2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

A.Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑27.
B. Head-Up Display (HUD)
on page 4‑16(If Equipped).
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 4‑4.
Cruise Controlon page 4‑7. Fog Lampson
page 4‑13. Exterior Lamps on page 4‑11.
D. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Automatic
Transmission Operation on page 3‑26.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑47.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑30.
G. Windshield Wipers
on page 4‑6and Windshield
Washer on page 4‑6.
H. DIC Operation and Displays on page 4‑47.
I. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3.
J. Audio System(s) on page 4‑80.
K. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4‑22.
L. Fuel Door Release Button. See Filling the
Tank
on page 6‑9. Hatch/Trunk Release Button.
See “Hatch/Trunk Lid Release” underHatchon
page 3‑14.
M. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑15.
N. Power Folding Top Switch (If Equipped). See Convertible Top (Manual)
on page 3‑59orConvertible Top (Power) on page 3‑66. O.
Bluetooth
®on page 4‑96(If Equipped).
Audio Steering Wheel Controlson page 4‑107(If Equipped).
P. Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.
Q. Horn on page 4‑3.
R. Telescopic Wheel Button (If Equipped). See Tilt Wheel on page 4‑3.
S. Ignition Positions on page 3‑23.
T. Heated Seats
on page 2‑4(If Equipped).
U. Shift Lever (Automatic Shown). See Automatic
Transmission Operation
on page 3‑26or Manual
Transmission Operation on page 3‑32.
V. Active Handling System on page 5‑8.
W. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑20.
X. Selective Ride Control on page 5‑14.
Y. Cupholders on page 3‑50.
Z. Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑21.
AA. Parking Brake on page 3‑34.
AB. Glove Box on page 3‑50.
AC. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 6‑101.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The keyless access transmitter is used to lock and
unlock the doors from up to 30 m (100 feet) away from
the vehicle.
PressKto unlock the
driver door. Press again
within five seconds to
unlock both doors.
Press
Qto lock all doors.
Press and hold
}for approximately one second to
open the hatch/trunk.
Press
Lto sound the horn. Press any other button on
the keyless access transmitter to stop it.
Press the button (A) to remove the key. The key can be
used to lock and unlock the glove box and to open the
hatch/trunk lid if power to the vehicle is lost. See Hatch
on page 3‑14for more information.
See Keys
on page 3‑3andKeyless Access System
Operation on page 3‑5.
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Door Locks
From the outside, press theQor Kbutton on the
keyless access transmitter.
When you have the transmitter with you, you may also
unlock and open the door by squeezing the door handle
sensor (A).
From the inside, use the power door lock switch (B),
located at the top of the door panel, near both windows.
K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the doors.
Q (Lock) : Press to lock the doors. To open a door from the inside after it is locked, press
the button (C) in front of the door handle and push the
door open.
See
Power Door Locks on page 3‑12.
Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power
If the vehicle has lost battery power, the driver door can
be opened manually.
Inside the Vehicle
Pull the door release handle located on the floor next to
the seat.
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Trunk Release
Opening and Closing the Hatch/Trunk
There are three ways to open the hatch/trunk:
.Touch the button located above the license plate.
The Keyless Access transmitter must be within
three feet of the button.
.Press theVbutton located to the left of the
steering wheel.
.Press the}button on the Keyless Access
transmitter.
For more information see Hatch on page 3‑14.
Windows
The power window switches are located on each door.
Pull up or press down on the front of the switch to raise
or lower the window.
For more information, see Power Windows
on
page 3‑17.
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Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and
release the bar.
Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.
See Manual Seats on page 2‑2.
Power Seats
On vehicles with power seats, the control is located
on the outboard side of the seat.
Move the control forward or rearward to adjust the
seat location.
Move the front or rear of the control up or down to
adjust the seat cushion height.
See Power Seats on page 2‑3.
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Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters
On vehicles with power lumbar and side bolsters:
.Move (A) forward or rearward to adjust lumbar
support.
.Move (B) up or down to adjust the side bolsters.
See Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters on page 2‑3.
Reclining Seatbacks
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the recline lever.
2. Lean back to position the seatback to where you want it.
3. Release the lever to lock the seatback into place.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑6.
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Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated seats, the buttons are located
on the center console. The ignition must be on for this
feature to work.
L: Press to turn the seat on at the high setting.
Press again to turn it to the low setting
9: Press to turn the system off.
Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
.Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑9.
.How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑14.
.Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑23.
.Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
(Coupe and Convertible Models Only)on
page 2‑35or Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH) (Z06 and ZR1 Models Only)on
page 2‑36.
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Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag
The passenger sensing system will turn off the right
front passenger frontal airbag and seat‐mounted side
impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver
airbags are not affected by this.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible in
the rearview mirror when the vehicle is started.
United States
Canada
See Passenger Sensing System
on page 2‑53for
important information.
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