GM 2006 Corvette Automobile User Manual


 
Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Corvette. Please read this information and your Owner
Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the
features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Keyless Access Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Opening the Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Starting and Stopping Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . .5
Leaving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Opening and Closing the Hatch/Trunk . . . . . . . .5
Loss of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mobil 1 Motor Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Extended Mobility Tires (EMT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Selective Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Active Handling and Traction Control Systems .8
1st–4th Shift Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
6-Speed Paddle Shift
with Automatic Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Premium Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Brake Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
RDS Radio Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Loading a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
OnStar
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Personalization Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . .15
Automatic Headlamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Interior Light Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Auto Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Window Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Coupe Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Convertible Manual Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Convertible Power Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Opening the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Z06 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Vehicle Symbols Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20