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Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available. You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures. Substitute oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M should not be used for an oil change. Z06 models have a racetrack-ready dry sump engine lubrication system. This high-performance system operates differently than a standard engine lubrication system and requires a special procedure when changing the engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-17. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the system. It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change the oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM Standard GM4718M are all you need for good performance and engine protection. Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is changed. 5-23

Section	Page
2008 Chevrolet Corvette BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	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) (Z06 Models Only)	39
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only)	43
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	44
Airbag System	48
Where Are the Airbags?	51
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	53
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	54
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	54
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	55
Passenger Sensing System	56
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	61
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	62
Restraint System Check	63
Checking the Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
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	86
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	87
Starting the Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater	89
Automatic Transmission Operation	90
Manual Transmission Operation	95
Parking Brake	98
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	99
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	100
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	101
Parking Over Things That Burn	101
Engine Exhaust	101
Running the Engine While Parked	102
Mirrors	103
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	103
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	105
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	107
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror	108
Outside Convex Mirror	108
OnStar® System	109
Universal Home Remote System	112
Universal Home Remote System	112
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	112
Storage Areas	119
Glove Box	119
Cupholder(s)	119
Center Console Storage	119
Floor Mats	119
Rear Storage Area	120
Convenience Net	121
Cargo Cover	121
Roof Panel	122
Removing the Roof Panel	123
Storing the Roof Panel	125
Installing the Roof Panel	126
Convertible Top	127
Convertible Top (Manual)	127
Convertible Top (Power)	134
Instrument Panel	141
Instrument Panel Overview	144
Hazard Warning Flashers	146
Other Warning Devices	146
Horn	146
Tilt Wheel	147
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	148
Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal)	148
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	149
Flash-to-Pass	149
Windshield Wipers	149
Windshield Washer	150
Cruise Control	151
Exterior Lamps	155
Wiper Activated Headlamps	156
Headlamps on Reminder	156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	156
Fog Lamps	157
Twilight Sentinel®	158
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	159
Instrument Panel Brightness	159
Courtesy Lamps	159
Entry/Exit Lighting	159
Reading Lamps	159
Battery Run-Down Protection	160
Head-Up Display (HUD)	160
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	164
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	165
Climate Controls	165
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	165
Outlet Adjustment	170
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	171
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	172
Instrument Panel Cluster	173
Speedometer and Odometer	174
Tachometer	174
Safety Belt Reminders	174
Airbag Readiness Light	175
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	176
Voltmeter Gage	178
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	178
Brake System Warning Light	179
Antilock Brake System Warning Light	180
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	180
Active Handling System Light	181
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	182
Tire Pressure Light	182
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	183
Engine Oil Pressure Gage	186
Security Light	187
Fog Lamp Light	187
Lights On Reminder	187
Highbeam On Light	187
Fuel Gage	188
Driver Information Center (DIC)	189
DIC Operation and Displays	190
DIC Warnings and Messages	195
Other Messages	211
DIC Vehicle Personalization	212
Audio System(s)	221
Setting the Time	222
Radio(s)	222
Using an MP3	236
XM Radio Messages	240
Navigation/Radio System	241
Theft-Deterrent Feature	241
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	241
Radio Reception	242
Diversity Antenna System	243
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	243
Driving Your Vehicle	245
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	246
Defensive Driving	246
Drunk Driving	246
Control of a Vehicle	247
Braking	248
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	249
Braking in Emergencies	250
Traction Control System (TCS)	250
Active Handling System	251
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	253
Selective Ride Control	254
Steering	255
Off-Road Recovery	257
Passing	257
Loss of Control	257
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	259
Driving at Night	260
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	260
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	262
Highway Hypnosis	262
Hill and Mountain Roads	262
Winter Driving	263
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	267
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	268
Loading Your Vehicle	268
Towing	273
Towing Your Vehicle	273
Recreational Vehicle Towing	273
Towing a Trailer	273
Service and Appearance Care	275
Service	277
Accessories and Modifications	277
California Proposition 65 Warning	278
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	278
Doing Your Own Service Work	278
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	279
Fuel	279
Gasoline Octane	279
Gasoline Specifications	280
California Fuel	280
Additives	280
Fuels in Foreign Countries	281
Filling the Tank	282
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	285
Checking Things Under the Hood	286
Hood Release	287
Engine Compartment Overview	288
Engine Oil	291
Engine Oil Life System	297
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	299
Automatic Transmission Fluid	301
Manual Transmission Fluid	301
Hydraulic Clutch	301
Engine Coolant	302
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	305
Engine Overheating	305
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	307
Cooling System	308
Power Steering Fluid	313
Windshield Washer Fluid	315
Brakes	316
Battery	319
Jump Starting	320
Rear Axle	325
Headlamp Aiming	325
Bulb Replacement	326
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	326
Halogen Bulbs	326
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	327
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	328
Replacement Bulbs	329
Windshield Replacement	329
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	329
Tires	332
Winter Tires	333
Tire Sidewall Labeling	334
Tire Terminology and Definitions	336
Run-Flat Tires	338
Inflation - Tire Pressure	340
High-Speed Operation	341
Tire Pressure Monitor System	342
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	343
Tire Inspection and Rotation	345
When It Is Time for New Tires	346
Buying New Tires	347
Different Size Tires and Wheels	348
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	349
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	350
Wheel Replacement	350
Tire Chains	353
Lifting Your Vehicle	354
If a Tire Goes Flat	358
Appearance Care	359
Interior Cleaning	359
Fabric/Carpet	360
Coated Moldings	361
Leather	361
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	362
Cargo Cover and Convenience Net	362
Care of Safety Belts	362
Weatherstrips	362
Washing Your Vehicle	363
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	363
Finish Care	363
Windshield and Wiper Blades	364
Removable Roof Panel	365
Convertible Top	365
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	366
Tires	366
Finish Damage	367
Underbody Maintenance	367
Fiberglass Springs (Composite Springs)	367
Chemical Paint Spotting	367
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	368
Vehicle Identification	369
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	369
Service Parts Identification Label	369
Electrical System	369
Add-On Electrical Equipment	369
Headlamp Wiring	370
Windshield Wiper Fuses	370
Power Windows and Other Power Options	370
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	370
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	370
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	374
Capacities and Specifications	377
Maintenance Schedule	379
Maintenance Schedule	380
Introduction	380
Maintenance Requirements	380
Your Vehicle and the Environment	380
Using the Maintenance Schedule	380
Scheduled Maintenance	382
Additional Required Services	384
Maintenance Footnotes	385
Owner Checks and Services	386
At Each Fuel Fill	386
At Least Once a Month	387
At Least Once a Year	387
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	389
Maintenance Replacement Parts	391
Engine Drive Belt Routing	392
Maintenance Record	393
Customer Assistance Information	397
Customer Assistance and Information	398
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	398
Online Owner Center	401
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	402
Customer Assistance Offices	402
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	403
Roadside Assistance Program	404
Scheduling Service Appointments	406
Courtesy Transportation	407
Collision Damage Repair	408
Reporting Safety Defects	411
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	411
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	412
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	412
Service Publications Ordering Information	412
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	414
Event Data Recorders	414
OnStar®	415
Navigation System	416
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	416

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Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to maintain

engine oil level, oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M

may not be available. You can add substitute oil

designated SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol

at all temperatures. Substitute oil not meeting GM

Standard GM4718M should not be used for an

oil change.

Engine Oil Additives

Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended

oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM

Standard GM4718M are all you need for good

performance and engine protection.

Engine Oil Life System

When to Change Engine Oil

Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to

change the engine oil and filter. This is based on

engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on

mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at

which an oil change will be indicated can vary

considerably. For the oil life system to work properly,

you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.

Z06 models have a racetrack-ready dry sump engine

lubrication system. This high-performance system

operates differently than a standard engine lubrication

system and requires a special procedure when changing

the engine oil and filter. See

Engine Oil on page 5-17

When the system has calculated that oil life has

been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is

necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come

on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the

next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are

driving under the best conditions, the oil life system

might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for

over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must

be changed at least once a year and at this time

the system must be reset. Your dealer/retailer has

trained service people who will perform this work using

genuine parts and reset the system. It is also important

to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper

level.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must

change the oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last

oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system

whenever the oil is changed.

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