2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems in your
vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not
properly protect the person using it, resulting in
serious injury or even death in a crash. To help
make sure your restraint systems are working
properly after a crash, have them inspected and
any necessary replacements made as soon as
possible.If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new
safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts?
After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary.
But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any
crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your
dealer/retailer to have the safety belt assemblies
inspected or replaced.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being
used during a crash, you may need new LATCH system
parts.
New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the
safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being
used at the time of the crash.
If an airbag inates, you will need to replace airbag
system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier
in this section.
Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the
vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light
stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you are
driving. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 3-35.
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✍NOTES
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Keyless Access System...................................2-4
Keyless Access System Operation....................2-5
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-12
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-12
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-12
Hatch..........................................................2-13
Windows........................................................2-16
Power Windows............................................2-17
Sun Visors...................................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-18
Theft-Deterrent System..................................2-18
Immobilizer..................................................2-19
Immobilizer Operation....................................2-20
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-21
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-21
Front Air Dam..............................................2-21
Ignition Positions..........................................2-22Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-23
Starting the Engine.......................................2-23
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-26
Manual Transmission Operation......................2-30
Parking Brake..............................................2-32
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)......2-33
Shifting Out of Park......................................2-34
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission).......2-34
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-35
Engine Exhaust............................................2-35
Running the Vehicle While Parked..................2-36
Mirrors...........................................................2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror...............
.2-37
Compass.....................................................2-37
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-39
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror..................2-39
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-40
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-40
OnStar
®System.............................................2-40
Universal Home Remote System......................2-44
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-44
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Storage Areas................................................2-51
Glove Box...................................................2-51
Cupholders..................................................2-51
Center Console Storage.................................2-51
Floor Mats...................................................2-51
Rear Storage Area........................................2-52
Convenience Net..........................................2-53
Cargo Cover................................................2-53Roof Panel.....................................................2-54
Removing the Roof Panel..............................2-55
Storing the Roof Panel..................................2-57
Installing the Roof Panel................................2-58
Convertible Top..............................................2-59
Convertible Top (Manual)...............................2-59
Convertible Top (Power)................................2-66
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keyless
access transmitter is dangerous for many reasons,
children or others could be badly injured or even
killed. They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the keyless access
transmitter in the vehicle and they could be
seriously injured or killed if caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave the keyless
access transmitter in a vehicle with children.
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The key, located inside the
keyless access transmitter,
can be used to lock and
unlock the glove box and to
open the hatch/trunk lid if
power to the vehicle is lost.
SeeHatch on page 2-13
for more information.
Press the button (A) near
the bottom of the keyless
access transmitter to
remove the key. Never
pull the key out without
pressing the button.This vehicle has a keyless access system with
pushbutton start. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-22
for information on starting the vehicle.
Notice:If you ever lose your transmitter(s) and/or
key, it could be difficult to get into your vehicle.
You may even have to damage your vehicle to get
in. Be sure you have a spare transmitter and/or key.
If you are locked out of the vehicle, contact Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Assistance Program on
page 7-7.
Keyless Access System
The Keyless Access System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
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Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
If there is a decrease in the keyless access transmitter
range, try this:
Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far
from the vehicle. It may be necessary to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery
Replacement” underKeyless Access System
Operation on page 2-5.
Make sure that an electronic device such as a
cellular phone or lap top computer is not causing
interference.
If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see
your dealer/retailer or a qualied technician for
service.
Keyless Access System Operation
The Keyless Access System transmitter functions
work up to 100 feet (30 m) away from the vehicle.
Keyless Unlocking
Press the door handle sensor to unlock and open the
doors if the keyless access transmitter is within range.
SeeDoor Locks on page 2-10and “Passive Door Unlock”
underDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71for
additional information.
Keyless Locking
The doors lock after several seconds if all doors are
closed and at least one keyless access transmitter
has been removed from the interior of the vehicle.
To customize whether the doors automatically lock
when exiting the vehicle, see “Passive Door Locking”
underDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71for
additional information.
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Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the rear
of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate to open the
trunk if the keyless access transmitter is within range.
SeeHatch on page 2-13for additional information.
There are other conditions that can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeKeyless Access
System on page 2-4Keyless Access System.
This vehicle comes with
two transmitters.
Q(Lock):Press once to lock the doors. WhenQis
pressed twice, the lights ash and the horn sounds to
conrm locking.
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock only the driver door.
Press
Ktwice within ve seconds to unlock both
doors. The interior lamps may come on.
Pressing
Kalso recalls the memory settings.
SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
on page 1-4for more information.
}(Hatch/Trunk):Press and hold for about
one second to unlock the hatch/trunk. If the engine
is running, the shift lever must be in P (Park) for an
automatic transmission. For a manual transmission,
the shift lever must be in NEUTRAL with the parking
brake set.
L(Panic):Press to sound the horn. Press any other
button on the keyless access transmitter to stop it.
The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each
transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”.
These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle.
For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will be
recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1”, if enabled
through the DIC. SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 1-4andDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 3-71for more information.
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