2010 CHEVROLET CORVETTE sport mode

Climate Controls
With this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation
can be controlled.
A. Driver Temperature Control
B. Display
C. Passenger Temperature Control
D. AUTO E. Air Recirculation F. Air Conditioning
G. Fan Control H. Air Delivery Mode Control
I. Defrost
J. Rear Window Defogger
See Dual Automatic Climate Control System
on
page 4‑22.
Transmission
Manual Paddle Shift
(Automatic Transmission)
To operate the Manual Paddle Shift system, the
automatic transmission shifter must be in S (Sport
Mode). The system is activated by pushing the paddle,
above the steering wheel spokes, to manually up-shift
to the next gear, or pulling on the paddle, behind the
steering wheel spokes to manually down-shift. The
current gear will be displayed in the Driver Information
(DIC), or the Head-Up Display (HUD), if the vehicle has
either of these features.
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The Manual Paddle Shift system can be deactivated
by moving the shifter from S (Sport Mode) back to
D (Drive), or by holding the up‐shift button for more
than one second.
The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an
up-shift or a down-shift, if the vehicle speed is too fast
or too slow, nor will it allow a start from 4 (Fourth) or
higher gear
See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑26.
One to Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)
On vehicles with a manual
transmission, when this
light comes on, you can
only shift from 1 (First)
to 4 (Fourth) instead of
1 (First) to 2 (Second).
For more information about shifting for the best fuel
economy, see Manual Transmission Operation
on
page 3‑32.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Radio with CD
Top Knob (Power/Volume) : Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
BAND : Press to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, and if
equipped, XM1 and XM2.
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Z06, Z16, and ZR1 Features
Checking Engine Oil
ZO6, Z16 (Grand Sport), and ZR1 models have a high
performance dry sump lubrication system. This system
operates differently than a standard engine lubrication
system. See Engine Oil on page 6‑19.
You should check the oil level only after the engine has
been thoroughly warmed up and then shut off for at
least five minutes. This ensures that the oil level
reading obtained will be accurate.
Jump Starting the Battery
The battery of ZO6, Z16 (Grand Sport), and
ZR1 models is in the rear of the vehicle. You do not
need to access the battery for jump starting. There are
remote positive (+) and negative (−) terminals under the
hood for this purpose. See Battery
on page 6‑49and
Jump Starting on page 6‑50.
Brake Noise
Under certain weather or operating conditions,
occasional brake noise might be heard with the
vehicle's performance braking system. This brake
system is designed for superior fade resistance and
consistent operation using high performance brake
pads. Brake noise is normal and does not affect system
performance. See Braking on page 5‑4.
Car Wash Guidelines
Automatic car washes are not recommended for this
vehicle. Some car washes cause damage to the
vehicle, the wheels, and the convertible top, if the
vehicle is so equipped.
If you drive the vehicle through an automatic
car wash that does not have enough clearance for
the undercarriage and/or wide rear tires and wheels,
you could damage the vehicle. Verify with the manager
of the car wash that the vehicle will fit before entering
the car wash or use a touchless car wash. See
Washing Your Vehicle on page 6‑94.
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Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message
when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset to 100% only
following an oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Press the TRIP button so the OIL LIFE percentageis displayed.
2. Press RESET and hold for two seconds. OIL LIFE REMAINING 100% will appear.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑25.
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some
driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
.Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
.Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
.Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
.When road and weather conditions are
appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.
.Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
.Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
.Combine several trips into a single trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires with the same
TPC Spec number molded into the tire's
sidewall near the size.
.Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Premium Fuel
This vehicle's engine was designed to use premium
unleaded gasoline. See Gasoline Octane on page 6‑7.
Battery
This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. See
Batteryon page 6‑49and Jump Starting on page 6‑50.
For ZO6, ZR1, and Grand Sport models the battery is
located in the rear hatch/trunk area. Access to the
battery is not necessary to jump start the vehicle.
There are positive (+) and negative (−) terminals in
the engine compartment.
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N (Neutral) :In this position, the engine does not
connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when
the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
If the vehicle needs towing, see Towing Your Vehicle
on
page 5‑33.
{WARNING:
Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your
foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could
move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit
people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear
while the engine is running at high speed.
Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with
the engine running at high speed may damage the
transmission. The repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not
running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. D (Drive) :
This position is for normal driving. It provides
the best fuel economy. If you need more power for
passing, push the pedal down to achieve the desired
level of acceleration.
Downshifting the transmission in slippery road
conditions could result in skidding, see “Skidding”
under Loss of Control on page 5‑18.
S (Sport Mode) : When in S (Sport Mode), the
transmission will work as an automatic until you use
the Manual Paddle Shift Controls, which activates driver
manual gear selection. See Manual Paddle Shift later in
this section. While in S (Sport Mode), the transmission
will have more noticeable upshifts for sportier vehicle
performance.
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Manual Paddle Shift
While in S (Sport Mode), the paddles located on the
steering wheel can be used to manually up-shift or
down-shift the transmission.
The Manual Paddle Shift system is activated from
S (Sport Mode) by pushing the paddle, above the
steering wheel spokes, to up-shift to the next gear,
or pulling on the paddle, behind the steering wheel
spokes, to down-shift to the next gear. When accelerating the vehicle from a stop in snowy
and icy conditions, you may want to shift to 2 (Second)
or 3 (Third) gear. A higher gear allows you to gain more
traction on slippery surfaces. If traction control is active,
upshifts are delayed to increase your control of the
vehicle. See
Traction Control System (TCS)
on
page 5‑6.
The Manual Paddle Shift system can be deactivated
by moving the shifter from S (Sport Mode) back
to D (Drive), or by holding the up‐shift button for
more than one second.
While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection
system is active, the transmission will automatically
downshift through the gears as the vehicle slows.
The transmission will select 2 (Second) gear as the
vehicle stops. From a stop, the vehicle will start from
and hold 2 (Second) gear unless the driver manually
paddle shifts into a different gear or selects D (Drive).
The driver can select 1 (First) gear for maximum
acceleration from a stop.
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When using the Manual
Paddle Shift feature while
in S (Sport Mode), the
current gear will be
displayed in the Driver
Information (DIC), or the
Head-Up Display (HUD),
if the vehicle has either of
these features.
If the vehicle has a Navigation system, see “Head-Up
Display (HUD)” in the Index of the navigation manual.
The Manual Paddle Shift system will not allow either an
up-shift or a down-shift if the vehicle speed is too fast
or too slow, nor will it allow a start from 4 (Fourth) or
higher gear
If up-shifting does not occur when needed, vehicle
speed will be limited to protect the engine.
When the transmission gear does not respond to a shift
change, the DIC will show an X over the gear display. When a requested shift is
denied due to the speed
restrictions shown, the
DIC will momentarily
show an X over the gear
display and a chime will
sound.
If the vehicle has a HUD, and the transmission gear
does not respond to a shift change, a chime will sound
and the HUD will momentarily show an X over the gear
display.
Manual Paddle Shift operation is available for use with
Cruise Control. See Cruise Control
on page 4‑7for
more information.
The vehicle speeds required for Manual Paddle Shift
up-shifts depend on several vehicle inputs, which will
vary the allowed up-shift speed by a few mph (km/h).
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Rear Storage Area
Two rear storage compartments are located in the floor
of the rear hatch/trunk area.
Convertible shown, Coupe similar
To access a storage compartment, pull up to open the
cover. The covers cannot be removed. For Z06, ZR1 and Grand Sport models, the right rear
compartment stores the battery and cannot be used for
storage.
Notice:
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in
the rear storage compartments located in the
hatch/trunk area. The objects could damage the
underbody.
Rear Trunk Partition
For vehicles with the power convertible top option only,
there is a trunk partition to keep cargo from getting in
the way of the convertible top. The trunk partition must
be in place for the convertible top to move. If the trunk
partition is not properly in place the ATTACH TRUNK
PARTITION Driver Information Center (DIC) message
displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages
on
page 4‑52for more information.
The trunk partition is a flat carpeted board with a
horizontal flap that can be attached to the top of the
trunk to divide the storage compartment or it stores flat
when not in use.
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