2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 241

Driving and Operating For the first 800 km (500 mi): . 9-19 For the first 2414 km (1500 mi): . Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. Do not exceed 4000 rpm. Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow, including the use of cruise control. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 rpm. Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. With a manual transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period. . . Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, or similar activities during the first 2414 km (1500 mi). Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the first 2414 km (1500 mi). { WARNING ZR1s, and Z06s with RPO CFZ, contain parts made from carbon fiber. When damaged, the exposed edges can be very sharp. A person could be injured by these sharp edges. Use caution when washing the vehicle, coming in contact with, or removing damaged carbon fiber parts. See your dealer for replacement. Under normal operation, these components will occasionally contact some road surfaces (speed bumps, driveway ramps, etc.). This can be heard inside the vehicle as a scraping noise. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Use care when approaching bumps or objects on road surfaces and avoid them when possible. . . Front Air Dam The vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has minimal ground clearance. Vehicles with the ZR1 package, or Z06 vehicles with RPO CFZ, also come with a splitter made from carbon fiber. .