2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE towing

Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be
towed with any of its wheels on the ground.
Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing
service if the disabled vehicle needs to be towed.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 7-7.
Notice:Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehicle
may cause damage because of reduced ground
clearance. Always put the vehicle on a atbed truck.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Notice:Dolly towing or dinghy towing the vehicle
may cause damage because of reduced ground
clearance. Always put the vehicle on a atbed truck.
The vehicle was neither designed nor intended to be
towed with any of its wheels on the ground. If the vehicle
must be towed, see “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in
this section.
Towing a Trailer
The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a
trailer.
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Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:If your
trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental
expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 years/
100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain warranty
period. Items considered are hotel, meals, and
rental car.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
Impound towing caused by violation of any laws.
Legal nes.
Mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Towing or services for vehicles driven on a
non-public road or highway.
Services Specic to Canadian
Purchased Vehicles
Fuel delivery:Reimbursement is approximately
$5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be
restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided
through this service.
Lock-Out Service:Vehicle registration is required.
Trip Routing Service:Detailed maps of North
America are provided when requested either
with the most direct route or the most scenic route.
There is a limit of six requests per year. Additional
travel information is also available. Allow three
weeks for delivery.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:Must
be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was
started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Limited
requires pre-authorization, original detailed receipts,
and a copy of the repair orders. Once authorization
has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor
will help you make arrangements and explain how to
receive payment.
Alternative Service:If assistance cannot be
provided right away, the Roadside Assistance
advisor may give you permission to get local
emergency road service. You will receive payment,
up to $100, after sending the original receipt to
Roadside Assistance. Mechanical failures may be
covered, however any cost for parts and labor for
repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner
responsibility.
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If a Crash Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash.
Check to make sure that you are all right. If you
are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your
vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
If there has been an injury, call emergency services
for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all
matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle
only if its position puts you in danger or you are
instructed to move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested information
to police and other parties involved in the crash.
Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame
of mind, or anything unrelated to the crash. This will
help guard against post-crash legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-7for more information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the
towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the
tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name,
the service’s name, and the phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is
towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance
information and registration if you keep these items
in your vehicle.
Gather the important information you will need from
the other driver. Things like name, address, phone
number, driver’s license number, vehicle license
plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN), insurance company and
policy number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from the
scene of the crash. They will walk you through the
information they will need. If they ask for a police
report, phone or go to the police department
headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of
the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces
with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be
necessary. This is especially true if there are no
injuries and both vehicles are driveable.
Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your
vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a
private collision repair facility to x the damage,
make sure you are comfortable with them.
Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with
their work for a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and
make sure you understand what work will be
performed on your vehicle. If you have a question,
ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome
this opportunity.
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Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar .......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-12
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving..................4-15
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-81
Radios
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-95
Reception.................................................3-108
Setting the Clock.........................................3-80
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-106
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
Rear Axle......................................................5-55
Limited-Slip.................................................4-10
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-52
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-37
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-28
Remote, Keyless Access System........................ 2-4
Removing the Roof Panel................................2-55
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-59
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-14
Replacement, Windshield.................................5-60
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-60
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-61
Retained Accessory Power...............................2-23
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-22
Roof Panel....................................................2-54
Installing the Roof Panel...............................2-58
Removing the Roof Panel.............................2-55
Storing the Roof Panel.................................2-57
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................
6-15
Run-Flat Tires................................................5-69
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-36
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Tachometer....................................................3-34
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-59
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-40
Theft - Deterrent System..................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-106
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Immobilizer.................................................2-19
Immobilizer Operation...................................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-80
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-42
Tires.............................................................5-62
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-99
Buying New Tires........................................5-78
Chains.......................................................5-85
Cleaning....................................................5-99
Different Size..............................................5-79
High-Speed Operation..................................5-72
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-90Tires (cont.)
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-70
Inspection and Rotation................................5-76
Lifting the Vehicle........................................5-86
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-74
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-73
Run-Flat.....................................................5-69
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-64
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-66
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-82
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-82
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-77
Winter Tires................................................5-63
Towing
Recreational Vehicle
.....................................4-28
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-28
Your Vehicle...............................................4-28
Traction
Active Handling System................................. 4-8
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-6
Control System Warning Light.......................3-40
Limited-Slip Rear Axle..................................4-10
Selective Ride Control..................................4-10
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