Inspect brake system. See
indicate the need for vehicle service
for up to a year. The engine oil and Exterior Care 0 300.
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. Visually inspect steering, . Visually inspect exhaust system
suspension, and chassis and nearby heat shields for
components for damage, loose or damaged parts.
including cracks or tears in the . Lubricate body components. See
rubber boots, loose or missing Exterior Care 0 300.
parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See Exterior Care . Check starter switch. See Starter
0 300. Switch Check 0 253.
. Inspect power steering for . Check parking brake and
proper attachment, connections, automatic transmission park
binding, leaks, cracks, mechanism. See Park Brake and
chafing, etc. P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 254.
. Visually inspect halfshafts and
drive shafts for excessive wear, . Check accelerator pedal for
lubricant leaks, and/or damage damage, high effort, or binding.
including: tube dents or cracks, Replace if needed.
constant velocity joint or . Visually inspect gas strut for
universal joint looseness, signs of wear, cracks, or other
cracked or missing boots, loose damage. Check the hold open
or missing boot clamps, center ability of the strut. If the hold
bearing excessive looseness, open is low, service the gas
loose or missing fasteners, and strut. See Gas Strut(s) 0 255.
axle seal leaks.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 0 72.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi

4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
Dry Sump Engines Only (Stingray with Z51, Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1) - Required: Initial break-in oil change. Change engine oil and filter after the first 800 km/500 mi. Follow
the engine oil life system for every oil change thereafter.
Perform Required Services. Check engine oil
level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ @
LT1 Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark
plug wires.
@
LT4 and LT5 Supercharged Engines: Replace
spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.
@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @
Change rear axle fluid. @ @ @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace clutch fluid. Manual transmission
only. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. @ @
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Footnotes — Maintenance (4) Or every five years, whichever
Schedule Additional Required comes first.
Services - Normal See Cooling System (Engine) 0 242
(1) Or every two years, whichever or Cooling System (Aero Panel)
comes first. More frequent 0 246 or Cooling System
passenger compartment air filter (Intercooler on LT4 and LT5
replacement may be needed if Engines) 0 247.
driving in areas with heavy traffic, (5) Or every 10 years, whichever
poor air quality, high dust levels, comes first. Inspect for fraying,
or environmental allergens. excessive cracking, or damage;
Passenger compartment air filter replace, if needed.
replacement may also be needed if (6) Replace brake fluid every three
there is reduced airflow, window
years. See Brake Fluid 0 250.
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace (7) Replace clutch fluid every three
the filter. years. See Hydraulic Clutch 0 239.
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor (8) Or every 12 months, whichever
lines and hoses for proper comes first. See Wiper Blade
attachment, connection, routing, and Replacement 0 254.
condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
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1 2 0 0 0 k m/7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 k m/1 5 ,0 0 0 mi

3 6 0 0 0 k m/2 2 ,5 0 0 mi

4 8 0 0 0 k m/3 0 ,0 0 0 mi

6 0 0 0 0 k m/3 7 ,5 0 0 mi

7 2 0 0 0 k m/4 5 ,0 0 0 mi

8 4 0 0 0 k m/5 2 ,5 0 0 mi

9 6 0 0 0 k m/6 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 0 8 0 0 0 k m/6 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 2 0 0 0 0 k m/7 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 3 2 0 0 0 k m/8 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 4 4 0 0 0 k m/9 0 ,0 0 0 mi

1 5 6 0 0 0 k m/9 7 ,5 0 0 mi

1 6 8 0 0 0 k m/1 0 5 ,0 0 0 mi

1 8 0 0 0 0 k m/11 2 ,5 0 0 mi

1 9 2 0 0 0 k m/1 2 0 ,0 0 0 mi

2 0 4 0 0 0 k m/1 2 7 ,5 0 0 mi

2 1 6 0 0 0 k m/1 3 5 ,0 0 0 mi

2 2 8 0 0 0 k m/1 4 2 ,5 0 0 mi

2 4 0 0 0 0 k m/1 5 0 ,0 0 0 mi
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe
Dry Sump Engines Only (Stingray with Z51, Grand Sport, Z06, and ZR1) - Required: Initial break-in oil change. Change engine oil and filter after the first 800 km/500 mi. Follow
the engine oil life system for every oil change thereafter.
Perform Required Services. Check engine oil
level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
and filter, if needed.
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) @ @ @ @
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. @ @ @
Change manual transmission fluid. @ @ @
LT1 Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark
plug wires.
@
LT4 and LT5 Supercharged Engines: Replace
spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.
@ @
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (4) @
Change rear axle fluid. @ @ @
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (5) @
Replace brake fluid. (6)
Replace clutch fluid. Manual transmission
only. (7)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (8) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. @ @
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Footnotes — Maintenance (4) Or every five years, whichever Special Application
Schedule Additional Required comes first.
Services - Severe See Cooling System (Engine) 0 242 Services
(1) Or every two years, whichever or Cooling System (Aero Panel) . Severe Commercial Use
comes first. More frequent 0 246 or Cooling System
Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis
passenger compartment air filter (Intercooler on LT4 and LT5
components every oil change.
replacement may be needed if Engines) 0 247.
. Have underbody flushing service
driving in areas with heavy traffic, (5) Or every 10 years, whichever
performed. See "Underbody
poor air quality, high dust levels, comes first. Inspect for fraying,
Maintenance" in Exterior Care
or environmental allergens. excessive cracking, or damage;
0 300.
Passenger compartment air filter replace, if needed.
replacement may also be needed if (6) Replace brake fluid every three
there is reduced airflow, window
years. See Brake Fluid 0 250.
fogging, or odors. Your GM dealer
can help determine when to replace (7) Replace clutch fluid every three
the filter. years. See Hydraulic Clutch 0 239.
(2) Visually check all fuel and vapor (8) Or every 12 months, whichever
lines and hoses for proper comes first. See Wiper Blade
attachment, connection, routing, and Replacement 0 254.
condition.
(3) Or every four years, whichever
comes first. If driving in dusty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
oil change or more often as needed.
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. To avoid break-down or failure to . Trained dealer technicians have
Additional start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment
Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and
. Trained dealer technicians have recommend quality parts
Your vehicle is an important
the diagnostic equipment to test engineered for the vehicle.
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly the battery and ensure that the Fluids
repairs. To maintain vehicle connections and cables are
corrosion-free. Proper fluid levels and approved
performance, additional
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
maintenance services may be
Belts and components. See
required.
. Belts may need replacing if they Recommended Fluids and
It is recommended that your dealer Lubricants 0 321 for GM approved
squeak or show signs of
perform these services — their fluids.
cracking or splitting.
trained dealer technicians know . Engine oil and windshield
your vehicle best. Your dealer can . Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment washer fluid levels should be
also perform a thorough
to inspect the belts and checked at every fuel fill.
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your recommend adjustment or . Instrument cluster lights may
vehicle may need attention. replacement when necessary. come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
The following list is intended to Brakes filled.
explain the services and conditions
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
to look for that may indicate Hoses
crucial to safe driving.
services are required.
. Signs of brake wear may include Hoses transport fluids and should
Battery chirping, grinding, or squealing be regularly inspected to ensure
noises, or difficulty stopping. that there are no cracks or leaks.
The 12-volt battery supplies power
With a multi-point inspection, your
to start the engine and operate any
dealer can inspect the hoses and
additional electrical accessories.
advise if replacement is needed.
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Lamps of leaking, blown seals, Vehicle Care
Properly working headlamps, or damage, and can advise To help keep the vehicle looking like
taillamps, and brake lamps are when service is needed. new, vehicle care products are
important to see and be seen on Tires available from your dealer. For
the road. information on how to clean and
Tires need to be properly inflated, protect the vehicle’s interior and
. Signs that the headlamps need rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
attention include dimming, failure exterior, see Interior Care 0 306 and
the tires can save money and fuel, Exterior Care 0 300.
to light, cracking, or damage. and can reduce the risk of tire
The brake lamps need to be failure. Wheel Alignment
checked periodically to ensure
. Signs that the tires need to be Wheel alignment is critical for
that they light when braking.
replaced include three or more ensuring that the tires deliver
. With a multi-point inspection, visible treadwear indicators; cord optimal wear and performance.
your dealer can check the lamps or fabric showing through the . Signs that the alignment may
and note any concerns. rubber; cracks or cuts in the need to be adjusted include
Shocks and Struts tread or sidewall; or a bulge or pulling, improper vehicle
split in the tire. handling, or unusual tire wear.
Shocks and struts help aid in control
. Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required
for a smoother ride.
inspect and recommend the right equipment to ensure proper
. Signs of wear may include tires. Your dealer can also
steering wheel vibration, bounce/ wheel alignment.
provide tire/wheel balancing
sway while braking, longer services to ensure smooth Windshield
stopping distance, or uneven vehicle operation at all speeds.
tire wear. For safety, appearance, and the
Your dealer sells and services best viewing, keep the windshield
. As part of the multi-point name brand tires. clean and clear.
inspection, trained dealer
. Signs of damage include
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs scratches, cracks, and chips.
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. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
. Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.
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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
Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
(eLSD) Clutch System Lubricant
(ZR1, Z51, Grand Sport, and
Z06 Only)
Engine Coolant 40/60 coolant/water mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only
DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System (Engine) 0 242 or Cooling System (Aero Panel) 0 246
or Cooling System (Intercooler on LT4 and LT5 Engines) 0 247.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos2 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos2 is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 232.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674)
Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Release Pawl
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299570, in
Canada 19299571).
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Clutch System Hydraulic Clutch Fluid. Use only GM Part No. 19299570, in
Canada 19299571, Super DOT 4 brake fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Hinges Canada 10953474).
Rear Adjustable Wing (If Equipped) Medium-Strength Threadlocker - Blue (GM Part No. 19333511, ACDelco
10-2023).
Rear Axle DEXRON LS Gear Oil (GM Part No. 88862624, in Canada 88862625). See
Rear Axle 0 252 for information on checking the fluid.
Transmission (Automatic) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19331925, in
Canada 19300537).
Transmission (Manual) Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 88861800, in Canada 88861801).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or
equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection
requirements.
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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 84032895 A3191C
Engine Oil Filter 12640445 PF64
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 22862632 CF139
Spark Plug
6.2L LT1 Engine 12622441 41-114
6.2L LT4 Supercharged Engine 12642722 41-128
6.2L LT5 Supercharged Engine 12664824 41-148
Wiper Blades
Driver Side – 550 mm (21.7 in) 23360288 —
Passenger Side – 500 mm (19.7 in) 23362278 —
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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.
Odometer
Date Serviced By Services Performed
Reading
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Technical Data Vehicle Identification parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 326 for the vehicle's engine code.
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Vehicle Identification Service Parts
Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Identification Label
Service Parts Identification
There may be a label under the
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
carpet in the hatch/trunk area on the
Vehicle Data passenger side, that contains the
Capacities and following information:
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 . Vehicle Identification
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 329 Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on . Model designation
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
. Paint information
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification . Production options and special
Number (VIN) also appears on the equipment
Vehicle Certification and Service If there is no label, there is a
Parts labels and certificates of title barcode on the certification label on
and registration. the center (B) pillar to scan for this
Engine Identification same information.
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 321.
Capacities
Application
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
type and amount, see the refrigerant label under
the hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System
LT1 and LT4 Engines with V08 Heavy Duty Cooling 12.0 L 12.7 qt
System
LT1 and LT4 Engines without V08 Heavy Duty Cooling 11.2 L 11.8 qt
System
LT5 Engine 13.1 L 13.8 qt
Intercooler System
LT4 Engine 4.3 L 4.5 qt
LT5 Engine 5.0 L 5.3 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
6.2L LT1 V8 Engine with Z51 or Grand Sport 9.3 L 9.8 qt
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Capacities
Application
Metric English
6.2L LT1 V8 Engine without Z51 or Grand Sport 6.6 L 7.0 qt
6.2L LT4 V8 Supercharged Engine 9.3 L 9.8 qt
6.2L LT5 V8 Supercharged Engine 9.3 L 9.8 qt
Fuel Tank 70.4 L 18.6 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling

Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order
6.2L LT1 V8 Engine 7 Automatic 0.95–1.10 mm 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
Manual (0.037–0.043 in)
6.2L LT4 V8 Supercharged 6 Automatic 0.725–0.875 mm 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
Engine Manual (0.029–0.034 in)
6.2L LT5 V8 Supercharged 9 Automatic 0.725–0.875 mm 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
Engine Manual (0.029–0.034 in)
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Engine Data
Engine Horsepower Torque Displacement Compression Ratio
6.2L LT1 V8 Engine 455 460 lb ft 6.2L 11.5:1
6.2L LT1 V8 Engine 460 465 lb ft 6.2L 11.5:1
with Performance
Exhaust
6.2L LT4 V8 650 650 lb ft 6.2L 10.0:1
Supercharged
Engine
6.2L LT5 V8 755 715 lb ft 6.2L 10.0:1
Supercharged
Engine
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Engine Drive Belt Routing

6.2L LT1 Engine

6.2L LT4 and LT5 Supercharged

Engines
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Customer Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to
Customer Information
Information the United States
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Customer Satisfaction
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure
Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are
Customer Satisfaction Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 important to your dealer and to
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns
Customer Assistance General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
with the sales transaction or the
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be
Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or
Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 333
Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes,
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . 333 however, despite the best intentions
GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 342 of all concerned, misunderstandings
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 can occur. If your concern has not
Roadside Assistance OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 343 been resolved to your satisfaction,
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 the following steps should be taken:
Scheduling Service
Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 STEP ONE : Discuss your concern
Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 management. Normally, concerns
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 337 can be quickly resolved at that level.
Publication Ordering If the matter has already been
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 reviewed with the sales, service,
Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 of your dealership or the general
manager.
STEP TWO : If after contacting a
member of dealership management,
it appears your concern cannot be
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resolved by your dealership without STEP THREE — U.S. Owners : You may contact the BBB Auto Line
further help, in the U.S., call the Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free
Chevrolet Customer Assistance dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at
Center at 1-800-222-1020. In sure you are completely satisfied the following address:
Canada, call General Motors of with your new vehicle. However, BBB Auto Line Program
Canada Customer Care Centre at if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus,
1-800-263-3777 (English), after following the procedure Inc.
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). outlined in Steps One and Two, you 3033 Wilson Boulevard
We encourage you to call the can file with the Better Business Suite 600
toll-free number in order to give your Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program to Arlington, VA 22201
inquiry prompt attention. Have the enforce your rights.
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
following information available to The BBB Auto Line Program is an http://www.bbb.org/council/
give the Customer Assistance out-of-court program administered programs-services/
representative: by the Council of Better Business dispute-handling-and-resolution/
. Vehicle Identification Bureaus to settle automotive bbb-auto-line
Number (VIN). This is available disputes regarding vehicle repairs or
the interpretation of the New Vehicle This program is available in all
from the vehicle registration or 50 states and the District of
title, or the plate at the top left of Limited Warranty. Although you may
be required to resort to this informal Columbia. Eligibility is limited by
the instrument panel and visible vehicle age, mileage, and other
through the windshield. dispute resolution program prior to
filing a court action, use of the factors. General Motors reserves
. Dealership name and location. program is free of charge and your the right to change eligibility
. Vehicle delivery date and case will generally be heard within limitations and/or discontinue its
present mileage. 40 days. If you do not agree with the participation in this program.
decision given in your case, you STEP THREE — Canadian
When contacting Chevrolet, may reject it and proceed with any
remember that your concern will Owners : In the event that you do
other venue for relief available not feel your concerns have been
likely be resolved at a dealer's to you.
facility. That is why we suggest addressed after following the
following Step One first. procedure outlined in Steps One
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and Two, General Motors of Canada The Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico
Company wants you to be aware of c/o Customer Care Centre
Chevrolet Motor Division
its participation in a no-charge General Motors of Canada
Chevrolet Customer Assistance
Mediation/Arbitration Program. Company
Center
General Motors of Canada Mail Code: CA1-163-005
P.O. Box 33170
Company has committed to binding 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
arbitration of owner disputes Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
www.Chevrolet.com
involving factory-related vehicle Your inquiry should be accompanied
service claims. The program 1-800-222-1020
by the Vehicle Identification
provides for the review of the facts 1-800-833-2438 (For Text
Number (VIN).
involved by an impartial third party Telephone Devices (TTYs))
arbiter, and may include an informal Roadside Assistance:
hearing before the arbiter. The Customer Assistance 1-800-243-8872
program is designed so that the Offices From U.S. Virgin Islands:
entire dispute settlement process, Chevrolet encourages customers to
from the time you file your complaint 1-800-496-9994
call the toll-free number for
to the final decision, should be assistance. However, if a customer Canada
completed in about 70 days. We wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet,
believe our impartial program offers General Motors of Canada
the letter should be addressed to:
advantages over courts in most Company
jurisdictions because it is informal, Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
quick, and free of charge. CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
For further information concerning
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
eligibility in the Canadian Motor
www.gm.ca
Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP),
call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call 1-800-263-3777 (English)
the General Motors Customer Care 1-800-263-7854 (French)
Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), 1-800-263-3830 (For Text
1-800-263-7854 (French),
or write to:
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Telephone devices (TTYs)) Online Owner Center J : View active recalls by Vehicle
Roadside Assistance: Identification Number (VIN). See
1-800-268-6800 Online Owner Experience Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(U.S.) my.chevrolet.com 0 325.
Overseas
Please contact the local General
The Chevrolet online owner H : View GM Card, SiriusXM
experience allows interaction with Satellite radio (if equipped), and
Motors Business Unit. Chevrolet and keeps important OnStar account information (if
vehicle-specific information in one equipped).
Customer Assistance for place.
Text Telephone (TTY) F : Chat with online help
Membership Benefits representatives.
Users
E : Download owner’s manuals See my.chevrolet.com to register
To assist customers who are deaf, and view vehicle-specific how-to your vehicle.
hard of hearing, or speech-impaired videos.
and who use Text Telephones Chevrolet Owner Centre
(TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY
G : View maintenance schedules, (Canada)
alerts, and Vehicle Diagnostic www.chevroletowner.ca
equipment available at its Customer
Information. Schedule service
Assistance Center. Any TTY user in Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre:
appointments.
the U.S. can communicate with
Chevrolet by dialing: I : View and print dealer-recorded . Chat live with online help
1-800-833-2438. TTY users in service records and self-recorded representatives.
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. service records. . Locate owner resources such as
D : Select a preferred dealer and lease-end, financing, and
view locations, maps, phone warranty information.
numbers, and hours. . Retrieve your favorite articles,
r : Track your vehicle’s warranty quizzes, tips, and multimedia
information. galleries organized into the
Featured Articles and Auto Care
Sections.
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. Download owner’s manuals. General Motors of Canada also has . Model, year, color, and license
. Find the a Mobility program. See www.gm.ca plate number of the vehicle
Chevrolet-recommended or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE . Odometer reading, Vehicle
maintenance services. (800-463-7483) for details. TTY Identification Number (VIN), and
users call 1-800-263-3830. delivery date of the vehicle
GM Mobility Roadside Assistance . Description of the problem
Reimbursement Program Program Coverage
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call Services are provided for the
1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone duration of the vehicle’s powertrain
(TTY): 1-888-889-2438.) warranty.
For Canadian-purchased vehicles, In the U.S., anyone driving the
call 1-800-268-6800. vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
Service is available 24 hours a day, person driving the vehicle without
This program is available to 365 days a year. permission from the owner is not
qualified applicants for cost covered.
reimbursement, up to certain limits, Calling for Assistance Roadside Assistance is not a part of
of eligible aftermarket adaptive When calling Roadside Assistance, the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
equipment required for the vehicle, have the following information General Motors North America and
such as hand controls or a ready: Chevrolet reserve the right to make
wheelchair/scooter lift for the any changes or discontinue the
vehicle. . Your name, home address, and
Roadside Assistance program at
home telephone number
To learn about the GM Mobility any time without notification.
program, see www.gmmobility.com . Telephone number of your
General Motors North America and
or call the GM Mobility Assistance location
Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text . Location of the vehicle services or payment to an owner or
Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935.
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driver if they decide the claims are responsibility for the repair or regularly traveled or maintained
made too often, or the same type of replacement of the tire if it is not public road, which includes ice and
claim is made many times. covered by the warranty. winter roads. Off-road use is not
. Battery Jump Start: Service to covered.
Services Provided
jump start a dead battery. Services Specific to
. Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the . Trip Interruption Benefits and Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
vehicle to get to the nearest Assistance: If your trip is . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
service station. interrupted due to a warranty is up to 7 liters. If available,
event, incidental expenses may diesel fuel delivery may be
. Lock-Out Service: Service to be reimbursed within the
unlock the vehicle if you are restricted. Propane and other
Powertrain warranty period. fuels are not provided through
locked out. A remote unlock may Items considered are reasonable
be available if you have OnStar. this service.
and customary hotel, meals,
For security reasons, the driver rental car, or a vehicle being . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle
must present identification delivered back to the customer, registration is required.
before this service is given. up to 500 miles. . Trip Interruption Benefits and
. Emergency Tow from a Public Assistance: Must be over
Road or Highway: Tow to the
Services Not Included in
150 km from where your trip was
nearest Chevrolet dealer for Roadside Assistance started to qualify.
warranty service, or if the vehicle . Impound towing caused by Pre-authorization, original
was in a crash and cannot be violation of any laws detailed receipts, and a copy of
driven. Assistance is not given . the repair orders are required.
Legal fines
when the vehicle is stuck in the Once authorization has been
sand, mud, or snow. . Mounting, dismounting, received, the Roadside
. or changing of snow tires, Assistance advisor will help to
Flat Tire Change: Service to
chains, or other traction devices make arrangements and explain
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped, Service is not provided if a vehicle how to receive payment.
must be in good condition and is in an area that is not accessible
properly inflated. It is the owner's to the service vehicle or is not a
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. Alternative Service: If unless, of course, the problem is Courtesy Transportation is not a
assistance cannot be provided safety related. If it is, please call part of the New Vehicle Limited
right away, the Roadside your dealership, let them know this, Warranty. A separate booklet
Assistance advisor may give and ask for instructions. entitled “Limited Warranty and
permission to get local If your dealer requests you to bring Owner Assistance Information”
emergency road service. You will the vehicle for service, you are furnished with each new vehicle
receive payment, up to $100, urged to do so as early in the work provides detailed warranty coverage
after sending the original receipt day as possible to allow for information.
to Roadside Assistance. same-day repair.
Mechanical failures may be Transportation Options
covered, however any cost for Warranty service can generally be
parts and labor for repairs not Courtesy Transportation completed while you wait. However,
covered by the warranty are the Program if you are unable to do so, your
owner responsibility. To enhance your ownership dealer may offer the following
experience, we and our participating transportation options:
Scheduling Service dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Shuttle Service
Appointments Transportation, a customer support
program for vehicles with the This includes one-way or round-trip
When the vehicle requires warranty Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty shuttle service within reasonable
service, contact your dealer and Coverage period in Canada), time and distance parameters of
request an appointment. By extended powertrain, and/or your dealer's area.
scheduling a service appointment hybrid-specific warranties in both
and advising the service consultant Public Transportation or Fuel
the U.S. and Canada. Reimbursement
of your transportation needs, your
dealer can help minimize your Several Courtesy Transportation If overnight warranty repairs are
inconvenience. options are available to assist in needed, and public transportation is
reducing inconvenience when used, the expense must be
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled warranty repairs are required.
into the service department supported by original receipts and
immediately, keep driving it until it within the maximum amount allowed
can be scheduled for service, by GM for shuttle service. If U.S.
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customers arrange their own Additional Program Collision Parts
transportation, limited Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new
reimbursement for reasonable fuel
All program options, such as shuttle parts made with the same materials
expenses may be available. Claim
service, may not be available at and construction methods as the
amounts should reflect actual costs
every dealer. Contact your dealer parts with which the vehicle was
and be supported by original
for specific availability. originally built. Genuine GM
receipts. See your dealer for
Collision parts are the best choice to
information. General Motors reserves the right to
ensure that the vehicle's designed
unilaterally modify, change,
Courtesy Rental Vehicle appearance, durability, and safety
or discontinue Courtesy
are preserved. The use of Genuine
For an overnight warranty repair, the Transportation at any time and to
GM parts can help maintain the GM
dealer may provide an available resolve all questions of claim
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
courtesy rental vehicle or provide for eligibility pursuant to the terms and
reimbursement of a rental vehicle. conditions described herein at its Recycled original equipment parts
Reimbursement is limited and must sole discretion. may also be used for repair. These
be supported by original receipts as parts are typically removed from
well as a signed and completed Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in
rental agreement and meet state/ prior crashes. In most cases, the
provincial, local, and rental vehicle If the vehicle is involved in a parts being recycled are from
provider requirements. collision and it is damaged, have the undamaged sections of the vehicle.
Requirements vary and may include damage repaired by a qualified A recycled original equipment GM
minimum age requirements, technician using the proper part may be an acceptable choice to
insurance coverage, credit card, etc. equipment and quality replacement maintain the vehicle's originally
Additional fees such as fuel usage parts. Poorly performed collision designed appearance and safety
charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, repairs diminish the vehicle resale performance; however, the history of
excessive mileage, or rental usage value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts
beyond the completion of the repair be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New
are also your responsibility. collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any
related failures are not covered by
It may not be possible to provide a
that warranty.
like vehicle as a courtesy rental.
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Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle parts. Read the lease carefully, as
available. These are made by you may be charged at the end of
Protect your investment in the GM
companies other than GM and may the lease for poor quality repairs.
vehicle with comprehensive and
not have been tested for the vehicle.
collision insurance coverage. There If a Crash Occurs
As a result, these parts may fit
are significant differences in the
poorly, exhibit premature durability/ If there has been an injury, call
quality of coverage afforded by
corrosion problems, and may not emergency services for help. Do not
various insurance policy terms.
perform properly in subsequent leave the scene of a crash until all
Many insurance policies provide
collisions. Aftermarket parts are not matters have been taken care of.
reduced protection to the GM
covered by the GM New Vehicle Move the vehicle only if its position
vehicle by limiting compensation for
Limited Warranty, and any vehicle puts you in danger, or you are
damage repairs through the use of
failure related to such parts is not instructed to move it by a police
aftermarket collision parts. Some
covered by that warranty. officer.
insurance companies will not
Repair Facility specify aftermarket collision parts. Give only the necessary information
When purchasing insurance, we to police and other parties involved
GM also recommends that you recommend that you ensure that the in the crash.
choose a collision repair facility that vehicle will be repaired with GM
meets your needs before you ever For emergency towing see
original equipment collision parts. Roadside Assistance Program
need collision repairs. Your dealer If such insurance coverage is not
may have a collision repair center 0 334.
available from your current
with GM-trained technicians and insurance carrier, consider switching Gather the following information:
state-of-the-art equipment, or be to another insurance carrier.
able to recommend a collision repair . Driver name, address, and
center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing telephone number
technicians and comparable company may require you to have . Driver license number
equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with
Genuine GM Original Equipment . Owner name, address, and
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or telephone number
Genuine Manufacturer replacement . Vehicle license plate number
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. Vehicle make, model, and original GM parts. Remember, Publication Ordering
model year recycled parts will not be covered by
the GM vehicle warranty.
Information
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Manuals
. Insurance company and policy but you must live with the repair. Service manuals have the diagnosis
number Depending on your policy limits, and repair information on the
your insurance company may engine, transmission, axle,
. General description of the initially value the repair using suspension, brakes, electrical
damage to the other vehicle aftermarket parts. Discuss this with system, steering system, body, etc.
Choose a reputable repair facility the repair professional, and insist on
that uses quality replacement parts. Genuine GM parts. Remember, Customer Literature
See “Collision Parts” earlier in this if the vehicle is leased, you may be Owner’s manuals are written
section. obligated to have the vehicle specifically for owners and are
repaired with Genuine GM parts, intended to provide basic
If the airbag has inflated, see What even if your insurance coverage
Will You See after an Airbag operational information about the
does not pay the full cost. vehicle. The owner’s manual
Inflates? 0 77.
If another party's insurance includes the Maintenance Schedule
Managing the Vehicle Damage company is paying for the repairs, for all models.
Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a Customer literature publications
repair valuation based on that available for purchase include
In the event that the vehicle requires
insurance company's collision policy owner’s manuals, warranty
damage repairs, GM recommends
repair limits, as you have no manuals, infotainment manuals, and
that you take an active role in its
contractual limits with that company. portfolios. Portfolios include an
repair. If you have a pre-determined
In such cases, you can have control owner’s manual, warranty manual,
repair facility of choice, take the
of the repair and parts choices as infotainment manual, if applicable,
vehicle there, or have it towed there.
long as the cost stays within and zip lock bag or pouch.
Specify to the facility that any
reasonable limits.
required replacement collision parts
be original equipment parts, either
new Genuine GM parts or recycled
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Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Reporting Safety
Service manuals and customer Statement Defects
literature are available for many
This vehicle has systems that
current and past model year GM
vehicles.
operate on a radio frequency that Reporting Safety Defects
complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the
To order, call 1-800-551-4123 Federal Communications
to the United States
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Commission (FCC) rules and with Government
eastern time Innovation, Science and Economic If you believe that your vehicle
For credit card orders only (VISA, Development (ISED) Canada's
has a defect which could cause
MasterCard, or Discover), see RSP-100 / license-exempt RSS's /
ICES-001. a crash or could cause injury or
Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. death, you should immediately
To order by mail, write to: Operation is subject to the following inform the National Highway
two conditions: Traffic Safety Administration
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service 1. The device may not cause (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
47911 Halyard Drive harmful interference. General Motors.
Plymouth, MI 48170 2. The device must accept any If NHTSA receives similar
Make checks payable in U.S. funds. interference received, including complaints, it may open an
interference that may cause
investigation, and if it finds that
undesired operation of the
device. a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall
Changes or modifications to any of and remedy campaign.
these systems by other than an
However, NHTSA cannot
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment. become involved in individual
problems between you, your
dealer, or General Motors.
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To contact NHTSA, you may call www.tc.gc.ca/rappels (French) In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
the Vehicle Safety Hotline or write to: (English) or 1-800-263-7854
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: (French), or write:
1-800-424-9153); go to http:// Transport Canada
General Motors of Canada
www.safercar.gov; or write to: Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate Company
Defect Investigations and Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
Administrator, NHTSA Recalls Division CA1-163-005
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. 80 Noel Street 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Washington, D.C. 20590 Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
You can also obtain other In Mexico, call 01-800-466-0811.
information about motor vehicle Reporting Safety Defects
In other Central America and
safety from http:// to General Motors Caribbean Countries, call
www.safercar.gov. 52-722-236-0680.
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or
Transport Canada) in a situation like
Reporting Safety Defects this, notify General Motors.
to the Canadian In the U.S., call 1-800-222-1020,
Government or write:
If you live in Canada, and you Chevrolet Motor Division
believe that the vehicle has a Chevrolet Customer Assistance
safety defect, notify Transport Center
Canada immediately, and notify P.O. Box 33170
General Motors of Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5170
Company. Call Transport
Canada at 1-800-333-0510;
go to:
www.tc.gc.ca/recalls (English)
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Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a
better understanding of the
Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and
event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur.
Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near Note
The vehicle has a number of
crash-like situations, such as an air EDR data are recorded by your
computers that record information
bag deployment or hitting a road vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
about the vehicle’s performance and
how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in situation occurs; no data are
understanding how a vehicle’s recorded by the EDR under normal
vehicle uses computer modules to
systems performed. The EDR is driving conditions and no personal
monitor and control engine and
designed to record data related to data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
transmission performance, to
monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety crash location) are recorded.
systems for a short period of time, However, other parties, such as law
deployment and deploy them in a
typically 30 seconds or less. The enforcement, could combine the
crash, and, if equipped, to provide
EDR in this vehicle is designed to EDR data with the type of
antilock braking to help the driver
control the vehicle. These modules record such data as: personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash
may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your
investigation.
technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating;
Some modules may also store data To read data recorded by an EDR,
. Whether or not the driver and
about how the vehicle is operated, special equipment is required, and
such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were access to the vehicle or the EDR is
average speed. These modules may buckled/fastened; needed. In addition to the vehicle
retain personal preferences, such as . How far (if at all) the driver was manufacturer, other parties, such as
radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ law enforcement, that have the
temperature settings. or brake pedal; and, special equipment, can read the
. How fast the vehicle was information if they have access to
traveling. the vehicle or the EDR.
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GM will not access these data or OnStar Terms and Conditions and
share it with others except: with the Privacy Statement on the OnStar
consent of the vehicle owner or, website.
if the vehicle is leased, with the See OnStar Additional Information
consent of the lessee; in response 0 346.
to an official request by police or
similar government office; as part of
GM's defense of litigation through Infotainment System
the discovery process; or, as If the vehicle is equipped with a
required by law. Data that GM navigation system as part of the
collects or receives may also be infotainment system, use of the
used for GM research needs or may system may result in the storage of
be made available to others for destinations, addresses, telephone
research purposes, where a need is numbers, and other trip information.
shown and the data is not tied to a See the infotainment manual for
specific vehicle or vehicle owner. information on stored data and for
deletion instructions.
OnStar
If the vehicle is equipped with
OnStar and has an active service
plan, additional data may be
collected through the OnStar
system. This includes information
about the vehicle’s operation;
collisions involving the vehicle; the
use of the vehicle and its features;
and, in certain situations, the
location and approximate GPS
speed of the vehicle. Refer to the
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OnStar OnStar Overview plan and data plan. OnStar requires
the vehicle battery and electrical
system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
OnStar Overview
operating. OnStar acts as a link to
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
existing emergency service
OnStar Services providers. OnStar may collect
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 information about you and your
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Manual Rearview Mirror vehicle, including location
information. See OnStar’s User
OnStar Additional Information Terms, Privacy Statement, and
OnStar Additional Software Terms for more details
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 including system limitations at
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Manual and Automatic
Mirror
Dimming Rearview Mirrors
. Press the mirror controls.
Q Voice Command Button If OnStar does not respond,
| Blue OnStar Button adjust finger position or remove
U Red Emergency Button any gloves.
This vehicle may be equipped with a . Avoid touching the controls while
comprehensive, in-vehicle system adjusting the mirror. To cancel a
that can connect to an OnStar command press Q.
Advisor for Emergency, Security, . Clean the mirror while the
Navigation, Connections, and vehicle is off to avoid making
Diagnostics Services. OnStar calls.
services may require a paid service
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Status Indicator . ~: Indicates a problem. Press | to connect to an
The OnStar system status light is Advisor to:
OnStar Commands
next to the OnStar controls on the . Verify account information or
manual rearview mirror. Press | or call 1-888-4ONSTAR update contact information.
If the status light is: (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an
. Get driving directions.
Advisor.
. Solid Green: System is ready. . Receive a Diagnostic check of
Functionality of the Voice Command
. Flashing Green: On a call. button may vary by vehicle and the vehicle's key operating
region. systems.
. Red: Indicates a problem.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
. Off: System is off. Press | Press Q to:
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
twice to speak with an OnStar . Open the OnStar app on the
Advisor. if equipped.
infotainment display. See the
For the automatic dimming rearview infotainment manual for Press U to get a priority connection
mirror, the status is provided information on how to use the to an OnStar Advisor available 24/
through the Display on Demand OnStar app. 7 to:
Icons. OR . Get help for an emergency.
. Three Color Icons: The system . Make a call, end a call, . Be a Good Samaritan or
is enabled and active. or answer an incoming call. respond to an AMBER Alert.
. No Icons: The vehicle is in . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling . Get assistance in severe
motion or the OnStar or voice commands. weather or other crisis situations
connected service plan is and find evacuation routes.
inactive. . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
. Blinking: Button has been
pressed. . Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi®
network name or SSID, and
. Solid: On a call. password, if equipped.
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OnStar Services Security OnStar Additional
If equipped, OnStar provides these Information
Emergency services:
Emergency Services require an . With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, In-Vehicle Audio Messages
active safety and security plan. With OnStar Advisors can use GPS to Audio messages may play important
Automatic Crash Response, built-in pinpoint the vehicle and help information at the following times:
sensors can automatically alert a authorities quickly recover it. . Prior to vehicle purchase. Press
specially trained OnStar Advisor . With Remote Ignition Block, | to set up an account.
who is immediately connected in to if equipped, OnStar can block
the vehicle to help. . After change in ownership and
the engine from being restarted. at 90 days.
Press U for a priority connection to . With Stolen Vehicle Slowdown,
an OnStar Advisor who can contact if equipped, OnStar can work Transferring Service
emergency service providers, direct with law enforcement to Press | to request account transfer
them to your exact location, and gradually slow the vehicle down. eligibility information. The Advisor
relay important information.
Theft Alarm Notification can cancel or change account
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially information.
trained Advisors are available If equipped, if the doors are locked
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to and the vehicle alarm sounds, a Selling/Transferring the
provide a central point of contact, notification by text, e-mail, or phone Vehicle
assistance, and information during a call will be sent. If the vehicle is
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
crisis. stolen, an OnStar Advisor can work
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
with authorities to recover the
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors terminate your OnStar or connected
vehicle.
can locate a nearby service provider services if the vehicle is disposed
to help with a flat tire, a battery of, sold, transferred, or if the
jump, or an empty gas tank. lease ends.
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Reactivation for Subsequent . Press | to speak with an to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless
Owners Advisor. phone network congestion or
jamming — may prevent service.
Press | and follow the prompts to OnStar or connected services
cannot work unless the vehicle is in See Radio Frequency Statement
speak to an Advisor as soon as
a place where OnStar has an 0 340.
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar agreement with a wireless service Services for People with
or connected service options. provider for service in that area. The Disabilities
wireless service provider must also
How OnStar Service Works have coverage, network capacity, Advisors provide services to help
Automatic Crash Response, reception, and technology with physical disabilities and
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, compatible with OnStar or medical conditions.
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote connected services. Service
involving location information about Press | to help:
Services, Roadside Assistance, and
Hands-Free Calling are available on the vehicle cannot work unless GPS . Locate a gas station with an
most vehicles. Not all OnStar signals are available, unobstructed, attendant to pump gas.
services are available everywhere and compatible with the OnStar . Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
or on all vehicles. For more hardware. OnStar or connected
that meets accessibility needs.
information, a full description of services may not work if the OnStar
equipment is not properly installed . Provide directions to the closest
OnStar services, system limitations,
and OnStar User Terms, Privacy or it has not been properly hospital or pharmacy in urgent
Statement, and Software Terms: maintained. If equipment or software situations.
is added, connected, or modified,
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR OnStar or connected services may TTY Users
(1-888-466-7827). not work. Other problems beyond OnStar has the ability to
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.). the control of OnStar — such as communicate to deaf,
hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada). electrical system design and customers while in the vehicle. The
. Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. architecture of the vehicle, damage available dealer-installed TTY
system can provide in-vehicle
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access to all OnStar services, Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause
except Virtual Advisor and OnStar loss of the ability to send a
OnStar cannot perform Remote
Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Advisor may give a verbal route or
OnStar Personal Identification Assistance after the vehicle has
may ask for a call back after the
Number (PIN) been off continuously for 10 days
vehicle is driven into an open area.
without an ignition cycle. If the
A PIN is needed to access some vehicle has not been started for Cellular and GPS Antennas
OnStar services. The PIN will need 10 days, OnStar can contact
to be changed the first time when Roadside Assistance or a locksmith Cellular reception is required for
speaking with an Advisor. To to help gain access to the vehicle. OnStar to send remote signals to
change the OnStar PIN, contact an the vehicle. Do not place items over
OnStar Advisor by pressing | or Global Positioning or near the antenna to prevent
calling 1-888-4ONSTAR. System (GPS) blocking cellular and GPS signal
reception.
. Obstruction of the GPS can
Warranty
occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar
OnStar equipment may be buildings; in parking garages; Message
warranted as part of the vehicle around airports; in tunnels and
warranty. underpasses; or in an area with If there is limited cellular coverage
very dense trees. If GPS signals or the cellular network has reached
Languages are not available, the OnStar maximum capacity, this message
The vehicle can be programmed to system should still operate to may come on. Press | to try the
respond in multiple languages. call OnStar. However, OnStar call again or try again after driving a
Press | and ask for an Advisor. could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area.
Advisors are available in English, the exact location.
Vehicle and Power Issues
Spanish, and French. Available . In emergency situations, OnStar
languages may vary by country. OnStar services require a vehicle
can use the last stored GPS
electrical system, wireless service,
location to send to emergency
and GPS satellite technologies to be
responders.
available and operating for features
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to function properly. These systems settings. These updates or changes the privacy of any information sent
may not operate if the battery is may also collect personal via wireless cellular communications
discharged or disconnected. information. Such collection is cannot be assured. Third parties
described in the OnStar privacy may unlawfully intercept or access
Add-on Electrical Equipment statement or separately disclosed at transmissions and private
The OnStar system is integrated the time of installation. These communications without consent.
into the electrical architecture of the updates or changes may also cause
vehicle. Do not add any electrical a system to automatically OnStar - Software
equipment. See Add-On Electrical communicate with GM servers to Acknowledgements
Equipment 0 216. Added electrical collect information about vehicle Certain OnStar components include
equipment may interfere with the system status, identify whether libcurl and unzip software and other
operation of the OnStar system and updates or changes are available, third party software. Below are the
cause it to not operate. or deliver updates or changes. An notices and licenses associated with
active OnStar agreement constitutes libcurl and unzip and for other third
Vehicle Software Updates consent to these software updates party software please see http://
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver or changes and agreement that opensource.lge.com/index
software updates or changes to the either OnStar or GM may remotely
deliver them to the vehicle. www.onstar.com/us/en/
vehicle without further notice or
consent. These updates or changes libcurl:
Privacy
may enhance or maintain safety, COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION
security, or the operation of the The complete OnStar Privacy
NOTICE
vehicle or the vehicle systems. Statement may be found at
Software updates or changes may www.onstar.com (U.S.), Copyright (c) 1996 - 2010, Daniel
affect or erase data or settings that or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We Stenberg, <daniel@haxx.se>.
are stored in the vehicle, such as recommend that you review it. If you All rights reserved.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling name have any questions, call
tags, saved navigation destinations, 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) Permission to use, copy, modify,
or pre-set radio stations. Neither or press | to speak with an and distribute this software for any
OnStar nor GM is responsible for purpose with or without fee is
Advisor. Users of wireless
any affected or erased data or hereby granted, provided that the
communications are cautioned that
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above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta,
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Connected Connected Services OnStar app on the infotainment
display. For other vehicles press Q
Services Navigation as follows.

Navigation requires a specific Cancel Route

Connected Services OnStar or connected service plan. 1. Press Q. System responds:
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Press | to receive Turn-by-Turn “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 directions or have them sent to the 2. Say “Cancel route.” System
vehicle navigation screen, responds: “Do you want to
if equipped. cancel directions?”
Turn-by-Turn Navigation 3. Say “Yes.” System responds:
“OK, request completed, thank
1. Press | to connect to an you, goodbye.”
Advisor.
Route Preview
2. Request directions to be
downloaded to the vehicle. 1. Press Q. System responds:
3. Follow the voice-guided “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
commands. 2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
Using Voice Commands maneuvers.
During a Planned Route
Repeat
Functionality of the Voice Command
button, if equipped, may vary by 1. Press Q. System responds:
vehicle and region. For some “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
vehicles, press Q to open the
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2. Say “Repeat.” System See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
responds with the last direction www.onstar.ca (Canada). The vehicle may have a built-in
given, then responds with Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Connections to the Internet and web content at
Get My Destination The following services help with 4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
staying connected. devices can be connected. A data
1. Press Q. System responds: plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. For coverage maps, see controls only when it is safe to
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or do so.
2. Say “Get my destination.” www.onstar.ca (Canada).
System responds with the 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot
address and distance to the Ensuring Security information, press Q to open
destination, then responds with . Change the default passwords the OnStar app on the
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. for the Wi-Fi hotspot and infotainment display, then
Send Destination to Vehicle myChevrolet mobile application. select Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some
Make these passwords different vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi
Directions can be sent to the from each other and use a Settings on the screen.
vehicle’s navigation screen, combination of letters, numbers,
if equipped. 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
and symbols to increase the
the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
Press | then ask the Advisor to security.
password, and on some
download directions to the vehicle’s . Change the default name of the vehicles, the connection type
navigation system, if equipped. After SSID (Service Set Identifier). (no Internet connection, 3G,
the call ends, the navigation screen This is your network’s name that 4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
will provide prompts to begin driving is visible to other wireless (poor, good, excellent).
directions. Routes that are sent to devices. Choose a unique name
the navigation screen can only be 3. To change the SSID or
and avoid family names or
canceled through the navigation vehicle descriptions. password, press | or call
system. 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some
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vehicles, the SSID and . Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil factory-installed remote start, and
password can be changed in life, or tire pressure, power locks are required. Data rates
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu. if factory-equipped with the Tire apply. See www.onstar.com for
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Pressure Monitor System. details and system limitations.
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect . Send destinations to the vehicle. Remote Services
automatically to your mobile . Locate the vehicle on a map
devices. Manage data usage by Contact an OnStar Advisor to
(U.S. market only). unlock the doors or sound the horn
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the . Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot and flash the lamps.
myChevrolet mobile app, or by on/off, manage settings, and
Marketplace
contacting an OnStar Advisor. On monitor data consumption,
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be if equipped. OnStar Advisors can provide offers
managed from the Wi-Fi . from restaurants and retailers on
Locate a dealer and schedule
Hotspot menu. your route, help locate hotels,
service.
or book a room. These services
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If . Request roadside assistance. vary by market.
Available)
. Set a parking reminder with pin OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Download the myChevrolet mobile drop, take a photo, make a note,
app to compatible Apple and and set a timer. Make and receive calls with the
Android smartphones. Chevrolet built-in wireless calling service,
. Connect with Chevrolet on social which requires available minutes.
users can access the following
services from a smartphone: media. Functionality of the Voice Command
Features are subject to change. For button may vary by vehicle and
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped. myChevrolet mobile app information region. For some vehicles, press Q
and compatibility, see to open the OnStar app on the
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped my.chevrolet.com. infotainment display, then select
with automatic locks. Hands-Free calling. For other
An active OnStar or connected
. Activate the horn and lamps. service plan may be required. vehicles press Q as follows.
A compatible device,
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Make a Call Retrieve My Number Diagnostics
1. Press Q. System responds: 1. Press Q. System responds: By monitoring and reporting on the
“OnStar ready.” “OnStar ready.” vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
2. Say “Call.” System responds: Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
2. Say “My number.” System
“Call. Please say the name or provides a way to keep up on
responds: “Your OnStar
number to call.” maintenance. Capabilities vary by
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
model. See www.onstar.com for
3. Say the entire number without then says the number.
details and system limitations.
pausing, including a “1” and the End a Call Features are subject to change. For
area code. System responds: updates on feature capabilities, see
“OK, calling.” Press Q. System responds: “Call my.chevrolet.com. Message and
ended.” data rates may apply.
Calling 911 Emergency
Verify Minutes and Expiration
1. Press Q. System responds:
“OnStar ready.” Press Q and say “Minutes” then
2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Verify” to check how many minutes
“Call. Please say the name or remain and their expiration date.
number to call.”
3. Say “911” without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.” System responds:
“OK, dialing 911.”
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Airbag System (cont'd)
Index A
Accessories and When Should an Airbag
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 75
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . 185 Airbags
Active Rev Match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Adding Equipment to the
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 216 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Additional Information Passenger Status Indicator . . . .112
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Additional Maintenance Servicing Airbag-Equipped
and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Adjustments System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Alarm
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 239 Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 195
Air Dam, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Air Filter, Passenger Appearance Care
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Airbag System Assistance Program,
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
How Does an Airbag Assistance Systems for
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 210
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 79 Automatic
What Makes an Airbag Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
What Will You See after an Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
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Index 357
Automatic (cont'd) Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Check
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 238 License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 257 Engine Light (Malfunction
Automatic Transmission Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Child Restraints
C
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Infants and Young Children . . . . . 86
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Lower Anchors and Tethers
B California
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Battery Perchlorate Materials
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Exterior Lighting Battery Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 California
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Proposition
Cleaning
Battery - North America . . . .251, 295 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .219, 251, 295,
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 254 Back Cover
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Boost Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Climate Control Systems
Brake Capacities and
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . .115 Carbon Monoxide
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Clutch, Hydraulic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . 337
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Compartments
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 Cargo
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 179 Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Competition Oriented Tires . . . . . 268
Bulb Replacement Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 2
Competitive Driving Mode . . . . . . 203
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . 96
Composite Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant . . . 287
High Intensity Discharge Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 113
Connected Services
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
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Connected Services (cont'd) Customer Assistance (cont'd) Door
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Text Telephone (TTY) Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connections Customer Information Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 353 Publications Ordering Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 329
Traction and Electronic Customer Satisfaction Driver Information
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330 Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
D
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Driving
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 337
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Data Collection
Coolant Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 343
Engine Temperature Gauge . . .110 For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 24
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Engine Temperature Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 173
Data Recorder
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 175
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 342
Cooling System . . . . . . .242, 246, 247 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Daytime Running
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Track Events and
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Courtesy Transportation Competitive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Cover Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Diagnostics
Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 355
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Dual Automatic Climate
Differential, Limited-Slip . . . . . . . . 207
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
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Index 359
E Engine (cont'd) Fluid (cont'd)
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 195 Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 116 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Electrical Equipment, Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Frequency Statement
Electrical System Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 187 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Engine Compartment Fuse Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Front Air Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Front Seats
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 342 Heated and Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . 65
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Fuel
Rear Compartment Fuse Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Electronic Stability Control Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 139 Filling a Portable Fuel
(ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 139 Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Emergency Exterior Lighting Battery Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Engine Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
F
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . .119
Features
Check Light (Malfunction Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 185
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Filter,
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 225 Recommended . . . . . . . . . . 212, 213
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Coolant Temperature Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 142
Coolant Temperature Engine Compartment Fuse
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Cooling System . . . . . 242, 246, 247 Rear Compartment Fuse
Fluid
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 238
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
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G Headlamps I
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Infants and Young Children,
Gauges Daytime Running Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Information
Engine Coolant Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 339
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 High Intensity Discharge Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 120 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 140 Instrument Panel
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 120 Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Heated and Ventilated Front Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 45
Warning Lights and Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
J
General Information Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Jump Starting - North
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 310 High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 275
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 173 K
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 197 Keyless Entry
GM Mobility Reimbursement Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 27
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
How to Wear Seat Belts
H L
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 269
Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 142 Lamps
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 140
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Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Check Engine (Malfunction Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 119
Exterior Lamps Off Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Lower Anchors and Tethers
Exterior Lighting Battery Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 for Children (LATCH
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . .116 System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Electronic Stability Control Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Malfunction Indicator (ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Engine Coolant
M
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Temperature Warning . . . . . . . .118
Maintenance
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .119
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Maintenance and Care
LATCH, Lower Anchors and High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 140
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 312
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Recommended Fluids and
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Lifting the Vehicle, Tires . . . . . . . . 220 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 113
Lighting Service Electric Parking
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Matching
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . 207
Active Rev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Lights Locks
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Antilock Brake System Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Messages
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . .115 Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Messages (cont'd) Oil Parking or Backing
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 210
Mirrors Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 237 Passenger Airbag Status
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Automatic Dimming Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 85 Passenger Compartment Air
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . 333 Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 79
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 OnStar Additional Perchlorate Materials
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Requirements, California . . . . . . 220
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Performance Data
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344 Recorder (PDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Personalization
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 45 Outlets Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Power
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Monitor System, Tire Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
P
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Panel, Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
N Park
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 183
Navigation Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . 352 Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 72
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Privacy
Brake and P (Park)
O Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 342
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 254
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Program
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 336
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 185
Off-Road Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
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Proposition Replacement Parts S
65 Warning, Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Safety Defects Reporting
California . . . . . . . . . . . .219, 251, 295, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 341
Back Cover Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 84 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Publication Ordering Replacing Seat Belt System U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Reporting Safety Defects Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 336
R
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 341 Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 340
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Retained Accessory Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 How to Wear Seat Belts
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 210
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Ride Control Systems Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Enhanced Traction Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
System (ETS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 73
Recommended
Roads Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212, 213
Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Seatback Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Recommended Fluids and
Roadside Assistance Seats
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Records
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 65
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 60
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 300
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 329 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Reimbursement Program,
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 59
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Running the Vehicle While Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Remote Keyless Entry
Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . 91
(RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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Security (cont'd) Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 T
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 333
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 43
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Accessories and Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 223 Storage Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 324 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Maintenance, General Storage Areas Competition Oriented . . . . . . . . . 268
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310 Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 325 Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 336 Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Service Electric Parking Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Services Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 94 Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 317 Storing the Tire Sealant and Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274, 275
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Shifting Struts Pressure Monitor Operation . . 276
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 275
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Signals, Turn and Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Run-Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Sealant and
Special Application Services . . . . 317 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Specifications and System Sealant and Compressor
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326 Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145, 343 Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Terminology and Definitions . . 271
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Tires (cont'd) Turn and Lane-Change Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Uniform Tire Quality Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
U W
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 282 Warning
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 135 Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 284
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
When It Is Time for New
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Warnings
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 V
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Towing Vehicle
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 216 Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Wheels
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 300 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 284
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Track Events and Identification Number (VIN) . . . 325
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Competitive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
When It Is Time for New
Traction Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . 207 Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Traction Control/Electronic Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Windshield
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Transmission Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Vehicle Care
Winter
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Storing the Tire Sealant
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . 294
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Transportation Program, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 254
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 Vehicle Data Recording and
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
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