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Old 08-02-2014, 09:02 AM   #2
Jamie Mac
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Hi all, I finally picked up my Z51 c7 yesterday. I already have some questions which I can't figure out, please help:

1.) the normal navigation menu has a map display along with turn by turn directions on the side. since I activated onstar, I asked them to send me directions home. After on star sent directions to the vehicle, the screen switched to half turn by turn directions and the other half displaying the radio. Despite pressing the nav button on the screen menu it would never return back to the map and kept it on turn by turn directions. How do I toggle between the 2? When I logged into my on star account there was some check box for turn by turn is that it?

I used the on star directions once and also discovered that I couldn't change the screen. I pulled over and cancelled that and entered the address into the nav.

2.) performance. it was raining so I was in W mode. I was careful not to exert the engine yet so I put the car on weather mode but was surprised it wasn't kicking off on the acceleration, in fact i felt hesitation. when I moved to S sport mode i did noticeably see a difference but there wasn't a immediate accelerated push to propel the car. I have BMW m and when u hit the accelerator you feel your body pushing back on the seat. I realize this is a completely different car, am I doing something wrong? Don't get me wrong its all amazing, I'm just trying to understand if something is wrong or I have to floor the accelerator (which I haven't done because of break in) to get the 3.8 second. I think I'm closer to 6 or so.

Are you over 500 miles yet or is the car still restricted to a 4500rpm redline?


3.) dash, how do I toggle between the dash displays?

Right side of steering wheel. Arrow left to go to different modes. Up down for different displays in that mode. Some you can arrow right for more options.

4.) HUD. I love the hud but noticed I could only adjust it up or down and brightness. Is there anyway to move the hud left or right? I assume not because I saw the cutout on the dash which magnifies the display onto the windshield. Next I noticed when I changed the radio station it displayed it for a second on the Hud? Can I have this stay longer? Finally I noticed the Navi sometimes appeared on the Hud but I couldn't duplicate it, do I just have to press the info button to get it to stay with the navi on?

Up down only. You can set the gauge screen to show radio via the buttons in answer 3

5.) trunk. I have to really push the trunk hatch down (no pressure) but using gravity to get it to close, am I closing this the wrong way?

Open a door it'll close easier. Or else lower and press in the middle above the latch to close

6.) tire pressure. 30 PSI? Really, thats what the door sills say. For so much tire and realize load is less, however is that what everyone is putting on their tires?

Manufacture recommended tire pressure is a happy medium between tire wear, ride comfort and performance. The car was engineered with those specific tires in mind so unless your experimenting with pressure for track conditions the recommended pressure is your best bet

7.) z51 emblem? I noticed some cars have the z51 aftermarket emblem. Can someone send me a link where to buy? I have a white car so a black one would be ideal.

Over badging is a horrible thing. Through a twelve step program and the support of your fellow enthusiast we can stomp out this horrible affliction.

8.) Button next to on star. The dealer did something cool after depressing that button. He asked the automated system to confirm the telephone number in the car. I can't find this feature or what other features you can do with that button, does anyone know?

Your owners manual can be a boring read but it is intended to help you familiarize yourself with the car. I highly recommend reading it cover to cover and when you come to all the stuff regarding any and all buttons and touch screen options, take the manual to your car and experiment as you go through the manual. You can always use the option to reset to factory settings.

MANY THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP, THIS IS A FANTASTIC CAR AND IM GOING TO REALLY ENJOY IT, BUT FIRST I HAVE TO LEARN EVERYTHING IT CAN DO.
Good luck.

Oops. Looks like my reply didn't post like I hoped. It mixed in with your post
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