Chevrolet CORVETTE 2008 - User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Corvette. Please read this information and your Owner
Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the
features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . .4
KEYLESS ACCESS & PUSHBUTTON
START
Keyless Access Transmitter . . . . . .4
Opening the Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Starting and Stopping Your
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Leaving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Opening and Closing the
Hatch/Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Loss of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Master Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Mobil 1
®
Motor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Extended Mobility Tires (EMT) . . . .7
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . .8
Active Handling and Traction Control
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1st–4th Shift Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .8
6-Speed Paddle Shift
with Automatic Modes . . . . . . . . . . .9
Premium Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Brake Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
AUDIO SYSTEMS
RDS Radio Functions . . . . . . . . . . .10
XM™ Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . .10
Auxiliary Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Loading a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . .11
Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
CONVENIENCE
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . .13
Personalization Features . . . . . . . .14
Passenger Air Bag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Auto Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Automatic Headlamp Control . . . .15
Interior Light Control . . . . . . . . . . .16
Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Window Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
TOP OPERATION
Coupe Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Convertible Power Top . . . . . . . . . .17
Convertible Manual Top . . . . . . . . .18
OWNER INFORMATION
Opening the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . .19
Z06 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Chevrolet CORVETTE 2008 Specifications