2015 CHEVROLET CORVETTE trunk

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On Solid:Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the hatch/trunk
is open.
Slow Flash: Alarm system is
armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.Use the Keyless Access
system.
.With a door open, pressQ
on the interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to slowly
flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing
Qon the
RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
system.
The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with
the key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked
by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
The alarm will also be activated if
the passenger door, the hatch/trunk,
or the hood is opened without first
disarming the system. When the
alarm is activated, the turn signals
flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn
off the alarm if it has been activated,
do one of the following:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system.
.Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
.Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle
and both doors are closed.
.Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter or use the
Keyless Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with the
key will not disarm the system or
turn off the alarm.

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How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the transmitter
and the horn chirps and the lights
flash three times, a previous alarm
occurred while the system was
armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC.
See Security Messages on
page 5-42.
Inclination Sensor and
Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system features, this
system may also have an inclination
sensor and intrusion sensor.
The inclination sensor can set off
the alarm if it senses movement of
the vehicle, such as a change in
vehicle orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can activate the
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
into the vehicle’s interior. Do not allow passengers or pets to remain
in the vehicle when the intrusion
sensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent
system and activating the intrusion
sensor:
.Make sure both doors and
windows are completely closed.
.Secure any loose items such as
sunshades.
.Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the
sensors.
Intrusion and Inclination
Sensors Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensors be
deactivated if pets are left in the
vehicle or the vehicle is being
transported.
With the vehicle turned off, press
d
to the right of the hatch/trunk
release button. The indicator light
will come on momentarily, indicating
that these sensors have been
disabled until the next time the
alarm system is armed.
Immobilizer
See
Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-12.
Immobilizer Operation
The vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The security light comes on in the
instrument cluster if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system. This light
also comes on briefly when the
engine is started.
The system is automatically armed
when the ignition is turned off.

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Convertible Top
If equipped with a convertible top,
review the following before
operating:
{Warning
While opening or closing the
convertible top, people can be
injured by the moving parts of the
tonneau cover or convertible top.
Maintain visual contact with the
top while it is being operated.
{Caution
Follow these guidelines when
operating the convertible top or
damage can occur:
.Remove all items from the
roof, trunk lid, or tonneau
cover before operating.(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
.Remove all objects from the
trunk that may contact the
convertible top when it is
operated.
.Do not leave the vehicle with
the convertible top open.
.Do not exceed 50 km/h
(31 mph) until the top has
completely closed or opened.
.Do not open or close the top
while driving in high wind
conditions.
.Do not operate the
convertible top multiple times
in a short period of time
without starting the engine to
avoid draining the vehicle
battery.(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
.Do not open or store the
convertible top when it is dirty
or wet. This could result in
stains, mildew, or other
damage.
.Only store the vehicle with
the top fully closed.
Opening the Convertible Top —
Instrument Panel Switch
1. Remove all objects from the top
of the tonneau cover and
forward of the partition. Place
the partition in the rear storage
area in the upright position.
Fasten both sides of the partition
to the posts just below the
tonneau cover. See Rear
Storage on page 4-2.
2. Close the trunk.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.

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4. When possible, operate theconvertible top when the vehicle
is stopped. The top can be
operated while driving below
50 km/h (31 mph) and will stop if
that speed is exceeded. The top
operation will take approximately
25 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.
5. Press and hold the bottom
of
M. The windows will
automatically lower. 6. After the convertible top is
completely open, a chime
sounds and a DIC message
displays. Release the switch.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded.
Opening the Convertible Top —
RKE Transmitter
1. Make sure the vehicle is off.
2. The trunk partition must already
be in place and the trunk closed.
3. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
Kon
the RKE transmitter and then
quickly press and hold
M.
4. Hold
Muntil the top is
completely opened and the
exterior lamps flash. A chime will
sound.
If the top stops before it has
completely opened, press
Kand
then press
Magain. If the top still stops opening try the
following:
.Move closer to the vehicle.
.HoldMuntil the operation is
complete.
.Interference from other RKE
transmitters or devices may
interrupt the operation. Press
K
and thenMagain. If the top
still does not open use the
convertible switch in the vehicle.
The convertible top cannot be
closed using the RKE transmitter.
See Rear Storage on page 4-2.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-3.
Closing the Convertible Top
1. Make sure the sun visor mirror covers are closed and the sun
visors are stored in the center
mount position.
2. Remove all objects from the top of the tonneau cover and
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the partition in the rear storage
area in the upright position.
Fasten both sides of the partition
to the posts just below the
tonneau cover. SeeRear
Storage on page 4-2.
3. Close the trunk.
4. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.
5. When possible, operate the convertible top when the vehicle
is stopped. The top can be
operated while driving below
50 km/h (31 mph) and will stop if
that speed is exceeded. The top
operation will take approximately
25 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.
6. Press and hold the top ofM.
The windows will automatically
lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely closed, a chime
sounds and a DIC message
displays. Release the switch.
Raise the windows if needed.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded. Troubleshooting
Check the following if the
convertible top switch
Mis not
operating:
.The ignition should be in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/
START, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) should be active.
.The trunk lid should be closed
and the trunk partition in place.
A DIC message will display.
.If the ONLY MANUAL
OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message is
displayed on the DIC, see
“Manual Movement of Top” later
in this section.
.At cooler outside temperatures,
the convertible top may not
open. It is possible to close the
top down to temperatures of
about −20°C (−4°F). A DIC
message will display if the top
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temperature. If necessary, move
the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.
.If the top has recently been
cycled repeatedly or left in an
intermediate state, it will be
temporarily disabled. A DIC
message displays. Normal
operation will be restored within
10 minutes after the system has
cooled.
.If the vehicle battery is low, the
power top operation may be
disabled. Try to start the vehicle.
A DIC message displays.
.If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has
been jump started, the top may
not operate until the power
windows have been indexed.
Complete the power window
indexing procedure. SeePower
Windows on page 2-22.
See Convertible Top Messages on
page 5-35. Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:
.The trunk can only be opened
with the key until the convertible
top is completely opened or
closed.
.Do not try to start the vehicle
while opening the top with the
RKE transmitter. A DIC message
may display. Release both
buttons and wait a few seconds
before starting the vehicle
normally.
.The passive door unlock feature
may not operate properly while
using the RKE transmitter to
open the convertible top.
.The windows cannot close while
the top is moving.
.When driving with the top not
fully secured, chimes can be
heard above 80 km/h (50 mph).
If the vehicle battery has been
disconnected and reconnected, the
fuses were pulled or replaced, or a
jump start was performed, the TOP NOT SECURE message may
display. Press and hold
Mto
open/close the top until this
message is cleared.
See Convertible Top Messages on
page 5-35.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is
stopped before completion, the top
will temporarily hold its position.
If the ignition is in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
the top will be held for up to
five minutes. If the vehicle is moving
or off, the amount of time will vary
from a few seconds to about a
minute.
Beeps and DIC messages will be
displayed before the top will move.
When this occurs, immediately finish
the convertible top operation by
pressing the button again until it
completes.

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Glove Box
To open, press the button.
If equipped, the glove box locks
when Valet Mode is enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-45.
Cupholders
Press the top of the cover to access
the cupholders. There is a
removable divider.
Rear Storage
{Caution
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the rear storage
compartments located in the(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
hatch/trunk area. The objects
could damage the underside of
the hatch/trunk.
Convertible Shown, Coupe Similar
There is storage on the driver side
in the floor of the hatch/trunk area.
Pull up to open the cover.
Rear Trunk Partition
If equipped with a convertible top,
there is a trunk partition to keep
cargo from getting in the way of the

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convertible top. The trunk partition
must be in place for the convertible
top to move. If the trunk partition is
not properly in place, a message will
display and a noise will be heard.
SeeConvertible Top Messages on
page 5-35.
Convertible Only
Pull the divider up and snap it into
place on both sides of the trunk.
The trunk partition is a flat carpeted
board with a horizontal flap that can
be attached to the top of the trunk to
provide additional storage space.
With the convertible top up, the
trunk partition can be unsnapped
and laid flat to increase trunk cargo
space.
Center Console Storage
{Caution
The area inside the console can
get hot. Do not store items that
can be damaged by heat.
To open, press the button on the
driver side.
There are two USB ports, an
accessory outlet, and an SD card
reader inside. See Power Outlets on
page 5-4 and“Audio Players” in the
infotainment manual.