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7. Pull the cable to release the tonneau cover. 8. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be moved to its full-down position. 3-60

Section	Page
2010 Chevrolet Corvette BookTOC	1
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Safety Belt	15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	15
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	23
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Bluetooth®	23
Navigation System	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Cruise Control	26
Power Outlets	26
Roof Panel	26
Convertible	27
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control System (TCS)	27
Towing	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Z06, Z16, and ZR1 Features	28
Engine Oil Life System	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Battery	30
Roadside Assistance Program	30
OnStar®	30
Seats and Restraint System	33
Front Seats	34
Manual Seats	34
Power Seats	35
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters	35
Heated Seats	36
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel	36
Reclining Seatbacks	38
Seatback Latches	40
Safety Belts	41
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	41
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	46
Lap-Shoulder Belt	55
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	57
Safety Belt Extender	58
Child Restraints	58
Older Children	58
Infants and Young Children	61
Child Restraint Systems	65
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only)	67
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only)	68
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	72
Airbag System	76
Where Are the Airbags?	78
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	81
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	82
Passenger Sensing System	84
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Restraint System Check	92
Checking the Restraint Systems	92
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	93
Features and Controls	95
Keys	97
Keyless Access System	99
Keyless Access System Operation	99
Doors and Locks	104
Door Locks	104
Power Door Locks	106
Automatic Door Lock	107
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	107
Lockout Protection	107
Hatch	108
Windows	110
Power Windows	111
Sun Visors	112
Theft-Deterrent Systems	112
Theft-Deterrent System	112
Immobilizer	114
Immobilizer Operation	114
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	115
New Vehicle Break-In	115
Front Air Dam	116
Ignition Positions	116
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	117
Starting the Engine	118
Automatic Transmission Operation	120
Manual Transmission Operation	125
Parking Brake	127
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	127
Shifting Out of Park	129
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	129
Parking Over Things That Burn	129
Engine Exhaust	130
Running the Vehicle While Parked	131
Mirrors	132
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	132
Compass	132
Outside Power Mirrors	134
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	134
Outside Convex Mirror	134
Outside Heated Mirrors	135
Universal Home Remote System	135
Universal Home Remote System Operation	135
Storage Areas	142
Glove Box	142
Cupholders	142
Center Console Storage	142
Floor Mats	142
Rear Storage Area	143
Convenience Net	144
Cargo Cover	145
Roof Panel	146
Removing the Roof Panel	146
Storing the Roof Panel	148
Installing the Roof Panel	149
Convertible Top	150
Convertible Top (Manual)	150
Convertible Top (Power)	157
Instrument Panel	163
Instrument Panel Overview	165
Hazard Warning Flashers	165
Horn	165
Tilt Wheel	165
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	166
Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)	167
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	167
Flash-to-Pass	167
Windshield Wipers	168
Windshield Washer	168
Cruise Control	169
Exterior Lamps	173
Wiper Activated Headlamps	174
Headlamps on Reminder	174
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	174
Fog Lamps	175
Twilight Sentinel®	176
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	177
Instrument Panel Brightness	177
Courtesy Lamps	177
Entry/Exit Lighting	177
Reading Lamps	177
Battery Run-Down Protection	178
Head-Up Display (HUD)	178
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	182
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	183
Climate Controls	183
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	183
Outlet Adjustment	188
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	189
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	190
Instrument Panel Cluster	191
Speedometer and Odometer	193
Tachometer	193
Safety Belt Reminders	193
Airbag Readiness Light	194
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	195
Voltmeter Gage	196
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	197
Brake System Warning Light	197
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	198
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	199
Active Handling System Light	200
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	201
Tire Pressure Light	201
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	202
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	205
Security Light	206
Fog Lamp Light	206
Lights On Reminder	206
Highbeam On Light	206
Fuel Gage	207
Boost Gage (ZR1 Only)	208
Driver Information Center (DIC)	208
DIC Operation and Displays	208
DIC Warnings and Messages	213
Other Messages	230
DIC Vehicle Personalization	231
Audio System(s)	240
Setting the Clock	240
Radio(s)	241
Using an MP3	252
XM Radio Messages	254
Navigation/Radio System	255
Bluetooth®	255
Theft-Deterrent Feature	265
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	266
Radio Reception	267
Diversity Antenna System	268
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	268
Driving Your Vehicle	269
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	270
Defensive Driving	270
Drunk Driving	270
Control of a Vehicle	271
Braking	271
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	273
Braking in Emergencies	274
Traction Control System (TCS)	274
Active Handling System	276
Competitive Driving Mode	277
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	282
Selective Ride Control	282
Steering	284
Off-Road Recovery	285
Passing	286
Loss of Control	286
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	287
Driving at Night	290
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	290
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	291
Highway Hypnosis	292
Hill and Mountain Roads	292
Winter Driving	293
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	295
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	296
Loading the Vehicle	296
Towing	301
Towing Your Vehicle	301
Recreational Vehicle Towing	301
Towing a Trailer	301
Service and Appearance Care	303
Service	305
Accessories and Modifications	305
California Proposition 65 Warning	306
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	306
Doing Your Own Service Work	306
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	307
Fuel	307
Gasoline Octane	308
Gasoline Specifications	308
California Fuel	309
Additives	309
Fuels in Foreign Countries	310
Filling the Tank	311
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	314
Checking Things Under the Hood	314
Hood Release	315
Engine Compartment Overview	316
Engine Oil	322
Engine Oil Life System	329
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	330
Automatic Transmission Fluid	334
Manual Transmission Fluid	335
Hydraulic Clutch	335
Cooling System (Engine)	336
Cooling System (Intercooler)	337
Engine Coolant	338
Engine Overheating	343
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	345
Power Steering Fluid	346
Windshield Washer Fluid	347
Brakes	348
Battery	354
Jump Starting	355
Rear Axle	360
Headlamp Aiming	360
Bulb Replacement	361
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	361
Halogen Bulbs	361
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	361
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	363
Replacement Bulbs	363
Windshield Replacement	364
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	364
Tires	366
Winter Tires	367
Tire Sidewall Labeling	368
Tire Terminology and Definitions	370
Run-Flat Tires	373
Inflation - Tire Pressure	374
High-Speed Operation	376
Tire Pressure Monitor System	376
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	378
Tire Inspection and Rotation	380
When It Is Time for New Tires	380
Buying New Tires	381
Different Size Tires and Wheels	383
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	384
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	385
Wheel Replacement	385
Tire Chains	388
Lifting the Vehicle	388
If a Tire Goes Flat	393
Appearance Care	394
Interior Cleaning	394
Fabric/Carpet	395
Coated Moldings	396
Leather	396
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	396
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net	396
Care of Safety Belts	397
Weatherstrips	397
Washing Your Vehicle	397
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	398
Finish Care	398
Windshield and Wiper Blades	399
Removable Roof Panel	400
Convertible Top	400
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	401
Tires	401
Finish Damage	402
Underbody Maintenance	402
Fiberglass Springs (Composite Springs)	402
Chemical Paint Spotting	402
Vehicle Identification	403
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	403
Service Parts Identification Label	403
Electrical System	404
Add-On Electrical Equipment	404
Headlamp Wiring	404
Windshield Wiper Fuses	404
Power Windows and Other Power Options	404
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	405
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	405
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	409
Capacities and Specifications	414
Maintenance Schedule	417
Maintenance Schedule	418
Introduction	418
Scheduled Maintenance	419
Owner Checks and Services	424
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	425
Maintenance Replacement Parts	427
Engine Drive Belt Routing	428
Maintenance Record	429
Customer Assistance Information	433
Customer Assistance and Information	434
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	434
Online Owner Center	437
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	438
Customer Assistance Offices	438
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	439
Roadside Assistance Program	439
Scheduling Service Appointments	443
Courtesy Transportation Program	443
Collision Damage Repair	445
Reporting Safety Defects	448
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	448
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	448
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	448
Service Publications Ordering Information	449
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	450
Event Data Recorders	451
OnStar®	452
Navigation System	452
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	452
Radio Frequency Statement	452