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Here you can learn about the
many standard and optional features
on your Corvette. and information on
starting. shifting and braking . Also
explained are the instrument panel
and the warning systems that tell you
if everything is working properly-
and what to do if you have a
problem .
Part 2
Features & Controls
Keys ........................................................................\
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Locks ........................................................................\
......................................... 43
Passive Keyless Entry System ........................................................................\
... 44
Glove Box ........................................................................\
.................................. 59
Starting Your Engine ........................................................................\
.................. 61
Engine Block Heater ........................................................................\
................. 66
Shifting the Transmission ........................................................................\
......... 67
Parlring Brake ............................................... .................................................... 77
Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever .................................................................. 82
Windshield Wipers~asher ........................................................................\
....... 83
Cruise Control ........................................................................\
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PASS-Key'" ........................................................................\
....................................... 55
Ignition ........................................................................\
...................................... 60
Windows ........................................................................\
..................................... 81.
Headlights ........................................................................\
.................................. 89
Interior Lights ........................................................................\
........................... 91
Storage Compartments ........................................................................\
............. 95
Mirrors 92
Sun Visors ........................................................................\
................................. 93
Ashtray and Lighter ........................................................................\
................... 96
Instrument Panel ........................................................................\
...................... 98
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ........................................................... 1 02
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Trip Monitor ........................................................................\
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Driver Information Center ........................................................................\
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Convertible Hardtop ........................................................................\
................ 128
Removable Roof Panel ........................................................................\
............ 120
Convertible Top ........................................................................\
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The Passive Keyless Entry system
sen-ses the transmitter when it is within
a certain-range of the vehicle. When the
transmitter
is' within this range, the
doar(s) will unIock auto-matieally (if the
passive feature
is enabled), the theft
deterrent system will
be disarmed, -and
the courtesy lights wilI be turned on (if
it is dark enough outside).
Transmitter
ranges., as shorn in the
coupe and convertibie illustrations, are
as follows:
Range
A: .5-7 feet (.11h-2 m)
Range B: 3-5 feet. (1-1% rn)
Features & Controls
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The signal of the transmitter is picked
up by two antennas. On the coupe, one
antenna is located in the driver's door
and one is
located in the rear of the
luggage-area. These antennas do not
require any routine maintenance I
Transmitter Range (Convertible)
Qn the convertible, one antenna is
located in the driver's
door and one- is
located
in the passenger's -door. These
antennas do not require any routine
maintenance.
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Transmitter Range Suggestions:
The range of the Passive Keyless
EMry system is very dependent on
bow
the transmitter is held. For
opthum range hd performance,
hold the transmitter
vertically when
approaching the vehicle.
If the range gradually decreases over
time even though the transiitter is
held
vertically, change the battery in
the transmitter.
The range will decrease if mure than
one3ransmitter is in range at the same
time.
Avoid taking more than one-
transmitter into vehicle range at the
same time.
Do not put the transmitter into a
metal container, which
will prevent
the
.signal from getting- to the vehicle.
hen you move the transmitter into
vehicle range, the
theft deterrent system
automatically disengages and the
driver's door automatically unlocks.
When you move the transmitter out of
vehide range with the' do.ors closed and
the
key out af the ignition, the system
will automatically:
Lock both .dooxs after -a five-second
Immediately arm the theft deterrent
Sound the horn once to signal that
Turn-off the interior lights.
delay.
system.
the doors are locked.
The theft deterrent system will still
operate using the .pma d0.w lock. See
the Index under .Universal The#?
DeZerrenzt.
You mEQT also Llnbclr the passenger
door by pressing the-DOOR-buttoil Qn
the transmitter, and the hatch by
pressing the HATCH button, but only
when the ignition is off.

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Passive Keyless Entry Settings
With Passive Keyless Entry, you am use-
the
system to operate both doors, or'
only the driver's door. You can also
choose to disable the system, ifthere are
times when. you would prefer .not to use
Passive Keyless Entry.
To Sdtch Dbor Settings:
To switch the: setting, from automatically
locking
.and unlocking the .driver's door
to autom,atically iocling: and unlocking
both doors:
1. Insert the ignition key, but leave the
ipition
off.
2. With the transmitter in range, hold.
the. DOOR, button for more than two
seconds. The system.wil1 then cycle
the doox. locks.
3. To switch back, repeat steps I; and 2.
Turning the Passive Keyless Entry
System Off
1, Take the keys out of the-ignition.
2. Hold the DOOR button on the
tramrnitter for longer than two
seconds.
3: The: system will sfgnal the shut-off by
cycling the locks from lock to unlock.
T.0 make sure the PKE system is off,
turn the ignition on and look for the
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY hght
on the Driver Information Center. If
the PKE system Is on, the light will
come on for-two seconds. If the
systemis off, the light will not come
on. When
the system is off or me
transmitter is left
at home, none of the
Passive
Keyless. Entry features work.
But you will still be able to work the
manual
and power locks, and arm the
theft deterrent system. See the Index
'under Door Lacks, .Power Door Locks
and Univerml Theft Deterrent.
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If you are working around your Corvette
and are- keeping your keys with you,
you rnight want to turn the Passive
Keyless Entry system off to prevent the
transmitter
from activating the locks.
You also might want to turn the system
off if you have a passenger remaining in
the vehicle. If the passenger leaves the
vehicle with the dm arme.d, he or she
might
set it off.
Enabling the Passive Keyless Entry
System:
To turn .the Passive Keyless Entry
system: on again, simply follow steps 1
through 3'under Turning the- Passive:
Keyless Entry System Off.
There-are two ways to make sure that
the passive feature is on. Either turn- the
ignition on and check to see' that the
PASSTvlE KE%LESS ENTRY light on
the Driver Infomation Center comes
on-for two seconds, or shut the doors.
and walk away from the vehicle with
the keys and transmitter. If the PKE
system is on,.the doors.will lock.
Passive Keyless Entry Safety
Features
This system makes it d.Scult for you to
lock-your keys in the vehicle. If the keys
are left In the ignition and you lock-the
doors, the system dl1 automatically
unlock the doors as
soon as they close.
Also, this system will not lock the doot
&er the transmitter has moved out of
range until the key is removed from the
ignition and the.-driver's
door has been
opened. When using this system, you.
should become aware of the:ham ale-rt
once the doors
lock automatically. If
you have left your keys. in the ignition,
the horn will .not souhd. Be sure to, lock
the doors ,once- you have removed the
key
from the ignition.

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Passive Keyless Enfry Safety
Features (CONT.)
If you have your keys and the h.om does
not sound, check to see’if the passive.
feature is.enabled.
If the system is
enabled and the horn still won’t sound,
see your dealer for -assistance.
The transmitter
shuts down after 21
seconds without movement to
maximize battery life. If. you’ve lpclted
your keys in the vehicle, but didn’t leave
them
in the ignition, wait 25 seconds,
then rock the vehicle.
A motion
detector inside the. transmitter
will send
a si-gnal to “wake up’’ the vehicle, which
will then unlock the doors.
It is still possible to lock your lreys in
the vehicle if the transmitter’s battery is
low, or if it is in a location where a
signal
can’t be received, .For your
convenience, a€ways take your keys
with.you.
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-Matching Transmitter(§) to Your
Vehicle
Your Corvette comes equipped from the
-factory with one Passive
Keyless Entry
system transmitter. Additional
transmitters
may be purchased through
your- dealer. Each Bey chain transmitter
is coded to prevent
another transmitter
from unlocking
your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement
can be purchasdthrough
your dealer. Remember to bring the-
remaining. transmitter
(s) with you when
you
go to your dealer. When the dealer
matches the replacement transmitter
to
your vehicle, the remaining
transmitter(s)
must aIso be matched.
‘Once the new transmitter
is coded, the
lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle.
Programming Transmiff ers
The Passive Keyless Entry system
allows up to thee transmitters
to be
matched to
your Corvette. Each
transmitter has its
own code. To
operate with your~particular vehicle, the
code needs
to be programmed into the
system.
To Engage the Pmgramming Mode:
1 I Move all transmitters out of range.
2. Turn.the ignition key on.
3. Push the TRIP ODO button on the
Driver Information Center twice.
4. Within five seconds, press and hold
the FUEL INFO button on the
Driver Inforfiation Center until the
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY light
comes on and stays on. --
5. Turn the ignition key to the Off
position, but leave the key in the
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light should flash once per second
signaling that the system is ready to
program the first transmitter.
The
number of times the light flashes
corresponds to the number ofthe
transmitter you're programming
(once
-per second-for the..first trarrsmitter,
twice per
second for the second
transmitter,
and three times per second
for the- third transmitter).
Programming a Transmitter:
1. Bringa transmitter into range.
2. 'The PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY
light will come on-and stay an,
signaling that-the code has been
stored..
3. Move, the transmitter out of range.
The system light will flash again and
the system is ready for the next
transmitter.
4. You can turn of€ the. pograrnming,
node by removing the ley from the
ignitipn or
by turning the ignition on.
Turning uff the programming. mode
before you pro-gram my transmitters
will-not
.cancel-any transmitter codes
akeady programmed into the system.
Bringing
m&e than one transmitter
into
range at :a time will make it
difficult
for the system to search-for
individual
codes.
The program-ming: mode will shut off
after two minutes Z
you have not programed any
-* ~l;ou have taken the key out of the
after three transmitters have been
If a transmitter is lost or stden, a
replacement can be .purchased through
yourdealer.
If .fewer-than three transmitters are
programmed, only those transmitters
will work with your vehicle.
When the.first transmitter is
programmed,
all prev.ious transmitter
codes.,wiU be erased. So when , , ,
pto'grmming a new transmitter,~d
other transmitters must
be
.reprogrammed. transmittegs,
ignition, or
programmed.
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Universal Theft Deterrent
Your Corvette has a theft, deterrent
darm system. Witb-this syitm, the
SECvrriI'IY light will flash..as you open
the door (if yam ignition is off).
This light 1.ernind.s you. tsar..m the theft
deterrent: system.
Here's 'How tu Ro It:
I. open the doQr;
2. Lock the door with the. p.ower.door
lock switch or Passive LQyless Entry
System. The SECURITY light should
come on and stay on,
light should go off.
3. Close -all door$* .The: SECURITY
If a door or the hatch is opened without
ths key or Passive Keyfe'ss Entry
systm, the alarm will go off.
Your vehicle's horn will sound for thee
minutes, then WilLgo .off to save battery
power. And, your vehiclewill not start.
Remember, the theft deterrent sys-tem
won't arm if you lock the doors with, a.
key ox manual. 4oor lock. It ms only if
you use a power door io& switch or.
'Passive Key]ess Entry system.