2024 CHEVROLET CORVETTE jump start

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36 Keys, Doors, and Windows
5. When possible, operate the convertibletop when the vehicle is stopped. The top
can be operated while driving below
50 km/h (31 mph) and will stop if that
speed is exceeded. The top operation will
take approximately 17 seconds. Make
sure the top operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.
6. Pull and holdMon the driver door
switch. The windows will automatically
lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely closed, a chime sounds and a DIC
message displays. Release the switch.
Raise the windows if needed. If the
switch is held after the chime sounds,
the windows will start to raise. If the radio is on, the sound may be muted
for a brief time to automatically adjust the
audio after the top is closed.
Troubleshooting the Convertible Top
Check the following if the convertible top
switch
Mis not operating:
.The ignition should be on or in accessory
mode, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
should be active.
.The trunk lid must be closed. If it is not,
a DIC message will display.
.At cooler outside temperatures, the
convertible top may not operate. It is
possible to open the top down to
temperatures of about 0 °C (32 °F) and
close the top down to temperatures of
about
−10 °C (14 °F). A DIC message will
display if the top will not operate due to
low temperature. If necessary, move the
vehicle to a heated indoor area to operate
the top.
.If the top has recently been opened and
closed repeatedly, it will be temporarily
disabled. A DIC message displays. Normal
operation will be restored within
10 minutes after the system has cooled.
.If the vehicle battery is low, the top
operation may be disabled. Try to start
the vehicle. A DIC message displays.
.If the vehicle battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has been
jump started, the top may not operate
until the power windows have been
programmed. Complete the power
window programming procedure. See
Power Windows 029.
Other features may be affected while
operating the convertible top:
.If you start the vehicle while using the
remote key to open the convertible top,
the convertible top will halt the motion.
After starting the vehicle, use the
convertible top switch inside the vehicle
to continue the top motion.
.The windows cannot close while the top
is moving.
.When driving with the top not fully
secured, chimes can be heard above
50 km/h (31 mph).
.The Rear Camera Mirror will not work
with the convertible top down. Use the
tab to switch to the standard mirror
display.

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If the vehicle battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, if the fuses were pulled or
replaced, or if a jump start was performed, a
message indicating the top is not secure
may display. Press and release
Kand then
quickly press and hold
Mon the remote
key, or press and hold
Mon the driver
door switch to open the top, or pull and
hold
Mon the driver door switch to close
the top until this message clears.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is stopped
before completion, the top will temporarily
hold its position. Over time, the tonneau
may drift to a near closed position.
Opening the Tonneau Cover —Engine Access
{Warning
When opening or closing the tonneau
cover, people can be injured by the
moving parts of the tonneau cover.
Maintain visual contact with the tonneau
cover when it is in motion and keep
hands and objects away from the moving
parts. To open the tonneau cover and access the
engine:
1. Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. Ensure the tonneau cover is clear of any objects.
3. The trunk and convertible top must be closed.
4. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
Qon the remote key
and then quickly press and hold
M.
A chime will sound, a DIC message will
display, and the turn signals will
flash once.
5. HoldMuntil the tonneau cover is
completely opened. The turn signals will
flash once.
In the event the tonneau cover is partially
open, the motion of the tonneau cover will
be in the opposite direction upon
reactivation.
Closing the Tonneau Cover —Engine Access
Function
1. Make sure the vehicle is off.
2. Remove all objects from the engine compartment.
3. The trunk and convertible top must be closed.
4. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
Qon the remote key
and then quickly press and hold
M.

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release when the EPB switch is used. The
EPB should automatically release when the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine
Running
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle
with the engine running. It could
overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle
if the vehicle is not in P (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set. The vehicle
can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine
is running. If you have left the engine
running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be
sure the vehicle will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and shift to
P (Park).
If you have to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, be sure the vehicle is in
P (Park) and the parking brake is set before
you leave it.
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an
electronically controlled transmission.
If the vehicle has a battery with low
voltage, try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting - North America
0 299.
To shift out of P (Park): 1. Ensure the engine is running.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Press or pull the desired switch on the center console. For N (Neutral) press and
hold the N (Neutral) switch until the N
indicator illuminates red.
The P indicator will turn white and the gear
indicator on the shift switch will turn red
when the vehicle is no longer in P (Park).
If equipped, the Buckle to Drive feature may
prevent shifting from P (Park). See Buckle To
Drive 046.
If the vehicle cannot shift from P (Park), a
Driver Information Center (DIC) message will
display. See your dealer for service.
Parking over Things That Burn
{Warning
Things that can burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under the vehicle and
ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,
dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Active Fuel Management
If equipped with Active Fuel Management,
the engine may operate on either all or half
of its cylinders, depending on driving
conditions.
When less power is required, such as
cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the
system will operate in the half cylinder
mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better
fuel economy. When greater power
demands are required, such as accelerating
from a stop, passing, or merging onto a
highway, the system will maintain
full-cylinder operation.
E-Ray models will use electric power to
supplement engine power to extend Active
Fuel Management operation and improve
fuel economy.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . 232
Lifting the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . . . . . 234
Underhood Compartment Overview . . . 235
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 238
Engine Oil (5.5L LT6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Engine Oil (6.2L LT2 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . 253
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . 254
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Cooling System (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Cooling System (Electrified Propulsion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Brake Pad Life System (If Equipped) . . . 264
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Bulb Replacement
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . 276
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Run-Flat Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Competition Oriented Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Tire Terminology and Definitions . . . . . . 284
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . 288
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . 289
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . 293
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . 295
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . 295
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . 296
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . 299
Towing the Vehicle
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . 303
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . 306
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314

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12-Volt Lithium-Ion Battery (E-Ray)
{Warning
WARNING:Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 01.
Charging the 12-volt Lithium-ion battery
The 12-volt lithium-ion battery can be
charged using a GM approved charger
designed for lithium-Ion batteries. Follow the
instructions that come with the GM
approved charger.
{Warning
Use only GM approved jump start boxes
and charging tools. Use of unapproved
jump start boxes, charging tools, a loose
battery, or battery charger may cause
personal injury, death, or damage to the (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
vehicle. For GM approved jump start
boxes or charging tools, see
https://gmdesolutions.com.
Use the Battery Voltage info tile to
determine if your battery is low and needs
to be charged. See Instrument Cluster081
under the “Info Tiles” section for more
information.
GM recommends charging your 12-volt
lithium-ion battery when storing your
vehicle for long periods of time. See “Vehicle
Storage” later on in this section.
If the vehicle isn’t starting and the 12-volt
lithium-ion battery has run down, charging
the 12-volt lithium-ion battery may solve the
issue. See Jump Starting - North America
0 299.
High Voltage Battery (E-Ray)
Only a trained service technician should
inspect, test, or replace the high voltage
battery. The dealer has information on
how to recycle the high voltage battery.
There is also information available at
https://www.recyclemybattery.com.
{Warning
Damage to the high voltage battery or
high voltage system can create a risk of
electric shock, overheating, or fire.
If the vehicle is damaged from a
moderate to severe crash, flood, fire,
or other event, the vehicle should be
inspected as soon as possible. Until the
vehicle has been inspected, store it
outside at least 15 m (50 ft) from any
structure or anything that can burn.
Ventilate the vehicle by opening a
window or a door.
Contact Customer Assistance as soon as
possible to determine whether an
inspection is needed. See Customer
Assistance Offices 0331.
If the vehicle is in a crash, the sensing
system may shut down the high voltage
system. When this occurs, the high voltage
battery is disconnected and the vehicle will
not start. The SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
message in the Driver Information Center
(DIC) will display. Before the vehicle can

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operate again, it must be serviced at your
dealer. If a crash occurs or an airbag(s)
inflates, see“If a Crash Occurs” under
Collision Damage Repair 0335 and
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
0 56 for additional information.
Propulsion power may be reduced in
extremely cold temperatures, or if the high
voltage battery is too cold.
A vehicle cover, which can reduce sun
loading on the vehicle and improve high
voltage battery life, is available from your
dealer.
See Radio Frequency Statement 0337.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment has been evaluated to be
installed and operated at a minimum
distance of 5.7 cm (2.2 in) between the
device and your body. The vehicle design
ensures this distance is maintained during
normal use. Changes or modifications to any
of these systems by other than an
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment. Innovation, Science, and Economic
Development (ISED) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with RSS-102
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 5.7 cm (2.2 in) between
the radiator and any part of your body. The
vehicle design ensures this distance is
maintained during normal use. Changes or
modifications to any of these systems by
other than an authorized service facility
could void authorization to use this
equipment.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn you and
gas that can explode. You can be badly
hurt if you are not careful. Always wear
eye protection. See
Jump Starting - North
America 0299 for tips on working
around a battery without getting hurt.
Some vehicles have a battery maintainer
package. Follow the instructions provided
with the battery maintainer package to keep
the battery charged when the vehicle is not
in use. Plug the battery maintainer into the
underhood accessory power outlet only.
For vehicles without a battery maintainer,
see the following information:
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black,
negative (−) cable from the battery to keep
the battery from running down.
See “Window Indexing” underPower
Windows 029.
Extended Storage: It is recommended that
the battery maintainer package be used.
However, if not, remove the black,

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negative (−) cable from the battery. All
vehicle memory settings will need to be
reset when battery power is restored.
12-volt Lithium-ion Battery (E-Ray)
When the vehicle is going to be stored for
longer than one week, the 12-volt lithium-ion
battery negative and Controller Area
Network (CAN) signal connectors should be
disconnected to preserve the life of the
12-volt lithium-ion battery. Ensure the signal
connector is facing downwards and shielded
from direct water exposure to prevent
corrosion while disconnected. A battery
maintainer package can be used to keep the
battery charged when the vehicle is not
in use.
{Warning
Lithium-ion battery cells contain
chemicals that can burn you and gas that
can explode under extreme conditions.
Explosive gases can cause blindness and/
or injury. You can be badly hurt if you
are not careful. Always wear eye
protection. SeeJump Starting - North
America 0299 for tips on working
around a lithium-ion battery without
getting hurt.
{Warning
Use only GM approved jump start boxes
and charging tools. Use of unapproved
jump start boxes, charging tools, a loose
battery, or battery charger may cause
personal injury, death, or damage to the
vehicle. For GM approved jump start
boxes or charging tools, see
https://gmdesolutions.com.
When storing the vehicle on a long-term
basis:
‐ Attach a compatible battery tender or
trickle charger to the 12-volt lithium-ion
battery.
‐ Keep the remote key more than 3 m
(10 ft) away from the vehicle.
High Voltage Battery (E-Ray)
After extended storage, it is possible that
the vehicle may not operate. If this happens,
the high voltage battery may need to be
plugged in and charged.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check, the
vehicle could begin to move. You or
others could be injured and property
could be damaged. Make sure there is
room in front of the vehicle in case it
begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle
facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the
regular brake, set the parking brake.
.To check the parking brake's holding
ability: With the engine running and the
transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by
the parking brake only.
.To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.

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Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America
For more information about the vehicle
battery, seeBattery - North America 0266.
If the battery has run down, use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to start the
vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps
to do it safely.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 01.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can be
dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can burn you.
.They contain gas that can explode or
ignite.
.They contain enough electricity to
burn you.
Use eye protection when handling the
battery. If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these things can
hurt you.
The battery is under a battery cover and
side extensions/shields in the underhood
compartment.
To access the battery under the hood, the
right hand and left hand sight shields need
to be removed to be able to remove the
second cover assembly to access the battery.
The positive battery terminal is on the
driver side and the negative terminal is on
the passenger side. Before you connect the cables, here are
some basic things you should know.
Positive (+) will go to the positive (+)
terminal. Negative (−) will go the remote
jump starting negative (−) post.
E-Ray Only
The vehicle is equipped with a lithium-ion
battery. The 12-volt lithium-ion battery
requires a higher voltage than lead acid
batteries for jump starting. Jumper cables
will only work with some vehicles and under
some circumstances. Follow the steps below
to safely jump start the discharged
lithium-ion batteries.
{Warning
Use only GM approved jump start boxes
and charging tools. Use of unapproved
jump start boxes, charging tools, a loose
battery, or battery charger may cause
personal injury, death, or damage to the
vehicle. For GM approved jump start
boxes or charging tools, see
https://gmdesolutions.com.