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Instruments and Controls The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions. As your driving conditions change, this data is gradually updated automatically. If the vehicle has been idling for a long time, the range displayed on the DIC could be abnormally low. The vehicle must be driven 8 to 16 km (5 to 10 miles) to get an accurate reading. Oil Temperature: This display shows the oil temperature. Press the gauges button again to display the oil temperature, such as: . . 5-27 coolant temperature is high, the display will show COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH. Transmission Fluid Temperature: If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, this display shows the automatic transmission fluid temperature. Press the gauges button again to display the automatic transmission fluid temperature, such as: . . OIL TEMPERATURE 112°C or OIL TEMPERATURE 234°F Gauges Button The gauges button displays oil pressure, oil temperature, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature for automatic transmission vehicles only, battery voltage, and tire pressure information. Oil Pressure: This display shows the oil pressure. Press the gauges button to display the oil pressure, such as: . . If the oil temperature is low, the display will show OIL TEMPERATURE LOW. If the oil temperature is high, the display will show OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH. Coolant Temperature: This display shows the engine coolant temperature. Press the gauges button again to display the coolant temperature, such as: . TRANS FLUID TEMP 51°C or TRANS FLUID TEMP 123°F COOLANT TEMPERATURE 51°C or COOLANT TEMPERATURE 123°F If the transmission fluid temperature is low, the display will show TRANS FLUID TEMP LOW. If the transmission fluid temperature is high, the display will show TRANS FLUID TEMP HIGH. Battery Voltage: This display shows the current battery voltage. Press the gauges button again to display the battery voltage, such as: . . OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa or OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI If the coolant temperature is low, the display will show COOLANT TEMPERATURE LOW. If the BATTERY VOLTAGE 13.5 VOLTS

Section	Page
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	3
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Door Locks	10
Trunk Release	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	15
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	22
Radio(s)	22
Satellite Radio	23
Portable Audio Devices	23
Bluetooth®	23
Steering Wheel Controls	24
Cruise Control	24
Navigation System	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	25
Power Outlets	26
Universal Remote System	26
Roof Panel	26
Convertible	27
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control System (TCS)	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	27
Performance Information (Z06, ZR1, manual transmission Grand Sport Coupe, and 427 Convertible)	28
Engine Oil Life System	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	29
Battery	29
Roadside Assistance Program	30
OnStar®	30
Website Information	30
Keys, Doors, and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	31
Keys	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Door Locks	36
Power Door Locks	38
Automatic Door Locks	39
Lockout Protection	39
Doors	40
Hatch	40
Vehicle Security	42
Vehicle Alarm System	42
Immobilizer	43
Immobilizer Operation	43
Exterior Mirrors	44
Convex Mirrors	44
Power Mirrors	45
Folding Mirrors	45
Heated Mirrors	45
Automatic Dimming Mirror	45
Interior Mirrors	45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	45
Windows	46
Power Windows	46
Sun Visors	47
Roof	48
Roof Panel	48
Convertible Top	51
Seats and Restraints	61
Head Restraints	62
Front Seats	62
Power Seat Adjustment	62
Lumbar Adjustment	62
Reclining Seatbacks	63
Memory Seats	64
Seatback Latches	66
Heated Front Seats	66
Safety Belts	67
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	69
Lap-Shoulder Belt	70
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	72
Safety Belt Extender	72
Safety System Check	73
Safety Belt Care	73
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	73
Airbag System	74
Where Are the Airbags?	76
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	78
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	78
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	79
Passenger Sensing System	80
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	84
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	84
Airbag System Check	85
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	85
Child Restraints	86
Older Children	86
Infants and Young Children	88
Child Restraint Systems	90
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only)	92
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only)	93
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	96
Securing Child Restraints	97
Storage	101
Storage Compartments	101
Glove Box	101
Cupholders	101
Rear Storage	101
Center Console Storage	102
Additional Storage Features	102
Cargo Cover	102
Convenience Net	103
Instruments and Controls	105
Controls	106
Steering Wheel Adjustment	106
Steering Wheel Controls	107
Horn	108
Windshield Wiper/Washer	108
Compass	109
Clock	110
Power Outlets	110
Cigarette Lighter	111
Ashtrays	111
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	112
Instrument Cluster	113
Speedometer	116
Odometer	116
Tachometer	116
Fuel Gauge	116
Boost Gauge (ZR1)	117
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	118
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	119
Voltmeter Gauge	120
Safety Belt Reminders	120
Airbag Readiness Light	120
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	121
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	122
Brake System Warning Light	124
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	125
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	125
Traction Off Light	126
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	126
Active Handling System Light	127
Tire Pressure Light	127
Security Light	128
High-Beam On Light	128
Front Fog Lamp Light	128
Lamps On Reminder	129
Information Displays	129
Driver Information Center (DIC)	129
Head-Up Display (HUD)	133
Vehicle Messages	137
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	137
Brake System Messages	138
Convertible Top Messages	139
Cruise Control Messages	140
Door Ajar Messages	140
Engine Cooling System Messages	141
Engine Oil Messages	142
Engine Power Messages	143
Fuel System Messages	144
Key and Lock Messages	144
Lamp Messages	146
Ride Control System Messages	146
Safety Belt Messages	150
Service Vehicle Messages	151
Starting the Vehicle Messages	151
Tire Messages	152
Transmission Messages	154
Vehicle Reminder Messages	155
Washer Fluid Messages	155
Vehicle Personalization	156
Universal Remote System	164
Universal Remote System Programming	164
Universal Remote System Operation	169
Lighting	171
Exterior Lighting	171
Exterior Lamp Controls	171
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	172
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	172
Flash-to-Pass	172
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	172
Twilight Sentinel	173
Hazard Warning Flashers	174
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	175
Fog Lamps	175
Interior Lighting	176
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	176
Courtesy Lamps	176
Reading Lamps	176
Lighting Features	177
Entry/Exit Lighting	177
Battery Power Protection	177
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	177
Infotainment System	179
Introduction	179
Infotainment	179
Theft-Deterrent Feature	180
Overview	180
Operation	182
Radio	184
AM-FM Radio	184
Satellite Radio	186
Radio Reception	189
Diversity Antenna System	190
Satellite Radio Antenna	190
Audio Players	190
CD Player	190
Auxiliary Devices	194
Phone	195
Bluetooth	195
Trademarks and License Agreements	202
Climate Controls	203
Climate Control Systems	203
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	203
Air Vents	208
Maintenance	208
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	208
Driving and Operating	211
Driving Information	212
Distracted Driving	212
Defensive Driving	212
Drunk Driving	213
Control of a Vehicle	213
Braking	213
Steering	213
Off-Road Recovery	214
Loss of Control	215
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	216
Driving on Wet Roads	218
Highway Hypnosis	219
Hill and Mountain Roads	219
Winter Driving	220
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	222
Vehicle Load Limits	222
Starting and Operating	226
New Vehicle Break-In	226
Front Air Dam	227
Ignition Positions	227
Starting the Engine	229
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	231
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	231
Shifting out of Park	232
Parking (Manual Transmission)	233
Parking over Things That Burn	233
Engine Exhaust	233
Running the Vehicle While Parked	234
Automatic Transmission	234
Manual Mode	236
Manual Transmission	239
Brakes	241
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	241
Parking Brake	242
Brake Assist	242
Ride Control Systems	243
Traction Control System (TCS)	243
Active Handling System	244
Competitive Driving Mode	245
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	249
Selective Ride Control	249
Cruise Control	251
Fuel	254
Recommended Fuel	254
Gasoline Specifications	255
California Fuel Requirements	255
Fuels in Foreign Countries	256
Fuel Additives	256
Filling the Tank	257
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	259
Towing	259
General Towing Information	259
Conversions and Add-Ons	260
Add-On Electrical Equipment	260
Vehicle Care	261
General Information	262
California Proposition 65 Warning	263
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	263
Accessories and Modifications	263
Lifting the Vehicle	263
Vehicle Checks	266
Doing Your Own Service Work	266
Hood	267
Engine Compartment Overview	268
Engine Oil	273
Engine Oil Life System	279
Automatic Transmission Fluid	280
Manual Transmission Fluid	281
Hydraulic Clutch	281
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	281
Cooling System (Engine)	284
Cooling System (Intercooler)	285
Engine Coolant	285
Engine Overheating	288
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	290
Power Steering Fluid	290
Washer Fluid	291
Brakes	292
Brake Fluid	295
Battery	297
Rear Axle	297
Starter Switch Check	298
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	299
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	299
Wiper Blade Replacement	299
Windshield Replacement	300
Headlamp Aiming	301
Bulb Replacement	301
Halogen Bulbs	301
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	301
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	302
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	303
Back-Up Lamps	303
License Plate Lamp	303
Replacement Bulbs	304
Electrical System	304
Electrical System Overload	304
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	305
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	305
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	308
Wheels and Tires	311
Tires	311
Winter Tires	312
Run-Flat Tires	313
Low-Profile Tires	314
Sport Cup Tires	314
Summer Tires	315
Tire Sidewall Labeling	315
Tire Designations	316
Tire Terminology and Definitions	317
Tire Pressure	320
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	321
Tire Pressure Monitor System	322
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	323
Tire Inspection	325
Tire Rotation	326
When It Is Time for New Tires	327
Buying New Tires	328
Different Size Tires and Wheels	329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	330
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	331
Wheel Replacement	332
Tire Chains	333
If a Tire Goes Flat	334
Jump Starting	335
Towing	338
Towing the Vehicle	338
Recreational Vehicle Towing	338
Appearance Care	339
Exterior Care	339
Interior Care	342
Floor Mats	345
Service and Maintenance	347
General Information	347
Maintenance Schedule	349
Special Application Services	354
Additional Maintenance and Care	355
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	358
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	358
Maintenance Replacement Parts	360
Maintenance Records	361
Technical Data	365
Vehicle Identification	365
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	365
Service Parts Identification Label	365
Vehicle Data	366
Capacities and Specifications	366
Engine Drive Belt Routing	369
Customer Information	371
Customer Information	372
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	372
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	374
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	375
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	375
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	376
Online Owner Center	376
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	377
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	377
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	381
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	383
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	383
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	384
Service Publications Ordering Information	387
Reporting Safety Defects	388
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	388
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	388
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	388
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	389
Vehicle Data Recording	389
OnStar®	390
Navigation System	390
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	390
Radio Frequency Statement	390
OnStar	391
OnStar Overview	391
OnStar Services	392
Emergency	392
Security	392
Navigation	392
Connections	393
Diagnostics	395
OnStar Additional Information	395
Index	399
Index_A	399
Index_B	400
Index_C	400
Index_D	401
Index_E	402
Index_F	402
Index_G	403
Index_H	403
Index_I	403
Index_J	404
Index_K	404
Index_L	404
Index_M	405
Index_N	405
Index_O	405
Index_P	406
Index_R	406
Index_S	407
Index_T	408
Index_U	409
Index_V	409

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Instruments and Controls

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The fuel economy data used to

determine fuel range is an average

of recent driving conditions. As your

driving conditions change, this data

is gradually updated automatically.

If the vehicle has been idling for a

long time, the range displayed on

the DIC could be abnormally low.

The vehicle must be driven

8 to 16 km (5 to 10 miles) to get an

accurate reading.

Gauges Button

The gauges button displays oil

pressure, oil temperature, coolant

temperature, transmission fluid

temperature for automatic

transmission vehicles only, battery

voltage, and tire pressure

information.

Oil Pressure:

This display shows

the oil pressure.

Press the gauges button to display

the oil pressure, such as:

OIL PRESSURE 276 kPa or

OIL PRESSURE 40 PSI

Oil Temperature:

This display

shows the oil temperature.

Press the gauges button again to

display the oil temperature, such as:

OIL TEMPERATURE 112°C or

OIL TEMPERATURE 234°F

If the oil temperature is low, the

display will show OIL

TEMPERATURE LOW. If the oil

temperature is high, the display will

show OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH.

Coolant Temperature:

This display

shows the engine coolant

temperature.

Press the gauges button again to

display the coolant temperature,

such as:

COOLANT TEMPERATURE

51°C or

COOLANT

TEMPERATURE 123°F

If the coolant temperature is low, the

display will show COOLANT

TEMPERATURE LOW. If the

coolant temperature is high, the

display will show COOLANT

TEMPERATURE HIGH.

Transmission Fluid

Temperature:

If you have an

automatic transmission vehicle, this

display shows the automatic

transmission fluid temperature.

Press the gauges button again to

display the automatic transmission

fluid temperature, such as:

TRANS FLUID TEMP 51°C or

TRANS FLUID TEMP 123°F

If the transmission fluid temperature

is low, the display will show TRANS

FLUID TEMP LOW. If the

transmission fluid temperature is

high, the display will show TRANS

FLUID TEMP HIGH.

Battery Voltage:

This display

shows the current battery voltage.

Press the gauges button again to

display the battery voltage, such as:

BATTERY VOLTAGE

13.5 VOLTS