2009 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

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the keyless access transmitter. From the inside, use the power door lock switch located at the top of the door panel near both windows. See Power Door Locks on page 2-12. To open a door from the inside, press the button (B) in front of the door handle and push the door open. You will hear a tone when the button is pressed. If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter is lost, there are two ways to open the door. Door Open to Show Location of Door Handle Sensor When you have the transmitter with you, you may also unlock and open the door by squeezing the door handle sensor (A). You do not have to press the unlock button on the transmitter. You will be able to open the door when you press the door handle sensor and the vehicle recognizes your keyless access transmitter. When the passenger door is opened ﬁrst, the driver’s door will also unlock. From inside the vehicle, use the door release handle located on the ﬂoor next to each seat. Pull the handle up to unlock and unlatch the door. 2-11 Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the doors. There is an indicator light on the rear of the door near the window. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. When pressed, a beep sounds. If the door is closed, the light blinks twice. If the door is open, the light ﬂashes. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. When pressed, a beep sounds. If the door is closed when pressed, the light comes on for a few seconds, then turns off. If the door is open when pressed, the light stays on. From outside the vehicle, use the key in the cylinder above the license plate to open the hatch then use the door release tab located on the carpet inside the hatch on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull the tab to unlock and unlatch the driver’s door. See Keys on page 2-3 for information on opening the hatch during a loss of power. 2-12 Automatic Door Lock The vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors are closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park)for automatic transmissions, or when vehicle speed becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h) for manual transmissions, both doors will lock. Use the power door unlock switch to unlock the door when the vehicle is not in P (Park). When the door is closed again, the doors will lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h). Programmable Automatic Door Unlock The vehicle is programmed so that when the shift lever is moved into P (Park) for automatic transmission vehicles or when the ignition is turned OFF or is in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) for manual transmission vehicles, both doors will unlock. With the vehicle stopped and the engine running, door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). This allows the driver to choose various unlock settings. For programming information, see DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. Lockout Protection Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn three times and unlock the driver door when both doors are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter inside the vehicle. When the driver door is opened, a reminder chime will sound continuously. The vehicle will remain locked only when at least one transmitter has been removed from the vehicle and both doors are closed. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. 2-13 Hatch { CAUTION: Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: (cid:129) Close all of the windows. (cid:129) Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-14 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:129) Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-36. Notice: Closing the hatch/trunk lid forcefully or from the sides can cause damage to the glass, the defogger or the weather stripping. Be sure objects will ﬁt in the hatch/trunk area before closing the hatch/trunk lid. When closing the hatch/trunk lid, gently pull down from the center. Notice: Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rear storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk area. The objects could damage the underbody. (cid:129) Hatch/Trunk Lid Release There are several ways to release the hatch/trunk lid. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park). For manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the ignition is started for the hatch/trunk release to operate. The parking brake does not need to be set when the ignition is off for the hatch/trunk release to operate. See Parking Brake on page 2-32. V (Hatch/Trunk): Press the hatch/trunk lid release button, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The theft-deterrent alarm system must not be armed. } (Hatch/Trunk): Press the hatch/trunk lid release button on the keyless access transmitter. See Keyless Access System on page 2-4. Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate, as long as you have your transmitter with you. If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the hatch/ trunk using the vehicle key. See Keys on page 2-3 for more information. The key lock cylinder is located on the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate. Turn the vehicle key clockwise in the lock. 2-15 Closing the Rear Compartment (Except Convertible) To close the rear compartment lid of your coupe, pull down on the rear edge of the lid. Lower it until the power pull down latch feature activates and it will close the rest of the way and latch automatically. Emergency Trunk Release Handle (Coupe) The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the rear wall of the trunk below the latch. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle down to open the trunk from the inside. Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. 2-16 Power Windows The power window switches are located on each door. Pull up or press down on the front of the switch to raise or lower the window. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows you to use the power windows when the ignition is off. For more information, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-24. 2-17 Express-Down Window Press the front of the switch to the second position to activate the express-down feature. If you want to stop the window as it is lowering, press the switch again. Window Indexing This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. When the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up position. If either window does not index properly, it could be due to loss of power. Before returning to your dealer/retailer for service, perform the power window initialize procedure. Power Window Initialize After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the window index-up feature will not function until the system is initialized. Once power is restored: 1. Close the door. 2. Raise the window and hold the switch up for three seconds after the window is closed. 3. Release the switch, then hold the switch up again for three seconds and release. Sun Visors Pull the visor toward you, or move it to the side to help reduce glare. To use the lighted mirror, lift the cover. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Theft-Deterrent System This vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. The security light ﬂashes if a door is open and locked with the power door lock switch. If this light stays on while the engine is running, the vehicle needs service. 2-18 Arming the System To arm the system: (cid:129) Press Q on the keyless access transmitter. (cid:129) Open the door and lock the door with the power door lock switch. The security light should ﬂash. Remove the keyless access transmitter from inside the vehicle and close the door. The security light stops ﬂashing and stays on. After 30 seconds, the light should turn off. The vehicle can be programmed to automatically lock the doors and arm the theft-deterrent system when you exit the vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-73. If a door or the hatch/trunk is opened without using the keyless access transmitter, the alarm goes off. The horn sounds for two minutes, then goes off to save battery power. The vehicle will not start without a keyless access transmitter present. The theft-deterrent system does not arm if the driver door is locked with the power door lock switch after the doors are closed. If the keyless access transmitter is removed from the vehicle while a passenger is in it, have them lock the doors after they are closed. The alarm will not arm, so the passenger will not set it off. Testing the Alarm To test the system: 1. Make sure the trunk lid/hatch is latched. 2. Lower the window on the driver door. 3. Manually arm the system. 4. Close the doors and wait 30 seconds. 5. Reach through the open window and manually pull the release lever on the ﬂoor. 6. Press the unlock button on the transmitter to turn off the alarm. If the alarm does not sound, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-103. If the horn works, but the alarm does not go off, see your dealer/retailer. Disarming the System Press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter or squeeze the door handle sensor while the transmitter is near the vehicle to unlock a door. Unlocking a door any other way sets off the alarm. If the alarm sounds, press the unlock button on the keyless access transmitter to disarm it. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. 2-19 Immobilizer This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Immobilizer Operation The vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the ignition is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition is turned to OFF/ACCESSORY or START and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more keyless access transmitters that are matched to an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only a correctly matched keyless access transmitter starts the vehicle. The vehicle may not start if the keyless access transmitter is damaged. If the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with the immobilizer system. Press the START button again. 2-20 If the vehicle does not start and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter. Or, place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket. See “NO FOBS DETECTED” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for additional information. Check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-103. If the engine still does not start with the other transmitter, the vehicle needs service. If the engine does start, the ﬁrst transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer/retailer or have a new keyless access transmitter programmed to the vehicle. The immobilizer system can learn new or replacement keyless access transmitters. Up to four keyless access transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “Matching transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Follow these recommended guidelines during the ﬁrst 1,500 miles/2414 km of driving this vehicle. Parts have a break-in period and performance will be better in the long run. For the ﬁrst 200 miles/322 km: To break in new tires, drive at moderate speeds and avoid hard cornering for the ﬁrst 200 miles/322 km. (cid:129) New brake linings also need a break- in period. Avoid making hard stops during the ﬁrst 200 miles/322 km. This is recommended every time brake linings are replaced. 2-21 (cid:129) For the ﬁrst 500 miles/805 km: (cid:129) Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops. (cid:129) Do not exceed 4,000 engine rpm. (cid:129) Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or slow, including the use of cruise control. (cid:129) Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle when the engine speed will exceed 4000 RPM. (cid:129) 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. For the ﬁrst 1,500 miles/2414 km: (cid:129) Do not participate in track events, sport driving schools, or similar activities during the ﬁrst 1,500 miles/2414 km. (cid:129) Check engine oil with every refueling and add if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal during the ﬁrst 1,500 miles/2414 km. 2-22 Front Air Dam The vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has minimal ground clearance. Vehicles with the ZR-1 package also come with a splitter made from carbon ﬁber. { CAUTION: The splitter in the ZR-1 is 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/retailer 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. Ignition Positions The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with a pushbutton start. In order to shift out of P (Park), the vehicle must be running or in Acc. mode and the regular brake pedal must be applied. / (START): Press this button while your foot is on the brake for an automatic transmission, or while pressing in the clutch for a manual transmission, to start the engine. If the vehicle is in OFF or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode, the keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle to start the engine. 9 Acc. (OFF/ACCESSORY): When the engine is on or the vehicle is in accessory power mode, it is recommended that a manual transmission be placed in R (Reverse). An automatic transmission must be placed in P (Park). Then press the Acc. button to turn the engine off and place the vehicle in RAP. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” later for more information. If an automatic vehicle is not correctly placed in P (Park) a SHIFT TO PARK message will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). For more information, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. When the engine is off, press this button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. ACCESSORY MODE ON will display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). This mode allows you to use things like the radio and the windshield wipers while the engine is off. Use accessory mode if you must have the vehicle in motion while the engine is off, for example, if the vehicle is being pushed or towed. After being in accessory mode for about 10 minutes, the vehicle will automatically enter RAP or OFF, depending on if the doors are opened or closed. 2-23 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: (cid:129) Audio System (cid:129) Power Windows These features continue to work up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off or until either door is opened. If a door is opened, the power windows and audio system will shut off. Starting the Engine Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission. For a manual transmission the vehicle can be started in Neutral or any other gear as long as the clutch pedal is pressed. To restart a vehicle with a manual transmission when you are already moving, use the Neutral position only. To restart a vehicle with an automatic transmission when you are already moving, use N (Neutral). Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. The keyless access transmitter must be inside the vehicle for the ignition to work. 2-24 Cell phone chargers can interfere with the operation of the Keyless Access System. Battery chargers should not be plugged in when starting or turning off the engine. To start the vehicle, do the following: 1. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, with your foot on the brake pedal, press the START button located on the instrument panel. For vehicles with a manual transmission, you must also press in the clutch pedal while pressing the START button. If there is not a keyless access transmitter in the vehicle or if there is something causing interference with it, the DIC will display NO FOBS DETECTED. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. 2. When the engine begins cranking, let go of the button and the engine cranks automatically until it starts. If the battery in the keyless access transmitter is weak, the DIC displays FOB BATTERY LOW. You can still drive the vehicle. See “Battery Replacement” under Keyless Access System Operation on page 2-5 for more information. If the fob battery is dead, you need to insert the fob into the fob slot to enable engine starting. See “No Fobs Detected” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. 3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. 4. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed, wait 15 seconds before trying again to let the cranking motor cool down. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor while cranking for up to 15 seconds maximum. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the accelerator. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, repeat these steps. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the START button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. Once cranking has been initiated, the engine continues cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start, cranking automatically stops after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If electrical parts or accessories are added, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Any resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Stopping the Engine If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, move the shift lever to P (Park) and press and hold the Acc. (Off/Accessory) button, located on the instrument panel, until the engine shuts off. If the shift lever is not in P (Park), the engine shuts off and the vehicle goes into the Accessory Mode. The DIC displays SHIFT TO PARK. Once the shifter is moved to P (Park), the vehicle turns off. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it is recommended that you move the shift lever to R (Reverse) and set the parking brake after you turn off the engine by pressing the Acc. (Off/Accessory) button. If the keyless access transmitter is not detected inside the vehicle when it is turned to off, the DIC displays NO FOB – OFF OR RUN?. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. 2-25 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. 2-26 { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-33. Be sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the brakes and then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P (Park) when the vehicle is running. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting Out of Park on page 2-34. R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-22. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. If the vehicle needs towing, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-28. { CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provide the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:129) Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:129) Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. Downshifting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding” under Loss of Control on page 4-12. S (Sport Mode): When in S (Sport Mode), the transmission will work as an automatic until you use the Manual Paddle Shift Controls, which activates driver manual gear selection. See Manual Paddle Shift later in this section. While in S (Sport Mode), the transmission’s computer determines when the vehicle is being driven in a competitive manner and will select and hold the transmission in lower gears and have more noticeable upshifts for sportier vehicle performance. 2-27 Manual Paddle Shift While in the S (Sport Mode) position, the paddles located on the steering wheel can be used to manually up-shift or down-shift the transmission. While in S (Sport Mode), push the paddle above the steering wheel spokes to up-shift to the next gear, or pull on the paddle behind the steering wheel spokes to down-shift to the next gear. 2-28 To use the system, shift from P (Park) position to S (Sport Mode) while stopped and with the engine running, or from D (Drive) with the vehicle moving. When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift to 2 (Second) or 3 (Third) gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on slippery surfaces. If traction control is active, upshifts are delayed to increase your control of the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6. While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is active, the transmission will automatically downshift through the gears as the vehicle slows. The transmission will select 2 (Second) gear as the vehicle stops. From a stop, the vehicle will start from and hold 2 (Second) gear unless the driver manually paddle shifts into a different gear or selects D (Drive). The driver can select 1 (First) gear for maximum acceleration from a stop. When using the Manual Paddle Shift feature while in S (Sport Mode), the current gear will be displayed in the Driver Information (DIC), or the Head-Up Display (HUD), if the vehicle has either of these features. If the vehicle has a Navigation system, see “Head-Up Display (HUD)” in the Index of the navigation manual. The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an up-shift or a down-shift if the vehicle speed is too fast or too slow, nor will it allow a start from 4 (Fourth) or higher gear. If up-shifting does not occur when needed, vehicle speed will be limited to protect the engine. The transmission will also automatically down-shift as the vehicle slows down and comes to a stop. When the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, the DIC will show an X over the gear display. When a requested shift is denied due to the speed restrictions shown, the DIC will momentarily show an X over the gear display and a chime will sound. If the vehicle has a HUD, and the transmission gear does not respond to a shift change, a chime will sound and the HUD will momentarily show an X over the gear display. Manual Paddle Shift operation is available for use with Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which will vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h). (cid:129) Up-shifts to 4 (Fourth) gear require approximately 22 mph (35 km/h). (cid:129) Up-shifts to 5 (Fifth) gear require approximately 28 mph (45 km/h). (cid:129) Up-shifts to 6 (Sixth) gear require approximately 41 mph (65 km/h). To prevent damage to the powertrain, Manual Paddle downshifts to a lower gear cannot be done above certain speeds. The maximum speed allowed for downshifting of gears 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) are: Into 4 (Fourth) gear over 168 mph (270 km/h) Into 3 (Third) gear over 124 mph (200 km/h) Into 2 (Second) gear over 81 mph (130 km/h) Into 1 (First) gear over 45 mph (72 km/h). If the driver does not request an upshift as the engine speed approaches fuel shut off RPM, the engine speed will be limited to protect the engine. See Tachometer on page 3-35 for more information. 2-29 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Manual Transmission Operation This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. Here is how to operate the transmission: 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 (First) when you are going less than 40 mph (64 km/h). If you come to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into 1 (First). 2-30 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) the same way you do for 2 (Second). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to Neutral. Neutral: Use this position when you start or idle the engine. The shift lever is in Neutral when it is centered in the shift pattern, not in any gear. R (Reverse): To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse). Just apply pressure to get the lever past 5 (Fifth) and 6 (Sixth) into R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. The six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you to safely shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is rolling at less than 3 mph (5 km/h). You will be locked out if you try to shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h). Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission) { CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds in mph (km/h) Acceleration Shift Speed 2 to 3 4 to 5 3 to 4 1 to 2 5 to 6 15 (24) 25 (40) 40 (64) 45 (72) 50 (80) Engine All Engines If the engine speed drops below 900 rpm, or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good engine performance. Notice: When shifting gears, do not move the shift lever around unnecessarily. This may damage the transmission. Shift directly into the next gear. One to Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) When this light comes on, you can only shift from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of 1 (First) to 2 (Second). See One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) on page 3-39 for more information. 2-31 Downshifting (Manual Transmission) Do not downshift into the gear shown below at a speed greater than shown in the table: 1 (First) 2 (Second) 3 (Third) 4 (Fourth) 50 mph (80 km/h) 74 mph (119 km/h) 101 mph (163 km/h) 130 mph (209 km/h) If you skip more than one gear when you Notice: downshift, or if you race the engine when you release the clutch pedal while downshifting, you could damage the engine, clutch, driveshaft or the transmission. Do not skip gears or race the engine when downshifting. The six-speed transmission has a spring that centers the shift lever near 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth). This spring helps you know which gear you are in when you are shifting. Be careful when shifting from 1 (First) to 2 (Second) or downshifting from 6 (Sixth) to 5 (Fifth). The spring will try to pull the shift lever toward 4 (Fourth) and 3 (Third). Make sure you move the lever into 2 (Second) or 5 (Fifth). If you let the shift lever move in the direction of the pulling, you may end up shifting from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) or from 6 (Sixth) to 3 (Third). Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the center console. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Then push the release button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. 2-32 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) { CAUTION: { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. 1. Hold the brake pedal set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-32 for more information. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Press the Acc. button (ignition switch) to turn the engine off. It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold down the regular brake pedal. See if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without ﬁrst pushing the button on the lever. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). 2-33 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat. To ﬁnd out how, see “Shifting Into P (Park)” listed previously in this section. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission parking pawl, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park). Shifting Out of Park Shift lock release prevents shifting out of P (Park) unless the vehicle is running or in Accessory mode and the brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9-volt) battery. See Jump Starting on page 5-50 for more information. To shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Press the shift lever button. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. 2-34 Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service. Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse) and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into R (Reverse) with the clutch pedal pressed in, you can turn the ignition off and release the clutch. 2-35 CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:129) The vehicle’s exhaust system has been modiﬁed, damaged or improperly repaired. (cid:129) There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-market modiﬁcations that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: (cid:129) Drive it only with the windows completely down. (cid:129) Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area such as a garage or a building that has no fresh air ventilation. Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: (cid:129) The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airﬂow or tail pipes). (cid:129) The exhaust smells or sounds strange or (cid:129) The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or different. damage. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-36 Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: { CAUTION: Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-36. It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-33. 2-37 Map Lamps If the mirror has map lamps, they are located at the bottom of the mirror. To manually turn the lamps on or off, press the button next to each lamp. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Compass Compass Operation With the compass feature on, each time the vehicle is started, the compass will take a few seconds to adjust and display the current compass heading. For example, NE is displayed for north-east. Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror with a compass display and/or map lamps, and OnStar®. If the vehicle has OnStar, there are three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See OnStar® System on page 2-41 for more information on the services OnStar® provides. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to night positions while driving under lights and through traffic. P (On/Off): The automatic dimming feature is activated when the vehicle is started. Press and hold this button for up to six seconds to turn this feature on or off. T (Indicator Light): This light turns on when the automatic dimming feature is active. 2-38 Compass Calibration Press P once to turn the compass display on or off. If after several seconds the display does not show a compass heading, there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Interference can be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder or similar object. If the letter C or CAL appears in the compass window, the compass needs calibration. Depending on the mirror, in order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, press P for several seconds or until CAL is displayed. If the compass has map lamps, it can be placed in calibration mode by pressing and holding the left map light button until a C appears on the compass display. The mirror compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone. To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows. 2. Press and hold P until a Z and a zone number displays. The compass is now in zone mode. 3. Once the zone number displays, press P repeatedly until you reach the correct zone number. Stop pressing P and the mirror returns to normal operation. 2-39 Outside Power Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the top selector control to the left or right to select either the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction. 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Keep the control in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred mirror position can be stored. See Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 1-4. 2-40 Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position. Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If your vehicle has this feature, the driver side outside mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on the inside rearview mirror. Outside Convex Mirror { CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Outside Heated Mirrors < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25 for more information. OnStar® System OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If the airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency services be sent to your location. If the keys are locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a signal sent to unlock the doors. OnStar Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial minutes good for 60 days, is available on most vehicles. OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation service, with one trial route, is available on most vehicles. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service. OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the ﬁrst prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment plan. If a payment plan is not selected, the OnStar system and all services, including airbag notiﬁcation and emergency services, may be deactivated and no longer available. For more information visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), or press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. To check if this vehicle is able to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the glove box or visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-41 OnStar Services Available with the Safe & Sound Plan (cid:129) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:129) Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation (AACN) (If equipped) Link to Emergency Services (cid:129) Roadside Assistance (cid:129) Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance (cid:129) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:129) OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email (cid:129) GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics (cid:129) OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 trial minutes (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only) OnStar Services Included with Directions & Connections Plan (cid:129) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:129) OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) or Driving Directions - Advisor delivered (cid:129) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services 2-42 OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages. Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days. Hands-Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation Vehicles with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation system can provide voice-guided driving directions. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor locate a business or address and download driving directions to the vehicle. Voice-guided directions to the desired destination will play through the audio system speakers. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. (cid:129) (cid:129) OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that uses minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. Press the phone button and give a few simple voice commands to browse through the various topics. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. This feature is only available in the continental U.S. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free Calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-108 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information. How OnStar Service Works The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags or AACN system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle’s GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle’s GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times. 2-43 Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available. The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press the OnStar button and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Press the OnStar button to conﬁrm that the OnStar equipment is active. Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certiﬁcate number is KOBGTV06A. 2-44 This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The Canadian Registration ID number is 3521A-GTV06A. Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Universal Home Remote System Operation On vehicles with this feature there are three round Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person assist with programming the transmitter. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming. Only the original remote control transmitter is needed for Fixed Code programming. The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. See “Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons” later in this section. Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed. 2-45 Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode. See Ignition Positions on page 2-23 for additional information. Programming can only occur when the vehicle is running or in accessory mode. 2. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 2-46 3. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button. After pressing this button, complete the following steps in less than 30 seconds. 4. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds. 5. Immediately, within one second, release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light blinks rapidly until programming is complete. 6. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-6, choosing a different function button in Step 4 than what was used for the garage door opener. If these instructions do not work, the garage door opener is probably a Fixed Code unit. Follow the Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code garage door opener. 2-47 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode. See Ignition Positions on page 2-23 for additional information. Programming can only occur when the vehicle is running or in accessory mode. 2-48 2. To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor. If there are a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above, the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit. If you do not see a row of dip switches, return to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote – Rolling Code. The hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote. The motor head dip switch settings can also be used when the original hand held transmitter is not available. Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: (cid:129) A switch in the up position could be labeled as “Up,” “+,” or “On.” (cid:129) A switch in the down position could be labeled as “Down,” “−,” or “Off.” (cid:129) A switch in the middle position could be labeled as “Middle,” “0,” or “Neutral.” 2-49 3. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: (cid:129) When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” (cid:129) When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.” The switch settings written down in Step 3 now become the button strokes to be entered into the Universal Home Remote in Step 5. Be sure to enter the switch settings written down in Step 3, in order from left to right, into the Universal Home Remote, when completing Step 5. 4. From inside the vehicle, ﬁrst ﬁrmly press all three buttons at the same time for about three seconds. Release the buttons to put the Universal Home Remote into programming mode. 5. The indicator lights blink slowly. Enter each switch setting from Step 3 into the vehicle’s Universal Home Remote. You have two and one-half minutes to complete Step 5. Now press one button on the Universal Home Remote for each switch setting as follows: If you wrote “Left,” press the left button in the vehicle. If you wrote “Right,” press the right button in the vehicle. If you wrote “Middle,” press the middle button in the vehicle. 2-50 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 6. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights turn on. 7. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 55 seconds. 8. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light blinks rapidly until programming is complete. 9. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, conﬁrming that programming is successful and complete. To program another Fixed Code device such as an additional garage door opener, a security device, or home automation device, repeat Steps 1-9, choosing a different button in Step 7 than what was used for the garage door opener. Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator light comes on while the signal is being transmitted. Operation can occur: If the vehicle is in accessory mode. If the vehicle is in running. If the vehicle is in Retained Accessory Mode (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-24 for more information. (cid:129) Up to an additional 10 minutes after RAP ﬁnishes. (cid:129) Up to 10 minutes after any door is opened. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. 2-51 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the Universal Home Remote device: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons at the same time for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lights, located directly above the buttons, begin to blink rapidly. 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The codes from all buttons are erased. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-6. Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever. Use the key to lock and unlock the lighted glove box. Cupholders Two cupholders are located on the center console next to the shift lever. Slide the handle from the left to the right side to access the lid. Center Console Storage To use this storage area, pull the cover up on the driver side front edge of the console and swing it to the passenger side. 2-52 Floor Mats The ﬂoor mats are designed to remain in position and out of reach of the accelerator pedal. The driver side ﬂoor mat is held in place by two locator pins and the passenger side is held in place by one. Make sure that the driver side ﬂoor mat is properly placed on the ﬂoor so that it does not block the movement of the accelerator pedal. To remove a ﬂoor mat, pull up on the rear of the mat to disconnect it from the locator pins. To reinstall the ﬂoor mats, position the openings in the ﬂoor mat over the locator pins and push it down into place. Rear Storage Area Two rear storage compartments are located in the ﬂoor of the rear hatch/trunk area. Convertible shown, Coupe similar To access a storage compartment, pull up to open the cover. The covers cannot be removed. For Z06 models, the right rear compartment stores the battery and cannot be used for storage. For ZR1 models, do not use the right and left rear compartments as storage. Notice: Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the rear storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk area. The objects could damage the underbody. 2-53 Rear Trunk Partition For vehicles with the power convertible top option only, there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in the way of the convertible top. The trunk partition must be in place for the convertible top to move. If the trunk partition is not properly in place the ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. The trunk partition is a ﬂat carpeted board with a horizontal ﬂap that can be attached to the top of the trunk to divide the storage compartment or it stores ﬂat when not in use. 2-54 Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on both sides of the trunk. Convenience Net Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be used to store heavy loads. Cargo Cover For vehicles with this feature, the security shade can provide hidden storage in the rear area of the vehicle. The shade is also helpful in blocking the glare from the removable roof when it is stored in the rear compartment. Using the Cargo Cover 1. Hook the elastic loops on the front corners (A) of the shade to the T-nuts located on the front corners of the rear hatch frame. 2. Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners (B) of the shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear hatch frame, near the rear corners. 2-55 4. Push the loop to the top of the striker (base plate). 3. Grasp the loop at the rear center of the shade and wrap it around the striker assembly. 2-56 Roof Panel On vehicles with a removable roof panel, follow the procedures when removing or installing it. Removing the Roof Panel { CAUTION: Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the roof panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause you to lose control, or it could ﬂy off and strike another vehicle. You or others could be injured. Remove the roof panel only when the vehicle is parked. Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone, have someone help you. If you drop or rest a roof panel on its Notice: edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park). Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral). 2. Make sure the ignition is off. 3. Lower both sun visors. 4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items that may interfere with proper storage of the roof panel. 5. Lower the windows. There are two release latches on the front of the roof panel and one rear release latch on the back of the roof panel. 2-57 6. To unlock the release latches on the front of the roof panel, grasp each handle and pull it outward. The driver’s side handle moves toward the driver’s door. The passenger’s side handle moves toward the passenger’s door. 2-58 7. To unlock the rear of the roof panel’s rear release latch, press the back of the release handle (B). Then press the button on the front of the release handle (A). 8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, have someone stand on the other side. Together, carefully lift the front edge of the roof panel up and forward. 9. When the roof panel is loosened from the vehicle, one person should grasp the roof panel as close to the center as possible and lift it away from the vehicle. Pull down the latch lever. 2-59 Storing the Roof Panel { CAUTION: If a roof panel is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store a roof panel in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the proper location. If you drop or rest a roof panel on its Notice: edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. 1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of the panel is facing the storage area. 2. Insert the roof panel so that the outside front edges line up between the receiver covers. Push forward on the roof panel until it stops. 3. Gently place the roof panel down so that the back pins on the roof panel drop into the receivers in the back of the storage area. Press down ﬁrmly to seat the pins in the receivers. 2-60 Installing the Roof Panel { CAUTION: An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or ﬂy off the vehicle. You or others could be injured. After installing the roof panel, always check that it is ﬁrmly attached by pushing up on the underside of the panel. Check now and then to be sure the roof panel is ﬁrmly in place. If you drop or rest a roof panel on its Notice: edges, the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the stowage receivers after removing it from the vehicle. In most cases, it makes it easier if two people install the roof panel. 1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park). Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral). 2. Check that the front release latches and the rear release latch on the vehicle’s roof opening are in their opened positions before attempting to install the roof panel. 3. To remove the roof panel from the rear storage area of the vehicle, pull up on the rear edge and remove it from the storage area. 4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle. 5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening. Then align and ﬁt the pins at the rear of the roof panel inside the openings in the rear overhead weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the roof panel to the front of the roof opening. 6. Turn the front release handles inward so that they latch to the closed position. 7. Push up on the handle of the rear roof release handle to latch its hook in the closed position. 8. Push and pull the roof panel up and down and side-to-side to ensure the roof panel is securely installed. 2-61 Convertible Top The parts of the manual convertible top that are used when lowering and raising it are: Convertible Top (Manual) For care and cleaning of the convertible top, see Convertible Top on page 5-98 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. If the vehicle has this feature, the following procedures explain the proper operation of the manual convertible top. A. Front Edge of the Convertible Top B. Rear Edge of the Convertible Top C. Tonneau Cover Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. 2-62 If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. Notice: weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather. Notice: while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in (P) Park or a manual transmission in (N) Neutral before raising or lowering the convertible top. If you raise or lower the convertible top Lowering the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral) and set the parking brake. 2. Make sure the ignition is off. 3. Make sure the trunk is closed. 4. The convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, must be unlocked. Pull the convertible top front latch down and turn it clockwise to unlock it. 2-63 5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on the rear edge (B) of the convertible top so it is vertical to the tonneau cover (C). The front edge (A) and rear edge (B) should be straight up. 6. Tilt the driver’s seatback forward and press the tonneau cover release button located on the underside of the tonneau cover (C) behind the driver’s seat. Then raise the tonneau cover (C). If the tonneau cover does not release and three chimes are heard, check to make sure the trunk lid is closed. Also, the cover will not release if the vehicle alarm is armed. 2-64 After pressing the release button, the driver’s and passenger’s door glass should retract to the full-down position. If the vehicle has lost battery power, the tonneau cover (C) can still be opened using the manual release cable. The tonneau cover emergency manual release cable is located underneath the carpeting behind the passenger’s seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover. To access the cable, lift and pull back the carpeting. Also, see Hatch on page 2-14 for information on the emergency trunk release handle. If you lower the convertible top into the Notice: storage compartment and the rear edge of the top is not in the full-down position, you could damage the top. Always verify that the rear edge of the convertible top is in the full-down position before lowering the top into the storage compartment. 7. Pull the cable to release the tonneau cover. 2-65 8. Push forward on the front edge (A) of the convertible top to allow the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to be moved to its full-down position. 9. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored position. 10. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to assure that the top is fully retracted. 11. Close the tonneau cover (B) by pressing down on it with a swift, ﬁrm motion. 2-66 Raising the Manual Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral) and set the parking brake. 2. Lower both windows. 3. Make sure the ignition is off. 4. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and press the tonneau cover release button, or use the manual release cable if battery power has been lost. See Step 6 under “Lowering the Manual Convertible Top” earlier in this section. After pressing the release button, the driver’s and passenger’s door glass should retract to the full-down position, if they have not already been lowered. 5. Lift the tonneau cover. 6. Pull the convertible top up by ﬁrmly gripping the front edge (A) near the center and applying a brisk upward and forward motion to get the top in the full-up position. 2-67 10. Push the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the outside of the vehicle, or pull the front edge (A) of the convertible top down from the center pull-down handle located in the inside of the vehicle. 7. Lift the rear edge (B) of the convertible top to its full-up position by ﬁrst raising the front edge (A). 8. Close the tonneau cover (C) by pushing it down with a swift, ﬁrm motion. 9. Lower the rear edge (B) of the convertible top by ﬁrst slightly pushing the front edge (A) of the convertible top forward. 11. Pull the top front latch handle down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top. 2-68 Convertible Top (Power) For care and cleaning of the convertible top see Convertible Top on page 5-98 under “Service and Appearance Care”. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. To operate the power convertible top use the following steps. Notice: Leaving the convertible top down and exposing the interior of your vehicle to outdoor conditions may cause damage. Always close the convertible top if leaving your vehicle outdoors. Notice: Lowering the convertible top when there are objects in the storage area could damage it or break the glass rear window. Always verify that no objects are in the storage area before lowering the convertible top. Notice: Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it. If you raise or lower the convertible top If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold Notice: weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top components. Do not lower the top in cold weather. Notice: while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in (P) Park or a manual transmission in (N) Neutral before raising or lowering the convertible top. Lowering the Power Convertible Top 1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral), and set the parking brake. 2. Make sure the trunk is closed and the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position, and that no objects are forward of the divider. See “Rear Trunk Partition” under Rear Storage Area on page 2-53. 2-69 4. Push and hold the bottom of the power convertible top button, located to the left of the steering wheel, on the instrument panel. 3. Release the convertible top front latch, located above the inside rearview mirror, by pulling and turning it clockwise toward the driver’s door. Push upward on the front edge. The windows will automatically lower. The windows will automatically lower and the convertible top will lower into the rear of the vehicle. A chime will sound when the convertible top has lowered completely. If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded. If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the power convertible top. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. 2-70 If you raise or lower the convertible top Raising the Power Convertible Top Notice: while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always put an automatic transmission in (P) Park or a manual transmission in (N) Neutral before raising or lowering the convertible top. 1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral) and set the parking brake. 2. Make sure the trunk lid is closed and the rear trunk partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened upright position, and that no objects are forward of the divider. See “Rear Trunk Partition” under Rear Storage Area on page 2-53. 3. Push and hold the top of the power convertible top button. The top will raise and the windows will lower if they were in the raised position. A chime will sound when the top is raised completely. 4. After the convertible top is completely raised, release the power convertible top button. 5. Pull the convertible front top latch down and turn it counterclockwise to lock the convertible top. 2-71 completely stowed, with the top down and the tonneau latched, or closed, with the front top latch locked in place, at the time the convertible top button was released. If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a brief time due to a new audio system equalization being loaded. If the vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can still be raised by releasing pressure on the hydraulic pump, located under the passenger’s side of the tonneau cover, by using the following steps. The carpet liner on the passenger’s side must be pulled back to access the hydraulic pump. Manual operation of the power convertible top cannot be attempted for ﬁve minutes from the last time the convertible top button was pressed if the top is not 2-72 1. Open the tonneau cover by pulling the emergency release cable. The tonneau cover emergency release cable is located behind the passenger’s seat head restraint, on the underside forward edge of the tonneau cover. Also, see Hatch on page 2-14 for information on the emergency trunk release handle. Be careful when opening the tonneau cover by hand. If the tonneau cover is opened quickly, damage can occur to the hinging mechanism, which can prevent proper operation of the convertible top. When power is restored to the vehicle, the hydraulic bolt must be tightened, by turning it clockwise. The power convertible top button can then be used to lower or raise the convertible top. If the power convertible top is operated multiple times, the engine should be running to prevent drain on the vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a message regarding the power top. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. If the battery has been disconnected, the power windows must be initialized for the power top to operate. See Power Windows on page 2-17 for more information. 2-73 2. Locate the pressure release bolt on the front side of the hydraulic pump. 3. Use the wrench, located in the console, and turn the pressure release bolt counterclockwise one revolution, to relieve pressure to the hydraulic pump. This will allow you to manually raise the convertible top. 4. Then follow the steps under raising the manual convertible top. See “Convertible Top (Manual)” under Convertible Top (Manual) on page 2-62 or Convertible Top (Power) on page 2-69 ✍ NOTES 2-74 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals (Auto Signal) .....3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .......................................3-10 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-14 Wiper Activated Headlamps ............................3-15 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-15 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .......................3-16 Fog Lamps ..................................................3-17 Twilight Sentinel® ..........................................3-17 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver ........................3-18 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-19 Courtesy Lamps ...........................................3-19 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-19 Reading Lamps ............................................3-19 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-19 Head-Up Display (HUD) .................................3-20 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .............................3-24 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......................3-25 Climate Controls ............................................3-25 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-25 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-30 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...................3-31 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-32 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-33 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-35 Tachometer .................................................3-35 Safety Belt Reminders ...................................3-35 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-36 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...................3-37 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-38 One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ...............................3-39 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-40 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light .....3-41 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ....3-41 Active Handling System Light .........................3-42 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-43 Tire Pressure Light .......................................3-43 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-44 Engine Oil Pressure Gage .............................3-47 Security Light ...............................................3-48 Fog Lamp Light ............................................3-48 Lights On Reminder ......................................3-48 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Highbeam On Light .......................................3-48 Fuel Gage ...................................................3-49 Boost Gage (ZR1 Only) .................................3-50 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-50 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-50 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-56 Other Messages ...........................................3-72 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-73 Audio System(s) .............................................3-82

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