2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7 key battery

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 53
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 on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, 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
will not open due to low
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. See Power
Windows 045.
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.

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54 Keys, Doors, and Windows
.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
Mon the
RKE transmitter or on the overhead
console to open/close the top until
this message is cleared. Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is
stopped before completion, the top
will temporarily hold its position.
If the ignition is on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, 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
Mon the RKE
transmitter or on the instrument
panel switch again until it
completes.
If the top cannot be secured, keep
clear of the top components. In
some conditions the top may move
quickly.
Do not drive with the convertible top
in an unsecured position. The top
components may move
unexpectedly. In some cases the
top may not be able to be power
operated. If this occurs, follow the
DIC messages displayed. If the tonneau cover is not secured
and latched, and the vehicle is
moving above 10 km/h (6 mph), the
tonneau cover may automatically
move to a stable position.
Manual Movement of Top
If the DIC displays the ONLY
MANUAL OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message:
1. Press
Mto either open or
close the top. Press the switch
in the opposite direction if one
does not work.
2. If the top moves, continue pressing the switch in that
direction for at least
five seconds. The top should
then work normally.
If the top does not respond in either
direction, use the following
procedure to manually adjust the
convertible top and tonneau cover if
they are retracted but not latched.
This requires more than one person.

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140 Lighting
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps turn on briefly
at night, or in areas with limited
lighting, when
Kis pressed on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. When the driver door is
opened, all control lights, Driver
Information Center (DIC) lights, and
door pocket lights turn on. After
about 30 seconds the exterior lamps
turn off, and then the dome and
remaining interior lamps dim to off.
Entry lighting can be disabled
manually by turning the ignition to
on or ACC/ACCESSORY, or by
pressing
Qon the RKE transmitter.
This feature can be changed. See
“Vehicle Locator Lights” under
Vehicle Personalization 0124.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps come on at
night, or in areas with limited
lighting, when the driver door is
opened after the ignition is turned
off. The dome lamp comes on after
the ignition is turned off. The
exterior lamps and dome lamp
remain on after the door is closed
for a set amount of time, then
automatically turn off.
The exterior lamps turn off
immediately by turning the exterior
lamp control off.
This feature can be changed. See
Vehicle Personalization 0124.
Battery Power Protection
This vehicle has a feature to help
prevent the battery from being
drained in case any of the following
lamps are left on: vanity mirror
lamps, cargo lamps, reading lamps,
or glove box lamps. If any of these
lamps are left on, they will
automatically time-out after about
10 minutes. To reset it, the ignition
must be turned on.
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver
The exterior lamps turn off about
10 minutes after the ignition is
turned off, if the parking lamps or
headlamps have been manually left
on. This protects against draining
the battery. To restart the 10-minute
timer, turn the exterior lamp control
to the off position and then back to
the parking lamp or headlamp
position.
To keep the lamps on for more than
10 minutes, the ignition must be on
or in ACC/ACCESSORY.

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Driving and Operating 177
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the
proper gear.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could change
the way the engine operates. Any
resulting damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
SeeAdd-On Electrical Equipment
0 210.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle
when it is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you
could damage the transmission.
Shift to P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped. Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in Neutral
and the parking brake engaged.
Hold the clutch pedal down to the
floor and start the engine.
Starting the Vehicle
The RKE transmitter must be inside
the vehicle for the ignition to work.
Cell phone chargers can interfere
with the operation of the Keyless
Access system. Battery chargers
should not be plugged in when
starting or turning off the engine.
1. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, press the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE
START/STOP on the
instrument panel. For vehicles
with a manual transmission,
press the clutch pedal first,
then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
If there is no RKE transmitter in
the vehicle or if there is
something causing interference
with it, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display a
message. 2. When the engine begins
cranking, let go of the button
and the engine cranks
automatically until it starts.
If the battery in the RKE
transmitter is weak, the DIC will
display a message. The vehicle
can still be driven.
See “Starting the Vehicle with a
Low Transmitter Battery” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 027. If the
RKE transmitter battery is
dead, insert it into the steering
column transmitter pocket to
enable engine starting.
3. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and
transmission gently until the oil
warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
4. If the engine does not start and no DIC message is displayed,
wait 15 seconds before trying
again to let the cranking motor
cool down.

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OnStar 335
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Functionality of the Voice Command
button may vary by vehicle and
region. For some vehicles, press
=
to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Hands-Free calling. For other
vehicles press
=as follows.
Make a Call
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1”and the
area code. System responds:
“OK, calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.” 2. Say
“Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say “911”without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds:
“OK, dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press=. System responds: “Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press=and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle’s key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics provides a
way to keep up on maintenance.
Capabilities vary by model. See
www.onstar.com for details and
system limitations. Message and
data rates may apply. Advanced
Diagnostics requires an active
OnStar paid subscription, e-mail
address on file, and enrollment in
Advanced Diagnostics.
Includes:
. Diagnostic Alerts: Set
preferences to receive real-time
e-mails, texts, or monthly
reports of the vehicle’s health.
Or press
Qto have an Advisor
initiate a remote diagnostic
report.
. Proactive Alerts: Receive a
real-time e-mail or text message
regarding potential issues with
key vehicle components, such
as the battery, fuel system,
or starter system. Alerts for
potential issues appear on the

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346 Index
Gauges (cont'd)Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 298
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
H
Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 138
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
HeadlampsAiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . .116
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 136
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . .116 Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 264
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 168
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 192
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 44
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
K
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . 27
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 258
Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 136
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Latches, Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246