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Seat position sensor(s) provide information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment. Your vehicle may or may not have seat-mounted side impact airbags. See Airbag System on page 1-44. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. Seat-mounted side impact airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers, or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For seat-mounted side impact airbags, deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module. Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with seat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door. How Does an Airbag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. Seat-mounted side impact airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body. 1-49

Section	Page
2009 Chevrolet Corvette BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Power Seats	7
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters	7
Heated Seats	8
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel	8
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Seatback Latches	12
Safety Belts	13
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	13
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	18
Lap-Shoulder Belt	26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	28
Safety Belt Extender	29
Child Restraints	29
Older Children	29
Infants and Young Children	33
Child Restraint Systems	37
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only)	39
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only)	40
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	44
Airbag System	48
Where Are the Airbags?	50
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	52
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	53
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	53
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	54
Passenger Sensing System	55
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	60
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	60
Restraint System Check	62
Checking the Restraint Systems	62
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Features and Controls	65
Keys	67
Keyless Access System	68
Keyless Access System Operation	69
Doors and Locks	74
Door Locks	74
Power Door Locks	76
Automatic Door Lock	77
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	77
Lockout Protection	77
Hatch	78
Windows	80
Power Windows	81
Sun Visors	82
Theft-Deterrent Systems	82
Theft-Deterrent System	82
Immobilizer	84
Immobilizer Operation	84
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	85
New Vehicle Break-In	85
Front Air Dam	86
Ignition Positions	87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	88
Starting the Engine	88
Automatic Transmission Operation	90
Manual Transmission Operation	94
Parking Brake	96
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	97
Shifting Out of Park	98
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	99
Parking Over Things That Burn	99
Engine Exhaust	100
Running the Vehicle While Parked	101
Mirrors	102
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	102
Compass	102
Outside Power Mirrors	104
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	104
Outside Convex Mirror	104
Outside Heated Mirrors	105
OnStar® System	105
Universal Home Remote System	108
Universal Home Remote System Operation	109
Storage Areas	116
Glove Box	116
Cupholders	116
Center Console Storage	116
Floor Mats	117
Rear Storage Area	117
Convenience Net	119
Cargo Cover	119
Roof Panel	121
Removing the Roof Panel	121
Storing the Roof Panel	124
Installing the Roof Panel	125
Convertible Top	126
Convertible Top (Manual)	126
Convertible Top (Power)	133
Instrument Panel	139
Instrument Panel Overview	142
Hazard Warning Flashers	144
Horn	144
Tilt Wheel	144
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)	146
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	146
Flash-to-Pass	146
Windshield Wipers	147
Windshield Washer	148
Cruise Control	148
Exterior Lamps	152
Wiper Activated Headlamps	153
Headlamps on Reminder	153
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	154
Fog Lamps	155
Twilight Sentinel®	155
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	156
Instrument Panel Brightness	157
Courtesy Lamps	157
Entry/Exit Lighting	157
Reading Lamps	157
Battery Run-Down Protection	157
Head-Up Display (HUD)	158
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	162
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	163
Climate Controls	163
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	163
Outlet Adjustment	168
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	169
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	170
Instrument Panel Cluster	171
Speedometer and Odometer	173
Tachometer	173
Safety Belt Reminders	173
Airbag Readiness Light	174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	175
Voltmeter Gage	176
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	177
Brake System Warning Light	178
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	179
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	179
Active Handling System Light	180
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	181
Tire Pressure Light	181
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	182
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	185
Security Light	186
Fog Lamp Light	186
Lights On Reminder	186
Highbeam On Light	186
Fuel Gage	187
Boost Gage (ZR1 Only)	188
Driver Information Center (DIC)	188
DIC Operation and Displays	188
DIC Warnings and Messages	194
Other Messages	210
DIC Vehicle Personalization	211
Audio System(s)	220
Setting the Clock	220
Radio(s)	221
Using an MP3	232
XM Radio Messages	234
Navigation/Radio System	235
Bluetooth®	235
Theft-Deterrent Feature	245
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	246
Radio Reception	247
Diversity Antenna System	248
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	248
Driving Your Vehicle	249
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	250
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	250
Defensive Driving	250
Drunk Driving	251
Control of a Vehicle	251
Braking	252
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	253
Braking in Emergencies	253
Traction Control System (TCS)	254
Active Handling System	255
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	257
Selective Ride Control	257
Steering	258
Off-Road Recovery	260
Passing	260
Loss of Control	260
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	262
ZR1 Brake Burnish Procedure	263
Driving at Night	264
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	265
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	266
Highway Hypnosis	266
Hill and Mountain Roads	267
Winter Driving	268
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	270
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	270
Loading the Vehicle	271
Towing	276
Towing Your Vehicle	276
Recreational Vehicle Towing	276
Towing a Trailer	276
Service and Appearance Care	277
Service	279
Accessories and Modifications	279
California Proposition 65 Warning	280
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	280
Doing Your Own Service Work	280
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	281
Fuel	281
Gasoline Octane	281
Gasoline Specifications	282
California Fuel	282
Additives	283
Fuels in Foreign Countries	284
Filling the Tank	284
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	287
Checking Things Under the Hood	288
Hood Release	289
Engine Compartment Overview	290
Engine Oil	295
Engine Oil Life System	302
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	304
Automatic Transmission Fluid	307
Manual Transmission Fluid	307
Hydraulic Clutch	307
Cooling System (Engine)	308
Cooling System (Intercooler)	309
Engine Coolant	310
Engine Overheating	315
Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode	317
Power Steering Fluid	317
Windshield Washer Fluid	318
Brakes	319
Battery	325
Jump Starting	326
Rear Axle	330
Headlamp Aiming	331
Bulb Replacement	332
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	332
Halogen Bulbs	332
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	333
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	334
Replacement Bulbs	335
Windshield Replacement	335
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	335
Tires	338
Winter Tires	339
Tire Sidewall Labeling	340
Tire Terminology and Definitions	342
Run-Flat Tires	345
Inflation - Tire Pressure	347
High-Speed Operation	348
Tire Pressure Monitor System	349
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	351
Tire Inspection and Rotation	353
When It Is Time for New Tires	353
Buying New Tires	354
Different Size Tires and Wheels	356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	356
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	358
Wheel Replacement	358
Tire Chains	361
Lifting the Vehicle	362
If a Tire Goes Flat	366
Appearance Care	367
Interior Cleaning	367
Fabric/Carpet	369
Coated Moldings	370
Leather	370
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	370
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net	370
Care of Safety Belts	371
Weatherstrips	371
Washing Your Vehicle	371
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	372
Finish Care	372
Windshield and Wiper Blades	373
Removable Roof Panel	374
Convertible Top	374
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	375
Tires	376
Finish Damage	376
Underbody Maintenance	376
Fiberglass Springs (Composite Springs)	376
Chemical Paint Spotting	377
Vehicle Identification	377
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	377
Service Parts Identification Label	378
Electrical System	378
Add-On Electrical Equipment	378
Headlamp Wiring	378
Windshield Wiper Fuses	379
Power Windows and Other Power Options	379
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	379
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	379
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	382
Capacities and Specifications	386
Maintenance Schedule	389
Maintenance Schedule	390
Introduction	390
Maintenance Requirements	390
Your Vehicle and the Environment	390
Using the Maintenance Schedule	390
Scheduled Maintenance	392
Additional Required Services	394
Maintenance Footnotes	395
Owner Checks and Services	397
At Each Fuel Fill	397
At Least Once a Month	397
At Least Once a Year	398
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	400
Maintenance Replacement Parts	402
Engine Drive Belt Routing	403
Maintenance Record	404
Customer Assistance Information	407
Customer Assistance and Information	408
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	408
Online Owner Center	411
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	412
Customer Assistance Offices	412
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	413
Roadside Assistance Program	413
Scheduling Service Appointments	416
Courtesy Transportation Program	417
Collision Damage Repair	418
Reporting Safety Defects	421
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	421
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	422
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	422
Service Publications Ordering Information	422
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	423
Event Data Recorders	424
OnStar®	425
Navigation System	425
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	425

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Seat position sensor(s) provide information that is used

to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced

level or at full deployment.

Your vehicle may or may not have seat-mounted side

impact airbags. See

Airbag System on page 1-44

Seat-mounted side impact airbags are intended to inflate

in moderate to severe side crashes. Seat-mounted

side impact airbags will inflate if the crash severity is

above the system’s designed threshold level. The

threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design.

Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not intended to

inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal impacts, rollovers,

or rear impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag

is intended to deploy on the side of the vehicle that

is struck.

In any particular crash, no one can say whether an

airbag should have inflated simply because of the

damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs

were. For seat-mounted side impact airbags, deployment

is determined by the location and severity of the side

impact.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an

electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the

inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the

bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator,

the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag

module.

Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering

wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with

seat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag

modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to

the door.

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,

even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel

or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side

collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside

of the vehicle.

Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety

belts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of the

impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body,

stopping the occupant more gradually. Seat-mounted

side impact airbags distribute the force of the impact

more evenly over the occupant’s upper body.

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