2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE roof

Section 1 In Brief
Instrument Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Z06, Z16, and ZR1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
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Power Outlets
The accessory power outlet can be used to connect
electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone.
The accessory power outlet is located inside the center
console storage compartment, on the forward left side.
To use the outlet, remove the tethered cap.
See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑20.
Roof Panel
On vehicles with a removable roof panel, there are
three release latches. Two are located on the front of
the roof panel and the other is located on the back of
the roof panel. See Removing the Roof Panel
on
page 3‑54.
Until you are sure you can remove the roof panel by
yourself, have someone help you. Once removed, the
roof panel should always be stored properly in the rear
storage compartment.
For more information, see:
.Storing the Roof Panel on page 3‑56.
.Installing the Roof Panel on page 3‑58.
Convertible
If equipped, the convertible top can be lowered and
stowed under the tonneau cover behind the seats.
For step-by-step instructions, see Convertible Top
(Manual)
on page 3‑59or Convertible Top (Power)on
page 3‑66.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin.
The system turns on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
.To turn off traction control, press and releasedon
the console.
dilluminates and the appropriate
DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and
Messages on page 4‑52.
.Press and release the button again to turn on
traction control.
See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑6.
The vehicle has an Active Handling System that helps
maintain directional control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. See Active Handling System
on
page 5‑8.
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Section 3 Features and Controls
Universal Home Remote System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Universal Home Remote System Operation . . . . 3-43
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Rear Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52 Roof Panel
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Removing the Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Storing the Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Installing the Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Convertible Top (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Convertible Top (Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
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Pull the divider up and snap it onto the snaps on both
sides of the trunk.
Convenience Net
Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store
small loads as far forward as possible. The net should
not be used to store heavy loads.
Cargo Cover
For vehicles with this feature, the security shade can
provide hidden storage in the rear area of the vehicle.
The shade is also helpful in blocking the glare from the
removable roof when it is stored in the rear
compartment.
Using the Cargo Cover
1. Hook the elastic loops on the front corners (A)
of the shade to the
T-nuts located on the
front corners of the rear
hatch frame.
2. Hook the elastic loops on the rear corners (B) of the shade to the hooks recessed inside the rear
hatch frame, near the rear corners.
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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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7. To unlock the rear of the roof panel's rear
release latch, press
the back of the release
handle (B). Then press
the button on the front
of the release
handle (A).
Pull down the latch lever. 8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary,
have someone stand on the other side. Together,
carefully lift the front edge of the roof panel up and
forward.
9. When the roof panel is loosened from the vehicle, one person should grasp the roof panel as close
to the center as possible and lift it away from the
vehicle.
Storing the Roof Panel
{WARNING:
If a roof panel is not stored properly, it could be
thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden
maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured.
Whenever you store a roof panel in the vehicle,
always be sure that it is stored securely in the
proper location.
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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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