2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C6 light

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Vehicle Care 10-45
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal and Parking
Lamps
A. High-beam Headlamp
B. Low-beam Headlamp
C. Front Parking/Turn Signal
If the low-beam headlamp needs
to be replaced, see your dealer.
SeeHigh Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting on page 10‑44 for more
information. To replace a high-beam or front
parking/turn signal bulb:
1. Turn the wheel to allow access
to the wheel well.2. Remove the three outerfasteners to move the access
panel back.
3. Remove the outer cover to expose the high-beam headlamp
bulb socket.
4. Remove the headlamp bulb byreleasing the outer tabs from the
socket.
5. Remove the front parking/turn signal bulb by turning the bulb
socket counterclockwise.
6. Replace the high-beam headlamp bulb with a new bulb
and reattach to the bulb socket.
Replace the front parking/turn
signal bulb by turning the bulb
socket clockwise.
7. Reverse the Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall.

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Vehicle Care 10-47
If there is a problem on the road
and a fuse needs to be replaced,
the same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or
in some cases to remain off.
Have the headlamp wiring checked
right away if the lamps go on and
off or remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of J-Case fuses,
mini-fuses and circuit breakers.
This greatly reduces the chance of
fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band
inside the fuse. If the band is broken
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the
road and do not have a spare fuse,
you can borrow one that has the
same amperage. Just pick some
feature of the vehicle that you can
get along without
—like the radio or
cigarette lighter —and use its fuse,
if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
Vehicles with the ZR1 package have
an intercooler relay located on the
fan shroud. See your dealer.
Vehicles with the ZR1 package also
have a fuel system mini-fuse. It is
located near the battery in the
battery storage compartment in the
rear of the vehicle.

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Vehicle Care 10-53
FusesUsage
TELE
SWTCH/
MSM Telescope Switch,
Memory Seat
Module
TONNEAU
RELSE Tonneau Release
TPA Tonneau Pulldown
Actuator
Fuses Usage
BLANK Blank
BLANK Blank
FUEL DR
RELSE Fuel Door Release
REAR/FOG Rear Fog Lamps
TONNEAU
RELSE Tonneau Release
TRUNK
RELSE Trunk Release Fuses
Usage
AUX PWR Auxiliary Power
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
BLANK Not Used
DRVR
HTD SEAT Driver Heated Seat
LTR Cigarette Lighter
PASS
HTD SEAT Passenger
Heated Seat
PWR
SEATS MSM Power Seats,
Memory Seat
Module Fuses
Usage
PWR/
WNDWS/
TRUNK/
FUEL
RELSE CB Power Windows,
Trunk, Fuel Door
Release Circuit
Breaker
TRUNK
RELSE Trunk Release
WPR DWELL Wiper Dwell
WPR/WSW Windshield
Wiper/Washer

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10-56 Vehicle Care
Run-Flat Tires
This vehicle, when new, had run-flat
tires. There is no spare tire, no tire
changing equipment, and no place
to store a tire in the vehicle.
The vehicle also has a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
that indicates a loss of tire pressure
in any of the tires.
{WARNING
If the low tire warning light
displays on the instrument panel
cluster, the handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe
maneuvers. Driving too fast could
cause loss of control and you or
others could be injured. Do not
drive over 90 km/h (55 mph)
when the low tire warning light is
displayed. Drive cautiously and
check the tire pressures as soon
as possible.If a tire goes flat, there is no need to
stop on the side of the road to
change the tire. Continue driving,
however, do not drive too far or too
fast. Driving on the tire may not be
possible if there is permanent
damage. The tire can be driven with
no air pressure for up to 105 km
(65 miles) at speeds slower than
90 km/h (55 mph). The shorter the
distance and the slower the speed,
the greater the chance the tire will
not have to be replaced. As soon
as possible, contact the nearest
authorized GM or run-flat servicing
facility for inspection and repair or
replacement. When driving on a
deflated run-flat tire, avoid potholes
and other road hazards that could
damage the tire and/or wheel
beyond repair. When a tire has been
damaged, or if driven any distance
on a deflated run-flat tire, check with
an authorized run-flat tire service
center to determine whether the
tire can be repaired or should be
replaced. To maintain the run-flat
feature, all replacement tires must
be run-flat tires. To locate the nearest GM or run-flat
servicing facility, call Roadside
Assistance. See
Roadside
Assistance Program (U.S. and
Canada) on page 13‑8 orRoadside
Assistance Program (Mexico) on
page 13‑10 for details.
The valve stems on run-flat
tires have sensors that are part of
the TPMS. See Tire Pressure
Monitor System on page 10‑64.
These sensors contain batteries that
are designed to last for 10 years
under normal driving conditions.
See your dealer for wheel or sensor
replacement.
Notice: Using liquid sealants can
damage the tire valves and tire
pressure monitor sensors in the
run-flat tires. This damage is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not use liquid sealants in
run-flat tires.

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10-60 Vehicle Care
Belt:A rubber coated layer of
cords that is located between
the plies and the tread. Cords
may be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.
Bead
:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch)
before a tire has built up heat
from driving. See Tire Pressure
on page 10‑62. Curb Weight
:The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
DOT Markings
:A code
molded into the sidewall of a
tire signifying that the tire is in
compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation
(DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards. The DOT code
includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric
designator which can also
identify the tire manufacturer,
production plant, brand, and
date of production.
GVWR
:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9‑14. GAWR FRT
:Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the front axle.
See Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑14.
GAWR RR
:Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the rear axle.
See Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑14.
Intended Outboard Sidewall
:
The side of an asymmetrical tire,
that must always face outward
when mounted on a vehicle.
Kilopascal (kPa)
:The metric
unit for air pressure.
Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire
:
A tire used on light duty trucks
and some multipurpose
passenger vehicles.
Load Index
:An assigned
number ranging from 1 to 279
that corresponds to the load
carrying capacity of a tire.

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Vehicle Care 10-61
Maximum Inflation Pressure:
The maximum air pressure to
which a cold tire can be inflated.
The maximum air pressure is
molded onto the sidewall.
Maximum Load Rating
:
The load rating for a tire at the
maximum permissible inflation
pressure for that tire.
Maximum Loaded Vehicle
Weight
:The sum of curb
weight, accessory weight,
vehicle capacity weight, and
production options weight.
Normal Occupant Weight
:
The number of occupants a
vehicle is designed to seat
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs).
See Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑14.
Occupant Distribution
:
Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall
:
The side of an asymmetrical tire
that has a particular side that
faces outward when mounted on
a vehicle. The side of the tire
that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears
manufacturer, brand, and/or
model name molding that is
higher or deeper than the same
moldings on the other sidewall
of the tire.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
:
A tire used on passenger cars
and some light duty trucks
and multipurpose vehicles.
Recommended Inflation
Pressure
:Vehicle
manufacturer's recommended
tire inflation pressure as shown
on the tire placard. See Tire
Pressure on page 10‑62 and
Vehicle Load Limits on
page 9‑14. Radial Ply Tire
:A pneumatic
tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at
90 degrees to the centerline of
the tread.
Rim
:A metal support for a tire
and upon which the tire beads
are seated.
Sidewall
:The portion of a tire
between the tread and the bead.
Speed Rating
:An alpha-
numeric code assigned to a tire
indicating the maximum speed
at which a tire can operate.
Traction
:The friction between
the tire and the road surface.
The amount of grip provided.
Tread
:The portion of a tire
that comes into contact with
the road.

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10-66 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS is designed to warn the
driver when a low tire pressure
condition exists. TPMS sensors
are mounted onto each tire and
wheel assembly on your vehicle.
The TPMS sensors monitor the air
pressure in the tires and transmits
the tire pressure readings to a
receiver located in the vehicle.
When a low tire pressure condition
is detected, the TPMS illuminates
the low tire pressure warning light,
located in the instrument cluster.
If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommendedpressure shown on the tire loading
information label. See
Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9‑14.
A message to check the pressure in
a specific tire displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). The low
tire pressure warning light and the
DIC warning message appear at
each ignition cycle until the tires
are inflated to the correct inflation
pressure. Using the DIC, tire
pressure levels can be viewed.
For additional information and
details about the DIC operation and
displays see Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑26 and
Tire Messages on page 5‑49.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven.
This could be an early indicator that
the air pressure is getting low and
needs to be inflated to the proper
pressure. A Tire and Loading Information label
shows the size of the original
equipment tires and the correct
inflation pressure for the tires when
they are cold. See
Vehicle Load
Limits on page 9‑14, for an example
of the Tire and Loading Information
label and its location. Also see
Tire Pressure on page 10‑62 for
additional information.
The TPMS can warn about a
low tire pressure condition but it
does not replace normal tire
maintenance. See Tire Inspection
on page 10‑68, Tire Rotation on
page 10‑68, When It Is Time for
New Tires on page 10‑69, and
Tires on page 10‑54.
Notice: Tire sealant materials are
not all the same. A non-approved
tire sealant could damage the
TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor
damage caused by using an
incorrect tire sealant is not
covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always use only the

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Vehicle Care 10-67
GM-approved tire sealant
available through your dealer or
included in the vehicle.
TPMS Malfunction Light and
Message
The TPMS will not function properly
if one or more of the TPMS sensors
are missing or inoperable. When the
system detects a malfunction, the
low tire warning light flashes for
about one minute and then stays on
for the remainder of the ignition
cycle. A DIC warning message
also displays. The malfunction light
and DIC warning message come on
at each ignition cycle until the
problem is corrected. Some of the
conditions that can cause these to
come on are:
.The TPMS sensor matching
process was not done or not
completed successfully.
The malfunction light and the
DIC message should go off after
successfully completing the
sensor matching process.
.One or more TPMS sensors
are missing or damaged. The
malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off when the
TPMS sensors are installed and
the sensor matching process
is performed successfully.
See your dealer for service.
.Replacement tires or wheels do
not match the original equipment
tires or wheels. Tires and wheels
other than those recommended
could prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. SeeBuying
New Tires on page 10‑70.
.Operating electronic devices or
being near facilities using radio
wave frequencies similar to the
TPMS could cause the TPMS
sensors to malfunction.
If the TPMS is not functioning
properly, it cannot detect or signal a
low tire condition. See your dealer
for service if the TPMS malfunction
light and DIC message come on
and stays on.
TPMS Sensor Matching
Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique
identification code. The identification
code needs to be matched to a new
tire/wheel position after replacing
one or more of the TPMS sensors.
The malfunction light and the DIC
message should go off at the next
ignition cycle. The sensors are
matched to the tire/wheel positions,
using a TPMS relearn tool, in the
following order: driver side front tire,
passenger side front tire, passenger
side rear tire, and driver side rear.
See your dealer for service.