Ignition positions, Ignition positions -20 – CHEVROLET 2011 Corvette User Manual

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Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual - 2011

9-20

Driving and Operating

Ignition Positions

The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with a push-button
start.

In order to shift out of P (Park),
the vehicle must be running or in
Acc. mode and the regular brake
pedal must be applied.

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(START): Press this button

while your foot is on the brake for
an automatic transmission, or while
pressing in the clutch for a manual
transmission, to start the engine.
If the vehicle is in OFF or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) mode, the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter must be inside the
vehicle to start the engine.

9

Acc. (STOPPING THE ENGINE/

OFF/ACCESSORY): When the
vehicle is stopped with the engine
on, press the button once to turn the
engine off.

Do not turn the engine off when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause a
loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable
the airbags.

In an emergency, if the vehicle must
be shut off while driving:

1. Brake using a firm and steady

pressure. Do not pump the
brakes repeatedly. This may
deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.

2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This

can be done while the vehicle is
moving. After shifting to neutral,
firmly apply the brakes and steer
the vehicle to a safe location.

3. Come to a complete stop. Shift

to P (Park) with an automatic
transmission, or Neutral with a
manual transmission. Turn the
ignition to OFF.

4. Set the parking brake. See

Parking Brake on page 9‑35

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