2009 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 86

For the first 500 miles/805 km: Front Air Dam The vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has minimal ground clearance. Vehicles with the ZR-1 package also come with a splitter made from carbon fiber. • Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. • Do not exceed 4,000 engine rpm. • Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow, including the use of cruise control. • Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 RPM. • Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period. For the first 1,500 miles/2414 km: { CAUTION: The splitter in the ZR-1 is made from carbon fiber. When damaged, the exposed edges can be very sharp. A person could be injured by these sharp edges. Use caution when washing the vehicle, coming in contact with, or removing damaged carbon fiber parts. See your dealer/retailer for replacement. Under normal operation, these components will occasionally contact some road surfaces (speed bumps, driveway ramps, etc.). This can be heard inside the vehicle as a scraping noise. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Use care when approaching bumps or objects on road surfaces and avoid them when possible. • Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, or similar activities during the first 1,500 miles/2414 km. • Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 1,500 miles/2414 km. 2-22