2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE tow

Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside
rearview mirror with a compass display and/or map
lamps, and OnStar
®. The mirror automatically changes
to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A time
delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to
night positions while driving under lights and through
traffic.
If the vehicle has OnStar, there are three control buttons
located at the bottom of the mirror. See the OnStar
®
owner's guide for more information on the services
OnStar®provides.
P(On/Off): The automatic dimming feature is
activated when the vehicle is started. Press and hold
this button for up to six seconds to turn this feature on
or off.
T(Indicator Light): This light turns on when the
automatic dimming feature is active.
Map Lamps
If the mirror has map lamps, they are located at the
bottom of the mirror. To manually turn the lamps on
or off, press the button next to each lamp.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror.
Use a soft towel dampened with water.
Compass
Compass Operation
With the compass feature on, each time the vehicle is
started, the compass will take a few seconds to adjust
and display the current compass heading. For example,
NE is displayed for north-east.
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Outside Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on
the driver door.
To adjust the mirrors: 1. Move the top selector control to the left or right to select either the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. Keep the control in the center position when not
adjusting either outside mirror.
If the vehicle has the memory feature, a preferred mirror
position can be stored. See
Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel on page 2‑4.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return it to the original position.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has this feature, the driver side outside
mirror adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.
This feature is controlled by the on and off setting on
the inside rearview mirror.
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Roof Panel
On vehicles with a removable roof panel, follow the
procedures when removing or installing it.
Removing the Roof Panel
{WARNING:
Do not try to remove a roof panel while the vehicle
is moving. Trying to remove the roof panel while
the vehicle is moving could cause an accident.
The panel could fall into the vehicle and cause
you to lose control, or it could fly off and strike
another vehicle. You or others could be injured.
Remove the roof panel only when the vehicle is
parked. Until you are sure you can remove the panel alone,
have someone help you.
Notice:
If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges,
the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may
be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the
stowage receivers after removing it from the
vehicle.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park).
Shift a manual transmission into N (Neutral).
2. Make sure the ignition is off.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Open the rear hatch and remove any items that may interfere with proper storage of the roof panel.
5. Lower the windows. There are two release latches on the front of the
roof panel and one rear release latch on the back
of the roof panel.
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6. To unlock the release latches on the front of the roof panel, grasp each handle and pull it outward. The driver's side handle moves toward the driver's
door. The passenger's side handle moves toward
the passenger's door.
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Notice:If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges,
the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may
be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the
stowage receivers after removing it from the
vehicle.
1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of the panel is facing the storage area.
2. Insert the roof panel so that the outside front
edges line up between
the receiver covers.
Push forward on the
roof panel until it stops.
3. Gently place the roof
panel down so that the
back pins on the roof
panel drop into the
receivers in the back
of the storage area.
Press down firmly to seat the pins in the receivers.
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Installing the Roof Panel
{WARNING:
An improperly attached roof panel may fall into or
fly off the vehicle. You or others could be injured.
After installing the roof panel, always check that it
is firmly attached by pushing up on the underside
of the panel. Check now and then to be sure the
roof panel is firmly in place.
Notice: If you drop or rest a roof panel on its edges,
the roof panel, paint and/or weatherstripping may
be damaged. Always place the roof panel in the
stowage receivers after removing it from the
vehicle. In most cases, it makes it easier if two people install the
roof panel.
1. Park on a level surface and set the parking brake. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park). Shift
a manual transmission into N (Neutral).
2. Check that the front release latches and the rear release latch on the vehicle's roof opening are in
their opened positions before attempting to install
the roof panel.
3. To remove the roof panel from the rear storage area of the vehicle, pull up on the rear edge and
remove it from the storage area.
4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle.
5. Position the rear edge of the roof panel to the weatherstrip on the back of the roof opening.
Then align and fit the pins at the rear of the roof
panel inside the openings in the rear overhead
weatherstrip. Gently lower the front edge of the
roof panel to the front of the roof opening.
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Notice:Lowering the top if it is damp, wet, or dirty
can cause stains, mildew, and damage to the inside
of your vehicle. Dry off the top before lowering it.
Notice: If you lower the top on your vehicle in cold
weather (0°F/-18°C or lower), you may damage top
components. Do not lower the top in cold weather.
Notice: If you raise or lower the convertible top
while the vehicle is in motion, you could damage
the top or the top mechanism. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always put an
automatic transmission in (P) Park or a manual
transmission in (N) Neutral before raising or
lowering the convertible top.
Lowering the Power Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) and set the
parking brake. Shift a manual transmission into
N (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” underRear
Storage Area on page 3‑51. 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.
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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 vehicle has lost power, the convertible top can still
be raised by releasing pressure on the hydraulic pump,
located under the passenger's side of the tonneau
cover, by using the following steps. The carpet liner on
the passenger's side must be pulled back to access the
hydraulic pump.
Manual operation of the power convertible top cannot
be attempted for five minutes from the last time the
convertible top button was pressed if the top is not
completely stowed, with the top down and the tonneau
latched, or closed, with the front top latch locked in
place, at the time the convertible top button was
released.
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