
Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956103) - 2017 - crc - 4/28/16
Infotainment System 149
.Notify other drivers of your
vehicle of the above rules and
require them to comply.
. General Motors does not accept
any responsibility or liability in
connection with use that is not
permitted.
. Law enforcement authorities
may have the right to seize
video recordings and use them
as evidence of criminal/driving
offenses against you or third
parties.
The PDR records video, audio, and
vehicle data. This data is stored on
a removable SD card in the
glove box.
The recorded data is not stored
anywhere else and is only
accessible from the SD card.
To begin, insert a FAT32 formatted
SD card, Class 10 required, 8, 16,
or 32 GB recommended, into the
glove box SD card reader. Touch the PDR icon to access the
PDR menu. The options
displayed are:
Start Recording
If the system is unable to begin
recording, the Start Recording
button is grayed out.
Touch Start Recording to begin
recording. After recording begins,
this button changes to Stop
Recording. Touch to stop the
recording session.
The recording must be stopped and
the file closed before removing the
SD card, or the recording cannot be
reviewed.
The elapsed time will show when
recording. To define a finish line,
see
“Define Finish Line” later in this
section.
If there is no available space on the
SD card, a message displays.
Delete or transfer recordings on the
SD card or use another SD card
with free space.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956103) - 2017 - crc - 4/28/16
150 Infotainment System
To delete a recording, go to the
Recorded Sessions menu and touch
znext to the item. See“Recorded
Sessions” later in this section.
If no SD card is inserted, a message
displays.
Define Finish Line
To track and record the vehicle’s lap
times, the starting point of a lap
must be set. Crossing this point
activates the lap timer when
recording.
To set the finish line, position the
vehicle with the front bumper at the
start/finish point. From the PDR
menu, touch Define Finish Line and
then touch Mark Finish Line. This
can be done with the vehicle
moving.
Recorded Sessions
To view recorded videos, touch
Recorded Sessions.
A list of recordings displays.
Select the recording to start
playback.
Touch
znext to an item to delete
that recording. Touch Yes to delete
or No to cancel on the confirmation
screen. Touch Dismiss to exit.
Video playback is not allowed while
the vehicle is in motion.
Tap on the screen while the video is
playing to display the video controls:
Video Scrubber : Changes the
position and playback. The length of
the bar corresponds to the time of
the video. Advance or rewind the
video by dragging along the bar.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956103) - 2017 - crc - 4/28/16
Infotainment System 151
Delete Recording :Touch to delete
the video. A confirmation screen
displays. Touch Yes to delete or No
to cancel.
Pause/Play : Touch to play or
pause the video. The button will
change when touched.
/: Touch to display the previous
screen.
Exit : Touch to exit the current
display.
Choose Video Overlay
Touch the Choose Video Overlay
screen button to display the menu
screen.
Select one:
. No Overlay
. Sport .
Track
. Performance Timing
No Overlay:
No vehicle data displays on top of
the recorded video. Vehicle data is
still available with the video when
accessed in the toolbox software.
Sport:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
. Vehicle Speed: Up to three digits
are displayed in km/h or MPH
depending on vehicle settings.
. Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): The vertical line and
triangle show current RPMs. As
the RPMs increase, the backfill
follows. .
Transmission State (Current
Gear): Automatic and manual
transmissions display 1, 2, etc.
. Lateral G-Force Graphic: Left
and Right G-Forces are
displayed. The graphic fills to the
left or the right depending on the
measure value. The measured
G-Force displays as a number at
the top of the graphic.
. Event Odometer: This displays
the distance driven since the
recording began.
Track:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
. Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956103) - 2017 - crc - 4/28/16
152 Infotainment System
.GPS Tracking Map: Shows the
vehicle’s current position relative
to a known route.
. Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): The vertical line and
triangle indicate current RPMs.
As the RPMs increase, the
backfill follows.
. Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
. Friction Bubble Graphic: Lateral
and longitudinal G-Forces are
displayed as a dot within a
bubble. A red dot displays when
the vehicle starts braking and
turns green when the vehicle
accelerates. The dot is white
when the vehicle is not moving.
A white dot is the default.
. Brake and Throttle Graphic:
Displays the percentage value of
brake and throttle pedal position
from 0–100%.
. Steering Angle: The graphic fills
from the center to the left or right
depending on the direction of steering. The numerical steering
angle displays below the
graphic.
. Active Handling Active Indicator:
The graphic only displays if the
active handling systems are
activated.
. Performance Traction
Management (PTM) Mode:
Displays the current PTM mode.
The options are Wet, Dry, Sport
1, Sport 2, or Race.
. Current Lap Time: Displays the
elapsed lap time if the finish line
is defined and the vehicle has
crossed the defined finish line at
least once.
. Event Odometer: This displays
the distance driven since the
recording began.
. Drive Mode: Displays the
vehicle’s current drive mode. Performance Timing:
Displays these vehicle metrics:
.
Vehicle Speed: Same as Sport.
. Engine Rotations Per Minute
(RPMs): Same as Sport.
. Transmission State (Current
Gear): Same as Sport.
. 0–100 km/h (0–60 mph), 0–
200 km/h (0–100 mph), 400 m
(1/4 th mi), and 0–200–0 km/h
(0–100–0 mph): The timer starts
recording as soon as the vehicle
accelerates. As the vehicle
passes each speed and distance
milestone, it is displayed on the
overlay.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956103) - 2017 - crc - 4/28/16
Infotainment System 153
.Throttle Position: Displays
the percentage of throttle applied
from 0–100%.
. Active Handling Active Indicator:
The graphic only displays if the
active handling systems are
activated.
Naming Convention
The recorded video file name is
stored as the recorded date and the
length of the recording.
If the recorded session was
recorded while the system was in
Valet Mode, the file name will
display the mode, date, and length
of time.
SettingsTouch the Settings button from the
PDR menu to display settings.
Valet Mode Recording : Allows
recording preferences to be
selected. It is recommended that a
blank SD card be used. Available
choices are:
. Automatically record when in
Valet Mode: Enables the PDR to
begin recording as soon as the
vehicle is in Valet Mode.
. Overwrite existing data when
memory full: Allows manual
overwriting of previous
recordings, one at a time starting
with the oldest, when the current
recording requires additional
storage to continue. Valet Mode does not record audio.
Record Audio :
Allows audio to be
recorded along with video.
Audio will not record during
Valet Mode.
Software Information : Displays
PDR software information and
version numbers.
Toolbox Software : Allows for the
evaluation of driver and vehicle
performance during a recorded
event. See www.Corvette.com to
download the software.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956103) - 2017 - crc - 4/28/16
162 Driving and Operating
Refer to the infotainment manual for
more information on using that
system and the navigation system,
if equipped, including pairing and
using a cell phone.
Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means“always
expect the unexpected.” The first
step in driving defensively is to wear
the safety belt. See Safety
Belts 062.
. Assume that other road users
(pedestrians, bicyclists, and
other drivers) are going to be
careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do
and be ready.
. Allow enough following distance
between you and the driver in
front of you.
. Focus on the task of driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with
drinking and driving is a global
tragedy.
{Warning
Drinking and then driving is very
dangerous. Your reflexes,
perceptions, attentiveness, and
judgment can be affected by even
a small amount of alcohol. You
can have a serious —or even
fatal —collision if you drive after
drinking.
Do not drink and drive or ride with
a driver who has been drinking.
Ride home in a cab; or if you are
with a group, designate a driver
who will not drink.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating
are important factors in helping to
control a vehicle while driving.
Braking
Braking action involves perception
time and reaction time. Deciding to
push the brake pedal is perception
time. Actually doing it is
reaction time. Average driver reaction time is
about three-quarters of a second. In
that time, a vehicle moving at
100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m
(66 ft), which could be a lot of
distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind
include:
.
Keep enough distance between
you and the vehicle in front
of you.
. Avoid needless heavy braking.
. Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the
vehicle is being driven, brake
normally but do not pump the
brakes. Doing so could make the
pedal harder to push down. If the
engine stops, there will be some
power brake assist but it will be
used when the brake is applied.
Once the power assist is used up, it
can take longer to stop and the
brake pedal will be harder to push.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956103) - 2017 - crc - 4/28/16
212 Driving and Operating
Driver Assistance
Systems
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing
If equipped, the Rear Vision Camera
(RVC) and Curb View Camera may
help the driver park or avoid objects.
Always check around the vehicle
when parking or backing.
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
When the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse), the RVC displays an
image of the area behind the vehicle
in the center stack display. The
previous screen displays when the
vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)
after a short delay. To return to the
previous screen sooner, press a
button on the infotainment system,
shift into P (Park), or reach a vehicle
speed of 8 km/h (5 mph).
The camera is above the license
plate.
1. View displayed by thecamera.
1. View displayed by thecamera.
2. Corner of the rear bumper.
Displayed images may be farther or
closer than they appear. The area
displayed is limited and objects that
are close to either corner of the
bumper or under the bumper do not
display.

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9956103) - 2017 - crc - 4/28/16
Driving and Operating 213
Curb View Camera
If equipped, a view of the area in
front of the vehicle displays in the
center stack screen. The display
shows a front, top down view at the
top and left and right front camera
images on the bottom.
The front view shows after shifting
from R (Reverse) to a forward gear,
or by pressing CAMERA in the
center stack, and when the vehicle
is moving forward slower than
8 km/h (5 mph).
The front cameras are on both sides
of the front fascia.
{Warning
The camera(s) do not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
crossing traffic, animals, or any
other object outside of the
cameras’field of view, below the
bumper, or under the vehicle.
Shown distances may be different
from actual distances. Do not
drive or park the vehicle using
only these camera(s). Always
check behind and around the
vehicle before driving. Failure to
use proper care may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Turning the Features On or Off
To turn off the guidance lines:
1. On the infotainment system, press the Settings screen
button, or turn the MENU knob
to highlight Settings and
press MENU.
2. Select Rear Camera.
3. Select Guidance Lines and then select Off or On.
Fuel
GM recommends the use of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline to keep
the engine cleaner and reduce
engine deposits. See
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline marketers
and applicable countries.
Do not use any fuel labeled E85 or
FlexFuel. Do not use gasoline with
ethanol levels greater than 15% by
volume.
For the LT1 6.2L engine, premium
unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM
specification D4814 with a posted
octane rating of 93 is highly