2009 Chevrolet Corvette Owners Manual

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changes to the middle position. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. For vehicles without the Bose® sound system: (cid:129) Press AUTO EQ to select equalization settings designed for CLASSICAL, POP, ROCK, JAZZ, TALK, and COUNTRY. (cid:129) Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. For vehicles with the Bose® sound system: (cid:129) Press AUTO EQ to select equalization settings from EQ1 through EQ6. (cid:129) Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) AUTO n (Automatic Volume): Automatic volume automatically adjusts the audio system to make up for road and wind noise, by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. For vehicles without the Bose® sound system: 1. Set the volume at the desired level. 2. Press AUTO n to select AUTO VOLUME MIN (minimum), AUTO VOLUME MED (medium), or AUTO VOLUME MAX (maximum). Each higher setting provides more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. 3. Press AUTO n until AUTO VOLUME OFF displays to turn automatic volume off. For vehicles with the Bose® sound system: Vehicles with the Bose® sound system include Bose® AudioPilot® noise compensation technology. AudioPilot® continuously adjusts the audio system equalization to compensate for background noise. This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well the audio is heard. At higher volume settings, there may be little or no adjustments by AudioPilot®. For additional information on AudioPilot®, visit bose.com/audiopilot. To use AudioPilot®: 1. Set the volume at the desired level. 2. Press AUTO n until AUTO VOLUME ON displays. 3. Press AUTO n until AUTO VOLUME OFF displays to turn off AudioPilot®. 3-85 Using the Radio Radio Data System (RDS) RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. The station name or call letters display while the radio is tuned to an RDS station. This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and works only when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. With RDS, the radio can: (cid:129) Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming. (cid:129) Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies. (cid:129) Display messages from radio stations. (cid:129) Seek to stations with traffic announcements. (cid:129) Provide the time of day. (cid:129) Provide a program type (PTY) for current programming. (cid:129) Provide the name of the program being broadcast. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. During your trial or when you subscribe, you will get unlimited access to XM Radio Online for when you are not in the vehicle. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, contact XM at xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Finding an FM/AM/XM Station BAND: Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, XM1 or XM2. O e (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. t SEEK u : Press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. The radio only stops at stations with a strong signal. t SCAN u : Press and hold t or u for two seconds until FREQUENCY SCAN displays. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes on to the next station. Press t or u again to stop scanning. 3-86 To scan preset stations: Press and hold t or u for four seconds until PRESET SCAN displays. The radio goes to the next preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset station. Press t or u again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets. The radio only scans stations with a strong signal. 1-6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press to play stations that are programmed to the radio preset pushbuttons. Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2), and equalization settings for each station can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons. To set presets: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until the radio beeps once. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) To select an XM station by category: 1. Press CAT. The last selected category displays. 2. Turn the O e knob to select a category. 3. Press t or u to go to a category’s station. SEEKING CATEGORY displays. 4. To go to another station within that category, press the CAT button to display the category, then press t or u to go to another station. If the radio cannot ﬁnd the desired category, NONE displays and the radio returns to the last station tuned. SCAN: To scan the stations within a category: 1. Press CAT. The last selected category displays. 2. Turn the O e knob to select a category. 3. Press and hold t or u until a beep sounds and SCAN CATEGORY displays. The radio begins scanning the stations in the category. 4. Press t or u to stop scanning. 3-87 Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Displays if the radio is no longer conﬁgured properly for the vehicle. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. LOC (Locked): Displays when the THEFTLOCK® system has locked up. The vehicle must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. If any error occurs repeatedly or cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer. RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! displays. The announcement is heard, even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play stops during the announcement. Alert announcements cannot be turned off. ALERT! is not affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. 4 (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO (information) displays. Press 4 to see the message. The message can display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. 3-88 If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message appears every three seconds. To scroll through the message, press and release 4 . A new group of words display after every press of the button. Once the complete message has displayed, INFO disappears from the display until another new message is received. The last message can be displayed by pressing this button. The last message until a new message is received or the radio is tuned to a different station. NO INFO displays when a message is not available from a station. TRAF (Traffic): TA (traffic) displays when the station broadcasts traffic announcements, the announcement will be played. Press TRAF and the radio seeks to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements. When a station is found, the radio stops seeking and TA displays. NO TRAFFIC INFO displays if a station that broadcasts traffic announcements can not be found. Press TRAF to turn off the traffic announcements if TA is on the display. The radio plays the traffic announcement even if the volume is low. The radio interrupts the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service. Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 3-96 XM Radio Messages later in this section for further detail. Using the CD Player The CD player can play smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. A CD in the player it stays in the player when the ignition is turned off. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. Loading a CD Single CD Radio: Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up, until the player pulls the CD in. The CD begins playing automatically. The CD symbol displays when a CD is inserted, and the track number displays when each new track starts to play. Six-Disc CD Radio: If more than one CD has been loaded, a number for each CD displays. M (Load): Press to load CDs into the CD player. To insert one CD: 1. Press M . 2. Load a CD and insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up when INSERT CD # displays. The player pulls the CD in. To insert multiple CDs: 1. Press and hold M for two seconds. Two beeps sound and LOAD ALL DISCS displays. 2. Load a CD and insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up when INSERT CD # displays. The player pulls the CD in. 3. Wait for INSERT CD # to display after the previous CD is loaded, then load the next CD. The CD player takes up to six CDs. To load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When ﬁnished loading CDs, press the M button to cancel the loading function. The radio begins to play the last CD loaded. 3-89 Playing a CD O e (Tune): Turn to go to the next or previous track. { (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse within the current track. | (Fast Forward): Press and hold to fast forward through the current track. t SEEK u : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track. If either arrow is held or pressed more than once, the player continues moving backward or forward through the CD. t SCAN u : To scan one CD, press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds. The radio goes to the next track, plays for 10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press either arrow again, to stop scanning. To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either arrow for more than four seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the ﬁrst track of each loaded CD. Press either arrow again, to stop scanning. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press to select the equalization setting while playing a CD. The equalization is stored when a CD is played. For more information on AUTO EQ, see “AUTO EQ” listed previously in this section. BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) remains inside the radio for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. CD displays when a CD is in the player. If your system has a remote playback device, pressing this button a second time allows the remote device to play. X (Eject): Press to eject a CD from the Single CD Radio and the Six-Disc CD Radio. Single CD Radio: Press X to eject a CD. Six-Disc CD Radio: Press X to eject the CD that is currently playing. To eject multiple CDs: 1. Press and hold X for two seconds. A beep sounds and EJECT ALL displays. 2. The ejected CD can be removed when REMOVE DISC displays. To stop ejecting the CDs, press the M or X . 3-90 The CD is automatically pulled back into the player if the CD is not removed after 25 seconds. Pushing a CD back into the player, before the 25 second time period is complete causes the player to sense an error and the CD player tries to eject the CD several times before stopping. Wait for the timer to expire before pressing X again. Pressing X repeatedly after trying to push a CD in manually causes the CD players 25-second eject timer to reset. RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track or an entire CD over again. Single CD Radio: Press RPT to hear a track over again, REPEAT displays. Press again to turn off repeat, REPEAT OFF displays. Six-Disc CD Radio: (cid:129) Press RPT until REPEAT displays to repeat a track. (cid:129) Press RPT until REPEAT ONE DISC displays to repeat an entire CD (cid:129) Press RPT until REPEAT OFF displays to turn off repeat. RDM (Random): Press to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD or all of the loaded CDs. Single CD Radio: Press and release RDM, until RANDOM DISC PLAY displays. Press and release the RDM until RANDOM OFF displays to turn off random play. Six-Disc CD Radio: (cid:129) Press and release RDM until RANDOM DISC PLAY displays to play the tracks on one CD in random order. Once all tracks on this disc have played, RANDOM DISC PLAY will repeat. (cid:129) Press and release RDM until RANDOM ALL DISCS displays to play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order. (cid:129) Press and release RDM until RANDOM OFF displays to turn off random play. R (Song List): The Song List feature can save 20 track selections. To save tracks: 1. If S-LIST is displayed, press R to turn it off. 2. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use u or O e knob to select the track to be saved. 3. Press and hold R until a beep sounds and ADDED SONG displays. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to save other selections. 3-91 If a CD is ejected, and the song list contains saved tracks from that CD, those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list. Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list. To end song list mode, press R . One beep sounds and S-LIST is removed from the display. Care of CDs and the CD Player Care of CDs Store CD(s) in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the bottom of the disc. If the bottom of a CD is damaged it may not play properly or at all. Do not touch the bottom of a CD while handling it. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. If the surface of a CD is dirty, take a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge. SONGLIST FULL displays if more than 20 selections are stored. To play tracks: 1. Press R . One beep sounds and S-LIST displays. The recorded tracks begin to play in the order they were saved 2. Press t or u to go back or forward within the saved tracks. To delete tracks: 1. Press R to turn song list on. S-LIST displays. 2. Press t or u , use the O e knob to select the desired track to be deleted. 3. Press and hold R until SONG REMOVED displays. After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are moved up the list. When another track is added to the song list, the track is added to the end of the list. To delete the entire song list: 1. Press the R button to turn song list on. S-LIST displays. 2. Press and hold R for more than four seconds. One beep sounds and SONGLIST EMPTY displays to conﬁrm that the song list has been deleted. 3-92 If a label is added to a CD, or more than Care of the CD Player Do not add labels to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. Use a marking pen to write on the top of the CD if a description is needed. Do not use CD lens cleaners, they could damage the CD player. Notice: one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt is made to play scratched or damaged CDs, the CD player could be damaged. While using the CD player, use only CDs in good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device can be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack to use a portable audio player. The radio displays AUX INPUT DEVICE when a device is connected and begins playing audio from that device. Top Knob (Power/Volume): Turn to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional volume adjustments can be made from the portable device. BAND: Press to listen to the radio while a portable audio device is playing. The portable audio device continues playing. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD while a portable audio device is playing. Press again and the system begins playing audio from the connected portable audio player. If a portable audio player is connected, AUX INPUT DEVICE displays. If a portable audio player is not connected, AUX INPUT DEVICE does not display. 3-93 Supported Bit Rates The following bit rates are supported: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. File Naming ID3v1 and ID3v2 tags are supported. The track name contained in the ID3 tag is shown on the display. The display only shows up to 32 characters for track and ﬁle names. If the track name is not contained in the ID3 tag, the display shows the ﬁle name without the ﬁle extension. Playlists Playlists that do not have a .mp3 or .wpl extension may not work. Preprogrammed playlists created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software are supported and they cannot be edited using the radio. Using an MP3 MP3 Format Radios with the MP3 feature can only play CD-R discs. Do not mix standard audio and MP3 ﬁles on the same disc. Supported File Structure Radios with the MP3 feature support up to: 50 folders. 11 folders in depth. 50 playlists. 255 ﬁles. 10 sessions. Root Directory: The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are stored in the root directory when the disc or storage device does not contain folders. Files accessed from the root directory display as F1 ROOT. Empty Folder: Folders that do not contain ﬁles are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains ﬁles. 3-94 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Playing an MP3 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in, and READING displays. The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol displays. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD-R starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays. Order of Play Tracks are played sequentially in the following order: 1. Playlists. 2. Files contained in the root directory. 3. Files contained in folders. O / e (Tune): Turn to go to the next or previous track. { (Previous Folder): Press to go to the ﬁrst track in the previous folder. Press and hold to reverse through the current track. | (Next Folder): Press to go to the ﬁrst track in the next folder. Press and hold to fast forward the current track. RDM (Random): Press to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD, one folder, or all of the loaded CDs. Press and release RDM until: (cid:129) RANDOM DISC PLAY displays to play the tracks on the CD in random order. (cid:129) RANDOM FOLDER displays to play the tracks in the folder in random order. (cid:129) RANDOM ALL DISCS displays to play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order. (cid:129) RANDOM OFF displays to turn off random play. RPT (Repeat): Press to hear a track, CD, or a folder over again. Press and release RPT until: (cid:129) REPEAT displays to repeat a track. (cid:129) REPEAT ONE DISC displays to repeat a CD. (cid:129) REPEAT FOLDER displays to repeat a folder. (cid:129) REPEAT OFF displays to turn off repeated play. t SEEK u : Press t to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. Press u to go to the next track. Press t or u more than once to continue moving backward or forward through the CD. 3-95 4 (Information): Press to display the artist name and album contained in the ID3 tag. BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains inside the radio for future listening. CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD symbol displays when a CD is loaded. XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. No Signal: The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. CH Off Air: This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another channel. 3-96 CH Unauth: This channel is blocked or cannot be received with your XM Subscription package. CH Unavail: This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another station. If this station was one of the presets, choose another station for that preset button. No Info: No artist, song title, category, or text information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. Not Found: There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. XM Locked: The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this message is received after having the vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer. Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. Chk XMRcvr: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver may have a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. Bluetooth® Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Proﬁle to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 30 ft. (9.1 m). Not all phones support all functions, and not all phones are guaranteed to work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See gm.com/bluetooth for more information on compatible phones. Voice Recognition The Bluetooth system uses voice recognition to interpret voice commands to dial phone numbers and name tags. Noise: Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not recognize voice commands if there is too much background noise. When to Speak: A short tone sounds after the system responds indicating when it is waiting for a voice command. Wait until the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle’s front audio system speakers and over-rides the audio system. Use the audio system volume knob, during a call, to change the volume level. The adjusted volume level remains in memory for later calls. To prevent missed calls, a minimum volume level is used if the volume is turned down too low. Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-108 for more information. b g (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, to conﬁrm system information, and to start speech recognition. c (Phone On Hook): Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel an operation. 3-97 Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system ﬁrst and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands-Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner’s guide for more information. Pairing Information: (cid:129) Up to ﬁve cell phones can be paired to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. The in-vehicle Bluetooth system automatically links with the ﬁrst available paired cell phone in the order the phone was paired. (cid:129) Only one paired cell phone can be connected to the in-vehicle Bluetooth system at a time. (cid:129) Pairing should only need to be completed once, unless changes to the pairing information have been made or the phone is deleted. To link to a different paired phone, see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section. Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Pair”. The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number. The PIN number will be used in Step 4. 4. Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process. Locate the device named “General Motors” in the list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four digit PIN number that was provided in Step 3. 5. The system prompts for a name for the phone. Use a name that best describes the phone. This name will be used to indicate which phone is connected. The system then conﬁrms the name provided. 6. The system responds with “ has been successfully paired” after the pairing process is complete. 7. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for additional phones to be paired. 3-98 (cid:129) (cid:129) Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “List”. The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devices. If a phone is connected to the vehicle, the system will say “Is connected” after the connected phone. Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Delete”. The system asks which phone to delete followed by a tone. 4. Say the name of the phone to be deleted. If the phone name is unknown, use the “List” command for a list of all paired phones. The system responds with “Would you like to delete ? Yes or No” followed by a tone 5. Say “Yes” to delete the phone. The system responds with “OK, deleting ”. Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Change phone”. The system responds with “Please wait while I search for other phones”. If another phone is found, the response will be “ is now connected”. If another phone is not found, the original phone remains connected. Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers: (cid:129) Store (cid:129) Digit Store (cid:129) Directory 3-99 (cid:129) (cid:129) Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Store”. The system responds with “Store, number please” followed by a tone. 3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses. If the system recognizes the number it responds with “OK, Storing” and repeats the phone number. If the system is unsure it recognizes the phone number, it responds with “Store” and repeats the number followed by “Please say yes or no”. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. If the number is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the number to be re-entered. 4. After the system stores the phone number, it responds with “Please say the name tag” followed by a tone. 3-100 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with “About to store . Does that sound OK?”. If the name tag does not sound correct, say “No” and repeat Step 5. If the name tag sounds correct, say “Yes” and the name tag is stored. After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu. Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Digit Store”. The system responds with “Please say the ﬁrst digit to store” followed by a tone. 3. Say the ﬁrst digit to be stored. The system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time and the system will repeat them. (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) 4. After the complete number has been entered, say “Store”. The system responds with “Please say the name tag” followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with “About to store . Does that sound OK?”. If the name tag does not sound correct, say “No” and repeat Step 5. If the name tag sounds correct, say “Yes” and the name tag is stored. After the number is stored the system returns to the main menu. Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Directory”. The system responds with “Directory” and then plays back all of the stored name tags. When the list is complete, the system returns to the main menu. Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags: (cid:129) Delete (cid:129) Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows speciﬁc name tags to be deleted. To use the delete command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Delete”. The system responds with “Delete, please say the name tag” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system responds with “Would you like to delete, ? Please say yes or no”. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes” to delete the name tag. The system responds with “OK, deleting , returning to the main menu.” If the name tag is incorrect, say “No”. The system responds with “No. OK, let’s try again, please say the name tag.” 3-101 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar (if present). To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Delete all name tags”. The system responds with “You are about to delete all name tags stored in your phone directory and your route destination directory. Are you sure you want to do this? Please say yes or no.” (cid:129) Say “Yes” to delete all name tags. (cid:129) Say “No” to cancel the function and return to the main menu. Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands: (cid:129) Dial (cid:129) Digit Dial (cid:129) Call (cid:129) Re-dial Using the Dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Dial using . “Number please” followed by a tone. 3. Say the entire number without pausing. If the system recognizes the number, it responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. If the system does not recognize the number, it conﬁrms the numbers followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. If the number is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the number to be re-entered. Using the Digit Dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Digit Dial”. The system responds with “Digit dial using , please say the ﬁrst digit to dial” followed by a tone. 3. Say the digit to be dialed one at a time. Following each digit, the system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. 3-102 (cid:129) (cid:129) 4. Continue entering digits until the number to be dialed is complete. After the whole number has been entered, say “Dial”. The system responds with “OK, Dialing” and dials the number. If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear” at any time to clear the last number. To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say “Verify” at any time and the system will repeat them. Using the Call Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Call”. The system responds with “Call using . Please say the name tag” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with “OK, calling, ” and dials the number. If the system is unsure it recognizes the right name tag, it conﬁrms the name tag followed by a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, calling, ” and dials the number. If the name tag is not correct, say “No”. The system will ask for the name tag to be re-entered. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Using the Re-dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial”. The system responds with “Re-dial using ” and dials the last number called from the connected Bluetooth phone. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. (cid:129) Press b g and begin speaking to answer the call. (cid:129) Press c to ignore a call. 3-103 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. (cid:129) Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. (cid:129) Press b g again to return to the original call. To ignore the incoming call, continue with the original call with no action. (cid:129) Press c to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold. Three-Way Calling Three-Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Three-way call”. The system responds with “Three-way call, please say dial or call”. 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party to be called. 4. Once the call is connected, press b g to link all the callers together. 3-104 Ending a Call Press c to end a call. Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be muted so that the person on the other end of the call cannot hear them. To Mute a call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Mute Call”. The system responds with “Call muted”. To Cancel Mute 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. After the tone, say “Mute Call”. The system responds with “Resuming call”. Transferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in-vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. (cid:129) To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds with “Transferring call” and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone. To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Bluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. During a call with the audio on the cell phone, press b g for more than two seconds. The audio switches from the cell phone to the vehicle. Voice Pass-Thru Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognition commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. This feature can be used to verbally access contacts stored in the cell phone. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Voice”. The system responds with “OK, accessing ”. The cell phone’s normal prompt messages will go through its cycle according to the phone’s operating instructions. 3-105 (cid:129) Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Send name tag.” The system responds with “Say a name tag to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to send. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with “OK, Sending ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. If the system is not sure it recognized the name tag properly, it responds “Dial , Please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Sending ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers and numbers stored as name tags during a call. This is used when calling a menu driven phone system. Account numbers can be programmed into the phonebook for retrieval during menu driven calls. Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dial”. The system responds with “Say a number to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the number to send. If the system clearly recognizes the number it responds with “OK, Sending Number” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. If the system is not sure it recognized the number properly, it responds “Dial Number, Please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Sending Number” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. 3-106 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indeﬁnitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name Tags. Other Information The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 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. 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. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle’s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). The radio does not operate and LOCKED displays if the radio is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. When the when the ignition is in the off position, a blinking red light on the upper left side of the radio indicates that THEFTLOCK® is armed. 3-107 c (Phone On Hook): Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. w x (Next/Previous): Press to change radio stations or select tracks on a CD. To change radio stations: (cid:129) Press w or x to go to the next or to the previous radio station and stay there. The radio only seeks stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. (cid:129) Press and hold w or x for two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds to scan stations. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press again to stop scanning. (cid:129) Press and hold w or x for four seconds until PRESET SCAN displays and a beep sounds to scan presets. The radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press again to stop scanning. Audio Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar® or Bluetooth systems press and hold V g for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems. See OnStar® System on page 2-41 and Bluetooth® on page 3-97 in this manual for more information. 3-108 To select tracks on a CD: (cid:129) Press w or x to go to the next or to the previous track when a CD is playing. (cid:129) Press and hold w or x for more than two seconds to scan the current CD. The CD goes to the next track, plays the ﬁrst 10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Press again to stop scanning. (cid:129) Press and hold w or x for more than four seconds to scan all of the CDs loaded. The CD goes to the next CD, plays the ﬁrst 10 seconds of each track, then goes to the next CD. Press again to stop scanning. + e − e (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease the radio volume. 1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press to play stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other. For better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the power levels during the day, and then reduce these levels during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on the radio. FM Stereo FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Although the radio has a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or hills, causing the sound to fade in and out. 3-109 XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the XM signal for a period of time. Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’s battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio, unplug the cellular phone and turn it off. Diversity Antenna System The AM-FM antenna is a hidden self tuning system. It optimizes the AM and FM signals relative to the vehicle’s position and radio station source. No maintenance or adjustments are needed. XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System For vehicles with XM Satellite Radio Service, the antenna is located on the roof or on the trunk lid of the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for clear radio reception. 3-110 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ............4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy .......................4-2 Defensive Driving ...........................................4-2 Drunk Driving .................................................4-3 Control of a Vehicle ........................................4-3 Braking .........................................................4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...........................4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...................................4-5 Traction Control System (TCS) .........................4-6 Active Handling System ...................................4-7 Limited-Slip Rear Axle .....................................4-9 Selective Ride Control .....................................4-9 Steering ......................................................4-10 Off-Road Recovery .......................................4-12 Passing .......................................................4-12 Loss of Control .............................................4-12 Racing or Other Competitive Driving ................4-14 ZR1 Brake Burnish Procedure ........................4-15 Driving at Night ............................................4-16 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads ..................4-17 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......................4-18 Highway Hypnosis ........................................4-18 Hill and Mountain Roads ................................4-19 Winter Driving ..............................................4-20 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow .............................................4-22 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out .................4-22 Loading the Vehicle ......................................4-23 Towing ..........................................................4-28 Towing Your Vehicle .....................................4-28 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...........................4-28 Towing a Trailer ...........................................4-28 4-1 Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-9. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. In addition: (cid:129) Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you. (cid:129) Focus on the task of driving. Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life. Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. (cid:129) Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. (cid:129) Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. (cid:129) Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. (cid:129) When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. (cid:129) Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. (cid:129) Keep vehicle tires properly inﬂated. (cid:129) Combine several trips into a single trip. (cid:129) Replace the vehicle’s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire’s sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 4-2 (cid:129) Drunk Driving { CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: judgment, muscular coordination, vision, and attentiveness. Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking — driver or passenger — is in a crash, that person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking. Control of a Vehicle The following three systems help to control the vehicle while driving — brakes, steering, and accelerator. At times, as when driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. Meaning, you can lose control of the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and Active Handling System on page 4-7. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. 4-3 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-40. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three-fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between the vehicle and others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster with a lot of heavy braking. Keeping pace with the traffic and allowing realistic following distances eliminates a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could get harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will still be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push. Under certain weather or operating conditions, occasional brake squeak, squeal, or other noise might be heard with the vehicle’s performance braking system. This brake system is designed for superior fade resistance and consistent operation using high performance brake pads. Brake noise and brake dust are normal and do not affect system performance. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3. 4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a little. This is normal. If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 3-41. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each wheel. ABS can change the brake pressure to each wheel, as required, faster than any driver could. This can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As the brakes are applied, the computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down ﬁrmly and let antilock work. A motor or clicking noise might be heard and the brake pedal might be felt to move a little during a stop, but this is normal. Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. 4-5 Traction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that the rear wheels are spinning too much or are beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the rear brakes and reduces engine power (by closing the throttle and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin. The TRACTION SYSTEM ACTIVE message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) when TCS is limiting wheel spin. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. The system may be heard or felt while it is working, but this is normal. If cruise control is being used when TCS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Cruise control may be reengaged when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. The SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message and the TCS warning light will come on if there is a problem with TCS. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. When this light and the SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM message are on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. TCS automatically comes on whenever the vehicle is started. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, the system should always be left on. TCS can be turned off if needed. 4-6 To turn the system off, press the button located on the console. The system can be turned on or off at any time by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button. The DIC will display the appropriate message when the button is pushed. Notice: When traction control is turned off, or Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible to lose traction. If you attempt to shift with the drive wheels spinning with a loss of traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction. Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered. See the warranty book for additional information. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can affect the vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and Modiﬁcations on page 5-3 for more information. Active Handling System The Active Handling System is a computer controlled system that helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. This is accomplished by selectively applying any one of the vehicle’s brakes. The ACTIVE HANDLING message will come on when the system is operating. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. The system may be heard or felt while it is working. This is normal. The SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message will be displayed, the instrument cluster light will come on, and a sound will be heard if there is a problem with the system. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. When this light and the SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM message are on, the system is not operational. Adjust your driving accordingly. 4-7 The Active Handling System comes on automatically whenever the vehicle is started. To help maintain directional control of the vehicle, the system should always be left on. The system can be turned off needed. If the Active Handling System is turned off, the Traction Control System will also be turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. To turn the system off, press the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console for ﬁve seconds. The system can be turned back on at any time by pressing the button. The DIC will display the appropriate message when the button is pushed. If the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system detects a ﬂat tire and the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays TIRE FLAT, or if the TPM system is malfunctioning and the DIC displays SERVICE TIRE MONITOR, the Active Handling System will be affected as follows: The Active Handling System cannot be turned off by the driver. If the Active Handling System is off, it will be turned on automatically. (cid:129) Competitive Driving Mode is unavailable. The Active Handling System will feel different in aiding and maintaining directional control. Competitive Driving Mode The driver can select this optional handling mode by pressing the ACTIVE HANDLING button on the console quickly two times. COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE will be displayed in the DIC. Competitive Driving Mode allows the driver to have full control of the rear wheels while the Active Handling System helps maintain directional control of the vehicle by selective brake application. This involves less intervention than with both the Active Handling System and Traction Control Systems on. The Traction Control System will not be operating. Adjust your driving accordingly. 4-8 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) This light will be on when the vehicle is in the Competitive Driving Mode. When the ACTIVE HANDLING button is pressed again, the Active Handling and Traction Control Systems will be on. The TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING-ON message will be displayed brieﬂy in the DIC and a chime will be heard. Notice: When traction control is turned off, or Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible to lose traction. If you attempt to shift with the drive wheels spinning with a loss of traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction. Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered. See the warranty book for additional information. Limited-Slip Rear Axle Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, this feature allows the drive wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle. Selective Ride Control The vehicle may have a ride control system called Magnetic Selective Ride Control. The system provides the following performance beneﬁts: (cid:129) Reduced Impact Harshness Improved Road Isolation Improved High-Speed Stability Improved Handling Response (cid:129) Better Control of Body Ride Motions 4-9 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) This knob is located on the center console. Turn it to select the suspension of your choice. TOUR: Use for normal city and highway driving. This setting provides a smooth, soft ride. SPORT: Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more control. This setting provides more “feel”, or response to the road conditions. The setting can be changed at any time. Based on road conditions, steering wheel angle and the vehicle speed, the system automatically adjusts to provide the best handling while providing a smooth ride. The Tour and Sport modes will feel similar on a smooth road. Select a new setting whenever driving conditions change. Three Driver Information Center (DIC) messages (SERVICE RIDE CONTROL, SHOCKS INOPERATIVE and MAXIMUM SPEED 80 MPH (129 KM/H) display when a malfunction occurs with the Selective Ride Control system. Refer to DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. 4-10 Steering Power Steering If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering System This system continuously adjusts the effort felt when steering at all vehicle speeds. It provides ease when parking, yet a ﬁrm, solid feel at highway speeds. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is banked, and vehicle speed. While in a curve, speed is the one factor that can be controlled. If there is a need to reduce speed, do it before entering the curve, while the front wheels are straight. Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem. The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply the brakes. See Braking on page 4-4. It is better to remove as much speed as possible from a collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, it can be turned a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-11 Off-Road Recovery The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. Turn the steering wheel 3 to 5 inches, 8 to 13 cm, (about one-eighth turn) until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. 4-12 Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait. (cid:129) Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines that could indicate a turn or an intersection. Never cross a solid or double-solid line on your side of the lane. (cid:129) Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass. Doing so can reduce your visibility. (cid:129) Wait your turn to pass a slow vehicle. (cid:129) When you are being passed, ease to the right. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. (cid:129) Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle’s three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If the traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If the vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, the vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning clues — such as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface — and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. 4-13 If you use the vehicle for racing or other Racing or Other Competitive Driving Racing or competitive driving may affect the vehicle warranty. See the warranty book before using the vehicle for racing or other competitive driving. Notice: competitive driving, the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the engine. For information on how to add oil, see Engine Oil on page 5-19. Z06 and ZR1 Only: Be sure to check the oil level often during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. Except Z06 and ZR1: Be sure to check the oil level often during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near 1 quart (1 L) above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick. After the competitive driving, remove excess oil so that the level on the dipstick is not above the upper mark that shows the proper operating range. Z06 and ZR1 Only: For racing or competitive driving, it is recommended that the brake ﬂuid be replaced with a high performance brake ﬂuid that has a dry boiling point greater than 534°F (279°C). After conversion to the high performance brake ﬂuid, follow the brake ﬂuid service recommendations outlined by the ﬂuid manufacturer. Do not use silicone or DOT-5 brake ﬂuids. If the vehicle is a ZO6 or ZR1 model or has the Z51 performance package, it has greaseable outer ends on both of the rear toe-links. Under normal use, lubrication should be performed as described in the maintenance schedule. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. If using the vehicle for racing, lubrication should be performed at the end of each racing day. See your dealer/retailer for lubrication and make sure any needed repairs are made at once. Proper procedures for performing these services can be found in the service manual. See Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-16. If the vehicle is used for racing or other competitive driving, the rear axle ﬂuid temperatures may be higher than would occur in normal driving. We recommend that the rear axle ﬂuid be drained and reﬁlled with new ﬂuid after every 24 hours of racing or competitive driving. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for what ﬂuid to use. 4-14 ZR1 Brake Burnish Procedure Notice: These procedures are speciﬁc to the ZR1 with ceramic brake rotors. These procedures should not be run on other Corvette models as damage may result. Notice: The new vehicle break-in period should be completed before performing the brake burnish procedure or damage may occur to the powertrain/engine. See New Vehicle Break-In on page 2-21. When performed as instructed, these procedures will not damage the brakes. During the burnishing procedure, the brake pads will smoke and produce an odor. The braking force and pedal travel may increase. After the procedure is complete, the brake pads may appear white at the rotor contact. Street High Performance Brake Burnishing Procedure Run this procedure in a safe manner and in compliance with all local and state ordinances/laws regarding motor vehicle operation. Run this procedure only on dry pavement. 1. From a stop, accelerate as rapidly as possible without activating traction control to a speed of 60 mph (97 kph). 2. Use enough pedal force to completely stop the vehicle in 4 to 5 seconds. If ABS activates, braking is too hard. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2, 50 times. This should take about 10 minutes. 4. After completing the 50 stops, cool the brakes by driving for 5 miles (8 km) at 60 mph (97 kph). As with all high performance brake systems, some amount of brake squeal is normal. 4-15 Racing/Track Brake Burnish Procedure To prepare the ZR1 brake system for track events and racing, the Street High Performance Brake Burnish as described previously should be completed. In addition to completing the Street High Performance Brake Burnishing Procedure, the following additional procedure needs to be completed to make the ZR1 brake system ready for track events and racing. This procedure should only be run on a track and only on dry pavement. Notice: Brake pedal fade will occur during this track burnish procedure and can cause brake pedal travel and force to increase. This could extend stopping distance until the brakes are fully burnished. 1. Drive a normal ﬁrst lap and not too aggressive. 2. Laps 2 and 3 should be gradually driven faster and more aggressive, while allowing for reduced brake output and increased stopping distance due to brake fade. 3. Lap 4 as near to full speed, while allowing for reduced brake output and increased stopping distance due to brake fade. 4. Laps 5 and 6 should be cool down laps. 5. Lap 7 should be normal driving or an easy out lap. 4-16 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: (cid:129) Drive defensively. (cid:129) Do not drink and drive. (cid:129) Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside rearview mirror. (cid:129) Slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles because headlamps can only light up so much road ahead. (cid:129) Watch for animals. (cid:129) When tired, pull off the road. (cid:129) Do not wear sunglasses. (cid:129) Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps. (cid:129) Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out. (cid:129) Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or curves. No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But, as we get older, these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver might need at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or ﬂowing water. { CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally. Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through ﬂowing water could cause your vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through ﬂowing water. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: (cid:129) Allow extra following distance. (cid:129) Pass with caution. (cid:129) Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. (cid:129) Keep the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir ﬁlled. (cid:129) Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 5-62. Turn off cruise control. 4-17 (cid:129) Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: (cid:129) Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? (cid:129) Wiper Blades: In good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked? Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean? Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inﬂated to recommended pressure? (cid:129) Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have up-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, ﬁnd a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: (cid:129) Keep the vehicle well ventilated. (cid:129) Keep interior temperature cool. (cid:129) Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides. (cid:129) Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. 4-18 (cid:129) (cid:129) (cid:129) Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on ﬂat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: (cid:129) Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. (cid:129) Check all ﬂuid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. (cid:129) Going down steep or long hills, shift to a lower gear. { CAUTION: If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. { CAUTION: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. (cid:129) Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Top of hills: Be alert — something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident). (cid:129) Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action. 4-19 (cid:129) The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-5 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on ice. Turn off cruise control, if equipped, on slippery surfaces. Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-7. To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6. Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand. Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less traction. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. The Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads, but slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. The Active Handling System on page 4-7 might also activate. When driving through deep snow, turn off the traction control system to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. 4-20 (cid:129) (cid:129) { CAUTION: Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: (cid:129) Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe. (cid:129) Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there. (cid:129) Open a window about two inches (5 cm) on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air. (cid:129) Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. (cid:129) Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 2-36. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust. Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel. 4-21 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn the traction control system off. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. For a manual transmission, shift slowly between either 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), allowing the wheels to stop before shifting into gear. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-28. If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-22. If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle’s traction system in the Index. If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use the rocking method. { CAUTION: If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment ﬁre or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. For information about using tire chains on the vehicle,

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