2011 CHEVROLET CORVETTE mirror

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2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows
Keyless Locking
The doors lock after
several seconds if all doors
are closed and at least one
keyless access transmitter
has been removed from the
interior of the vehicle. To customize
whether the doors automatically
lock when exiting the vehicle,
see“Passive Door Locking”
under Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑55 for additional information.
Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the hatch/trunk release
button located on the rear of
the hatch/trunk lid above the
license plate to open the trunk
if the keyless access transmitter
is within range. See Hatch on
page 2‑10 for additional information. There are other conditions that
can affect the performance of the
transmitter. See
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3.
This vehicle comes with two
transmitters.
Q(Lock): Press once to lock the
doors. When
Qis pressed twice,
the lights flash and the horn sounds
to confirm locking.
K(Unlock): Press once to unlock
only the driver door. Press
Ktwice
within five seconds to unlock both
doors. The interior lamps may
come on.
Pressing
Kalso recalls the memory
settings. See “Memory Seat, Mirrors
and Steering Wheel” underPower
Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for
more information.
}(Hatch/Trunk): Press and
hold for about one second to
unlock the hatch/trunk. If the
engine is running, the shift lever
must be in P (Park) for an automatic
transmission. For a manual
transmission, the shift lever must
be in NEUTRAL with the parking
brake set.

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Keys, Doors and Windows 2-5
L(Panic):Press to sound the
horn. Press any other button on the
keyless access transmitter to stop it.
The vehicle comes with
two transmitters. Each transmitter
will have a number on top of
it, “1” or“2”. These numbers
correspond to the driver of the
vehicle. For example, the memory
seat position for driver 1 will be
recalled when using the transmitter
labeled “1”, if enabled through the
DIC. See “Memory Seat, Mirrors
and Steering Wheel” underPower
Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3
and Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑55 for more information.
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. 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 five times within five seconds.
6. The DIC displays READY FOR FOB #2, 3 or 4.
7. Place the new transmitter inthe 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.

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Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{WARNING
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power
mirrors are located on the
driver door. To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the top selector control to
the left or right to select either
the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Use the arrows located on the four-way control pad to move the
mirror in the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the
area behind it can be seen.
Keep the control in the center
position when not adjusting either
outside mirror.
If the vehicle has the memory
feature, a preferred mirror position
can be stored. See Power Seat
Adjustment on page 3‑3.

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Folding Mirrors
Manually fold the mirrors inward
to prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash.
To fold, pull the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return it to the original position.
Heated Mirrors
<
(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑1 for more
information.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If the vehicle has this feature, the
driver side outside mirror adjusts for
the glare of headlamps behind you.
This feature is controlled by the
on and off setting on the inside
rearview mirror.
Interior Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
Vehicles with an automatic dimming
inside rearview mirror, compass
display, and/or map lamps, and
OnStar
®will automatically change
to reduce glare from headlamps
behind you. A time delay feature
prevents rapid changing from the
day to night positions while driving
under lights and through traffic.
If the vehicle has OnStar
®, there
are three control buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See the
OnStar
®owner's guide for more
information on the services OnStar®
provides.
P(On/Off): The automatic
dimming feature is activated
when the vehicle is started.
Press and hold this button for
up to six seconds to turn this
feature on or off.
T(Indicator Light): This light turns
on when the automatic dimming
feature is active.
Map Lamps
If the mirror has map lamps, they
are located at the bottom of the
mirror. To manually turn the lamps
on or off, press the button next to
each lamp.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.

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Express-Down Window
Press the front of the switch to
the second position to activate the
express-down feature. If you want
to stop the window as it is lowering,
press the switch again.
Window Indexing
This feature automatically lowers
the window a small amount when
the door is opened. When the door
is closed, the window will raise to
its full up position. If either window
does not index properly, it could
be due to loss of power. Before
returning to your dealer for service,
perform the power window initialize
procedure.
Power Window Initialize
After a power reconnect such as
battery replacement, the window
index‐up feature will not function
until the system is initialized.
Once power is restored:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window and hold theswitch up for three seconds after
the window is closed.
3. Release the switch, then hold the switch up again for
three seconds and release.
Sun Visors
Pull the visor toward you, or move it
to the side to help reduce glare.
To use the lighted mirror, lift the
cover.
Roof
Roof Panel
On vehicles with a removable roof
panel, follow the procedures when
removing or installing it.
Removing the Roof Panel
{WARNING
Do not try to remove a roof panel
while the vehicle is moving.
Trying to remove the roof panel
while the vehicle is moving could
cause an accident. The panel
could fall into the vehicle and
cause you to lose control, or it
could fly off and strike another
vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Remove the roof panel
only when the vehicle is parked.

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4. The convertible top front latch,located above the inside
rearview mirror, must be
unlocked. Pull the convertible
top front latch down and turn
it clockwise to unlock it.5. Lift upward on the front edge (A)of the convertible top off of the
windshield frame. Then lift
upward on the rear edge (B)
of the convertible top so it is
vertical to the tonneau cover (C).
The front edge (A) and rear
edge (B) should be straight up.
6. The convertible top front latch must be turned and closed after
the top has been pushed up.
Failure to close the latch may
prevent the tonneau cover from
completely closing.7. Tilt the driver's seatback forward
and press the tonneau cover
release button located on the
underside of the tonneau
cover (C) behind the driver's
seat. Then raise the tonneau
cover (C). If the tonneau
cover does not release and
three chimes are heard, check to
make sure the trunk lid is closed.
Also, the cover will not release
if the vehicle alarm is armed.
After pressing the release
button, the driver's and
passenger's door glass should
retract to the full-down position.

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Power Operation
For care and cleaning of the
convertible top see“Cleaning the
Convertible Top” in this section.
High pressure car washes may
cause water to enter the vehicle.
To operate the power convertible
top use the following steps.
Notice: Leaving the convertible
top down and exposing the
interior of your vehicle to outdoor
conditions may cause damage.
Always close the convertible top
if leaving your vehicle outdoors.
Notice: Lowering the convertible
top when there are objects in the
storage area could damage it or
break the glass rear window.
Always verify that no objects
are in the storage area before
lowering the convertible top.
Notice: Lowering the top if it is
damp, wet, or dirty can cause
stains, mildew, and damage to the
inside of your vehicle. Dry off the
top before lowering it. Notice:
If you lower the top on
your vehicle in cold weather
(0°F/-18°C or lower), you may
damage top components. Do not
lower the top in cold weather.
Notice: If you raise or lower the
convertible top while the vehicle
is in motion, you could damage
the top or the top mechanism.
The repairs would not be covered
by your warranty. Always put
an automatic transmission
in (P) Park or a manual
transmission in (N) Neutral
before raising or lowering the
convertible top.
Lowering the Power
Convertible Top
1. Park on a level surface. Start the engine. Shift an automatic
transmission into P (Park) and
set the parking brake. Shift
a manual transmission into
N (Neutral), and set the parking
brake. 2. Make sure the trunk is closed
and the rear trunk partition in
the rear storage area is in the
fastened upright position, and
that no objects are forward of
the divider. See “Rear Trunk
Partition” underRear Storage on
page 4‑1.
3. Release the convertible top front latch, located above the inside
rearview mirror, by pulling and
turning it clockwise toward the
driver's door. Push upward on
the front edge. The windows will
automatically lower.

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Seats and Restraints 3-3
Power Seat Adjustment
On vehicles with power seats, the
control is on the outboard side of
the seat.To adjust the seat:
.Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
.Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
.Raise or lower the rear part of
the seat cushion by moving the
rear of the control up or down.
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and
Steering Wheel
On vehicles with the memory
feature, the controls on the driver
door are used to program and recall
memory settings for the driver seat,
outside mirrors, and the telescopic
steering column, if equipped.
The numbers on the back of
the keyless access transmitters
correspond to the numbers on
the memory buttons.