Only applies to the 2005 model.
but doesn't that guy NOT own a Corvette any longer............... 
Putting it in reverse when parking
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Putting it in reverse when parking
Hey guys I have a 2009 6 speed manual and I had heard that your supposed to put the car in reverse to shut the car off. Do I really need too? Why? Do I put it in reverse before I press off or after I press off shift it into reverse ? I find this issue strange so want some extra insight. Thanks!
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Hey guys I have a 2009 6 speed manual and I had heard that your supposed to put the car in reverse to shut the car off. Do I really need too? Why? Do I put it in reverse before I press off or after I press off shift it into reverse ? I find this issue strange so want some extra insight. Thanks!
Some folks on here will tell you to leave it neutral and set the parking brake. For me, I shut the car off, put it in reverse, and set the pbrake. Just me
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Hey guys I have a 2009 6 speed manual and I had heard that your supposed to put the car in reverse to shut the car off. Do I really need too? Why? Do I put it in reverse before I press off or after I press off shift it into reverse ? I find this issue strange so want some extra insight. Thanks!
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I always leave my car in 1st with the parking brake on. 1st or reverse is the norm for most. My only exception is when I leave it parked in the garage for long periods I will sometimes leave the e-brake off.
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No need anymore. Did it come with an owners manual. Some good reading in it and will tell you a lot of things you can do with the car. Not the best thing in the world, but still should be read. I have owned a C6 for 10 years now, and still go back to owners manual from time to time.
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My 07 owners manual says to leave the car in reverse when parking the car. So it is not just for 05 model years. I believe it is supposed to help prevent battery drain. Read your manual.
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That info in your om is a carry over from 05. It is in fact only required for 05's.
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Your car will tell you if you need to. Alarm will sound and DIC will instruct you when you shut off the car if not in reverse. But old news. 05 only. GM was trying to force us to park in lowest gear. They wised up quickly, thou not quick enough.
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I have a 2006 6M with the memory package. If the Vette is not in reverse with the parking brake engaged, the memory package will not work.
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Hey guys I have a 2009 6 speed manual and I had heard that your supposed to put the car in reverse to shut the car off. Do I really need too? Why? Do I put it in reverse before I press off or after I press off shift it into reverse ? I find this issue strange so want some extra insight. Thanks!
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There was a time when you had to park with the shifter in reverse for the anti theft trans/steering wheel lock to function. I am still use to parking it in reverse.