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If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues - such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface - and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. 290 Racing or Other Competitive Driving See your warranty book before using your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. Notice: If you use your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. For information on how to add oil, see Engine Oil on page 332. Z06 Only: Be sure to check the oil level often during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. Except Z06: Be sure to check the oil level often during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near 1 quart (1 L) above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. After the competitive driving, remove excess oil so that the level on the dipstick is not above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range.

Section	Page
2007 Chevrolet Corvette BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters	9
Heated Seats	10
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel	10
Reclining Seatbacks	13
Seatback Latches	15
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Driver Position	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	29
Passenger Position	30
Safety Belt Pretensioners	30
Safety Belt Extender	30
Child Restraints	31
Older Children	31
Infants and Young Children	34
Child Restraint Systems	37
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Z06 Models Only)	42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only)	45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Passenger Seat Position	46
Airbag System	50
Where Are the Airbags?	53
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	56
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	57
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	57
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	58
Passenger Sensing System	59
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	64
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	65
Restraint System Check	66
Checking the Restraint Systems	66
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	67
Features and Controls	69
Keys	71
Keyless Access System	73
Keyless Access System Operation	74
Doors and Locks	78
Door Locks	78
Power Door Locks	81
Automatic Door Lock	81
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	82
Lockout Protection	82
Hatch/Trunk	83
Windows	86
Power Windows	87
Sun Visors	87
Theft-Deterrent Systems	88
Theft-Deterrent System	88
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	90
New Vehicle Break-In	90
Ignition Positions	90
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	91
Starting the Engine	91
Engine Coolant Heater	94
Automatic Transmission Operation	95
Manual Transmission Operation	100
Parking Brake	103
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	103
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	105
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	105
Parking Over Things That Burn	106
Engine Exhaust	106
Running the Engine While Parked	107
Mirrors	108
Manual Rearview Mirror	108
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	108
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	110
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	113
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	114
Outside Convex Mirror	114
OnStar® System	114
Universal Home Remote System	118
Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED)	118
Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED)	118
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	119
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	124
Storage Areas	128
Glove Box	128
Cupholder(s)	128
Center Console Storage Area	129
Floor Mats	129
Rear Storage Area	130
Convenience Net	131
Cargo Cover	132
Roof Panel	133
Removing the Roof Panel	133
Storing the Roof Panel	136
Installing the Roof Panel	137
Convertible Top	138
Convertible Top (Manual)	138
Convertible Top (Power)	145
Instrument Panel	151
Instrument Panel Overview	154
Hazard Warning Flashers	156
Other Warning Devices	157
Horn	157
Tilt Wheel	157
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	158
Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)	159
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	160
Flash-to-Pass	160
Windshield Wipers	160
Windshield Washer	161
Cruise Control	162
Exterior Lamps	166
Wiper Activated Headlamps	167
Headlamps on Reminder	167
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	167
Fog Lamps	169
Twilight Sentinel®	169
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	170
Instrument Panel Brightness	170
Courtesy Lamps	171
Entry/Exit Lighting	171
Reading Lamps	171
Battery Run-Down Protection	171
Head-Up Display (HUD)	172
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	176
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	177
Climate Controls	177
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	177
Outlet Adjustment	184
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	184
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	186
Instrument Panel Cluster	186
Speedometer and Odometer	188
Tachometer	188
Safety Belt Reminder Light	188
Airbag Readiness Light	189
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	190
Voltmeter Gage	192
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	193
Brake System Warning Light	194
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	195
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	195
Active Handling System Light	196
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	197
Tire Pressure Light	197
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	198
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	202
Security Light	203
Fog Lamp Light	203
Lights On Reminder	204
Highbeam On Light	204
Fuel Gage	204
Driver Information Center (DIC)	205
DIC Controls and Displays	206
DIC Warnings and Messages	212
Other Messages	230
DIC Vehicle Personalization	232
Audio System(s)	242
Setting the Time	243
Radio with CD	244
Using an MP3	259
XM Radio Messages	265
Navigation/Radio System	267
Theft-Deterrent Feature	267
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	267
Radio Reception	268
Care of Your CDs	269
Care of the CD Player	270
Diversity Antenna System	270
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	270
Driving Your Vehicle	271
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	272
Defensive Driving	272
Drunken Driving	273
Control of a Vehicle	276
Braking	276
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	277
Braking in Emergencies	279
Traction Control System (TCS)	279
Active Handling System	281
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	283
Selective Ride Control	284
Steering	284
Off-Road Recovery	287
Passing	287
Loss of Control	289
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	290
Driving at Night	291
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	293
City Driving	295
Freeway Driving	296
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	298
Highway Hypnosis	299
Hill and Mountain Roads	300
Winter Driving	302
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	306
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	307
Loading Your Vehicle	307
Towing	313
Towing Your Vehicle	313
Recreational Vehicle Towing	313
Towing a Trailer	313
Service and Appearance Care	315
Service	318
Accessories and Modifications	318
California Proposition 65 Warning	319
Doing Your Own Service Work	319
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	320
Fuel	320
Gasoline Octane	320
Gasoline Specifications	321
California Fuel	321
Additives	322
Fuels in Foreign Countries	323
Filling the Tank	323
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	326
Checking Things Under the Hood	326
Hood Release	327
Engine Compartment Overview	328
Engine Oil	332
Engine Oil Life System	340
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	342
Automatic Transmission Fluid	345
Manual Transmission Fluid	346
Hydraulic Clutch	346
Engine Coolant	347
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	350
Engine Overheating	350
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	352
Cooling System	352
Power Steering Fluid	357
Windshield Washer Fluid	359
Brakes	360
Battery	363
Jump Starting	364
Rear Axle	370
Bulb Replacement	370
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	371
Halogen Bulbs	371
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	372
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	373
Replacement Bulbs	374
Windshield Replacement	374
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	375
Tires	378
Winter Tires	379
Tire Sidewall Labeling	380
Tire Terminology and Definitions	382
Extended Mobility Tires	384
Inflation - Tire Pressure	386
High-Speed Operation	388
Tire Pressure Monitor System	389
Tire Rotation	392
When It Is Time for New Tires	393
Buying New Tires	393
Different Size Tires and Wheels	395
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	396
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	397
Wheel Replacement	398
Tire Chains	401
Lifting Your Vehicle	402
If a Tire Goes Flat	406
Appearance Care	407
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	407
Fabric/Carpet	409
Coated Moldings	409
Leather	410
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	410
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net	411
Care of Safety Belts	411
Weatherstrips	411
Washing Your Vehicle	411
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	412
Finish Care	412
Windshield and Wiper Blades	413
Removable Roof Panel	414
Convertible Top	414
Aluminum Wheels	415
Tires	415
Finish Damage	416
Underbody Maintenance	416
Fiberglass Springs (Composite Springs)	416
Chemical Paint Spotting	416
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	417
Vehicle Identification	418
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	418
Service Parts Identification Label	418
Electrical System	419
Add-On Electrical Equipment	419
Headlamp Wiring	419
Windshield Wiper Fuses	419
Power Windows and Other Power Options	420
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	420
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	420
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	424
Capacities and Specifications	427
Maintenance Schedule	429
Maintenance Schedule	430
Introduction	430
Maintenance Requirements	430
Your Vehicle and the Environment	431
Using the Maintenance Schedule	431
Scheduled Maintenance	433
Additional Required Services	436
Maintenance Footnotes	437
Owner Checks and Services	439
At Each Fuel Fill	439
At Least Once a Month	440
At Least Once a Year	440
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	443
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	445
Engine Drive Belt Routing	446
Maintenance Record	447
Customer Assistance Information	451
Customer Assistance and Information	452
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	452
Online Owner Center	455
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	456
Customer Assistance Offices	456
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	457
Roadside Assistance Program	458
Courtesy Transportation	461
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	464
Collision Damage Repair	465
Reporting Safety Defects	470
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	470
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	470
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	470
Service Publications Ordering Information	471

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If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off

the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the

way you want the vehicle to go. If you start

steering quickly enough, your vehicle may

straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid

if it occurs.

Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,

ice, gravel, or other material is on the road.

For safety, you will want to slow down and adjust

your driving to these conditions. It is important

to slow down on slippery surfaces because

stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control

more limited.

While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try

your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or

braking, including reducing vehicle speed by

shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could

cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the

surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.

Learn to recognize warning clues — such as

enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to

make a mirrored surface — and slow down when

you have any doubt.

Remember: Any Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

helps avoid only the braking skid.

Racing or Other Competitive Driving

See your warranty book before using your

vehicle for racing or other competitive driving.

Notice:

If you use your vehicle for racing or

other competitive driving, the engine may

use more oil than it would with normal use.

Low oil levels can damage the engine. For

information on how to add oil, see

Engine Oil

on page 332

Z06 Only: Be sure to check the oil level often

during racing or other competitive driving

and keep the level at or near the upper mark

that shows the proper operating range on

the engine oil dipstick.

Except Z06: Be sure to check the oil level

often during racing or other competitive driving

and keep the level at or near 1 quart (1 L)

above the upper mark that shows the proper

operating range on the engine oil dipstick.

After the competitive driving, remove excess

oil so that the level on the dipstick is not above

the upper mark that shows the proper

operating range.

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