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5-46 Instruments and Controls PERF TRAC 5 - RACE ACTIVE HANDLING OFF This message displays and a sound will be heard when this Performance Traction Management mode is selected. The instrument panel cluster light will also be on when this mode is selected. Launch Control is available when this mode is selected. In this mode the Traction Control is available but intended for use on dry race track conditions. The Active Handling System is disabled when this mode is selected. This mode will require more driver skill than modes 1-4. Adjust your driving accordingly. This system is available only on ZR1 and Z06 models. See "Performance Traction Management" and "Launch Control" under Competitive Driving Mode on page 9‑39 for more information about the use of this mode. PERF TRAC 4 - SPORT ACTIVE HANDLING OFF This message displays and a sound will be heard when this Performance Traction Management mode is selected. The instrument panel cluster light will also be on when this mode is selected. Launch Control is available when this mode is selected. In this mode the Traction Control is available but intended for use on dry race track conditions. The Active Handling System is disabled when this mode is selected. This mode will require more driver skill than modes 1-3. Adjust your driving accordingly. This system is available only on ZR1 and Z06 models. See "Performance Traction Management" and "Launch Control" under Competitive Driving Mode on page 9‑39 for more information about the use of this mode. SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Active Handling System and the vehicle needs service. The active handling system light on the instrument panel cluster also turns on and a sound will be heard. See your dealer. When this message is displayed, the system is not working. Adjust your driving accordingly. See Active Handling System on page 9‑38 for more information. SERVICE RIDE CONTROL This message displays when the Selective Ride Control system has detected a malfunction and the system must be serviced. See your dealer. If a fault is present in the Selective Ride Control system which causes the shocks to be in their full soft condition, the messages SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS

Section	Page
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	12
Windows	14
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	15
Safety Belts	17
Passenger Sensing System	17
Mirror Adjustment	18
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	19
Exterior Lighting	20
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	22
Vehicle Features	23
Radio(s)	23
Satellite Radio	24
Portable Audio Devices	24
Bluetooth®	24
Steering Wheel Controls	25
Cruise Control	25
Navigation System	26
Driver Information Center (DIC)	26
Power Outlets	27
Roof Panel	27
Convertible	27
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control System (TCS)	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Z06, Z16, and ZR1 Features	29
Engine Oil Life System	30
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	30
Battery	30
Roadside Assistance Program	31
OnStar®	31
Keys, Doors, and Windows	33
Keys and Locks	34
Keys	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	35
Door Locks	40
Power Door Locks	42
Automatic Door Locks	42
Lockout Protection	43
Doors	43
Hatch	43
Vehicle Security	46
Anti-theft Alarm System	46
Immobilizer	47
Immobilizer Operation	47
Exterior Mirrors	48
Convex Mirrors	48
Power Mirrors	48
Folding Mirrors	49
Heated Mirrors	49
Automatic Dimming Mirror	49
Interior Mirrors	49
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	49
Windows	50
Power Windows	50
Sun Visors	51
Roof	51
Roof Panel	51
Convertible Top	56
Seats and Restraints	67
Head Restraints	68
Front Seats	68
Power Seat Adjustment	68
Lumbar Adjustment	68
Reclining Seatbacks	69
Memory Seats	70
Seatback Latches	73
Heated Front Seats	74
Safety Belts	74
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	76
Lap-Shoulder Belt	77
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	79
Safety Belt Extender	79
Safety System Check	80
Safety Belt Care	80
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	80
Airbag System	81
Where Are the Airbags?	83
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	84
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	85
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	86
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	86
Passenger Sensing System	88
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	92
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	93
Airbag System Check	94
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	94
Child Restraints	95
Older Children	95
Infants and Young Children	97
Child Restraint Systems	99
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Coupe and Convertible Models Only)	101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only)	102
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	105
Securing Child Restraints	106
Storage	111
Storage Compartments	111
Glove Box	111
Cupholders	111
Rear Storage	111
Center Console Storage	112
Additional Storage Features	112
Cargo Cover	112
Convenience Net	113
Instruments and Controls	115
Controls	116
Steering Wheel Adjustment	116
Steering Wheel Controls	117
Horn	118
Windshield Wiper/Washer	118
Compass	119
Clock	120
Power Outlets	120
Cigarette Lighter	121
Ashtrays	121
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	122
Instrument Cluster	123
Speedometer	126
Odometer	126
Tachometer	126
Fuel Gauge	126
Boost Gauge (ZR1)	127
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	128
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	130
Voltmeter Gauge	130
Safety Belt Reminders	131
Airbag Readiness Light	131
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	132
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	133
Brake System Warning Light	135
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	136
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	136
Traction Off Light	137
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	137
Active Handling System Light	138
Tire Pressure Light	138
Security Light	139
High-Beam On Light	139
Front Fog Lamp Light	139
Lamps On Reminder	139
Information Displays	140
Driver Information Center (DIC)	140
Head-Up Display (HUD)	145
Vehicle Messages	149
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	149
Brake System Messages	150
Convertible Top Messages	151
Cruise Control Messages	152
Door Ajar Messages	152
Engine Cooling System Messages	153
Engine Oil Messages	154
Engine Power Messages	155
Fuel System Messages	155
Key and Lock Messages	156
Lamp Messages	157
Ride Control System Messages	158
Safety Belt Messages	162
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	163
Service Vehicle Messages	163
Starting the Vehicle Messages	163
Tire Messages	163
Transmission Messages	166
Vehicle Reminder Messages	167
Washer Fluid Messages	167
Vehicle Personalization	168
Universal Remote System	176
Universal Remote System Programming	177
Universal Remote System Operation	182
Lighting	183
Exterior Lighting	183
Exterior Lamp Controls	183
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	184
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	184
Flash-to-Pass	184
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	184
Twilight Sentinel	185
Hazard Warning Flashers	186
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	186
Fog Lamps	187
Interior Lighting	188
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	188
Courtesy Lamps	188
Reading Lamps	188
Lighting Features	188
Entry/Exit Lighting	188
Battery Power Protection	189
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver	189
Infotainment System	191
Introduction	191
Infotainment	191
Theft-Deterrent Feature	192
Operation	192
Radio	195
AM-FM Radio	195
Satellite Radio	197
Radio Reception	200
Diversity Antenna System	201
Satellite Radio Antenna	201
Audio Players	201
CD Player	201
Auxiliary Devices	206
Phone	206
Bluetooth	206
Trademarks and License Agreements	214
Climate Controls	215
Climate Control Systems	215
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	215
Air Vents	220
Maintenance	221
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	221
Driving and Operating	223
Driving Information	224
Distracted Driving	224
Defensive Driving	225
Drunk Driving	225
Control of a Vehicle	226
Braking	226
Steering	226
Off-Road Recovery	227
Loss of Control	227
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	228
Driving on Wet Roads	231
Highway Hypnosis	232
Hill and Mountain Roads	232
Winter Driving	233
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	235
Vehicle Load Limits	236
Starting and Operating	240
New Vehicle Break-In	240
Front Air Dam	241
Ignition Positions	242
Starting the Engine	244
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	246
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	246
Shifting out of Park	247
Parking (Manual Transmission)	248
Parking over Things That Burn	248
Engine Exhaust	248
Running the Vehicle While Parked	249
Automatic Transmission	249
Manual Mode	251
Manual Transmission	254
Brakes	257
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	257
Parking Brake	258
Brake Assist	258
Ride Control Systems	258
Traction Control System (TCS)	258
Active Handling System	260
Competitive Driving Mode	261
Limited-Slip Rear Axle	265
Selective Ride Control	265
Cruise Control	267
Fuel	270
Recommended Fuel	270
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	271
California Fuel Requirements	271
Fuels in Foreign Countries	271
Fuel Additives	272
Filling the Tank	273
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	275
Towing	276
General Towing Information	276
Conversions and Add-Ons	276
Add-On Electrical Equipment	276
Vehicle Care	277
General Information	278
California Proposition 65 Warning	279
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	279
Accessories and Modifications	279
Lifting the Vehicle	280
Vehicle Checks	283
Doing Your Own Service Work	283
Hood	283
Engine Compartment Overview	284
Engine Oil	290
Engine Oil Life System	295
Automatic Transmission Fluid	296
Manual Transmission Fluid	297
Hydraulic Clutch	297
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	298
Cooling System (Engine)	301
Cooling System (Intercooler)	302
Engine Coolant	302
Engine Overheating	306
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	308
Power Steering Fluid	308
Washer Fluid	310
Brakes	310
Brake Fluid	314
Battery	316
Rear Axle	316
Starter Switch Check	317
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	318
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	318
Wiper Blade Replacement	319
Windshield Replacement	319
Headlamp Aiming	320
Bulb Replacement	320
Halogen Bulbs	320
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting	320
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	321
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps	322
Replacement Bulbs	322
Electrical System	322
Electrical System Overload	322
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	323
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	324
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	327
Wheels and Tires	330
Tires	330
Winter Tires	331
Run-Flat Tires	332
Low-Profile Tires	333
Sport Cup Tires	333
Tire Sidewall Labeling	334
Tire Designations	335
Tire Terminology and Definitions	335
Tire Pressure	338
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	340
Tire Pressure Monitor System	340
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	342
Tire Inspection	344
Tire Rotation	344
When It Is Time for New Tires	345
Buying New Tires	346
Different Size Tires and Wheels	348
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	348
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	350
Wheel Replacement	350
Tire Chains	352
If a Tire Goes Flat	353
Jump Starting	354
Towing	358
Towing the Vehicle	358
Recreational Vehicle Towing	358
Appearance Care	358
Exterior Care	358
Interior Care	362
Floor Mats	365
Service and Maintenance	367
General Information	367
Maintenance Schedule	369
Special Application Services	374
Additional Maintenance and Care	374
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	378
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	378
Maintenance Replacement Parts	380
Maintenance Records	381
Technical Data	385
Vehicle Identification	385
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	385
Service Parts Identification Label	385
Vehicle Data	386
Capacities and Specifications	386
Engine Drive Belt Routing	389
Customer Information	391
Customer Information	391
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	391
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	393
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	395
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	396
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	396
Online Owner Center	397
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	398
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	398
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	400
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	403
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	404
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	405
Service Publications Ordering Information	408
Reporting Safety Defects	409
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	409
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	409
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	409
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	410
Event Data Recorders	410
OnStar®	411
Navigation System	411
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	411
Radio Frequency Statement	411
OnStar	413
OnStar Overview	413
OnStar Services	414
Emergency	414
Security	414
Navigation	414
Connections	416
Diagnostics	417
OnStar Additional Information	417
Index	421
Index_A	421
Index_B	422
Index_C	422
Index_D	423
Index_E	424
Index_F	424
Index_G	425
Index_H	425
Index_I	426
Index_J	426
Index_K	426
Index_L	426
Index_M	427
Index_N	427
Index_O	427
Index_P	428
Index_R	429
Index_S	429
Index_T	430
Index_U	431
Index_V	432

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5-46

Instruments and Controls

PERF TRAC 4

–

SPORT

ACTIVE HANDLING OFF

This message displays and a sound

will be heard when this Performance

Traction Management mode is

selected. The instrument panel

cluster light will also be on when

this mode is selected. Launch

Control is available when this mode

is selected. In this mode the

Traction Control is available but

intended for use on dry race track

conditions. The Active Handling

System is disabled when this mode

is selected. This mode will require

more driver skill than modes 1-3.

Adjust your driving accordingly.

This system is available only

on ZR1 and Z06 models.

See

“

Performance Traction

Management

”

and

“

Launch Control

”

under

Competitive Driving Mode on

page 9

‑

for more information

about the use of this mode.

PERF TRAC 5

–

RACE ACTIVE

HANDLING OFF

This message displays and a sound

will be heard when this Performance

Traction Management mode is

selected. The instrument panel

cluster light will also be on when

this mode is selected. Launch

Control is available when this mode

is selected. In this mode the

Traction Control is available but

intended for use on dry race track

conditions. The Active Handling

System is disabled when this

mode is selected. This mode will

require more driver skill than

modes 1-4. Adjust your driving

accordingly. This system is available

only on ZR1 and Z06 models.

See

“

Performance Traction

Management

”

and

“

Launch Control

”

under

Competitive Driving Mode on

page 9

‑

for more information

about the use of this mode.

SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING

SYSTEM

This message displays if there is a

problem with the Active Handling

System and the vehicle needs

service. The active handling system

light on the instrument panel cluster

also turns on and a sound will be

heard. See your dealer. When this

message is displayed, the system is

not working. Adjust your driving

accordingly. See

Active Handling

System on page 9

‑

for more

information.

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL

This message displays when the

Selective Ride Control system has

detected a malfunction and the

system must be serviced.

See your dealer. If a fault is

present in the Selective Ride

Control system which causes the

shocks to be in their full soft

condition, the messages SERVICE

RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS