2014 CHEVROLET CORVETTE steering

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6007198) - 2014 - CRC - 2/5/14
Introduction v
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
%:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®(if equipped)
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B: Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.: Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j: LATCH System Child
Restraints
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/Active
Handling System
M: Windshield Washer Fluid

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6007198) - 2014 - CRC - 2/5/14
In Brief 1-1
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-14
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Universal Remote System . . . 1-18
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-21
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6007198) - 2014 - CRC - 2/5/14
In Brief 1-3
1.Air Vents on page 8-5.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals on
page 6-5.
Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1.
3. Manual Shift Paddles (If Equipped). See Manual Mode on
page 9-28.
Active Rev Match Paddles (If
Equipped). See Active Rev
Match on page 9-32.
4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-2.
6. Instrument Panel Storage Button. See Instrument Panel
Storage on page 4-1.
7. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System on page 3-20.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System on page 6-3. 9.
Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-4.
10. Infotainment on page 7-1.
11. Power Mirrors on page 2-20.
12. Head-Up Display Controls (If Equipped). See Head-Up
Display (HUD) on page 5-26.
13. Hatch/Trunk Release Button. SeeHatch (Trunk) on
page 2-14.
Intrusion and Inclination
Sensors Disable Switch. See
Vehicle Alarm System on
page 2-17.
14. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5-15.
15. Hood Release (Out of View). SeeHood on page 10-6.
16. Cruise Control on page 9-47.
17. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2. 19.
Horn on page 5-2.
20. Bluetooth Controls. See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
Voice Recognition Controls.
SeeSteering Wheel Controls
on page 5-2.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5-24.
21. Keyless Ignition. See Ignition
Positions on page 9-19.
22. Driver and Redundant Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seat Controls (If
Equipped). See Heated and
Ventilated Front Seats on
page 3-6.
23. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeAutomatic Transmission
on page 9-26 orManual
Transmission on page 9-30.
24. Driver Mode Selector. See Competitive Driving Mode on
page 9-42.

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6007198) - 2014 - CRC - 2/5/14
In Brief 1-9
SeePower Seat Adjustment on
page 3-2.
Lumbar and Bolster
Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar or bolster
support (if equipped):
.Press and hold the control
forward to increase or rearward
to decrease lumbar support.
.If equipped, press and hold the
control upward to increase or
downward to decrease the side
bolster support. See
Lumbar Adjustment on
page 3-3.
Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust the seatback:
.Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
.Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
See Reclining Seatbacks on
page 3-3.
Memory Features
If equipped, the "1," "2," SET, andB(Exit) buttons on the driver door
are used to manually save and
recall memory settings for the driver
seat, outside mirrors, and power tilt
and telescoping steering column.
See Memory Seats on page 3-4 and
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-43.

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6007198) - 2014 - CRC - 2/5/14
1-12 In Brief
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Press“L”or“R” to select the
mirror.
2. Press the control pad to adjust the mirror.
3. Return the switch to the center to deselect the mirror.
See Power Mirrors on page 2-20. If the vehicle has the memory
feature, a preferred mirror position
can be stored. See
Memory Seats
on page 3-4.
To fold, pull the mirror toward the
vehicle. Push the mirror outward to
return it to the original position.
Interior Mirror
Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly
view the area behind the vehicle.
Manual Rearview Mirror
To avoid glare of the headlamps
from behind, push the tab forward
for daytime and pull it rearward for
nighttime use.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, the mirror automatically
reduces the glare of the headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror on page 2-21.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
Press the control to move the tilt
and telescoping steering wheel up
and down or forward and rearward.
Both the tilt and telescoping steering
column positions can be stored with
your memory settings. See Memory
Seats on page 3-4.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6007198) - 2014 - CRC - 2/5/14
1-14 In Brief
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever
is on the right side of the steering
column.
With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
move the lever to select the wiper
speed.
HI:Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT: Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn
the
xINT band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move
the lever down. For several wipes,
hold the lever down.
n L: Pull the lever toward you to
spray windshield washer fluid and
activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5-2.

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6007198) - 2014 - CRC - 2/5/14
1-16 In Brief
Transmission
Manual Paddle Shift
(Automatic Transmission)
The Manual Paddle Shift system
can be used in D (Drive) or
M (Manual Mode). The system is
activated by pushing the left paddle
to downshift and right paddle to
upshift. The current gear will be
displayed in the instrument cluster,
or the Head-Up Display (HUD),
if equipped.The Manual Paddle Shift system will
not allow either an upshift or a
downshift, if the vehicle speed is too
fast or too slow, nor will it allow a
start from 4 (Fourth) or higher gear.
See
Manual Mode on page 9-28.
Active Rev Match (Manual
Transmission)
Vehicles equipped with a manual
transmission have Active Rev Match
(ARM). ARM aids in smoother
shifting by matching the engine
speed to the next selected gear.
The system is normally off. It is
activated and deactivated by
pressing either of the paddles
marked REV MATCH on the
steering wheel. See Active Rev
Match on page 9-32.
One to Four Shift (Manual
Transmission)
On vehicles with a manual
transmission, when this DIC
message is displayed, the
transmission can only shift from
1 (First) to 4 (Fourth) instead of
1 (First) to 2 (Second).
For more information about shifting
for the best fuel economy, see
Manual Transmission on page 9-30.

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
6007198) - 2014 - CRC - 2/5/14
In Brief 1-17
Vehicle Features
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering
Wheel Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Cruise Control
1:Press to turn cruise control on
and off. RES/+:
Press briefly to make the
vehicle resume to a previously set
speed, or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
SET/–: Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control on page 9-47.
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
worx:Press to move up or
down in a list.
oorp: Pressoto open
application menus on the left.
Press
pto open interaction menus
on the right.