Chevrolet 2012 Corvette - User Manual

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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2012
2012 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-55
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-64
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Performance and Maintenance

Information on traction control, tire pressure, and engine oil life.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Doors

Seats and Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Guidance on proper safety belt usage and system checks.

Airbag System

Explanation of airbag system, locations, and inflation.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing older children and infants in restraints.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators.

Information Displays

Details on Driver Information Center (DIC) and Head-Up Display (HUD).

Infotainment System

Radio

Phone

Details on Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and pairing.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of the dual automatic climate control system.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on distracted driving, defensive driving, and drunk driving.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Brakes

Information on ABS, parking brake, and brake assist.

Ride Control Systems

Details on traction control, active handling, and competitive driving modes.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Electrical System

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire inspection, rotation, pressure, and replacement.

Jump Starting

Step-by-step instructions for safely jump-starting the vehicle.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Maintenance Schedule

Schedule for owner checks and required services.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Reporting Safety Defects

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics.

Chevrolet 2012 Corvette Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2012 Corvette
Category	Automobile
Language	English