2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Owners Manual

Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only keyless access transmitters programmed to
this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen,
a replacement can be purchased and programmed
through your dealer/retailer. The vehicle can be
reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters
no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to four
transmitters programmed to it.
Programming with a Recognized
Transmitter
A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle
when there is one recognized transmitter. For vehicles
sold in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required
to program a new transmitter.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Both the recognized and new transmitters must be
with you.
3. Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located
above the license plate.
4. Open the hatch/trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
6. The DIC displays READY FOR FOB #2, 3 or 4.7. Place the new transmitter in the glove box
transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the
passenger side.
8. A beep sounds once programming in complete.
The DIC displays READY FOR #3 or 4, or
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS LEARNED.
9. To program additional transmitters, repeat Step 7.
Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is
complete.
10. Press
Kon each newly programmed transmitter to
complete the process.
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Programming without a Recognized
Transmitter
This procedure requires three ten minutes cycles
to complete the programming process. United States
owners are permitted to program a new transmitter
to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not
available. The Canadian immobilizer standard requires
that Canadian owners see their dealer/retailer for
programming new transmitters when two recognized
transmitters are not available.
1. The vehicle must be off.
2. Place the new transmitter in the glove box
transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the
passenger side.3. Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder located
above the license plate.
4. Open the hatch/trunk.
5. Turn the key ve times within ve seconds.
6. The DIC message displays OFF-ACCESSORY TO
LEARN.
7. Press Acc. on the ignition switch.
8. The DIC reads WAIT 10 MINUTES and counts
down to zero.
9. The DIC displays OFF-ACCESSORY TO LEARN
again.
10. Press Acc. on the ignition switch.
11. Steps 8, 9 and 10 will be repeated two more times.
12. A beep sounds and the DIC reads READY
FOR FOB #1. All previously known transmitter
programming has been erased.
13. A beep sounds once programming in complete.
The DIC displays READY FOR FOB #2.
To program additional transmitters, take
transmitter 1 out of the transmitter pocket
and place transmitter 2 in the pocket. Up to
four transmitters can be programmed. The DIC
then displays MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FOBS
LEARNED and exits the programming mode.
Press Acc. on the ignition switch to complete the
process.
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14. Press Acc. on the ignition switch if programming is
complete.
15. Press
Kon each newly programmed transmitter to
complete the process.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display
NO FOBS DETECTED when trying to start the vehicle.
To start the vehicle, place the transmitter in the glove box
transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the passenger
side. Then, with the vehicle in P (Park) for an automatic
transmission, press the brake pedal and
/. If the vehicle
has a manual transmission, press the clutch and
/.
Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Change the transmitter battery if the DIC displays FOB
BATTERY LOW.
Battery Replacement
Notice:When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage the transmitter.1. Separate the transmitter with a at, thin object
inserted into the slot on the side or back of the
transmitter.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down.
Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Reassemble the transmitter.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers — especially children — can
easily open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked it will not
open. You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the
doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts
properly and lock the doors whenever you
drive.
Young children who get into unlocked vehicles
may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, press the lock or unlock button on
the keyless access transmitter.
When you have the transmitter with you, you may also
unlock and open the door by squeezing the door handle
sensor (A). You do not have to press the unlock button
on the transmitter. You will be able to open the door
when you press the door handle sensor and the vehicle
recognizes your keyless access transmitter. When the
passenger door is opened rst, the driver’s door will also
unlock.Door Open to Show Location of Door Handle Sensor
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From the inside, use the power door lock switch
located at the top of the door panel near both windows.
SeePower Door Locks on page 2-12.
To open a door from the inside, press the button (B)
in front of the door handle and push the door open.
You will hear a tone when the button is pressed.
If power to the vehicle or the keyless access transmitter
is lost, there are two ways to open the door.
From inside the vehicle, use the door release handle
located on the oor next to each seat. Pull the handle
up to unlock and unlatch the door.From outside the vehicle, use the key in the cylinder
above the license plate to open the hatch then use the
door release tab located on the carpet inside the hatch
on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Pull the tab to unlock
and unlatch the driver’s door. SeeKeys on page 2-3for
information on opening the hatch during a loss of power.
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the doors.
There is an indicator light on the rear of the door
near the window.
K(Unlock):Press to unlock the doors.
When pressed, a beep sounds. If the door is closed, the
light blinks twice. If the door is open, the light ashes.
Q(Lock):Press to lock the doors.
When pressed, a beep sounds. If the door is closed
when pressed, the light comes on for a few seconds,
then turns off. If the door is open when pressed, the
light stays on.
Automatic Door Lock
The vehicle is programmed so that, when the doors are
closed, the ignition is on and the shift lever is moved
out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or when
vehicle speed becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h)
for manual transmissions, both doors will lock.
Use the power door unlock switch to unlock the door
when the vehicle is not in P (Park). When the door
is closed again, the doors will lock either when your
foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed
becomes faster than 8 mph (13 km/h).
Programmable Automatic Door
Unlock
The vehicle is programmed so that when the shift
lever is moved into P (Park) for automatic transmission
vehicles or when the ignition is turned off or is in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) for manual transmission
vehicles, both doors will unlock.
With the vehicle stopped and the engine running,
door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). This allows the driver to choose
various unlock settings. For programming information,
seeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71.
Lockout Protection
Your vehicle can be programmed to sound the horn
three times and unlock the driver door when both doors
are closed and there is a keyless access transmitter
inside the vehicle. When the driver door is opened,
a reminder chime will sound continuously. The vehicle
will remain locked only when at least one transmitter
has been removed from the vehicle and both doors are
closed. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-71.
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Hatch
{CAUTION:
Exhaust gases may enter the vehicle if it is driven
with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any
objects that pass through the seal between the
body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or
trunk/hatch open:
Close all of the windows
Fully open the air outlets on or under the
instrument panel
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CAUTION: (Continued)

Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air and set the fan
speed to the highest setting. See Climate
Control System in the Index.
If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see
Engine Exhaust on page 2-35.
Notice:Closing the hatch/trunk lid forcefully or
from the sides can cause damage to the glass, the
defogger or the weatherstripping. Be sure objects
will t in the hatch/trunk area before closing
the hatch/trunk lid. When closing the hatch/trunk lid,
gently pull down from the center.
Notice:Do not store heavy or sharp objects
in the rear storage compartments located in the
hatch/trunk area. The objects could damage
the underbody.
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Hatch/Trunk Lid Release
There are several ways to release the hatch/trunk lid.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift
lever must be in P (Park). For manual transmission
vehicles, the parking brake must be set when the
ignition is started for the hatch/trunk release to operate.
The parking brake does not need to be set when the
ignition is off for the hatch/trunk release to operate.
SeeParking Brake on page 2-32.
V(Hatch/Trunk):Press the hatch/trunk lid release
button, located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. The theft-deterrent alarm system
must not be armed.
}(Hatch/Trunk):Press the hatch/trunk lid release
button on the keyless access transmitter. SeeKeyless
Access System on page 2-4.
Press the hatch/trunk release button located on the rear
of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate, as long
as you have your transmitter with you.If your vehicle has lost battery power, open the hatch/
trunk using the vehicle key. SeeKeys on page 2-3for
more information. The key lock cylinder is located on
the rear of the hatch/trunk lid above the license plate.
Turn the vehicle key clockwise in the lock.
Closing the Rear Compartment
(Except Convertible)
To close the rear compartment lid of your coupe, pull
down on the rear edge of the lid. Lower it until the power
pull down latch feature activates and it will close the
rest of the way and latch automatically.
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