Chevrolet 2013 Corvette - User Manual

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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2013 - 1st crc - 3/9/12
2013 Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-52
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-60
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-33
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-50
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-51
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-75
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Summary

Seats and Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Proper use, care, and safety belt reminders for occupants.

Airbag System

Information on airbag locations, deployment, and system checks.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing older children, infants, and using LATCH systems.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument panel.

Information Displays

Vehicle Messages

List and explanation of various vehicle messages displayed on the DIC.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of the dual automatic climate control system for heating and cooling.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on avoiding distracted driving, defensive driving techniques, and effects of alcohol.

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Details on automatic transmission operation, manual mode, and paddle shifters.

Manual Transmission

Brakes

Explanation of Antilock Brake System (ABS), parking brake, and brake assist features.

Ride Control Systems

Information on Traction Control System (TCS) and Active Handling System.

Cruise Control

Fuel

Vehicle Care

General Information

Vehicle Checks

Wheels and Tires

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

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Appearance Care

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals for routine checks and required maintenance.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of approved fluids, lubricants, and part numbers for vehicle systems.

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Data

Approximate capacities and specifications for various vehicle systems in metric and English.

Engine Specifications

Customer Information

Customer Information

Roadside Assistance Program

Details on roadside assistance services available in Mexico, U.S., and Canada.

Scheduling Service Appointments

Collision Damage Repair

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedures for reporting vehicle safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduction to the in-vehicle system for emergency, security, navigation, and diagnostics.

OnStar Services

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

Chevrolet 2013 Corvette Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2013 Corvette
Category	Automobile
Language	English