2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE navigation system

Manual Paddle Shift
While in the SPORT MODE (S) position, the paddles
located on the steering wheel, can be used to manually
up-shift or down-shift the transmission.
While in the SPORT MODE (S) mode, push the paddle
above the steering wheel spokes to up-shift to the
next gear, or pull on the paddle behind the steering
wheel spokes to down-shift to the next gear.
To use the system, shift from PARK (P) position to
SPORT MODE (S) while stopped and with the engine
running, or from DRIVE (D) with the vehicle moving.
When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in snowy andicy conditions, you may want to shift to second (2) or
third (3) gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more
traction on slippery surfaces. If the traction control is
active, upshifts are delayed to increase your control of the
vehicle. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6.
While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is
active, the transmission will automatically downshift
through the gears as the vehicle slows. The transmission
will select second gear as the vehicle stops. From a stop,
the vehicle will start from and hold second (2) gear unless
the driver manually paddle shifts into a different gear or
selects DRIVE (D). The driver can select rst (1) gear for
maximum acceleration from a stop.
When using the Manual
Paddle Shift Feature while
in the SPORT MODE (S),
the current gear will be
displayed in the Driver
Information (DIC), or the
Head-Up Display (HUD), if
the vehicle has either of
these features.
If your vehicle has a Navigation system, see “Head-Up
Display (HUD)” in the Index of the navigation manual.
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Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-44
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-45
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-48
Security Light...............................................3-49
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-49
Lights On Reminder......................................3-50
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-50
Fuel Gage...................................................3-50
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-51
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-52
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-57
Other Messages...........................................3-74
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-75Audio System(s).............................................3-84
Setting the Clock..........................................3-85
Radio(s)......................................................3-85
Using an MP3..............................................3-98
XM Radio Messages...................................3-102
Navigation/Radio System..............................3-103
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-103
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-103
Radio Reception.........................................3-104
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-105
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-105
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Here are ve things that some owners ask about.
All these things are normal and do not indicate that
anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before
the gage reads the full symbol.
It takes more (or less) fuel to ll up than the gage
reads. For example, the gage reads half full,
but it took more (or less) than half of the tank’s
capacity to t it.
The gage pointer may move while cornering,
braking or speeding up.
The gage may not indicate the tank is empty when
the ignition is turned off.
The gage reading may change slightly within the
rst several minutes after starting the vehicle.
SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-52for more
information.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The Driver Information Center (DIC) gives you the
status of many of your vehicle’s systems. It is also
used to display driver personalization features and
warning/status messages. The DIC display is located on
the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer
and tachometer, directly above the steering column.
The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel,
to the right of the instrument panel cluster.
The DIC comes on when the ignition is turned on. After
displaying CORVETTE BY CHEVROLET, the DIC
will display the current driver and the information that
was last displayed before the engine was turned off.
If a problem is detected, a warning message will appear
on the DIC display. Be sure to take any message that
appears on the display seriously and remember that
clearing the message will only make the message
disappear, not correct the problem.
If your vehicle has the Head-Up Display (HUD) and you
use the Manual Paddle Shift feature, the gear will
display in the HUD, except if your vehicle has the
Navigation system and the HUD is displaying
turn-by-turn guidance information. If the HUD is
displaying turn-by-turn guidance information, the gear
instead displays in the DIC. See “Manual Paddle
Shift” underAutomatic Transmission Operation on
page 2-26and “Head-Up Display (HUD)” in the index of
the Navigation system manual for more information.
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If you choose BOTH, on automatic transmission
vehicles, both doors will automatically unlock when the
shift lever is moved into PARK (P). On manual
transmission vehicles, both doors will automatically
unlock when the ignition is turned off or is in RAP.
When the mode you want is selected, press the OPTION
button to set your choice and advance to the next
personal option.
Language:This option allows you to select the
language the DIC, the Head-Up Display (HUD), if your
vehicle has this feature, and the radio uses to display
messages. Each language mode will be displayed in its
own language. For example, English will be displayed
as ENGLISH, Spanish as ESPANOL, etc. If your vehicle
has the navigation system, you will not have the
Japanese language mode.
Press the OPTION button until LANGUAGE appears on
the display, then press the RESET button to scroll
through the following modes:
ENGLISH (default)
DEUTSCH (German)
FRANCAIS (French)
ITALIANO (Italian)
ESPANOL (Spanish)If you choose a language that you do not understand,
press the OPTION and RESET buttons for ve seconds.
The DIC will begin displaying all of the various
languages one by one for as long as the buttons are
pressed. When the desired language is displayed,
release the buttons and the DIC will set to this language.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to the
next personal option.
Personalize Name:This option allows you to type in a
name or greeting that will appear on the DIC display
whenever the corresponding keyless access
transmitter (1 or 2) is used or one of the memory
buttons (1 or 2) located on the driver’s door is pressed.
Press the OPTION button until PERSONALIZE
NAME appears on the display, then press the RESET
button to scroll through the following modes:
YES
NO (default)
If you choose YES, you can type in a name that will
appear on the DIC display.
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Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features intended to
minimize driver distraction. Technology alone, no
matter how advanced, can never replace your own
judgment. See the Navigation System manual for some
tips to help you reduce distractions while driving.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by
learning a portion of the Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it
will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio will not
operate if stolen.
Your radio has a blinking indicator light located on the
upper left side of the radio. The indicator light is used
to show that the theft-deterrent feature mode is set.
The blinking indicator light will only ash when the
ignition is in the off position.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this
feature, some audio
controls can be adjusted
at the steering wheel.
They include the
following:
xw(Next/Previous):Press the down or up arrow 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.
To scan stations, press and hold either the down or up
arrow for two seconds until SCAN displays and a
beep sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays for a
few seconds, then goes to the next station. Press either
the down or up arrow again to stop scanning.
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Customer Assistance and Information...............7-2
Customer Satisfaction Procedure......................7-2
Online Owner Center......................................7-5
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users................................7-6
Customer Assistance Offices............................7-6
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program................7-7
Roadside Assistance Program..........................7-8
Scheduling Service Appointments....................7-10
Courtesy Transportation.................................7-11
Collision Damage Repair................................7-12Reporting Safety Defects................................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government..........................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government................................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.....7-16
Service Publications Ordering Information.........7-17
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy................7-18
Event Data Recorders...................................7-18
OnStar
®......................................................7-19
Navigation System........................................7-19
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID)..............7-19
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
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To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
GM will not access this data or share it with others
except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in
response to an official request of police or similar
government office; as part of GM’s defense of litigation
through the discovery process; or, as required by
law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used
for GM research needs or may be made available to
others for research purposes, where a need is shown
and the data is not tied to a specic vehicle or
vehicle owner.
OnStar®
If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the
OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and
Conditions for information on data collection and
use. See alsoOnStar
®System on page 2-43in this
manual for more information.
Navigation System
If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the
system may result in the storage of destinations,
addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip
information. Refer to the navigation system operating
manual for information on stored data and for deletion
instructions.
Radio Frequency
Identication (RFID)
RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions
such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system
security, as well as in connection with conveniences
such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and
starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door
openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use
or record personal information or link with any other
GM system containing personal information.
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Audio System.................................................3-84
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-103
Diversity Antenna System............................3-105
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-103
Radio Reception........................................3-104
Setting the Clock.........................................3-85
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-103
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-105
Audio System(s).............................................3-85
Automatic Door Lock.......................................2-12
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-27
Operation...................................................2-26
B
Battery..........................................................5-45
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver......................3-19
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5
Brakes..........................................................5-42
System Warning Light..................................3-41
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-21Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-51
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-53
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting...........5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-55
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps............5-54
Buying New Tires...........................................5-74
C
Calibration.............................................2-37, 2-39
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-107
Carbon Monoxide...........................2-13, 2-35, 4-19
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-90
Cargo Cover..................................................2-56
CD, MP3 .......................................................3-98
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-53
Chains, Tire...................................................5-81
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-45
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