Chevrolet 2009 Corvette Automobile User Manual


 
For the first 500 miles/805 km:
Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
Do not exceed 4,000 engine rpm.
Avoid driving at any one constant speed, fast or
slow, including the use of cruise control.
Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle
when the engine speed will exceed 4000 RPM.
Do not let the engine labor. Never lug the
engine in high gear at low speeds. With a manual
transmission, shift to the next lower gear. This rule
applies at all times, not just during the break-in
period.
For the first 1,500 miles/2414 km:
Do not participate in track events, sport driving
schools, or similar activities during the first
1,500 miles/2414 km.
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if
necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher
than normal during the first 1,500 miles/2414 km.
Front Air Dam
The vehicle is equipped with a front air dam which has
minimal ground clearance.
Vehicles with the ZR-1 package also come with a splitter
made from carbon fiber.
{ CAUTION:
The splitter in the ZR-1 is made from carbon fiber.
When damaged, the exposed edges can be very
sharp. A person could be injured by these sharp
edges. Use caution when washing the vehicle,
coming in contact with, or removing damaged
carbon fiber parts. See your dealer/retailer for
replacement.
Under normal operation, these components will
occasionally contact some road surfaces (speed bumps,
driveway ramps, etc.). This can be heard inside the
vehicle as a scraping noise. This is normal and does
not indicate a problem.
Use care when approaching bumps or objects on road
surfaces and avoid them when possible.
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