2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE battery

Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl
in the transmission. You may nd it difficult to pull the
shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque
lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave
the driver’s seat. To nd out how, see “Shifting
Into PARK (P)” listed previously in this section.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the transmission parking pawl, so you can
pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock
release system. The shift lock release is designed to:
Prevent shifting out of PARK (P) unless the vehicle
is running or in Accessory mode and the regular brake
pedal is applied.The shift lock release is always functional except in the
case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt)
battery.
If your vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery
with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the
battery. SeeJump Starting on page 5-46
To shift out of PARK (P) use the following:
1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Then press the shift lever button.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P):
1. Fully release the shift lever button.
2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift
lever button again.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P),
consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing
service.
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How OnStar Service Works
The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle
information. This information is automatically sent to an
OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is
pressed, the emergency button is pressed, or if the
airbags or AACN system deploy. The vehicle information
usually includes your GPS location and, in the event
of a crash, additional information regarding the accident
that the vehicle has been involved in (e.g. the direction
from which the vehicle was hit). When the Virtual
Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling is used,
the vehicle also sends OnStar your GPS location so that
we can provide services where you are located.
OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a
place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless
service provider for service in that area. OnStar
service also cannot work unless you are in a place
where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for
that area has coverage, network capacity and reception
when the service is needed, and technology that is
compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services
are available everywhere, particularly in remote
or enclosed areas, or at all times.Location information about the vehicle is only available
if the GPS satellite signals are available and
unobstructed.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system
(including adequate battery power) for the OnStar
equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar
cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing
OnStar service to you at any particular time or place.
Some examples are damage to important parts of
the vehicle in an accident, hills, tall buildings, tunnels,
weather or wireless phone network congestion.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if you cannot hear the
OnStar advisor. If the light next to the OnStar buttons
is red, the system is not functioning properly and should
be checked by your dealer/retailer. If the light appears
clear (no light is appearing), the OnStar subscription has
expired. Press the OnStar button to conrm that the
OnStar equipment is active.
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Programming Universal Home
Remote — Fixed Code
For questions or help programming the Universal Home
Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to
www.learcar2u.com.
Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed
Code units.
Programming a garage door opener involves
time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure
before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and
the procedure will have to be repeated.
To program up to three devices:
1. Press START or put the vehicle in accessory mode.
SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-22for additional
information.
Programming can only occur when the vehicle is
running or in accessory mode.2. To verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed
Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand
held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the
garage door opener motor. If there are a row of
dip switches similar to the graphic above, the
garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit. If you
do not see a row of dip switches, return to the
previous section for Programming Universal Home
Remote – Rolling Code.
The hand held transmitter can have between
eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of
transmitter.
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Floor Mats
The oor mats are designed to remain in position under
your feet and out of reach of the accelerator pedal.
The driver side oor mat is held in place by two locator
pins and the passenger side is held in place by one.
Make sure that the driver side oor mat is properly
placed on the oor so that it does not block the
movement of the accelerator pedal.
To remove a oor mat,
pull up on the rear of the
mat to disconnect it
from the locator pins.
To reinstall the oor mats, line up the openings in the
oor mat over the locator pins and push it down
into place.
Rear Storage Area
There are two rear storage compartments in the oor of
the rear hatch/trunk area.
Your vehicle has two storage compartment lids.
To access a storage compartment, pull up to open the
lid. The lids cannot be removed.
For Z06 models the right rear compartment stores the
battery and cannot be used for storage.
Notice:Do not store heavy or sharp objects in the
rear storage compartments located in the hatch/trunk
area. If you do, the objects could damage the
underbody.
Convertible shown, Coupe similar
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5. Lift upward on the front edge (A) of the convertible
top off of the windshield frame. Then lift upward on
the rear edge (B) of the convertible top so it is
vertical to the tonneau cover (C). The front edge (A)
and rear edge (B) should be straight up.6. Tilt the driver seatback forward and press the
tonneau cover release button located on the
underside of the tonneau cover (C) behind the
driver seat. Then raise the tonneau cover (C).
If the tonneau cover does not release and three
chimes are heard, check to make sure the trunk lid
is closed. Also, the cover will not release if the
vehicle alarm is armed.
After pressing the release button, the driver and
passenger door glass should retract to the full-down
position.
If the vehicle has lost battery power, the tonneau
cover (C) can still be opened using the manual
release cable.
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9. Then move the top rearward to its fully-stored
position.
10. After the top is stored, apply one even push on the
center of the front edge (A) of the convertible top to
assure that the top is fully retracted.
11. Close the tonneau cover (B) by pressing down on it
with a swift, rm motion.
Raising the Manual Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Shift an automatic
transmission into PARK (P) and set the parking
brake. Shift a manual transmission into NEUTRAL
and set the parking brake.
2. Lower both windows.
3. Make sure the ignition is off.
4. Tilt the driver’s seat forward and press the tonneau
cover release button, or use the manual release
cable if battery power has been lost. See Step
6 under “Lowering the Manual Convertible Top”
earlier in this section.
After pressing the release button, the driver’s and
passenger’s door glass should retract to the
full-down position, if they have not already been
lowered.
5. Lift the tonneau cover.
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Lowering the Power Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. Shift an
automatic transmission into PARK (P) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into
NEUTRAL, and set the parking brake.
2. Make sure the trunk is closed and the rear trunk
partition in the rear storage area is in the fastened
upright position, and that no objects are forward
of the divider. See “Rear Trunk Partition” under
Rear Storage Area on page 2-54.
3. Release the convertible top front latch, located above
the inside rearview mirror, by pulling and turning it
clockwise toward the driver’s door. Push upward on
the front edge. The windows will automatically lower.4. Push and hold the
bottom of the power
convertible top button,
located to the left of
the steering wheel, on
the instrument panel.
The windows will automatically lower and the convertible
top will lower into the rear of the vehicle. A chime will
sound when the convertible top has lowered completely.
If the radio is on the sound may be muted for a brief time
due to a new audio system equalization being loaded.
If the convertible top is operated multiple times, the
engine should be running to prevent drain on the
vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) may display a message
regarding the power convertible top. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-57for more information.
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2. Locate the pressure release bolt on the front side of
the hydraulic pump.
3. Use the wrench, located in the console, and turn
the pressure release bolt counterclockwise
one revolution, to relieve pressure to the hydraulic
pump. This will allow you to manually raise the
convertible top.
4. Then follow the steps under raising the manual
convertible top. See “Convertible Top (Manual)”
underConvertible Top (Manual) on page 2-62
orConvertible Top (Power) on page 2-68.When power is restored to the vehicle, the hydraulic bolt
must be tightened, by turning it clockwise. The power
convertible top button can then be used to lower or raise
the convertible top.
If the power convertible top is operated multiple times,
the engine should be running to prevent drain on
the vehicle’s battery. Under certain conditions,
the Driver Information Center (DIC) may display a
message regarding the power top. SeeDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-57for more information.
If the battery has been disconnected, the power
windows must be initialized for the power top to operate.
SeePower Windows on page 2-17for more information.
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